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TeknologiHow does technology influence our lives, work and relationships? Join Cisco co-hosts Collette and Rosie as they embrace a balanced life in the tech world and interview inspiring guests. Disclaimer: We like things explained simple. We’ll take the tech acronyms out and put the fun in.
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- Episode 10: Chatting Digital Acceleration & Celebrating Networking Academy with Guy Diedrich (01:03:10)
In this month’s episode, in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Cisco’s Networking Academy, Collette and Rosie chat to Guy Diedrich who oversees the programme globally. They also find out about some of the great ideas and initiatives born out of Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) programme as well as discover the colourful career background of their fellow Cisconian, Guy.
- Tech Talk Episode 4: Thousand Eyes (00:32:06)
Welcome back to Tech Talks - a spin off from our main Cisco UKI Podcast where, in each 30 minute episode, we’ll deep dive into a specific area of technology with one of our favourite Cisco experts! In this month’s episode we discover ThousandEyes with Cisco's ThousandEyes Sales Specialist, Chris Walters.
- Episode 9: Neurodiversity with Richard Everard (00:58:04)
In this month’s episode, in recognition of World Mental Health Day 2022, Rosie and Collette talk Neurodiversity with Richard Everard, VP EMEA Service Sales & Executive Sponsor of Cisco’s Connected Disability Action Network (CDAN) as he shares his experience of being diagnosed as neurodivergent later in life and what he has learned throughout that journey. We’ll hear how mental health and neurodiversity are connected and how teams in business can flourish when they truly embrace neurodiversity within the workplace.
- Episode 8: Chatting digital communications, start-ups and business advice with Jay Patel (00:50:51)
In this month’s episode Rosie and Collette chat all things CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) with Jay Patel, VP & GM at Webex Connect. Jay shares the story of his business IMI from start-up to acquisition by Cisco in 2021 to what we now know as Webex Connect. We hear from Jay about his career journey, how customers are utilising CPaaS to better communicate with their consumers in the modern world and his passion for supporting entrepreneurs with great ideas and good hearts.
- Episode 7: Start-Up, Sports and Stadiums with WaitTime (00:48:56)
In this month’s episode Rosie and Collette meet Zack Klima, CEO and Founder of Wait Time - the industry leader in crowd intelligence, providing real-time data and historical analytics on crowd behaviour. They hear about the story behind how the business was founded, why WaitTime works so well with Cisco Meraki tech and discover some of the big names backing this clever tech business. So what you waiting for? Give it a listen now! For an insight into WaitTime and how the tech works check out this link https://www.linkedin.com/posts/zacharyklima_stadium-arena-gate-activity-6961334764230365185-QMUX
- Episode 6: From human viruses to computer viruses - discovering Talos with Martin Lee (00:55:20)
In this Cyber Security special Rosie and Collette deep dive into Talos - the world's largest non state threat intelligence organisation - with Cisco's Cyber security Sepcialist Martin Lee who shares with the girls his unique career journey, his advice on how businesses can best equip themselves against cyber attacks… and of course his Meal Deal of choice!
- Tech Talk Episode 3: SASE (00:30:10)
Welcome back to Tech Talks - a spin off from our main Cisco UKI Podcast where, in each 30 minute episode, we’ll deep dive into a specific area of technology with one of our favourite Cisco experts! In this month’s episode we discover SASE with Cisco's SASE Sales Specialist, Joe O'Gorman.
- Tech Talk Episode 2: Cloud Calling (00:33:05)
Welcome back to Tech Talks - a spin off from our main Cisco UKI Podcast where, in each 30 minute episode, we’ll deep dive into a specific area of technology with one of our favourite Cisco experts! In this month’s episode we discover Cloud Calling with Technical Solutions Architect, Nick Gray.
- Episode 5: Hybrid Work Special: Part Two - Collaboration (00:47:19)
In this two-part Hybrid Work Special episode, Collette and Rosie recruit some of their favourite (and funny) Cisco colleagues from around the business to tell us all about how hybrid working is having an impact on businesses from all different technology perspectives. In this second instalment they are joined by Gerry Keleghan, Barry Redmond and Pete Hampton from the UKI Cisco Collaboration team where they delve into Hybrid Work from a collaboration perspective and share some of their favourite memories and shenanigans from across the years in the Dublin office!
- Episode 5: Hybrid Work Special: Part One – Security and Enterprise Networking (00:57:27)
Episode 5: Hybrid Work Special: Part One – Security and Enterprise Networking by Cisco UK & Ireland
- Teck Talk Episode 1: Cisco DNA Spaces (00:30:49)
This month we’re launching a new “Tech Talk” series, a spin off from our main Cisco UKI Podcast where, in each 30 minute episode, we’ll deep dive into a specific area of technology with one of our favourite Cisco experts! In this month’s episode we discover Cisco DNA Spaces with Tina Gundersen, Global Sales Director at Cisco DNA Spaces.
- Episode 4: International Women’s Day with Wendy Mars and Shane Heraty (01:00:30)
In this month’s episode we’re celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 (8th March). Collette and Rosie will be chatting to Wendy Mars (President of Cisco EMEAR) about her career journey and being a successful female leader at Cisco – as well as cheese sandwiches and her search for a new canine companion. Keen to get a different perspective on IWD, Collette and Rosie also have a chat with Shane Heraty (Managing Director, Cisco Scotland & Ireland) about the importance of building a diverse team, challenging the status quo and what it’s like being a dad to daughters in today’s world.
- Episode 3: Leadership, mentorship and apprenticeships! (01:10:27)
In this month’s episode we’re celebrating National Apprenticeship Week! Collette and Rosie will be chatting to David Meads, Chief Exec of Cisco UKI, as he shares his thoughts on the importance of mentors, developing skills and diversity in the workplace - and puts the pressure on Collette and Rosie in a fun game of “Ping2Win”. There’s also a great conversation with some of our most recent Cisco apprentices who share their apprenticeship journeys and career highlights so far!
- Episode 2: Simplifying sensors and “switching” off with Cisco Meraki (01:00:39)
In this month’s episode Collette and Rosie dive into the world of Cisco Meraki as they’re joined by colleagues Gary Daly and Joe Weiss to hear all about how Meraki’s technology is helping businesses to simplify the deployment of WI-FI, routers, sensors and more and to kick off the new year they’ll be discussing what they are all doing to set themselves up for the year ahead through various self-care methods.
- Episode 1, Part 2: Inject Joy in Your Life (00:47:20)
In part two of this special launch episode, Rosie and Collette chat to best-selling author, former primary school teacher and all-round funny guy Gavin Oattes (https://gavinoattes.com/) as he shares how we can inject joy into our lives every day and why we should always strive to be the milk. Disclaimer: This episode contains language that is considered vulgar or offensive by some listeners.
- Episode 1, Part 1: Jobs, Dogs, Millennials (00:36:51)
In part one of this special launch episode, Rosie and Collette share their career journeys and talk about their current roles at Cisco. They also chat to former Cisco UK & Ireland Podcast host, Justin Woolen, about his job, his dog, his drill bits and how he really feels about handing over the podcast to two millennials.
- Trailer - Decoding Life in The Tech World (00:02:05)
How does technology influence our lives, work and relationships? Join Cisco co-hosts Collette and Rosie as they embrace a balanced life in the tech world and interview inspiring guests. Disclaimer: We like things explained simple. We’ll take the tech acronyms out and put the fun in.
- EP 79 How Cisco Collaboration Helped Nomad Foods (00:40:50)
The Cisco UKI Podcast is back after a few more months of lockdown. Joachim and I are joined by Jeff Dodd from Nomad foods who explains how and why Cisco Collaboration technology helped meet their business needs, kept the company thriving before and throughout the pandemic. He also shares some innovative ways how the technology is helping solve some interesting business challenges. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
- EP 78 “Journey To The Cloud” (00:48:40)
In this episode of the Cisco UKI Technology podcast “Journey to the cloud” I am joined by some new guests. Kingsley Hughes Morgan is the Director of Worldwide X-Architecture at Cisco AppDynamics and an experienced advisor in digital transformation initiatives. Matyáš Prokop is Principal Architect at Natilik focusing on data centers, network automation and DevOps - and Aseem Anwar is Presales Director for EMEA at Turbonomic, and is a CWOM Technical Expert. During this podcast they share their unique view and expertise on the rise of the cloud and share best practices to help you in your journey.
- Ep 77 Zero Trust (00:45:54)
The podcast team are back again and this time we are working out what ZERO TRUST is. Mark Jackson co-host and resident cyber security expert and I are joined by Andy Williams and Chris Sargent from the Duo Team. We discuss what is Zero Trust, how organizations and business can build a Zero Trust strategy and how Cisco can help.
- EP 76 Back To Business (00:34:06)
In this episode of the Cisco UKI Technology podcast we focus on the impact on people returning to work after a long absence. I am joined by Rachel Jackson linkedin.com/in/rachel-jackson-adifferentme, Polly Adams https://www.linkedin.com/in/polly-adams/ and John Parker https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciscojp/ who have all experience of what it is like returning to work after a long time away. Rachel noticed that businesses could do more to help people returning to work so in this podcast she shares her experience with our guests and what businesses and leaders need to think about.
- EP 75 Special Edition with WIRED: A More Secure Society Lies In A South African Nature Reserve (00:36:52)
In this special edition we've teamed up with @WiredUK magazine to discuss conservation and technology. Featuring Cisco Global CTO of Engineering and Chief Architect, Dave Ward and our special guest Stephanie O'Donnell, Community Manager at Wildlabs.
- Ep 74 A World Record Attempt And Cisco Technology Sport’s Innovation (00:38:07)
In this episode I am joined by Tim Wade NTT and Martin Henson Cisco. They share the amazing world record attempt by Cisco’s own James MacDonald and how Cisco’s Meraki Technology was part of the technology that supported him.
- EP 73 How Cisco Technology Helps Small Businesses Collaborate (00:38:23)
Join me for the second of our 'Small Business Specials', where we delve into the world of small business challenges, trends, technology and more! In this second #SBspecial podcast, I am joined by the new Director of Collaboration for EMEAR: Vaughn Klein. Vaughn hails all the way from Down Under and is a Cisco veteran, having led Collaboration in the APAC region too. In this episode, we talk business communications, collaboration and…cricket! Plus, did you know you can have world class team collaboration tools in your small business for the same price as a cup of coffee a week? Nor did I! Listen in for more!
- EP 72 Special Edition with WIRED: Making AI and IoT Work for Society (00:36:52)
In this special edition we've teamed up with @WiredUK magazine to discuss AI and IoT and how it will work for society. Featuring Cisco UK & Ireland Chief Technologist Chintan Patel and our special guest Adrian Lovett, CEO & President of the World Wide Web Foundation.