The Big Question by VINCI Energies

🎧 Tune in to the special edition of The Big Question Podcast that celebrates Women in Engineering.   The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) reports that women now represent over one million professionals in STEM roles. However, as of 2024, they still make up just 29% of the STEM workforce.   This special episode features Sophie Thornton, Head of HR, alongside three distinguished wome...

🎧 Join us as they dive deep into the history of Managed Detection and Response (MDR). From the early battles against cyber threats to the rise of advanced persistent threats, we're uncovering how MDR emerged as the superhero of the digital world. 🌐 Get ready for a thrilling journey through the twists and turns of cybersecurity evolution, where the keys to a resilient digital defense are laid...

🎙️ Get ready for an episode that's turning up the heat in the engineering world! 🔥  In this episode of The Big Question Podcast, we're taking a deep dive into a challenge that's shaking up the industry: the UK engineering skill shortage.  Our host, Danni Hewson, is joined by Simon Innis, Managing Director of Omexom UK & Ireland, and Dr. Graham Herries, Chair of the Institution of...

🎙️ Are you ready for another riveting episode of The Big Question Podcast? Join us for an insightful conversation that's all about shaping a greener tomorrow 🌍 🔌 In this month's episode, we're diving deep into the world of on-shore power supply, a game-changing innovation that holds immense potential for decarbonising the shipping industry. Our host, Danni Hewson is joined by two bri...

This month, we dive deep into the world of manufacturing with a focus on how digitalisation is transforming the manufacturing industry.   Our guests are Trevor McClay - Business Development Manager at Actemium Automation Nottingham who boasts an impressive 40-year career in control engineering, and Paul Johnson - Strategic System Integrator Account Manager & SI Program Manager for the EMEA Reg...

Join us on our latest podcast episode as we delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Discover how AI is transforming the way we secure our digital and physical assets, particularly given the unique challenges that arise when operating critical infrastructure such as power grids, manufacturing facilities and water utilities. In this episode, our host Danni Hewson joined by...

This month, we’re joined by Paul McGreevy, the Business Unit Manager of Omexom UK Renewables and Arnaud Banner, the Technical Director of Omexom to delve into the world of battery storage and its growing importance in today's energy landscape. As the demand for renewable energy sources continues to rise, so does the need for efficient and reliable energy storage solutions. We discuss why batte...

The second episode of the Big Question Podcast is here where we discuss fusion energy - a far cleaner and safer form of energy production. For decades we’ve been waiting to reach a point where the technology can be put to good use and start generating energy to be put on the grid. Now finally, thanks to recent breakthroughs in technology and large doses of investment in both the public and private...

Can the electrical grid cope with the rising number of electric vehicles on the road? What is involved in delivering power to public EV charging points? Is the future of motoring really full-EV? To answer those questions, our host Danni Hewson is joined by Nick Chambers from Actemium UK who spent the last 7 years installing EV charging infrastructure as the manager of Actemium EV Coventry, and Wil...

Welcome to the Big Question Podcast, a monthly production brought to you by VINCI Energies UK & RoI, a global engineering company offering innovative solutions and services across a broad range of industries including energy, communication infrastructure, buildings, factories, and IT systems. Our host, Danni Hewson, guides us through each episode as we delve into current issues with experts fr...