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For Every Response35. TechUK panel on the DDaT journey for police and fireIn this techUK led panel, we hear from Police Digital Service and National Fire Chief Council experts who will discuss their transformative journey within the DDaT space.
The panel highlights the importance of collaboration across sectors, sharing knowledge and best practice to drive transformational change across public safety services in efficient and impactful ways. The conversation takes a deep dive into the vital role of industry engagement and, how the opportunities, but also risks and challenges are navigated to ensure an open dialogue.
Speakers: Cinzia Miatto, TechUK | Andrew Douthwaite, Police Digital Service | Steve Beakhust, NFCC | Charlotte Hails, Virgin Media O2
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2025-03-1440 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast: Quantum Readiness Series - From concept to commercialisationIn this podcast, Sam Genway, Principal Technologist, Capgemini, James Cruise, Associate Director Quantum Algorithms, Cambridge Consultants, and Jasper Krauser, Quantum Technology Central Coordinator, Airbus, join Laura Foster, techUK's Associate Director for Technology and Innovation to talk about moving from concept to commercialisation in quantum computing.
2024-09-0636 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Digital ethics spotlight with insights from KPMGAs a follow-up to techUK's flagship Digital Ethics Summit, we are pleased to deliver a series of podcasts that dive deeper into the conversations started at the 2023 Digital Ethics Summit and will continue at the 2024 event.
In the latest podcast, Tess Buckley, the programme manager for digital ethics and AI safety at Tech UK, hosts a session with three distinguished experts from KPMG: Leanne Allen, Isabel Simpson, and Caroline Rivett.
2024-06-2837 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Cyber Series: The importance of secure communicationsIn this podcast, the third episode in this Cyber Series in partnership with BlackBerry Paul Fryer, Senior Manager, Sales Engineering UK/I/MEA at BlackBerry joins Jill Broom, techUK's Programme Manager for Cyber Security, to talk about secure communications.
2024-05-1022 min
DCD Zero Downtime: The Bi-Weekly Data Center ShowEpisode 53 - The UK data center market with Luisa Cardani, TechUKBringing the L to FLAP-D, the UK has a prominent data center market. But like all other tier-one markets, London is struggling with space and power capacity. Because of this, the UK's data center industry will have to diversify, all while meeting increasingly regimented regulations. In this episode, we talk to trade association TechUK's Luisa Cardani about what the UK's data center industry is currently experiencing, from upcoming rules and regulations to emerging new markets, to the association's role in influencing policy.
2024-04-1835 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Cyber Series - AI And Cyber In 2024The second episode in this Cyber Series in partnership with BlackBerry explores whether AI is part of the solution when it comes to cyber attacks, the importance of AI regulation, and what to anticipate regarding AI in 2024.
In this podcast, Keiron Holyome, Vice President - UKI, Middle East & Africa at BlackBerry joins Katherine Holden, techUK's Associate Director, Data Analytics, AI and Digital ID to talk about AI and cyber.
2024-02-2035 min
Get AmplifiedDon't Get Lost in the Noise with Jason Tooley, techUK Board MemberSend us a textBrace yourself for leadership lessons that are as impactful as they are practical. We're joined by Jason Tooley, EMEA Sales Leader and Board Member of techUK, who shares what he has learnt from his 35 years of experience in the tech industry.Strap in for a journey through the challenges and strategies of leading transformations, especially within the backdrop of EMEA. We'll dissect the importance of adaptability and the courage it takes to make tough calls on prioritization, ensuring your vision doesn't get lost in the noise of competing tasks. Dis...
2024-02-1642 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Catalysing tech led decarbonisationThe techUK Podcast - Catalysing tech led decarbonisation by techUK
2024-02-1335 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Tech Trends: what next for tech jobs and investment In 2024As we enter 2024, what next for tech jobs and investment?
Each year, Linklaters publishes its Tech Legal Outlook bringing together analysis and insights from their lawyers around the world to identify key themes and trends set to shape the upcoming year.
Listen to the brilliant discussion as Jake Wall, techUK's Policy Manager for Skills and Future of Work is joined by Sinead Casey, Employment Partner, Linklaters to discuss employment trends, and Derek Tong, Partner, Global Technology Sector Leader, Linklaters to look at the tech investment landscape.
Learn more about techUK’s Future of Work workstream here: www.techuk.org/shaping-policy/fu...
2024-01-2946 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Key considerations for doing business in the UKInternational trade matters for the tech sector and as techUK's Local Digital Index has shown this is also an important factor in assessing the strength of local tech ecosystems. Hawksford's latest report "Doing Business in the UK" shows the importance of these global markets and helps companies plan and consider how they'll engage and do business across numerous different countries, with different regulatory systems, specialisms and tech priorities.
Read Hawksford's report here: https://www.hawksford.com/ebook-doing-business-in-the-uk?utm_campaign=UK-e-Book-Global-Phase-2&utm_source=techuk&utm_medium=podcast
And more about techUK here: https://www.techuk.org/
2023-11-0924 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Cyber Series - Assessing the global threat landscapeThe first episode in this Cyber Series in partnership with BlackBerry explores the threat landscape, assessing what exactly we are up against in terms of building that resilience and exploring how the threats are evolving in light of both geopolitical conflict and technological advance.
In this podcast, Ismael Valenzuela, Vice President of Threat Research & Intelligence at BlackBerry join Dan Patefield, techUK's Head of Cyber and National Security, to talk about cyber threats.
You can download the Intelligent report by Blackberry here: www.blackberry.com/us/en/solutions/threat-intelligence/2023/threat-intelligence-report-jan
Lear more at www.techUK.org
2023-10-1830 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - State of the Connected Home 2023techUK, in partnership with GfK, is delighted to release the seventh edition of our annual State of the Connected Home report, which surveys a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adults across the UK to ask about their awareness, interest, and ownership of a range of connected or ‘smart’ home products. The full report can be accessed at https://www.techuk.org/resource/state-of-the-connected-home-2023.html
In this episode, our Head of Market Access & Consumer Technology Lewis Walmesley-Browne talks through the findings of the 2023 edition of the report with Trevor Godman from GfK who led the research.
The 2023 edition of our report finds the...
2023-10-1239 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Look ahead to next year in tech policyIt’s been a big year for tech already, with the growing prominence of AI to the creation of DSIT. techUK though is also interested in what comes next, so to accompany our relaunch of Policy Pulse, and with a general election on the horizon, we’ve asked influential voices across the UK tech sector what they think will be the big trends and stories in the UK tech sector in the next year.
Sitting down with Neil Ross, our Associate Director for Policy, to give their insights on the ‘Look Ahead’ podcast for the year ahead were:
• Adam Hawksbee, Deputy Dir...
2023-09-291h 03The techUK PodcastBuilding The Smarter State Podcast Series in partnership with KPMG - Data - Enabled Smarter StateIn the latest podcast, Charles Baird, Chief Data Architect, Office for National Statistics and Adrian Harvey, Partner, Data Analytics, KPMG join Georgina Maratheftis, techUK's Associate Director for Local Public Services to talk about effective data sharing and standards in a smarter state.
In the lead up to techUK’s flagship public sector conference Building the Smarter State, we are pleased to partner with KPMG to deliver a series of podcasts looking at key enablers of the smarter state. We all want to see a smarter state, for the benefit of both public service efficiency itself and to deliver a better experience...
2023-09-2531 min
Influence Global Podcast - shining a spotlight on influencer marketingThe Tech Sector Is Rife With B2B Influencers Says Shelia Flavell CBE, techUK PresidentSheila Flavell CBE is President of techUK and has over 31 years experience in the global tech sector. She is a dynamic business leader who has a passion for enhancing diversity in the workplace and creating exciting careers for the next generation of digital talent. She played an integral role in FDM’s flotation on AIM in 2005 and was a key instigator of the management buy-out of the Group in 2010 and the subsequent listing onto the main FTSE Market in 2014. Sheila’s knowledge of the sector has been crucial in driving FDM’s global expansion programme, taking them into the FTSE25...
2023-09-1926 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Reflecting on the DSIT International Telecoms SummitIn this episode, techUK’s Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy Sophie James talks to The Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale OBE MP, Minister for Data and Digital Infrastructure from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Brian Larkin from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in the US, and Mavenir’s John Baker.
Our guests share their reflections on the recent International Telecoms Summit, held at techUK, as part of London Tech Week, some of the key topics and themes that were explored, and the importance of international collaboration in the global telecoms sector.
To learn more visit www.tech...
2023-08-1830 min
Unlocking LeadershipS6 Ep2: The Intersection of Skills, Talent, and Diversity in Tech: Nimmi PatelIn this podcast episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Nimmi Patel, Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK as they discuss the intersection of skills, talent, and diversity in the tech industry and the importance of digital literacy within the workplace.Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.We blend real-life leadership experiences of ou...
2023-08-0228 minThe techUK PodcastBuilding The Smarter State Podcast Series in partnership with KPMG - Bridging The Digital Skills GapThomas Beautyman, Deputy Director, Government Digital Capability at the Central, Digital and Data Office (CDDO) and Adrian Clamp, Partner and Head of Digital Transformation at KPMG join Georgina Maratheftis, techUK's Associate Director for Local Public Services to talk about the digital skills gap and the challenges around it, including the importance of digital leadership and what digital transformation looks like in the context of digital skills.
Listen to the conversation to hear practical ways and insights into how government and industry can better collaborate to address this issue and bridge the digital skills gap.
Help shape the future of the...
2023-07-2732 minThe techUK PodcastBuilding The Smarter State Podcast Series in partnership with KPMG - Legacy ITIn the lead up to techUK’s flagship public sector conference Building the Smarter State, we are pleased to partner with KPMG to deliver a series of podcasts looking at key enablers of the smarter state. We all want to see a smarter state, for the benefit of both public service efficiency itself and to deliver a better experience to citizens – but there are some critical blockers to this.
In this first episode, we explore legacy IT – including what it is, and why it is such a difficult, yet important issue for digital transformation in the public sector.
John Owen, Chief...
2023-07-1329 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Empowering Women to lead In Cyber SecurityIn this episode, techUK’s Programme Manager for Cyber Security, Jill Broom talks to Shiguftah Malik, Gemserv, Katie Shanahan, Crossword Cyber Security, Nuala Kilmarton, Innovate UKRI and Raya Tsolova, techUK about their journeys into cyber security, the opportunities and challenges of working in the sector and how the Empowering Women to Lead, Cyber Security Programme helped them to realise their leadership potential in this exciting industry.
2023-06-2635 min
UKTN | The PodcastTop UK tech policy priorities for startups - Antony Walker, deputy CEO of techUKAntony Walker, deputy CEO of techUK, discusses some of the key policy areas affecting the UK’s tech companies, from AI to the online safety bill. He also reflects on how the economic shocks of Brexit and the pandemic have impacted UK tech, and the role the UK should play in influencing new technologies on the global stage. The trade association represents nearly 1,000 members and its goal is to “ensure the UK is the best place for technology companies to locate and thrive”. Its member includes smaller startups and SMEs, along with larger corporates such as Amazon Web Ser...
2023-05-3026 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Interoperability within the Health and Social Care SectortechUK's latest podcast explores the topic of interoperability within the healthcare system, examining the challenges and opportunities the health and social care sector has in becoming interoperable.
Our lineup this month includes:
• Alex Eavis: Chief Product Officer - Digital, Data and Analytics at EMIS
• Jon Payne: Director of Sales Engineering and Education at Intersystems
• Fiona Dawson: Director at Mayden
• Andrew Frangleton: Managing Director and Informatics Director at Clinical Architecture
Visit our Health and Social care pages at https://www.techuk.org/developing-markets/health-and-social-care.html
Learn more and get involved at www.techUK.org
2023-05-2552 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Biometrics In Digital IDtechUK's latest podcast hosts industry leaders discussing biometrics in digital identity, exploring opportunities, challenges, regulations, and the future of this dynamic sector. We discuss enhancing security, safety, and user experience through revolutionary biometric solutions.
Gus Tomlinson of GBG plc, Campbell Cowie from iProov, Richard Thompson of Sopra Steria and Martin George representing the Biometrics Institute join techUK’s Iain McCallum in our first Digital ID Programme podcast of 2023 to talk about the opportunities for biometrics in the digital identity ecosystem, what challenges remain to be overcome, what good regulation looks like and exactly what our guests would like to see ha...
2023-05-171h 06The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Discussions On TradeTechtechUK’s Sabina Ciofu, Associate Director for International Trade, joins EY’s Sally Jones, UK Trade Strategy and Brexit Leader, to discuss EY’s latest Report co-published with the Institute of Export and International Trade ‘TradeTech A pathway for businesses to seize trade opportunities’, which outlines the key business operational and policymaking developments within the key area of TradeTech.
2023-04-2819 min
Export to Japan36. The UK-Japan Digital Partnership with Jana Psarska of techUKThe UK-Japan Digital Partnership was signed at the end of 2022. Steve talked to Jana Psarska earlier in the year to discuss the implication of the agreement, the priorities and collaboration in digital technologies, infrastructure and data. Jana enlightens us on the complimentary strengths of the UK and Japan, the importance of commitment to like-minded partners to help drive the UK's digital strategy, and opening up opportunities for British companies. techUK is a trade association bringing people, companies and organisations together to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. They create a network...
2023-04-1726 min
WomanthologyWomen in TechnologyWelcome to the fifty-seventh episode of the Womanthology podcast.Womanthology is the digital magazine and professional community powered by female energy and ingenuity. We champion equal recognition and reward for everyone, sharing opportunities, ideas and a deep pool of collective wisdom – supporting each other to be unstoppable.In this episode, we chat with Sue Daley, Director of Tech and Innovation at techUK, who is recognised as one of the UK's most influential women in technology. Sue talks us through the work she's doing leading techUK's technology and innovation strategy. This includes driving techUK’s cloud comp...
2023-04-1124 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Female Tech Leaders In Justice And Policing Not IF You Can, But HOW You CanIn this episode techUK’s Head of Justice and Emergency Services Georgie Henley speaks with Charlotte Hails, Virgin Media o2 Business, Linda Wales, Pegasystems and Moira Roberts, Cloud Gateway for Women in Tech Month about what it’s like being women in tech and why they chose this career path specifically in Policing.
A really inspiring discussion with three women, from different backgrounds – some which chose this career path and others which fell into it. Their roles, enabling them to really make a difference, urging the next generation to have open conversations, to be inquisitive about differences and understand the value...
2023-03-2048 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Cloud, Climate And SustainabilityIn this episode of the techUK podcast we explore key issues around sustainability, cloud computing and the climate challenge.
Set against the backdrop of net zero targets, supply chain pressures, instability in the wholesale cost of electricity, and a Government that recently announced a national mission to reduce the UK’s energy consumption from buildings and industry by 15% by 2030, digital infrastructure providers and the customers they serve have a positive role to play in helping the tech sector be as sustainable and energy efficient as possible.
Speakers:
Elena Avesani - Head of Global Sustainability Strategy, Oracle
Stephen Kelly - VP of...
2023-03-0344 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast: The technologies underpinning the metaverseIn this episode of the techUK podcast we explore the different emerging technologies that will underpin the metaverse, and how they will work together to create seamless, interoperable worlds.
We are joined by guests Dean Bubley, Founder and CEO, Disruptive Analysis who discusses next generation connectivity; Jamie Allan, Media, Entertainment & Broadcast Lead, NVIDIA, who discusses advanced compute; Victoria Thorpe, Senior Manager, Accenture, who discusses ARVR technologies; Ian Taylor, Head of Crypto & Digital Assets, KPMG who discusses DLT technologies; and finally Sarah Cameron, Legal Director, Pinsent Masons, and Athar Agha, Principal Solutions Architect, Pinsent Masons who discuss AI in the metaverse.
2023-01-301h 26
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - In Conversation With James Eddison, Chief Technology Officer at Octopus EnergyIn this episode techUK’s Director of Tech and Innovation Sue Daley sits down with James Eddison CTO of Octopus Energy. This conversation explores James’s current role at Octopus Energy, where his career in tech began, and the technologies that are key to business today. We discuss what's needed to support the UK in becoming a science and tech superpower and, looking into the future, the technologies that will be key for what comes next.
2022-12-1828 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - ‘Future Gazing: Where Next for Local Government Tech in 2023?This month’s techUK podcast which looks at the state of local public services digital and what’s to come. Georgina Maratheftis, Associate Director for Local Public Services at techUK and is joined by guests Eddie Copeland, Director, London Office for Technology and Innovation; Suraj Kika - CEO and Founder - Jadu; and Rachael Beer, Business Development Director – Capita Local Public Service, Capita and Co-Chair of techUK’s Local Public Services Committee on this Future Gazing: Where Next for Local Government Tech in 2023? podcast. In this podcast we talk about the importance of collaboration across not only local government, but with sup...
2022-12-0654 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - The Role of SMEs in Developing Regional Digital EconomiesIn this episode, techUK’s Head of SME Engagement Ed Bevan and Head of Nations and Regions Matt Robinson talked with October’s SME Member’s of the Week to discuss the findings of the Local Digital Capital Index (https://www.techuk.org/shaping-policy/nations-and-regions/local-digital-capital-index-2022.html) and how SMEs are integral to the development of regional digital economies.
techUK’s second iteration of the Local Digital Capital Index has been developed with our partners at Henham Strategy as a tool for businesses and policy makers to make informed decisions regarding digital strategies and to provide a clearer picture of what it...
2022-11-2433 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - State Of The Connected Home 2022techUK, in partnership with GfK, is delighted to release the sixth edition of our annual State of the Connected Home report, which surveys a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adults across the UK to ask about their awareness, interest, and ownership of a range of connected or ‘smart’ home products.
In this episode, our Head of Market Access & Consumer Technology Lewis Walmesley-Browne talks through the findings of the 2022 edition of the report with Trevor Godman from GfK who led the research.
While the UK connected home market is stabilising after rapid growth driven by Covid lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, we are seeing new...
2022-11-0844 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK podcast: Innovation in place-based careIn this episode we explore the concept of ‘place’ in care, the principles behind it, the impact of Covid-19 on care delivery, prospects for innovation following the introduction of Integrated Care Systems, examples of industry best practice, and where listeners can go to learn more about ‘place’ and innovation in care.
We were joined by Helena Zaum (Social Care Lead at Microsoft and Chair of techUK’s Social Care Working Group), Scott Cain (Associate at the Connected Places Catapult) and Hannah Groombridge (Healthcare Engagement Manager at Person Centred Software).
This discussion forms part of techUK’s Digital Place Week 2022 activity and will fea...
2022-07-1534 minThe techUK PodcasttechUK In Discussion with Tech LeadersAs part of techUK’s ongoing work to champion work, companies and innovation happening across the UK’s nations and regions, we will be taking a closer look each month at those leaders, businesses, products and to know more about them, their work and the company.
Our first episode hosted by techUK’s Head of Nations & Regions, Matt Robinson, is with Chris Tate, CEO of Condatis, an identity access management consultancy, based in Edinburgh and helping to protect organisations and connect people. Chris also speaks more about his career from the Royal Navy, his wellbeing time with the dog, cutting the gr...
2022-06-2922 minThe techUK PodcastWhat the West Midlands is doing for the UK’s tech sceneThe West Midlands was named the UK’s fastest growing region for digital in 2021. With new businesses starting up and growing, new jobs and a need for new skills, and new investment in the region, it’s an exciting and interesting time for tech. But how’s this happened and what’s the insight from local leaders in the know? Listen in to techUK’s latest podcast focused on the West Midlands as we look at tech beyond the capital and how the UK’s regions are embracing tech and the tech sector.
2022-06-1055 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK podcast: Making the case for Private NetworksIn this episode of the techUK podcast, we explore the topic of private networks for enterprise, specifically, how we can accelerate the deployment of private networks from beyond the testbed phase and drive adoption across industry and the public sector.
The episode covers the key challenges for enterprise customers that the telecoms sector can address with advanced connectivity services, including 5G and Wi-Fi 6, and how we, the supplier base, can effectively deliver on the benefits of private networks.
Sophie James, Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy at techUK, joins a conversation with Simon Parry, Simon Parry, CTO at Nokia Enterprise...
2022-05-201h 00The techUK PodcastLet’s get practical: Steps to improve trust in AIIn this episode of the techUK podcast, we will explore the tech industry’s approach to increasing AI trustworthiness.
AI technologies have the potential to drive economic growth, help improve many of the services we interact with daily and even contribute to solving some of the most complex social and environmental challenges facing the modern world. Yet, a recent global poll found that people around the world are highly sceptical of AI use - in Great Britain and the US only 35% said they trust a company using AI as much as they trust a company which does not, with similar fi...
2022-04-2650 minThe techUK PodcastUnlocking the cloud opportunity: What do we need to know for 2022 and beyond?In this iteration of techUK’s podcast, we will be exploring the ever expanding and increasingly complex cloud ecosystem in the UK, and how this will continue to transform industries in 2022 and beyond.
Technologies such as cloud computing have kept us all digitally connected whilst we have been physically apart. 2021 saw the pace of digital transformation continue to increase, and as we look ahead and look to technology to build resiliency and recovery, we expect the rate of digital transformation to continue across every industry and sector.
Cloud is a necessity for this digital transformation. 2021 has underscored how businesses are no...
2022-03-3049 minThe techUK PodcastData Centre Security: Podcast with GenetecIn this podcast, Emma Fryer talks to Nick Smith from Genetec about data centre security. They discuss the kind of security challenges that are presented by market developments like merger and acquisition, and by the recent uplift in customer demand for cloud and data centre services due to the pandemic. They explore the interface between physical and cyber security and the principle of good cyber hygiene and consider how to address insider threat. They review relevant standards and how they should be applied and also outline the kind of questions that customers should ask their data centre providers – and those th...
2022-03-2436 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Digitisation of trade: Enabling more companies to participate in global tradeThis techUK’s podcast is presented by Jana Psarska, techUK’s Policy Manager for International Trade and explores how digitisation can facilitate trade across borders and enable more companies to participate in international trade.
The international digital trade ecosystem is witnessing a radical transformation, enabling industry to dramatically cut the cost, remove unnecessary bureaucracy, and improve transparency and efficiency. Digital solutions open up a range of new opportunities for businesses looking to trade across borders. Digitisation can reduce the cost, complexity of doing business across borders and the risk of fraud, enabling more companies to participate in global trade.
In this...
2022-03-1543 minThe techUK PodcastInternational Women's Day 2022: celebrating female Heads of PolicyIn celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, techUK is looking at how we can break the bias (the theme of the day) with some tech female Heads of Policy within our membership.
We hear from an inspiring panel all about their experiences of working in digital policy and what more needs to be done to support inclusivity.
• Becky Foreman, UK Corporate Affairs Director, Microsoft
• Katy Minshall, Head of UK Public Policy, Twitter
• Rebecca Stimson, UK Head of Public Policy, Meta
• Elizabeth Kanter, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy, TikTok
• Lulu Freemont, Head of Digital Regulation, techUK
• Nimmi Patel, Policy Manager – Skil...
2022-03-0745 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Local Digital Dialogues - LeedsLooking at local digital and tech sectors across the UK, talking about the developments, challenges and opportunities across the UK. In this episode a focus on Leeds including the Leeds Digital Festival, the tech sectors resilience through the pandemic, the WILD’s racial diversity in digital, levelling up and more.
2022-02-1456 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Blockchain BasicstechUK's latest podcast helps set the foundations of what blockchain will mean to the UK tech sector and equip listeners with the knowledge and understanding of utilising blockchain for innovation in the UK.
techUK believe the development of blockchain, which is already in use in many sectors and companies such as supply chains, energy and central government, could foster greater collaboration and efficiency for UK businesses. We are also aware that key challenges need to be discussed – from sustainability to security in deployment- and that representation of blockchain in recent years has meant that long-term industry adoption of blockchain is no...
2022-01-271h 02The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - The Role Of The CISO In A Digitally Transformed OrganisationIn December 2021, techUK launched The Role of the CISO in a Digitally Transformed Organisation report(https://bit.ly/3fy9qjs), which looks at what CISOs should be doing to help ensure cyber security is recognised as a business enabler and a critical ingredient in helping their organisation to deliver on its digitalisation journey.
In this episode of the techUK podcast, we explore the topic further with our three expert guests – Paul D'Cruz, Security Solutions Leader at Microsoft UK, Jean-Christophe Gaillard, Managing Director of Corix Partners and Martin Borrett, IBM Distinguished Engineer and Technical Director at IBM Security. We also talk mor...
2022-01-1835 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - Digital Identity TechnologiesThis month’s podcast is presented by Katherine Holden, techUK’s Head of Data Analytics, AI and Digital ID and explores the steps we need to take to ensure the UK genuinely benefits from digital identity technologies in 2022.
During this podcast we highlight a range of cutting edge examples of how digital identity technologies are being used currently, the role of digital ID in empowering users and promoting social inclusion and finally some calls to action on what needs to happen next to get our digital identity future right.
We have a brilliant line of guests including: Jonathan Jensen, Regulatory Poli...
2021-12-1540 min
The Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the techUK Government ChairmanSimon Godfrey, Chairman for Public Sector at techUK and Director of Government Relations at BT Group joins the show to discuss technology trends impacting the public sector and predictions for 2022. We also take a look back and some of the biggest ways public sector was impacted in 2021 and discuss policies that could drive larger adoption of emerging technologies in government moving forward.
2021-12-1346 min
The techUK PodcastTech and Net ZeroFor the latest techUK podcast we have spoken to some of our most innovative members following COP26. We open with an interview with Elena Avesani from Oracle on their approach to net zero. We follow this with a discussion with Helen Grundy from Hitachi who talks through how digitising infrastructure can help deliver decarbonisation.
In the third section we talk to Veera Johnson and Will Wells, two clean tech start up founders to talk through the investment appetite for climate tech and how positioning a firm as clean tech can help drive interest.
Lastly we speak to Matt Houlihan from...
2021-11-3049 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK podcast: Scaling your digital tech business in the Asia PacificIn this techUK’s podcast we explore the growing export potential of the Asia Pacific for UK digital tech businesses, the ways to successfully grow tech business in the region and what some of the key considerations for businesses expanding into APAC are.
2021-10-2737 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast - The European Data Centre Market TodayIn this podcast, techUK’s Emma Fryer and CyrusOne’s EVP, Managing Director Europe, Matt Pullen, explore current market trends in the data centre sector and discuss how data infrastructure capacity is being deployed in the UK and across Europe. They consider whether the current demand for capacity can be met and if so, how it will be delivered. They also review the underlying growth drivers – both in terms of the adoption and deployment of digital services and of course the big players who are generating the majority of customer demand.
They also discuss the balance between the urgent need to dec...
2021-10-1837 minThe techUK PodcastDatanomics: Quantifying the economic value of public sector dataIn the third episode of the Deloitte Public Sector Data series, Davin Crowley-Sweet, Chief Data Officer at National Highways joins Ed Roddis, Public Sector Research Director at Deloitte to discuss the value of data. Davin shares his experience of conducting a comprehensive study to quantify the economic value of the data estate at National Highways.
2021-10-1430 minThe techUK PodcastThe Co-operative Model: Building and sharing data and analytics capability in the public sectorIn the second episode of the Deloitte Public Sector Data Series, Ming Tang, Chief Data and Analytics Officer with NHS England and NHS Improvement joins Ed Roddis, Public Sector Research Director at Deloitte to discuss data skills. They explore the shortage of data skills within the public sector and how this challenge could be addressed.
2021-10-0625 minThe techUK PodcastThe Deloitte Public Sector Data Series: Cross-Government Data SharingThe Deloitte Public Sector Data Series: Cross-Government Data Sharing: Practical tools and frameworks to enable cross-departmental data sharing
Aimee Reed, Director of Data and Digital at the Metropolitan Police joins Ed Roddis, Public Sector Research Director at Deloitte to discuss cross-government data sharing. They explore why sharing matters, the benefits it could deliver, barriers and what government could do to accelerate increased data sharing.
2021-09-2924 minThe techUK PodcastThe Reskilling Imperative: A revolution in actionIn the latest episode of the techUK podcast, we are delighted to bring you the final episode in our series The Reskilling Imperative, powered by Salesforce. Across this four episode series we’ve explored a range of issues relating to the digital skills gap - how do we ensure that the UK workforce has the necessary skills to thrive in the workplace of today and the future, how can tech companies ensure an inclusive workforce and support those from underrepresented and marginalised communities prosper, and how can business leaders support the upskilling of their current workforce to ensure they have th...
2021-08-1718 minThe techUK PodcastThe Reskilling Imperative: The role of business to help close the digital skills gapIn the latest episode of the techUK podcast we are delighted to continue our series, The Reskilling Imperative, powered by Salesforce. Across four episodes the series will explore a range of issues relating to the digital skills gap - how do we ensure that the UK workforce has the necessary skills to thrive in the workplace of today and the future, how can tech companies ensure an inclusive workforce and support those from underrepresented and marginalised communities prosper, and how can business leaders support the upskilling of their current workforce to ensure they have the opportunity to continuously develop digital...
2021-08-0323 minThe techUK PodcastNFT’s Beyond the hype - What are they and what the UK tech sector needs to knowNFTs – or Non-fungible tokens - are tokenised versions of assets that have been leading news stories in 2021 from revolutionising the art world and the music industry. Perhaps underexplored is how NFTs will move beyond these news stories and emerge in the UK as a key technology to support smart contracting, e-commerce and supply chains.
In this podcast, techUK and industry leaders are joining together to explore what NFTs are, how this relates to blockchain, and why the technology sector needs to be paying attention beyond the hype cycle. We will also discuss how the UK can become facilitate growth in NF...
2021-07-3038 minThe techUK PodcastThe Reskilling Imperative Creating The Workforce Of The FutureIn the latest episode of the techUK podcast we are delighted continue our series, The Reskilling Imperative, powered by Salesforce. Across four episodes the series will explore a range of issues relating to the digital skills gap - how do we ensure that the UK workforce has the necessary skills to thrive in the workplace of today and the future, how can tech companies ensure an inclusive workforce and support those from underrepresented and marginalised communities prosper, and how can business leaders support the upskilling of their current workforce to ensure they have the opportunity to continuously develop digital skills.
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2021-07-2018 minThe techUK PodcastThe Reskilling Imperative: How to thrive in the digital economyIn the latest episode of the techUK podcast we are delighted to kick off a new series, The Reskilling Imperative, powered by Salesforce. Across four episodes the series will explore a range of issues relating to the digital skills gap - how do we ensure that the UK workforce has the necessary skills to thrive in the workplace of today and the future, how can tech companies ensure an inclusive workforce and support those from underrepresented and marginalised communities prosper, and how can business leaders support the upskilling of their current workforce to ensure they have the opportunity to continuously develop di...
2021-07-0631 min
Griselda Togobo In Conversation With...EP. 9 - Jacqueline de Rojas CBE, President TechUK"If we are to thrive in our digital future, all our voices must be heard when designing technology. If not, we risk creating a world for the few and not for the many."
Jacqueline de Rojas CBE is a President, techUK; President, digileaders; Co-Chair, Institute of Coding Non-Exec: Rightmove plc | Costain Group plc | FDM Group plc | Business Advisor & Mentor at Merryck Jacqueline is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Passionate about redressing the gender balance via advisory positions at @TheYouthGroupHQ, @accelerate-Her and the @girlguiding association. In 2016 she entered the @Computerweekly Hall of Fame...
2021-06-1036 minThe techUK PodcastDigital Place: From the future of digital democracy to the council of the futureIn this month’s techUK podcast we explore all things local government digital. We discuss everything from how digital has reinvigorated civic engagement to the future of digital democracy and reimagine local public service delivery.
Georgina Maratheftis, Head of Local Public Services at techUK is joined by Jamie Samson, Head of Data Science & Insights, MindFolio (0:48), Charlotte Holloway, Government Relations Director, UK and Ireland at Zoom (12:02) and Jonathan Lloyd, Assistant Director - Strategy & Design – Corporate Development, London Borough of Waltham Forest (30:01) for this month’s Digital Place podcast.
2021-05-2759 min
The techUK PodcastKey priorities for the UK’s Future National AI Strategy- techUK podcastThis month’s podcast is presented by Katherine Holden, techUK’s Head of Data Analytics, AI and Digital ID and explores key priority areas to be addressed in the UK Government’s National AI Strategy, expected later this year.
We have a brilliant line of guests including: David Frank, UK Government Affairs Manager at Microsoft (00:36), Louise Folliot, UKIMESA AI Infrastructure Business Development Lead and Matt Armstrong-Barnes Chief Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (18:43) and Shanky Viswanathan, Vice President, CTO and Global Head - Industry Advisory Group, Communications, Media and Info Services at TATA Consultancy Services (34:15).
Throughout the podcast we discuss where...
2021-05-0447 min
I'M THATJacqueline de Rojas CBE, TechUK PresidentJacqueline is the President of techUK and the co-chair at the Institute of Coding. She sits as a Non-Executive Director on the board of UK technology business Rightmove PLC, on the board of Costain PLC, which is committed to solving the nation’s Infrastructure problems; and also rebalanced her portfolio towards skills by joining the board of professional services provider FDM Group PLC. She was awarded CBE in Her Majesty The Queen's New Year Honours 2018 for services to International Trade in Technology.
2021-04-0345 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 25 - Motivating And Maintaining Telecoms DiversificationThe latest episode of the techUK podcast takes a deep dive into the topic of diversifying telecoms.
Sophie James, Programme Manager – Communications Infrastructure and Services at techUK – is joined by the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Chair of the Science and Technology Committee, to discuss the recent publication of the report: 5G market diversification and wider lessons for critical and emerging technologies.
The second part of the episode features a roundtable discussion with Attilio Zani – Telecom Infra Project, Peter Claydon - Picocom, and Helen Duncan. Our guests discuss the key area of activity identified in the 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy to accel...
2021-04-011h 00The techUK PodcastThe CISO at the C-SuitetechUK’s Dan Patefield takes a closer look at the recommendations made in our The CISO at the C-Suite report with key contributors Jean-Christophe Gaillard, Managing Director, Corix Partners, and Jason Tooley from techUK’s Membership, Finance and Performance Board.
2021-03-0134 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 24 - The future of business transformation is at the EdgeIn this podcast, techUK’s tech and innovation programme explores the role and impact of Edge Computing in business transformation in 2021 and beyond.
techUK is joined by industry leaders Stephen Pattison, ARM Joe Baguley, VMWare and Mehdi Kasmi, Atos to explore the potential opportunities and benefits of Edge Computing to UK businesses, and why action is needed now to recognise the importance of Edge to the UK’s digital future and ensure organisations, of all sizes and sectors, are ready, willing and able to embrace Edge Computing.
2021-02-2550 min
UWE BristolJacqueline de Rojas CBE, President of techUK | Bristol Distinguished Address SeriesIn the second episode of the Spring 2021 Virtual Bristol Distinguished Address Series, Jacqueline de Rojas CBE, president of techUK and co-chair of the Institute of Coding (IoC) explained why it is key that everyone, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, background or skills level, is given the opportunity to learn digital skills and thrive in a digital workforce and society.
Watch the pre-lecture interview with Jacqueline here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Ut-oUQ4jo&t=1s
Listen more from the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://soundcloud.com/uwebristol/sets/bristol-distinguished-address
Watch the Bristol Distinguished Address Series: https://www...
2021-02-121h 06The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 23 - Brexit, what do I do? And what comes next?In our latest podcast Neil Ross, Policy Manager for Digital Economy is joined by business representatives and advisors, the UK’s Minister for Digital and Culture and the Director General of DIGITAL EUROPE to explore how the tech sector is approaching the end of the transition period and what the future might hold for UK and EU tech policy.
How are businesses approaching the end of the transition period: Dom Hallas, Executive Director of COADEC and George Riddell, Director of Trade Strategy at Ernst and Young (01:31)
Support available from the UK Government and the UK’s ambitions for the tech sector...
2020-12-1051 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 22 - HealthTech Year in ReviewAndreas Haimböck-Tichy, Victoria Betton and Shane Tickell join the Health and Social Care team for an end-of-year podcast.
For this month’s podcast, our Health and Social Care team is joined by the Chair and Vice Chairs of the techUK Health and Social Care Council: Andreas Haimböck-Tichy, Director for Healthcare and Life Sciences at IBM UK and Ireland, Victoria Betton, Chief Innovation Officer, Mindwave Ventures, and Shane Tickell, Founder and CEO of Temple Black.
Together, they look at some of the most significant changes that have taken place during the past year from a digital health and care pers...
2020-11-3022 min
Searching for Mana with Lloyd WahedThe future of work is multiple jobs | Louise Beaumont, techUKDr. Louise Beaumont joins Lloyd for a far-reaching conversation that covers the future of open banking, the history of UK FinTech and everything happening in between.Louise is an ideal guest to comment on it all. Since completing her PhD in just 15 months and working as a consultant for Capgemini, she’s led a versatile and varied career, making an early investment in Funding Options and advising organisations from Bottomline to TechUK and Pay.UK. Louise holds a number of prominent roles in UK FinTech, and even chairs a podcast company, Message Heard, on top of it al...
2020-11-1050 minThe techUK PodcastTech and Climate ChangeThis month’s podcast is presented by techUK’s Associate Director of Environment, Climate and Sustainability and examines the role of tech in one of the the biggest issue the planet faces right now – climate change.
In part one we look at the energy impact of the sector with Emma Fryer, techUK Associate Director for Data Centres and George Kamiya from the International Energy Agency.
In part two (from 27:40) we look at how tech is helping different sectors reduce their impacts with Peter Clutton-Brock, CEO of Radiance, Rafi Addlestone from Deloitte and Rich Hampshire, Energy and Utilities Lead at CGI.
Visit w...
2020-10-3052 min
HappyPorch Radio: Circular Economy & TechnologyTech and the Circular Economy with Craig MelsonThe impact that the circular economy would have is so broad that no single conversation can quite cover its reach. Today’s conversation with Craig Melson, Program Manager at techUK, touches on many topics, proving an excellent overview of how technology is moving us towards the circular economy. We open by talking about Craig’s role and what techUK is doing to help the tech industry embrace more sustainable practices. Craig then shares examples of innovative tech companies that are driving material reusability, or even basing their entire model on circular economy practices. From...
2020-10-2238 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 20 - SMEs and the impact of COVID-19In this month's podcast techUK's Member Relations Manager, Fraser Willcox, looks at the impact of COVID-19 for tech SMEs.
Joining Fraser on the podcast is Zoe Cunningham, Director at Softwire, and Tarquin Folliss OBE, Vice Chairman at Reliance acsn, as they discuss adapting to new ways of working, challenges faced, lessons learnt and the key to recovery for SMEs in the tech sector.
Visit www.techUK.org to learn more.
2020-09-0131 min
INSPIRE 20EP06: Jacqueline de Rojas, President of techUK and the chair of the Digital Leaders board.This episode features Jacqueline de Rojas, president of techUK, the UK’s leading technology membership organisation. She is also co-Chair for the Institute of Coding.Jacqueline is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion and in this interview she talks about why it’s so vital that digital transformation takes this into account.
2020-08-3107 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 19 - A reskilling and retraining revolutionIn the latest techUK podcast, we explore all things digital skills, looking at a reskilling and retraining revolution.
We feature an interview with the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Gillian Keegan and techUK President Jacqueline de Rojas (from 0:48), and explore our latest survey findings looking at the changing attitudes towards tech since lockdown (from 12:05). Sheila Flavell, Chief Operating Officer at FDM Group, talks about the impact of COVID-19 (from 19:55) and Anthony Harmer, Chief Executive at ELATT, (from 35:45) discusses the need for digital skills for the workforce of today and the future.
Please visit www.techUK.org to learn more.
2020-07-3147 min
IOM3 InvestigatesThe Environment, Part 3: E-waste, Materials Recovery & PyrometallurgyIn our newest instalment of IOM3 Investigates... The Environment, Colin is joined by Susanne Baker (Associate Director at TechUK) and Chris Oldroyd (Founder and CEO of Inprotec Ltd) to find out more about how Electrical and Electronic Equipment is recycled and what is needed to create a Circular Economy for EEE.
Further information
- https://www.techuk.org/
- http://www.inprotec.co.uk/
Get in touch
Chris Oldroyd - chris.oldroyd@inprotec.co.uk
Susanne Baker - Susanne.Baker@techUK.org
If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org
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2020-07-0354 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 18 - Cyber security post-COVIDIn the latest techUK podcast, our cyber team looks at the impact of COVID-19 on cyber security and developments within the industry more broadly.
Featuring interviews with Rebecca Lucas and Sneha Dawda from the Royal United Services Institute (from 1:01), Kat Sommer from the NCC Group (25.02), Budgie Dhanda from the UK Cyber Security Council ( 37:40) and Sam Menter from Mace and Menter (52:09), this podcast looks at campaigns including the CyberUP campaign which aims to reform the Computer Misuse Act and the Cyber Exchange which aims to bring together companies from across the Cyber industry.
Please visit www.techUK.org to learn more...
2020-07-021h 01The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 17 - Quantum computing: challenges and opportunitiesThis month's techUK podcast explores the UK quantum computing landscape and asks what are the key challenges we face now to secure a bright quantum future for the UK.
We caught up with Dr llana Wisby, CEO of Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) and Roger McKinlay, Challenge Director for Quantum Technologies at UK Research and Innovation (from 13.50 onwards).
Please visit www.techUK.org for more information.
2020-05-2932 minThe techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 16 - Healthtech during COVID-19Tom Russell, Programme Manager for Health and Social Care at techUK, presents this month’s episode.
In the latest techUK podcast, we look at the latest developments in the UK’s healthtech space as the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of stopping.
Tom Russell, Programme Manager for Health and Social Care at techUK, sits down (virtually!) with Nicola Haywood-Alexander, former Chief Information Officer of Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Paul Bensley, CEO of X-on, and Garry McCord, Chief Strategy Officer at Servelec, to talk about a new initiative aiming to get the right healthtech to the right place, as well as the...
2020-04-2737 min
The techUK Podcastthe techUK Podcast Episode 15 - Digital ethics: Putting ethics into actionIn this month’s podcast we talk all about the latest issues being discussed in the digital ethics debate. Our speakers discuss how organisations are operationalising ethical codes and principles (such as accountability and transparency), how to put ethics into action and how and where digital ethics is making a real difference to people’s lives.
Katherine Mayes, techUK’s Programme Manager for Cloud, Data Analytics and AI chats to Michael Philips, Assistant General Counsel and Phil Harvey, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft (00:52), Riccardo Masucci, Global Director of Privacy Policy at Intel (07:26) and David Ellis, Managing Director at Station 10 (10:23)
2020-02-2419 min
Podcasts from the Swedish Chamber of CommerceMeet Julian David, CEO, techUKMEET is a podcast series from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK, where we speak with members and peers from our extended network about leadership, innovation and other business related topics. In this episode we MEET Julian David, CEO of techUK, the trade association for UK technology industry, to discuss the role of technology in business and society, as well as how “technology can help make the world a better place for everyone.”
2019-12-1606 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 14 - Drones for GoodIn this month’s podcast we talk all about drones and how drone technology is making a real difference to organisations and citizens across the whole of the UK. Our speakers discuss the way in which drones are being used for good and how to rebalance the public debate and discussion focusing on the positive role of drones.
Listeners will hear from Elaine Whyte, Drones lead at PwC (from 0:52) and Sam Nixson from Meteomatics (from 21:17).
2019-12-151h 02
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 13 - Building the Smarter State Part 2Building the Smarter State podcast Part 2, an interview with Rupert McNeil, the Government Chief People Officer hosted by Shaheen Sayed, CEO of Accenture's Government Business, UK & Ireland.
2019-10-2924 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 12 - Building the Smarter StateIn this month's podcast Programme Manager for Justice & Emergency Services, Jessica Russell, reflects on techUK's annual public sector conference, Building the Smarter State.
Over 200 leaders from across the public sector and tech industry attended to unpack challenges and opportunities for tech to enable the future of public services. Speakers and attendees from all levels of government, including public safety, contributed to the conversation that focused on the twin themes of People and Places.
During the conference, Jess sat down with two guests; Jenny Nelson, Programme Manager of Digital Newcastle, (interview starts at 00:40) and Wayne Parkes, Director of the National Enabling...
2019-10-0118 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 11 - Cloud 2020techUK’s Tom Henderson sits down with Mark Palmer, Sian John and Karen Dewar and discuss the future and adaptation of cloud and cloud-based solutions.
2019-09-1353 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 10 - The State of Connected HomeFollowing the recent release of techUK’s annual report in collaboration with GFK, The State of the Connected Home, this podcast highlights the findings and recommendations to industry and Government. We speak to Jay Chinnadorai, Managing Director at Infofmetis, Trevor Godman, Devisional Director at GFK, Rajni Nair, Senior Policy Researcher at Citizens Advice and Talal Rajab, Head of Cyber and National Security at techUK.
2019-08-0749 min
everywoman PodcastEp. 20 - techUK president Jacqueline de Rojas talks inclusion and ambition in the digital spaceAs President of techUK, Jacqueline de Rojas heads up the organisation that represents the digital companies and technologies that are shaping our lives - and will continue to increasingly define the social and business world. But with women, BAME and those in later life significantly underrepresented in this fast-moving Brave New World the challenges for diversity and inclusion are pressing. “Where are the others?” is the question she suggests we all ask when faced with a meeting or a team where diversity is absent, to do our part to level the playing field, and ensure that the future is writ...
2019-07-0127 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 9 - Collaboration for Local Public ServicesFollowing the recent release of techUK’s report, Collaboration for Public Safety Outcomes, this podcast explores the role of technology in facilitating collaboration for local public service delivery, and calls on the police tech supplier community to get involved in techUK’s interoperability for policing initiative. We speak to Georgina Maratheftis, Head of Local Government, May-N Leow, Head of Digital Delivery at Southwark Council, and Mark Goossens, Chair of the techUK Interoperability for Policing Initiative.
2019-06-2130 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 8 - Remaining at the Forefront of the AI RevolutionThis month’s podcast focuses on the growing opportunities and benefits of AI and the next steps needed to ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of the artificial intelligence and data revolution.
Katherine Mayes, techUK’s Programme Manager for Cloud, Data Analytics and AI chats to Tabitha Goldstaub, Co-Founder of CognitionX and Chair of the UK Government’s AI Council (@1:07) about the current AI landscape, where the UK is excelling and where we need to improve. Later we hear from Dr Mobasher Butt, Babylon's Chief Medical Office (@9:00) about the impact of AI on the healthcare sector and finally from Y...
2019-04-3028 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 7 - Govtech and SMEsThis month’s podcast looks how to improve SME access to the public sector tech market. Our speakers discuss techUK’s recently published report Procuring for Innovation and Growth and explore the experiences of selling to the public sector market. Listeners will also hear from Government Small Business Representatives on their views of the future and top tips for SMEs.
2019-04-0837 min
Desert Island DiscsJacqueline de Rojas, President of techUKLauren Laverne’s castaway this week is Jacqueline de Rojas, the President of techUK, the body that represents 900 companies in the technology sector. She is Chair of the Board of Digital Leaders, co-Chair of the Institute of Coding and sits on the government’s Digital Economy Council. She was born Jacqueline Yu in Kent to a Chinese father and British mother, and moved to Swindon when her mother left the marriage. Jacqueline did well at school, particularly in languages, and went on to take a degree in European Business Studies, spending the first year of her course in S...
2019-03-2437 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 6 - Skills, Talent & Diversity in TechtechUK's Head of Policy Vinous Ali looks at the importance of skills to creating a thriving tech sector in the UK. Sarah Atkinson, chair of the Diversity & Skills Council talks about the variety of ways tech skills can be taught while techUK President Jacqueline de Rojas asks how we can do more to help women thrive in the tech sector.
2019-02-2845 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast Episode 5 - Brit-twin: Towards a National Digital TwinThis episode, presented again by Matt Evans, focuses on the technologies behind and possibilities for digital twins. We consider what a national ‘Brit-twin’ would deliver and talk to Peter van Manen at Frazer-Nash, Sarah Hayes at the National Infrastructure Commission, Kevin Reeves at Costain, David Cuckow from the BSI and Matheiu Francoz at Dassault Systemes about how we can get there.
2019-02-0434 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast: Episode 4 - Supercharging the Digital EconomyIn October 2018, techUK held its Supercharging the Digital Economy flagship event in Manchester. Whilst at the event, Matthew Evans, associate director at techUK caught up with Liliana Danila, Economist at the British Retail Consortium on how technology is impacting the high street stores and online shopping experiences. He then catches up with our own, Jessica Russell, programme manager for transport and smart cities, on techUK’s new report, Future Mobility Services in the UK.
2018-10-3120 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast: Episode 3 - Building the Smarter StateRob Driver, techUK's Head of Public Sector welcomes guests from Government and the tech industry to discuss the challenges of building the smarter state and improving public services through digital transformation.
2018-09-0643 min
The techUK PodcastThe techUK Podcast: Episode 2 - Secure by DesignTalal Rajab, techUK's Head of Cyber Security welcomes guests from Government and the tech industry to discuss the challenges of making digital products and services cyber secure.
2018-07-3030 min
The BrainstormWhat Should We Do With Big Tech?In this episode, Chris sits down with Catherine Miller from the internet think tank Doteveryone, and Antony Walker from the industry group TechUK, to talk about tech policy. What are people talking about when they say "big tech", what is driving the current backlash, and what - if anything - can and should policymakers do about it?
Further reading:
Tony Blair Institute
https://institute.global/insight/renewing-centre/topics
Doteveryone
https://doteveryone.org.uk/our-work/
TechUK
http://www.techuk.org/insights/reports
House of Lords report on AI
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201719/ldselect/ldai/100/10002.htm
House of Lords inquiry...
2018-06-1540 min
The BrainstormWhat Should We Do With Big Tech?In this episode, Chris sits down with Catherine Miller from the internet think tank Doteveryone, and Antony Walker from the industry group TechUK, to talk about tech policy. What are people talking about when they say "big tech", what is driving the current backlash, and what - if anything - can and should policymakers do about it? Further reading: Tony Blair Institute https://institute.global/insight/renewing-centre/topics Doteveryone https://doteveryone.org.uk/our-work/ TechUK http://www.techuk.org/insights/reports House of...
2018-06-1500 min