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OCTO TALK

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Technological advance is delivering the largest and fastest transformation we’ve ever experienced. We call this the Era of Intelligence. OCTO TALK is the latest podcast from Computacenter’s UK Office of the CTO, dedicated to exploring the hottest trends that are shaping our future. Join us as we share insights from our UK experts on a wide range of topics. OCTO TALK offers a fascinating glimpse into the technology developments that are transforming our lives and society, with engaging discussions that will guide you on how to plot a route forwards and embrace these technologies to deliver a be...

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Cloud has evolved — have you? 05.12.2025 16:02

In our latest OCTO TALK, Computacenter’s Chief Technologist for Cloud, Paul Nearn, joins Ashley to unpack what Cloud v2 means for organisations today. From managing cost and security to enabling AI and automation, discover how our Cloud v2 Framework helps customers move from cloud first to cloud smart.

Adoption & Change Management demystified: driving real business value 25.09.2025 25:57

Tech doesn’t deliver outcomes. People do. In this episode of OCTO TALK, we explore why Adoption & Change Management (ACM) is critical to unlocking value from technology, and how organisations can close the digital skills gap.

Making the invisible visible: the power of observability 11.07.2025 26:31

How are AI, analytics, and observability shaping the future of business? Do these powerful forces act as allies or competitors? In this episode we explore how to move beyond traditional monitoring. We'll show you how leveraging telemetry data like; logs, metrics, and traces, can reveal real-time insights, optimise performance, and significantly elevate user experiences. Discover the dynamic inter...

Making AI work for you 20.05.2025 31:24

Explore the essential elements of building an AI strategy, including data governance, integration, ethical considerations, and the creation of a Centre of Excellence to drive business efficiency and innovation within modern enterprises.

Can we trust AI-powered security? 03.04.2025 24:17

Welcome to OCTO TALK, where we explore the latest trends and insights in technology. In this episode, host Ash Richardson is joined by Paul Elevique. They discuss the importance of AI in preventing, detecting, and recovering from cyber-attacks, and the latest advancements in email security, endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity threat defence, and intelligent access solutions. Discover h...