Beyond the Tech

Beyond the Tech is your go-to podcast for exploring the fascinating world of IT and its impact on our lives. Join us as we dive deep into the latest trends, innovations, and stories from the tech industry. Whether you're an IT enthusiast, a professional, or just curious about how technology shapes our world, this podcast is for you. Each episode features insightful conversations with industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators who share their experiences and perspectives. Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve with Beyond the Tech.

Beyond the Tech is a technology podcast hosted by Cisilion, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cisilion hosts Beyond the Tech, a technology show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Beyond the Tech Episode 15: PSTN Switch Off 2027

  Aug 4, 202640 min

  The PSTN switch-off is coming in January 2027, but many organisations still don't know how much of their infrastructure could be affected. In this episode of Beyond the Tech , Rich Tolley, Ian Perry and Sumit Solomon discuss what the switch-off means, how to uncover hidden dependencies and why businesses should see this as an opportunity to modernise rather than simply migrate. From discovery and assessment through to long-term transformation, this episode explores the practical steps organisations can take to prepare for the UK's biggest telecommunications change in decades.

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  Episode #14

  Beyond the Tech Episode 14: Evolving SOC in the Age of AI

  Jul 13, 202651 min

  AI is transforming cybersecurity, but does that mean organisations no longer need a Security Operations Centre? In this episode, Alex Hooper is joined by Rob Quickenden, CTO at Cisilion and Guy Golan, Co-Founder and CEO of Performanta, to discuss the future of security operations. Together they explore how AI is changing threat detection and response, why reducing business risk is more important than managing alerts and where human expertise remains essential. The conversation also covers identity security, proactive monitoring, cyber resilience and the practical steps organisations can take to strengthen their security posture. A must-listen for technology and security leaders navigating today's rapidly evolving threat landscape.

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  Beyond the Tech Episode 13: From Shortages to Strategy: How AI Is Reshaping IT Procurement

  Mar 26, 202629 min

  AI-driven demand is creating widespread memory shortages, volatile pricing and extended lead times across IT procurement. In this episode of Beyond the Tech , Nathan Ashby, Gemma Staples and Will Telford explore why memory supply is under pressure, how AI is reshaping the market and what this means for organisations planning infrastructure and technology refreshes. The discussion covers proactive planning, alternative architectures, circular economy options and managed services, with practical insight to help IT leaders navigate uncertainty and plan with confidence.

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  Episode #13

  Beyond the Tech Episode 13: From Shortages to Strategy: How AI Is Reshaping IT Procurement

  Mar 26, 202629 minS0

  <p>AI-driven demand is creating widespread memory shortages, volatile pricing and extended lead times across IT procurement. </p><p>In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Nathan Ashby, Gemma Staples and Will Telford explore why memory supply is under pressure, how AI is reshaping the market and what this means for organisations planning infrastructure and technology refreshes. </p><p>The discussion covers proactive planning, alternative architectures, circular economy options and managed services, with practical insight to help IT leaders navigate uncertainty and plan with confidence.</p>

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  Episode #12

  What We Learned at Cisco Live 2026 | Beyond the Tech #012

  Feb 24, 202636 minS0

  <p>Join Nathan Ashby, Ian Perry and Craig Hawley for a fast paced recap of the biggest announcements from Cisco Live 2026 in Amsterdam. </p><p>In this episode of Cisilion’s Beyond the Tech podcast, the team break down how Cisco are shaping the future of networking, collaboration and secure AI adoption.</p><p>Whether you are evaluating your next infrastructure investment, planning for AI driven workloads or looking to simplify your Cisco estate, this episode gives you a clear view of what is coming next.</p>

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