The IT Naturally Podcast: Technology with Purpose

What makes Cambridgeshire a magnet for innovation, investment and ambitious businesses?  In this episode of The IT Naturally Podcast, Julie Bishop sits down with Charlotte Horobin, CEO of the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, to explore why the region is one of the most exciting places in the UK to do business.  From world-leading science and technology in Cambridge to manufacturing excellence i...

What happens when hospitality gets technology right?  In this episode of the IT Naturally Podcast, Julie Bishop is joined by Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA, to explore how hotels and hospitality businesses are balancing technology, people and guest experience in 2026.  From AI and automation to sustainability, cyber security and changing guest expectations, Jane shares what hospitality leaders are...

AI is everywhere, but it hasn’t replaced what really makes businesses stand out.  In this B Corp month episode, Julie Bishop is joined by fellow B Corp Leader Dave Hoch, CEO of Colibrily Crew, to explore why authenticity, transparency, and human connection are more important than ever in marketing.  From building a B Corp to navigating the rise of AI, Dave shares how purpose-driven businesses can...

In this International Women’s Day special, Julie Bishop speaks with Sarah Flambard, founder of the charity We Are Here , about how technology can help people find support before they reach crisis.  Sarah and her volunteer team are developing a simple but powerful digital tool - an offline-accessible map designed to help people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, quickly locate nearby sup...

E-waste is now the fastest-growing waste stream in the world, and most organisations don’t realise the role their IT decisions play in driving it.  In Episode 10 of the IT Naturally Podcast, Julie is joined by Mark Russell from ICEX Group to explore why reuse, not recycling, is the most powerful decision organisations can make when it comes to end-of-life IT.  They discuss:  Why manufacturing crea...

How the MSP landscape is shifting and why not every provider will survive the changes ahead that’s the conversation in this episode of the IT Naturally Podcast.  Host Julie Bishop is joined by Will Garside, Editorial Director at IT Europa, seasoned technology journalist, broadcaster and author, with over 30 years covering the IT channel. Drawing on decades of industry insight, Will shares a candid...

Looking for ways to cut IT costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and build a more sustainable tech stack—without compromising performance? This episode is for you. Julie sits down with Ben Schneider, Founder of IT Guys, to reveal the real opportunities organisations are missing when it comes to greener IT. From remanufactured laptops that perform like new, to smarter device lifecycles and responsib...

What happens when a company famous for its organic veg boxes applies the same sustainable mindset to IT? In this episode, Julie Bishop sits down with David Eagle, Head of IT at Riverford Organic Farmers, to explore how the business lives its values through technology, not just farming. Riverford is an employee-owned, B Corp-certified business that’s leading the way in ethical and sustainable opera...

“Green IT” used to mean switching off screensavers or recycling old laptops. But times have changed.  In this episode of the IT Naturally Podcast, Julie Bishop speaks to Phil Wharton- Interim Technology Leader, Board Adviser and Independent Consultant who has held senior roles at Google, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, PA Consulting, Novo Nordisk and the Eden Project.  Phil explains why Green IT h...

Julie Bishop sits down with Phil Skelton from eSentire to explore the evolving cyber threat landscape. From AI-powered attacks to cloud misconfigurations and indiscriminate ransomware campaigns, Phil shares why no business, large or small, is safe from today’s hackers. They discuss the growing importance of cyber hygiene, the power of frameworks like Cyber Essentials, and how the IT Naturally eSen...

Co-CEOs Julie Bishop and Richard Gardner sit down to share the candid and inspiring story behind the company’s creation and the values that still guide every decision they make.  Born in the wake of the Thomas Cook collapse, IT Naturally started with one airline customer, a kitchen table, and a shared vision to build an MSP that does things differently. Five years on, it’s a B Corp–certified, carb...

Join Julie Bishop as she speaks with Katherine Matheson, Director at the Royal Institution and former CEO of the British Science Association, on the transformative powers of science, technology, and communication. Discover how Katherine’s early love for Asimov shaped her optimism, the evolution from CD‑ROMs to TikTok in science outreach, and why interdisciplinary thinking is essential today.  They...

In this episode of The IT Naturally Podcast , Julie Bishop chats with tech leader and digital transformation expert Fergus Boyd about his incredible career – from building PCs as a child to transforming digital experiences at British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Yotel and beyond. Fergus shares how curiosity and creative problem-solving have shaped his journey, why inclusive teams build better tech, a...

From representing global IT leader IBM in Cabinet Office meetings, to jumping on emergency calls with retailers when the tills went down in her local supermarket (yes, really) – Janine Cook, former IBM Vice President and one of the UK’s top 100 most influential IT leaders, shares defining moments from her 37-year career in tech. Welcome to the very first episode of The IT Naturally Podcast – where...