Tech and Soul by Colt

Zoom, a company synonymous with remote work, is encouraging a return to the physical office - is the tech we rely upon preventing us from reconnecting? ‘Connecting with purpose’ is central to how we should be reunited with the physical world of work, and we learn how to most seamlessly transition into the office from VP of Employee Experience & Enablement, Ramona Botha! Join us to examine what...

As cyberattacks grow in sophistication and scale, can AI promise to detect, respond and even predict malicious activity? While AI waits in the wings for its chance to shine, Chief AI Architect Frank Miller and AI Governance & Compliance Lead James Winters are your guides to the future, and whether cybersecurity has a bright future ahead… Join us for the conclusion to our special two-part episo...

High-profile cyberattacks on major organisations are a stark reminder: the digital world is under constant threat. For every vulnerability fixed, a dozen more are found, so can the cybersecurity industry evolve to face these threats, or is it fighting a losing battle? Zscaler’s Christian Bailey joins the conversation to unpack the weak points to prioritise, who’s REALLY at fault for breaches, and...

Women have been behind some of the most groundbreaking advancements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics - so why aren’t there more in STEM fields today? It’s a huge question with answers delving into workplace culture, inspiring future generations, and allyship.  To break down the steps to creating a more equitable STEM sector, we sit down with Global Head of DEI Rachel Collins, an...

The future of work is being shaped by cutting-edge technology, but how are the traditional models in the telecom industry shifting, and what does that actually mean for us here at Colt? In this episode of Tech & Soul, Blanca welcomes Colt’s VP of Infrastructure and Connectivity Solutions, Peter Coppens to dive deep into one of 2025’s biggest tech trends - Network as a Service (NaaS). We look a...

Humans are creatures of habit, latching onto brands that we can’t seem to part with - but what drives this emotional pull toward brands, the product, or its purpose? This episode of Tech & Soul hones in on the relationship between brand loyalty and the influence of technology companies, and who better to shed light on the power of brand than Colt’s Chief Marketing & Comms Officer, Mark Bee...

From environmental sustainability, to ethical business practices, CSR impacts society in many ways, but who truly holds the power to make a difference?  Tech & Soul this week explores where we should find the igniting spark that changes the world, speaking with two such Colt catalysts - Sustainability Champion Sally Lands, and Sustainability Specialist Marta Trzaska! Join us as we dive into ho...

Tech & Soul is back! Are you ready to join us for another series tackling the big questions? What better way to kick off the series than with one of the biggest guests of all - our very own Keri Gilder is here to answer once and for all, are CEOs born, or are they made? We dive into genomes, psychopathy, sports psychology, neurodivergence, confidence, and all the other wonderful attributes tha...

Across 10 fabulous episodes, we’ve explored the very heart of society’s technological advancements, and how they’ve changed humanity at its core. Now, at the end of Series 1, it’s time for Matt Partridge and Blanca Perez-Ordoyo Fernandez to take centre stage, share their interpretation on the series’ biggest revelations, and take us through the very best that Tech & Soul has had to offer. In t...

We’re now taking in more information daily than a 15th century child would see in a lifetime - have our brains caught up yet? Learning is a lifelong journey, so when it comes to using technology to teach ourselves new skills, we need to be mindful of how it’s used, something that John Ambrose considers a complex area. John is our Talent and Learning Director at Colt, and joins Blanca Perez-Ordoyo...

In a world of societal pressures and cultural expectations, there’s no more important time in history than now to be your true self… With June being Pride Month, a celebration of embracing ourselves for who we are, it’s a perfect time to explore how we can make it easier in the tech space to present our authentic character every day. Joining Matt Partridge to deep dive into this big question are S...

In daily life, resilience is useful, but in business… it’s essential. Any business navigates challenges and setbacks, which is why Joshua Adams’ expertise as Colt’s Resilience Specialist makes him the perfect guest on this week’s Tech & Soul! Tune in to hear Joshua join host Blanca Pérez-Ordoyo Fernández to break down the secret sauce to navigating disruptions, crises and risk events, whether...

Impostor syndrome in the tech-driven, social media age is rife, but it needn’t be such a burden upon us. It’s a sometimes overpowering challenge for many of us, but when flipped on its head, it can open doors and unlock opportunities… Joining Matthew Partridge this week on Tech & Soul, Life Coach and Mums in Marketing Founder Claire Ferreira and Colt’s very own Werner Kladnik break down the ri...

Technology has the power to make sweeping cultural change, but can it make a tangible impact on gender equality in the tech industry and beyond? International Women’s Day marks a perfect time to look at resolving shocking figures, like only 5% of tech leadership positions being held by women. Join us as we dive into this BIG question with host Blanca Perez-Ordoyo Fernandez, and guests Abby Taylor...

Care and connection are at the heart of the customer experience, and around this Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to question companies on matters of the heart - namely, do they care about customers? Joining Tech & Soul host Alex Hartig to discuss the imperative value of customer care, and how it might look in an AI-enabled future, is Colt’s Global Director of Customer Experience Optimisation...

‘New Year, New Me’ - an often touted phrase, but does a new year’s resolution actually bring the best out of you, and how does tech flip that equation on its head? It’s a delight to host Colt’s Kirk Hastings (Network Architect) and Elena Friedrich (Global Early Careers Advisor), as they speak with Blanca Perez-Ordoyo Fernandez (Customer Program Manager) about the virtues of goal-setting and how te...

With climate change and the environment a seemingly colossal challenge, is technology more a part of the problem, or the solution? Sustainability in the technology sector is a hot topic, and staying atop the ESG strategy embedded within Colt is our VP of ESG, Kelsey Hopkinson. Her background gives her a fascinating, unique perspective on how tech finds its place in a green future, as we delve into...

The Covid pandemic was a uniquely shared experience for so many of us, but has it made the world a more introverted place? Mulling over the changing business dynamic in the wake of 2020, and how it’ll impact our ways of working in years to come, we tackle this on episode 2 of Tech & Soul. Join us as we speak with the fantastic Deanne Raseta and Megha Kohli, with some insightful additions from...

Welcome to the series premiere of Tech & Soul, kickstarting a podcast exploring the exhilarating possibilities when technology meets humanity. There are a great number of misconceptions and surface-level conversations about AI, but today we want to go deeper. Our host, Matt Partridge is joined by the perfect man for the job - VP Innovation at Colt, Mirko Voltolini. Join us as we dive into whet...

Hello and welcome to the Tech & Soul podcast, where we explore the intricate relationship between technology and humanity. This is for the Colties, the soul searchers and those who want to geek out, learn from others and take in new perspectives. We explore themes like sustainability, human behaviour, accessibility and resilience. We skip over the boring questions and get straight to the juicy...