No Ordinary Tech Podcast

Cyber security is high on the agenda for business leaders around the world. So, what are the key areas to focus on? How can your workforce form part of your defence in depth? And is there a role for artificial intelligence?To find out, we've asked Rachael Todd, Head of Cyber Security at Vodafone, and Matt Rowe, Chief Security Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, to share their experiences and insights over a coffee (or two).Plus, Rachael reveals the surprising group who influenced her donation to the essential transformation toolkit, and the sporting legend whose resilience would make them her dream transformation hire.Brought to you by Lloyds Banking Group. Visit https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/who-we-are/group-overview/tech-and-transformation.html to learn more

For this week's podcast we take a special look back at our episode from December 2024 on the big tech trends for 2025.Which came true? Which did we miss? What's yet to come? Have a listen to the episode and let us know how we did?

Serverless computing is growing at an incredible pace with the market expected to increase by 15% each year over the next five years.Today’s guest, Sheen Brisals, saw these benefits first-hand when he helped Lego go serverless in just 10 months, before going on to become an AWS Serverless Hero.Joining him is Paul Gledhill, Lloyds Banking Group’s Serverless Engineering Lead, to talk efficiency and why servers are just like cars…Plus, discover the NASA technique Sheen donates to Lloyds' essential transformation toolkit and why his dream transformation hire steals like an artist!

With its roots in Alan Turing’s work and named as a top emerging technology for 2025, Agentic AI is fast approaching - and not something businesses can afford to ignore.That’s why Dr Shini Somara has asked Craig Suckling (Chief AI Officer, Europe at Capgemini) and Rohit Dhawan (Group Head of AI at Lloyds Banking Group) to share a coffee and chat through the technical, cultural and organisational challenges to harnessing this unique technology.Plus, which Jeff Bezos concept does Craig donate to Lloyds' essential transformation toolkit and which famous sportsman is his dream transformation hire?Brought to you by Lloyds Banking Group. Visit https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/who-we-are/group-overview/tech-and-transformation.html to learn more.

In this special episode, we’re looking at the biggest tech trends to look out for in 2025.Will AI continue to dominate the headlines and the business world, or are there other technologies that will steal the limelight?Marc Esmiley, from Microsoft, Hari Shetty from Wipro and Martyn Atkinson from Lloyds Banking Group, join host Dr Shini Somara to discuss some of the biggest advances in technology for business and consumers this year, and share what tech they think will make the biggest impact in 2025. To learn more about our digital transformation and career opportunities in technology and engineering visit https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=notps5e3

Technology has been growing at a rapid pace, from smartphones and digital connectivity to AI and the Cloud. All of these have made a huge impact on the way we live and work.But with any powerful new technologies there can be downsides too. How can we ensure safety, maintain privacy and make tech a force for good?In this episode, Michael Conway from IBM, Aman Kohli from Evolv Technologies and Kim Verhaaf from Lloyds Banking Group discuss how tech is shaping our world.CTA: Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=notps5e2

The last few years has seen huge progression in the development of technologies such as AI that are set to have a huge impact on industry and increase automation. What tech and engineering skills do businesses need now, and in the future, and how do we bridge the digital skills gap?In this episode, Anna Brailsford, CEO of Code First: Girls and Amit Thawani, CIO Insurance, Pensions and Investments at Lloyds Banking Group, discuss these important questions and how both businesses and individuals can, and should, be adapting to a digital world.To learn more about our digital transformation and career opportunities in technology and engineering visit https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=notps5e1

Once hailed as the future of digital interaction, the Metaverse promised to revolutionise how we connect, work and play. But has it lived up to the hype? Join our experts, Suresh Balaji CMO of Lloyds Banking Group, Dr. Christina Yan Zhang CEO of The Metaverse Institute, and Michael Litman Senior Director Emerging Tech Innovation Strategy of Monks... as they discuss the current state of the Metaverse. Is it truly a fading trend? Or does it still hold the potential to transform our daily lives?  Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTPS4E4 

The advancement of quantum technology could lead to a golden age of discovery, but while it has the potential to solve complex problems we can’t today, it also has a dark side. In this episode Adam Hammond from IBM, Simon Benjamin from the University of Oxford, and Meera Sarma from Cystel, discuss the development of this technology and the incredible power of quantum computers.Will quantum open up new horizons in chemistry, healthcare and wider industry? Or will it pose huge cyber security risks for people, businesses and governments? Join our experts as they discuss these questions, and the steps businesses can take today to ensure they are ready for a post-quantum world.Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTPS4E3 

Just a few years ago, blockchain was the tech trend on everyone’s lips. But where is blockchain now? In this episode, experts Simon Taylor from Sardine and Elise Soucie from Global Digital Finance explore blockchain’s past, present and future - and discuss whether regulation, new use cases or a rebrand will be what brings blockchain back to the forefront.  Want to be part of making blockchain and other new tech a reality? Visit the Lloyds Banking Group careers site: https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTPS4E2