Lifting the Lid on Technology

Most acquisitions are messy. Two companies, two cultures, two ways of doing things: and often casualties along the way.  Sometimes, it goes differently. In episode 23 of Lifting the Lid, Barry White sits down with Pablo Garcia-Curtis (Group CEO, Softsource vBridge) and Mark Mayo (CEO, The Laptop Company) to talk about what actually happens when you bring 200 people under one company, and why...

Are NZ workplaces keeping pace with the rest of APAC in the new era of collaboration?  With hybrid work now the norm, organisations across New Zealand are rethinking how people connect, communicate, and collaborate.  In this episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology, Jason MacBride, Regional Director ANZ at Neat, joins Barry White to unpack the latest IDC APAC Team Collaboration Benchmark...

In this episode of Lifting t he Lid on Technology, we were joined by Olivia Brown, Group People and Culture Lead at Softsource vBridge for a different perspective on technology. With years of experience leading large technical teams, Olivia sits down with Barry to discuss why workplace success depends on people and culture as much as technology.   Olivia offers practical insights into ho...

What if the key to stronger security is thinking like the threat?  In this episode, Barry White sits down with SASE Lead Steve Isles from HPE Aruba and Softsource vBridge’s Security Contsultant and Penetration Tester Alex, to explore how attackers are thinking, what defences are failing, and where businesses should focus next.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is part 2 of episode 15 of Lifting the Lid on Technology, our host Barry White sits down with Lauren Nobbs, Partner Solutions Sales Manager for Copilot Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft ANZ, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the workplace.  From Lauren's frontline experience working with partners and customers across New Zealand and Australia, di...

In our latest episode, host Barry White catches up with Ben Young, Field CTO for APJ at Veeam and former Head of Cloud Products at Softsource vBridge on the future of managing your data with AI. In this episode we cover the role of Security, GPU as a Service and backup data in your journey to AI readiness. From GPUaaS to Veeam’s new Model Context Protocol, Ben shares what’s shaping the...

In this comprehensive episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology, our host Barry White sits down with Lauren Nobbs, Partner Solutions Sales Manager for Copilot Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft ANZ, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the workplace.  From Lauren's frontline experience working with partners and customers across New Zealand and Australia, d...

In the latest episode of the Lifting the Lid on Technology, host Barry sits down with Adam Foy, Head of Performance Analysis at the Blues Rugby team, to explore the high-performance world where data, coaching, and game-day decisions intersect. From Adam’s roots at Munster Rugby and the Irish National team to his current role in at The Blues in New Zealand, discover how advanced tools like Hu...

Welcome to the latest episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology. In this thought-provoking episode, Barry is joined by Steve Isles, a leading expert in cybersecurity and cloud security, to explore the pressing challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand businesses today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology , host Barry White sits down with AI expert Leon Davis to explore how M365 Copilot and the HP AI Driven Devices are transforming business resilience in New Zealand. Discover how AI solutions are helping businesses improve data management, boost security, and optimise daily operations. Tune in to discover practical steps for integrating AI into...

Discover the future of networking with "Tomorrow’s Network Part 2: Unravelling Complexity and Security." Join host Barry White from SoftSource vBridge for an insightful discussion with Steve Isles and Andrew Fox from HPE Aruba Networking, and CTO David Small. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the future of networking with "Tomorrow’s Network: Unravelling Complexity and Security." Join host Barry White from SoftSource vBridge for an insightful discussion with Steve Isles and Andrew Fox from HPE Aruba Networking, and CTO David Small. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover How to Make Your Data Management More Sustainable.  In our latest episode of the Right Place, Right Cloud, Right Place Mini-series Podcast, we delve into one of the most pressing issues facing businesses today: sustainable data management. Join Paul Thornley (VCIO and Project Consultant) and Barry White (VCIO/Principal Consultant / Business Transformation & Intelligence) as they explo...

Dive into the forefront of technology with Pablo Garcia-Curtis, Group CEO of Softsource vBridge, on the Right Place, Right Cloud, Right Place episode Podcast.   Explore exclusive insights from HPE Discover, uncovering how HPE GreenLake revolutionises accessibility in New Zealand. Discover the evolution of tech solutions tailored to local businesses, shaping a dynamic digital future in engaging, bi...

Say goodbye to outdated security methods and welcome SASE, which makes managing security easier and ensures safe connections from anywhere. Discover how Security Service Edge (SASE) is revolutionising secure networking in a world where remote work and cloud-based apps are the norm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our latest episode, we take a deep dive into the psychology and methods behind cyber attacks, and discuss the overlooked security measures that can be used to combat them.  Barry White, is joined by Alex and David Small, to give you insight into endpoint security management, offensive vs defensive security, and the latest cyber threats facing New Zealand businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener...

In this episode, we investigate the intricacies of Backup and DR security and explore the latest innovations for keeping your data secure. Barry White, our VCIO/Principal Consultant, and Ben Young, Head of Cloud Products at Softsource vBridge, dive into the latest cyber- attack trends, why immutability and daily testing have become so relevant and what makes the new Indelible end-to-end backup sol...

We talk to Blues' Performance Analyst, Troy Webber, about business transformation using modern workplace tools. Troy gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how the Blues used technology to improve processes, data analysis and reach a winning performance. Have you ever wondered how sports teams stay on top of their game? Technology plays a big part. Tune in to learn how rugby teams collect mas...

Softsource's VCIO/Principal Consultant, Barry White is joined by Aruba's New Zealand Country manager, Andrew Fox. Following on from part 1, the team dives into particular use cases across remote working, privacy, and security before discussing Aruba's new industry-first solution, Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) and how it can help NZ businesses address challenges at the Intelligent Edge.   See...

Softsource's VCIO/Principal Consultant, Barry White is joined by Aruba's New Zealand Country manager, Andrew Fox. In the first of a two-part episode, the team discuss networking challenges at the Intelligent Edge for NZ businesses, diving into SD-WAN, cloud native management and AI. Andrew Fox New Zealand Country Manager - Aruba As NZ Country Manager for Aruba, Andrew leads a talented team of peop...

In our first podcast episode, Softsource's VCIO/Principal Consultant, Barry White is joined by HP Product Evangelist, Carlin Diprose. Setting the scene with exploration into how the current global pandemic has reoriented NZ businesses with the move to a hybrid workplace, and the contrasts between NZ and global markets. The team then discuss how the role of IT has changed over the last 12 months, b...