Best Synextra Podcasts (2026)

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The Blueprint for Fundamental App Re-architecture in Azure 47:42

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2M ago47:42

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Send us a text Elliott and Matt are back, taking on the complex, often misunderstood world of app modernisation. Whether you’re migrating, rebuilding, or questioning whether that old VM has had its day, this episode lays out what modernising in Azure really looks like. Expect straight talk, a few rants, and plenty of practical advice from people wh…

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Ransomware: Is Your Untested DR Plan Your Biggest Weakness? 20:04

3M ago20:04

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Send us a text Disaster Recovery has shifted from protecting against a flood or a fire to protecting against a cyber attack. In this critical discussion, we break down the reality that a ransomware hit is "a when not an if" and why your backup is only as good as the last time you tested it. We examine the lessons learned from the Marks & Spencer ha…

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Jaguar Land Rover Recovery: What's Taking So Long? 14:02

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Will Quantum Computers Change Everything We Know? 21:30

5M ago21:30

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Send us a text Quantum computing holds the potential to change everything we know. This video provides a clear overview of quantum computing in layman's terms. It explains how this technology could break current encryption standards, including SSL and VPNs, and impact blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The discussion covers significant risks…

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Windows 10 End of Life: What Businesses Need to Know (Uncut) 42:10

8M ago42:10

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Send us a text Windows 10 support ends in October 2025 — but what does that really mean for organisations still running it? In this uncut episode of Experts in Polo Shirts, Synextra consultants Matt and Chris dive deep into the real-world impact of Windows 10's end of life. From AVD multi-session migration to Windows 11 adoption, extended support c…

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Is the Cloud Already Out of Date? The Next Shift in Cloud Strategy 39:08

9M ago39:08

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Send us a text Has the cloud reached its peak, or are we witnessing the next major shift in cloud computing? Many organisations rushed to the cloud, lifting and shifting infrastructure without truly modernising. Now, as serverless, edge computing, and AI-driven operations take centre stage, is the traditional cloud model becoming outdated? In this …

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Are LLMs Living Up to the Hype? 1:11:50

10M ago1:11:50

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Send us a text Are LLMs living up to the hype, or are they failing to deliver? In this episode of Experts in Polo Shirts, we examine the real-world impact of large language models (LLMs) beyond the marketing promises. From Google Gemini’s rocky launch to businesses struggling with AI adoption, we explore the pitfalls, misconceptions, and challenges…

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Cloud Costs Are Out Of Control - Stop Wasting Money 37:37

12M ago37:37

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Send us a text Cloud cost management is a challenge for many businesses, with 91% of organisations admitting they’re wasting money in the cloud. In this episode of Experts in Polo Shirts, Ryan Tracey and Matt Dyson tackle the most common reasons cloud bills spiral out of control and discuss strategies for effective optimisation. What are the top th…

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Developer Revolution: Turbocharging Teams with Azure DevOps 19:22

1y ago19:22

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Send us a text Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) are revolutionising modern development. These tools transform outdated workflows into efficient, automated pipelines, helping developers focus on innovation. This episode explores how practices like automated testing, platform-as-a-service options, and security automatio…

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Is Public Cloud Losing Its Edge? 35:43

1y ago35:43

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Send us a text Description: People are abandoning public cloud in their droves, or at least that's what Michael Dell might like you to think when he recently posted a stat which stated, "83% of enterprises plan to move workloads back to private cloud from public cloud." In this episode, our techies are debating the Logic of Repatriating Workloads. …

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VMware is Out: What Alternatives Are There? 22:26

1+ y ago22:26

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Send us a text As we say a sad goodbye to VMware, we discuss the realistic hypervisor alternatives for businesses and their pros and cons. Hyper-V, XenServer, and VMware, wait what I thought it was alternatives to Broadcoms latest cash cow!? For better or worse, sticking with the top performer might be your best choice. Unless you want to Migrate t…

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VMware is Dead - Broadcom Acquisition 16:17

1+ y ago16:17

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Send us a text Since Broadcom acquired VMware we have seen a radical reorganisation of the company; eliminating products, packaging together what little is left and ratcheting up the prices giving consumers little choice but to plan their exit from the ecosystem. CEO Chris Piggott and HTO Ryan Tracey discuss what has happened, how it affected us an…

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The Modernisation of the End User 7:14

1+ y ago7:14

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Send us a text Aaron Naisbitt has joined Synextra, and he’s brought with him some fresh insights about the modern end user. Exploring the headwinds that IT teams have to fight in a modern-day workplace he suggests that the improving technology people have at home, making everything accessible at the touch of a button, has given employees higher exp…

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How safe is your business? - Cyber Security deep dive with DCI Chris Maddocks 1:10:42

2y ago1:10:42

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Send us a text Join our special guest DCI Chris Maddocks, the head of Economic and Cyber teams in the North West and our very own Chris Piggott, Synextra CEO. Our Cyber Security webinar is where we’ll be sharing the most common mistakes that we see in businesses and organisations when it comes to Cyber Security and Phishing. We will explore how the…

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The Cyber Security Risks of TikTok 23:56

2+ y ago23:56

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Send us a text The Experts in Polo Shirts are discussing the issues around TikTok, the hugely popular short video app every person and their cat is rushing in to use and yet it is being banned on government and company phones; but why? We discuss the security and misinformation issues that surround the platform. It is the fastest-growing social med…

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The Death of the Sysadmin 15:04

3y ago15:04

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Send us a text Ladies and gents, we are back again with another contentious episode! Or maybe not contentious enough... Today we're playing a twisted game of Cluedo with IT, and it looks like Colonel Mustard has done the wicked deed with a Candlestick in the Billiard Room! In this instance Colonel Mustard is Microsofts Azure platform, the Candlesti…

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Where have we been!? 16:26

3+ y ago16:26

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Send us a text It has been a long time since our last podcast, but we are back!💪 Today we're talking about where have we been, the cost of living crisis and how crazy is at the moment for the public sector, our temporary (for 3 months already 😝) studio and its "fancy" chandelier, the new technology and the old fashioned but still a beast AS/400, cu…

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What Is Hyperconverged Infrastructure & VMware Infrastructure Software 40:21

4y ago40:21

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Send us a text A hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is a software defined IT solution, redeploying elements such as storage & network to the cloud. Join the debate. --- Today, we’re unpacking a two-word topic with the vast potential to transform, streamline, and simplify enterprise level IT operations. Listen in as Chris, Dean, and Mike explore th…

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Tech Talk With Andy Sefton, Head of IT & Security @ Centrepoint Charity 49:15

4y ago49:15

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Send us a text Meet Andy Sefton, Head of IT and Data Security @ Centrepoint, the tech-powered UK charity with standout ambitions to “end youth homelessness by 2037”… · Centrepoint charity: centrepoint.org.uk · Contact details & FAQs: Centrepoint contact · Synextra: synextra.co.uk · Call, email, visit: Synextra contact --- 🥳Happy new year, techie ad…

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The Value of a Non-Exec with Paul Beaumont 59:45

4y ago59:45

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Send us a text Ever wondered what the role of a non-executive is in a business? With a huge amount of experience, not just as a non-exec, but in business as whole, we sit down with Paul Beaumont and dig into how he helps businesses achieve more and perform better. Paul takes us through his interesting journey, detailing just how he got to where he …

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The Ugly Truth, Recruitment in 2021 55:44

4y ago55:44

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Send us a text This is your chance to get behind the scenes of recruitment... In this episode we explore the good, the bad and the ugly truth of recruitment - offering genuine insights and insider information. Join us as we talk CV red flags, interview mishaps and what not to do when you’re being technically assessed. Give this episode a listen, ge…

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Not Quite Working From Home 32:09

4y ago32:09

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Send us a text Experts in Polo Shirts: Why Working From Home Isn’t Working for Us We’re all familiar with remote working or as we often see it, WFH. We are also familiar with the benefits associated with working from home as we see post upon post on social media detailing the perks enough - often alongside pictures of coffee cups and dogs. But are …

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Tech CEO Secrets - From Service Desk to CEO with Chris Piggott 30:15

4y ago30:15

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Send us a text How did one person go from a service desk engineer to a CEO of a successful technology company? What did the journey look like? Were there any stumbling blocks along the way? In our first episode of Experts in Polo Shirts, we sit down with Synextra founder and CEO, Chris Piggott and discuss where his journey began and what challenges…