//podcastplus.net/feed/the-techuk-podcast~f4bc0480 Championing technology-led growth to build a globally competitive, innovative and sustainable UK economy. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:21:28 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1911485204-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-quantum-readiness-series-from-concept-to-commercialisation.mp3 In this podcast, Sam Genway, Principal Technologist, Capgemini, James Cruise, Associate Director Quantum Algorithms, Cambridge Consultants, and  Jasper Krauser, Quantum Technology Central Coordinator, Airbus, join Laura Foster, techUK's Associate Director for Technology and Innovation to talk about moving from concept to commercialisation in quantum computing. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:05:55 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1911485204-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-quantum-readiness-series-from-concept-to-commercialisation.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1858539900-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-digital-ethics-spotlight-with-insights-from-kpmg.mp3 As a follow-up to techUK's flagship Digital Ethics Summit, we are pleased to deliver a series of podcasts that dive deeper into the conversations started at the 2023 Digital Ethics Summit and will continue at the 2024 event. In the latest podcast, Tess Buckley, the programme manager for digital ethics and AI safety at Tech UK, hosts a session with three distinguished experts from KPMG: Leanne Allen, Isabel Simpson, and Caroline Rivett. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:53:03 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1858539900-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-digital-ethics-spotlight-with-insights-from-kpmg.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1643479692-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-cyber-series-assessing-the-global-threat-landscape.mp3 The first episode in this Cyber Series in partnership with BlackBerry explores the threat landscape, assessing what exactly we are up against in terms of building that resilience and exploring how the threats are evolving in light of both geopolitical conflict and technological advance.In this podcast, Ismael Valenzuela, Vice President of Threat Research & Intelligence at BlackBerry join Dan Patefield, techUK's Head of Cyber and National Security, to talk about cyber threats.You can download the Intelligent report by Blackberry here: www.blackberry.com/us/en/solutions/threat-intelligence/2023/threat-intelligence-report-janLear more at www.techUK.org Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:04:07 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1643479692-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-cyber-series-assessing-the-global-threat-landscape.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1638475782-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-state-of-the-connected-home-2023.mp3 techUK, in partnership with GfK, is delighted to release the seventh edition of our annual State of the Connected Home report, which surveys a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adults across the UK to ask about their awareness, interest, and ownership of a range of connected or ‘smart’ home products. The full report can be accessed at https://www.techuk.org/resource/state-of-the-connected-home-2023.html In this episode, our Head of Market Access & Consumer Technology Lewis Walmesley-Browne talks through the findings of the 2023 edition of the report with Trevor Godman from GfK who led the research. The 2023 edition of our report finds the UK connected home market to be performing robustly despite challenging macro-economic headwinds and low consumer confidence.We include for the first time some specific questions around the current cost of living crisis and the increasing cost of energy bills to understand how consumers perceive connected home devices in relation to energy saving. Learn more a... Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:51:37 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1638475782-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-state-of-the-connected-home-2023.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1596036663-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-reflecting-on-the-dsit-international-telecoms-summit.mp3 In this episode, techUK’s Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy Sophie James talks to The Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale OBE MP, Minister for Data and Digital Infrastructure from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Brian Larkin from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in the US, and Mavenir’s John Baker. Our guests share their reflections on the recent International Telecoms Summit, held at techUK, as part of London Tech Week, some of the key topics and themes that were explored, and the importance of international collaboration in the global telecoms sector.To learn more visit www.techUK.org Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:26:08 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1596036663-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-reflecting-on-the-dsit-international-telecoms-summit.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1575786136-techuk-building-the-smarter-state-podcast-series-in-partnership-with-kpmg-bridging-the-digital-skills-gap.mp3 Thomas Beautyman, Deputy Director, Government Digital Capability at the Central, Digital and Data Office (CDDO) and Adrian Clamp, Partner and Head of Digital Transformation at KPMG join Georgina Maratheftis, techUK's Associate Director for Local Public Services to talk about the digital skills gap and the challenges around it, including the importance of digital leadership and what digital transformation looks like in the context of digital skills.Listen to the conversation to hear practical ways and insights into how government and industry can better collaborate to address this issue and bridge the digital skills gap.Help shape the future of the smarter state by attending the annual Building the Smarter State conference on the 27 September: https://www.techuk.org/building-the-smarter-state-2023.htmlLearn more athttps://www.techuk.org/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:44:25 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1575786136-techuk-building-the-smarter-state-podcast-series-in-partnership-with-kpmg-bridging-the-digital-skills-gap.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1563740218-techuk-building-the-smarter-state-podcast-series-in-partnership-with-kpmg-legacy-it.mp3 In the lead up to techUK’s flagship public sector conference Building the Smarter State, we are pleased to partner with KPMG to deliver a series of podcasts looking at key enablers of the smarter state. We all want to see a smarter state, for the benefit of both public service efficiency itself and to deliver a better experience to citizens – but there are some critical blockers to this.In this first episode, we explore legacy IT – including what it is, and why it is such a difficult, yet important issue for digital transformation in the public sector.John Owen, Chief Technology Officer, Cabinet Office and Adrian Clamp, Partner and Head of Digital Transformation at KPMG join Georgina Maratheftis, techUK’s Associate Director for Local Public Services to talk about how we reframe legacy IT and tackle one of the biggest challenges facing the public sector transformation, as outlined in the National Audit Office’s recent report Digital Transformation in Government: addressing barriers to efficiency.List... Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:39:21 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1563740218-techuk-building-the-smarter-state-podcast-series-in-partnership-with-kpmg-legacy-it.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1550314801-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-empowering-women-to-lead-in-cyber-security.mp3 In this episode, techUK’s Programme Manager for Cyber Security, Jill Broom talks to Shiguftah Malik, Gemserv, Katie Shanahan, Crossword Cyber Security, Nuala Kilmarton, Innovate UKRI and Raya Tsolova, techUK about their journeys into cyber security, the opportunities and challenges of working in the sector and how the Empowering Women to Lead, Cyber Security Programme helped them to realise their leadership potential in this exciting industry. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:39:15 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1550314801-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-empowering-women-to-lead-in-cyber-security.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1522241494-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-interoperability-within-the-health-and-social-care-sector.mp3 techUK's latest podcast explores the topic of interoperability within the healthcare system, examining the challenges and opportunities the health and social care sector has in becoming interoperable. Our lineup this month includes:• Alex Eavis: Chief Product Officer - Digital, Data and Analytics at EMIS• Jon Payne: Director of Sales Engineering and Education at Intersystems• Fiona Dawson: Director at Mayden• Andrew Frangleton: Managing Director and Informatics Director at Clinical ArchitectureVisit our Health and Social care pages at https://www.techuk.org/developing-markets/health-and-social-care.htmlLearn more and get involved at www.techUK.org Thu, 25 May 2023 11:07:37 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1522241494-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-interoperability-within-the-health-and-social-care-sector.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1516402426-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-biometrics-in-digital-id.mp3 techUK's latest podcast hosts industry leaders discussing biometrics in digital identity, exploring opportunities, challenges, regulations, and the future of this dynamic sector. We discuss enhancing security, safety, and user experience through revolutionary biometric solutions.Gus Tomlinson of GBG plc, Campbell Cowie from iProov, Richard Thompson of Sopra Steria and Martin George representing the Biometrics Institute join techUK’s Iain McCallum in our first Digital ID Programme podcast of 2023 to talk about the opportunities for biometrics in the digital identity ecosystem, what challenges remain to be overcome, what good regulation looks like and exactly what our guests would like to see happen next in the sector.Visit www.techUK.org for more. Wed, 17 May 2023 21:33:40 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1516402426-techuk-the-techuk-podcast-biometrics-in-digital-id.mp3