CTO Insights

Welcome to the new CTO Insights podcast, brought to you by Gardner Systems CTO, Paul Stringfellow. We aim to bring you concise summaries, expert opinions, and thought-provoking interviews covering emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices. And to provide you with a go-to source for the latest updates in enterprise IT.

CTO Insights is a business podcast hosted by Paul Stringfellow, with 10 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.

Paul Stringfellow hosts CTO Insights, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  Building IT Teams for Rapid Business Growth | Ep 9

  Dec 9, 202437 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode of CTO Insights, Paul Stringfellow sits down with Rob Plummer, IT and Security Director at Fletcher’s Group, to explore the intersection of technology, leadership, and business growth. Rob shares his journey from hands-on IT roles to leadership positions, his philosophy on empowering teams, and his approach to driving rapid business growth through scalable IT strategies. Discover how passion, trust, and adaptability are critical in today’s evolving tech landscape.<br/><br/>Chapters:<br/>00:00 Welcome to CTO Insights<br/>00:46 Rob's Career Journey and Specialization in IT Leadership<br/>03:21 The Role of T...

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  The Human Element: Tackling Cybersecurity Risks with Mimecast’s Malcolm Murphy

  Nov 15, 202443 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this special episode of CTO Insights, Paul Stringfellow dives into the human side of cybersecurity with Malcolm Murphy, Sales Engineering Director at Mimecast UK and Ireland. Together, they explore how attackers exploit human behavior, the evolution of threats across collaboration platforms, and the importance of fostering a security-first culture within organisations.</p><p>Discover why shifting from seeing people as vulnerabilities to empowering them as frontline defenders is crucial. Plus, learn how Mimecast’s innovative tools, like the Human Risk Management platform, are helping organisations stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.</p><p>...

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  NetApp's Matt Watts | Ep 8

  Sep 30, 202443 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this extended episode of CTO Insights, Paul Stringfellow is joined by long-time friend and industry expert Matt Watts, Chief Technology Evangelist at NetApp and author of The Fourth Wave. Together, they dive deep into the tech industry’s evolution, breaking down the concept of "waves"—monumental shifts that have shaped how businesses adopt and use technology. From the rise of cloud computing to the current AI revolution, Matt shares valuable insights into how IT leaders can prepare for the future by learning from the past.<br/><br/>Key topics include:<br/><br/>- Un...

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  Arctic Wolf's Nick Dyer | Ep 7

  Aug 30, 202439 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Welcome to this edition of CTO Insights, where we explore how cyber insurance is revolutionising cybersecurity decisions within organisations. In this episode, we sit down with Nick Dyer, Engineering Director at Arctic Wolf, who shares the innovative journey of Arctic Wolf's cloud-connected security operations. Nick discusses how a risk-focused approach, driven by limited resources and the rise of ransomware, has reshaped Arctic Wolf's strategies, enabling them to support mid-market businesses and the public sector in overcoming significant cybersecurity challenges.</p><p>We delve into the critical importance of visibility in today's IT landscape...

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  Mimecast's Kiri Addison | Ep 6

  Jul 25, 202431 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode of CTO Insights, our host, Paul Stringfellow, as he sits down with Dr Kiri Addison, Senior manager of product management at Mimecast.</p>

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