NatChat - The Natilik Podcast
NatChat is Natilik's regular technology podcast series focussed on thought leadership, stories and analysis from the technology industry. Natilik is a leading global technology services provider. As a company, our purpose is to be the confident guide for our clients; to learn, lead and transform. To assist our clients through the complex world of technology and deliver the best possible outcomes for their business. From hardware selection to digital transformation projects, together, we make it possible.
Episodes
80 episodes
Podmas Day 12 - The gift of AI: Multi-Cloud magic this Christmas
In this episode of NatChat, the Natilik Multi-Cloud team dives deep into the evolving world of AI and its impact on businesses. Host Nicholas Diesel, Solutions Architect is joined by Nigel Pyne, Principal Architect for Multi-Cloud, and Jordan C...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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15:13
Podmas Day 11 - The Future of Meetings: Smart Spaces, Sensors & Seamless Tech
In this episode of NatChat Jason Welch, Principal Architect for Collaboration at Natilik, sits down with Gary Belnkarn, Collaboration Solutions Engineer at Cisco, to explore the evolving world of meeting spaces. Gary shares insights...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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12:46
Podmas Day 10 - The truth about network complexity (and how to beat it)
In this episode, Natilik's Emma Simpkin and Ashley Georgeson uncover why enterprise networking has become more challenging than ever - and what businesses can do to stay secure, agile, and innovative without drowning in complexity.Wha...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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16:24
Podmas Day 9 -The naughty and NiCE CX list for 2026
In this episode of NatChat Jonathan Charlton is joined by Natalee Wiggins and Sarah Stevenson from NICE to explore what’s on the Naughty and NiCE list for customer experience as we head into 2026.In this episode they cover:Th...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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13:40
Podmas Day 8 - Why do AI projects fail?
In this episode of NatChat Ihab El Ghazzawi from Dell Technologies explores a critical question: Why do AI projects fail? Drawing on years of experience across industries, Ihab shares insights into the common pitfalls organisations fac...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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13:03
Podmas Day 7 - How to maximise your cloud investment for 2026
In this episode, we dive into the world of cost optimisation with Glenn Rogers, UK Sales Lead for IT Asset Management and FinOps at Crayon. Glenn shares practical insights on how organisations can set themselves up for success when tackling cos...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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14:08
Podmas Day 6 - The gift that keeps on giving Wi-Fi 8
In this episode Wi-Fi expert Ashley Mead talks us through the evolution of Wi-Fi from the very beginning all the way into the future with Wi-Fi 8.Walk through every iteration of this intrinsic technology and how business priorities have ...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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14:14
Podmas Day 5 - Rethinking your meeting spaces in 2026 – why it’s not just about the tech
In this episode, Jason Welch is joined by Josh Coombes and Emma Simpkin to explore why the future of meeting spaces isn’t just about upgrading hardware - it’s about embracing a new service paradigm. Discover how Natilik’s Meeting...
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11:04
Podmas Day 4 - Do you really need all those cables?
In this episode, Jason Welch, Natilik’s Principal Architect for Collaboration, joins Russell Harpham to explore why meeting spaces have become so complex - and how we can simplify them.Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ Consistency ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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20:43
Podmas Day 3 - Cisco 2025 Unwrapped
In this episode of NatChat, Ian Anderson, Field CTO at Natilik, sits down with Joachim Mason, Director at Cisco UK & Ireland, to reflect on Cisco’s transformative year and explore what’s on the horizon for 2026.Fresh from Cisco...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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15:37
Podmas Day 2 - Securing Christmas commerce with Verkada
Rob Eldridge sat down with Ardon Anderson from Verkada to discuss all things retail security! From minimising shrinkage to actionable real time insights, this episode looks at multiple different angles on how data and intelligence f...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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11:41
Podmas Day 1 - What keeps a CISO up the night before Christmas?
This Natchat episode explores the evolving challenges faced by CISOs in balancing sprawling legacy infrastructures with the need to deliver innovative digital experiences. Cloudflare’s Shaz Camali and Mike Awford highlight how organ...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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12:00
NatChat - Reflecting on 2025's Webex One announcements: the key takeaways for Natilik's tech leaders
In this episode we are joined by Jonathon Charlton, Customer Experience Solutions Director and James Hinton, Collaboration Solutions Director to share their key takeaways from Cisco's Webex One event.From AI-driven meeting experiences a...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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15:07
NatChat - Halloween Special - 7 deadly sins of WiFi
In this Halloween Special episode, we’re not just talking ghosts and ghouls, we’re talking about the real horrors lurking in your wireless network. From sluggish speeds to scary signal drops, the sins of bad Wi-Fi are haunting busin...
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Season 5
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10:15
NatChat Mini - Cisco Hyperfabric, the latest in cloud managed DC switching
We invited Multi-Cloud Solutions Engineer Harry Seaman into the NatChat studio to give us a quick overview of Cisco Hyperfabric. Fresh out of the Natilik data centre from installing the new kit, Harry talks through the building bloc...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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6:51
NatChat - 6 top tips to a Zero Trust Approach in 10 mins
We sat down with the team at Cloudflare to discuss Zero Trust Security and how an approach that has been around for the last decade is still relevant and critical for businesses in 2025!In 10 minutes we run through Cloudflare expert, Sha...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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12:28
NatChat - Security September Series- Unlocking Smart Security: Meet Verkada
In this episode, we kick off the final instalment of our Security September Series with a lively conversation featuring Ardon Anderson, Vice President of EMEA at Verkada. Ardon joins Rob Eldridge to introduce Verkada’...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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17:30
NatChat - Security September Series- Expert insight into the future of Cisco Security
Every wanted to know what mesh firewalling really means? How to secure AI? We invited Joe and Mustafa from Cisco Security to join us on this episode of NatChat. Across 20 minutes we cover developments in the Cisco Security portfolio...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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25:26
NatChat - Security September Series - Cloudflare: From the subliminal to the sublime
In the second episode of the NatChat Security September Series we invited the Cloudflare team into the studio to talk us through the who, what, why and where of their market leading solution that protects everything we connect to the internet.&...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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13:26
NatChat - Security September Series - A Year On: Insights and reflections on the Cisco - Splunk acquisition.
In this first episode of the NatChat Security September Series, Rob Eldridge sits down with James Hodge, Chief Strategy Advisor for EMEA at Splunk, to explore how the Cisco acquisition is shaping the future of security, observability, and digit...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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28:37
NatChat Mini - Natilik Wireless Walks
In this 5 minute mini episode Ashley Mead talks us through the latest offering from Natilik, a Wireless Walk. Listen in to understand how this new offering can kick start better wireless experiences for your business. To sign up for...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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5:33
NatChat - Exploring Regulatory Shifts and Digital Risk in Financial Services
In this episode, we are joined by Tony Finn to discuss recent developments and advancements within the financial services sector, with a particular focus on the impact of the Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA). The conversation highlights...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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11:10
NatChat - Deep dive into Cisco Networking portfolio development with Jordan Hobday from Natilik
In this episode of NatChat, we explore Cisco's strategic direction and their efforts towards unification in the networking industry. Join us as Jordan Hobday, Network Solution Architect at Natilik, shares insights from Cisco Live San Diego. Dis...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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42:37
NatChat - Navigating Digital Resilience with Tony Finn from Cisco ThousandEyes
In this episode we sat down with Tony Finn, Director of Channel Sales at Cisco ThousandEyes to get his take on resiliency, assurance and compliance and how dependency on digital services impact all of us, personally and professionally.In...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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14:07
NatChat - Multi-Cloud Monthly Take Over - Episode 2: Market Leader Updates
In the next instalment of the Multi-Cloud Monthly Take Over, we listen in to Nicholas Diesel, Matyáš Prokop and Nigel Pyne discuss their latest adventures across the globe attending the latest and greatest technology leaders conferences. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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31:08