The CDW OCTOpod

In this episode of The OCTOPod, Tim Russell is joined by Ryan Zoehner, CEO of Algo, to unpack two critical and timely topics affecting IT, security, and facilities teams alike:

The Legacy Communications Challenge Why are so many organisations still struggling to complete their migration from outdated comms infrastructure to modern cloud-based platforms? Tim and Ryan explore:

• Why 46% of UK businesses haven’t yet modernised the...

In the final episode of our three-part Cisco 2025 series, we go straight to the heart of the conversation: digital resilience—why it’s no longer a technology discussion, but a critical business necessity.

You'll hear from:

• Rob Sims - Chief Technologist, CDW
• Joachim Mason - Managing Director, Partner Sales, Cisco UK & Ireland
• Scott Manson - Director of Cyber Security and Resilience
• Ged Fitton Leader - Cloud Infrastructure &...

In Part 2 of our Cisco 2025 special, we continue the conversation on digital resilience as business resilience, this time focusing on the hybrid cloud, modern data centres, and preparing for the future of AI-powered workloads.

You'll hear from:

• Rob Sims - Chief Technologist, CDW
• Joachim Mason - Managing Director, Partner Sales, Cisco UK & Ireland
• Scott Manson - Director of Cyber Security and Resilience
• Ged Fitton Leader - ...

In this special three-part series, Rob Sims is joined by a powerhouse panel from Cisco to unpack one of the most pressing topics facing every business today: digital resilience as the foundation of business resilience.

In Part 1, we explore the real-world pressures shaping strategy in 2025—from cybersecurity and AI hype, to data centre complexity and decision paralysis. You'll hear from:

• Rob Sims - Chief Technologist, CDW
• Joac...

Welcome to a special series with our friends from Microsoft centred around the topic of Cloud Beyond IaaS and how we can drive cost optimisation and innovation through technology. This will be a 13-part series starting with the strategy and diving into the technology across three core areas: App Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud and Data & AI. In this episode we dive into the topic of Hybrid Cloud covering topics such as Azure Arc, S...

Welcome to a special series with our friends from Microsoft centred around the topic of Cloud Beyond IaaS and how we can drive cost optimisation and innovation through technology. This will be a 13-part series starting with the strategy and diving into the technology across three core areas: App Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud and Data & AI.

In this episode, we introduce the concept of App Modernisation and the value it can bring i...

Welcome to a special series with our friends from Microsoft centred around the topic of Cloud Beyond IaaS and how we can drive cost optimisation and innovation through technology. This will be a 13-part series starting with the strategy and diving into the technology across three core areas: App Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud and Data & AI. In this episode we dive into the topic of Hybrid Cloud covering topics such as Azure Arc, S...

Welcome to a special series with our friends from Microsoft centred around the topic of Cloud Beyond IaaS and how we can drive cost optimisation and innovation through technology. This will be a 13-part series starting with the strategy and diving into the technology across three core areas: App Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud and Data & AI.

In this episode, we introduce the concept of App Modernisation and the value it can bring i...

Welcome to a special series with our friends from Microsoft centred around the topic of Cloud Beyond IaaS and how we can drive cost optimisation and innovation through technology. This will be a 13-part series starting with the strategy and diving into the technology across three core areas: App Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud and Data & AI. In this episode we dive into the topic of Hybrid Cloud covering topics such as Azure Arc, S...

Welcome to a special series with our friends from Microsoft centred around the topic of Cloud Beyond IaaS and how we can drive cost optimisation and innovation through technology. This will be a 13-part series starting with the strategy and diving into the technology across three core areas: App Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud and Data & AI.

In this episode, we introduce the concept of App Modernisation and the value it can bring i...

Welcome to a special series with our friends from Microsoft centred around the topic of Cloud Beyond IaaS and how we can drive cost optimisation and innovation through technology. This will be a 13-part series starting with the strategy and diving into the technology across three core areas: App Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud and Data & AI.

In this episode we dive into the topic of Hybrid Cloud covering topics such as Azure Arc, S...

Welcome to a special series with our friends from Microsoft centred around the topic of Cloud Beyond IaaS and how we can drive cost optimisation and innovation through technology. This will be a 13-part series starting with the strategy and diving into the technology across three core areas: App Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud and Data & AI.

In this episode, we kick off the series by discussing cost optimisation and how it is much ...

In this episode of The Octopod Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving world of human risk management with Masha Sedova, VP of Human Risk Strategy at Mimecast. As cyber threats increasingly target people, not just technology, traditional security awareness training is no longer enough.

Masha shares insights from her years as a practitioner, founder, and strategist, exploring how businesses can take a data-driven approach to mitigat...

In this three-part series, we are exploring loss prevention and shrinkage and how we can deliver technology solutions to help tackle this rising challenge and unlock insights for better decision-making across the retail sector. We will also explore how we can leverage this technology to unlock the power of data and provide insights for multiple departments in retail organisations. Finally, we explore how we can build the business c...

In this three-part series, we are exploring loss prevention and shrinkage and how we can deliver technology solutions to help tackle this rising challenge and unlock insights for better decision-making across the retail sector. We will also explore how we can leverage this technology to unlock the power of data and provide insights for multiple departments in retail organisations. Finally, we explore how we can build the business c...

In this three-part series, we are exploring loss prevention and shrinkage and how we can deliver technology solutions to help tackle this rising challenge and unlock insights for better decision-making across the retail sector. We will also explore how we can leverage this technology to unlock the power of data and provide insights for multiple departments in retail organisations. Finally, we explore how we can build the business c...

In this episode, Kyle Davies, Head of the Office of the CTO at CDW, sits down with Tim Russell, Chief Technologist for Modern Workspace, and Stephen Faulkner, Chief Technologist for Security, to delve into the evolving dynamics of the hybrid workforce. Together, they explore why the widely anticipated 3-day weekend hasn’t materialized and the realities shaping modern work-life balance.

From attracting and retaining top talent to en...