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Send us Fan Mail Data backup, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience are evolving faster than most people realise — and the technology on the horizon is genuinely wild. In this episode, Alex Wells-Linder (Cyber Security Analyst) and Matt Parker (Infrastructure Engineer) explore where backups are headed: from AI-powered recovery systems that diagnose problems before you even know they exist, to the surprising comeback of tape storage, all the way to glass platters, DNA, and storage that could last thousands of years. If you think backups are boring, this episode will change your mind. ⏰ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:38 AI and the future of backup automation 2:38 Why tape is making a comeback 5:37 Project Silica — storing data in glass 11:51 DNA storage and the data density problem ✅ Subscribe for more episodes on cyber security, IT infrastructure, and the tech that actually matters. #DataBackup #CyberSecurity #ITInfrastructure #WorldBackupDay #DataRecovery #Ransomware #CloudStorage #TechPodcast #InfoSec #DisasterRecovery About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail From accidentally hacking 7,000 robot vacuums with a PS5 controller to nation-states using traffic cameras to conduct assassinations—this episode covers the full spectrum of IoT security in 2026. We start light with the story of a Spanish engineer who just wanted to control his DJI Romo vacuum with his PlayStation controller. Using Claude Code, he accidentally discovered that his device key worked for every vacuum globally, giving him access to cameras, microphones, floor plans, and IP addresses from 7,000 homes. It wasn't even hacking—just catastrophically bad architecture from DJI. But the conversation gets progressively more serious. We explore Tesla's 37 zero-day vulnerabilities discovered at Pwn2Own, the terrifying prospect of cars being remotely disabled during warfare, and China's hidden wireless transmitters in solar panels and smart buses. Then we dive into the geopolitical deep end: Israel's multi-year operation hacking nearly every traffic camera in Tehran, using AI to build "patterns of life" for Iranian leadership, culminating in the precision strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader and senior military command. It's a masterclass in modern intelligence gathering—and absolutely terrifying in its implications for surveillance everywhere. We also cover Anthropic's legal battle with the US government (they're suing after refusing to provide unrestricted Claude access for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons), the reality check on AGI timelines, and research proving that AI can now de-anonymize anyone based on their writing patterns with 96% accuracy. Topics Covered: DJI Romo vacuum security disaster (7,000 devices compromised) IoT security fundamentals and why manufacturers don't care Tesla vulnerabilities and automotive hacking Supply chain risks in smart devices Israel's Tehran surveillance operation and targeted assassinations Anthropic vs. US Government legal battle AGI timeline reality check and compute limitations The death of online anonymity Why Listen: This isn't just news commentary—it's practitioners discussing what these security failures actually mean, from your smart home to geopolitical warfare. We bridge the gap between the absurdly funny and the deadly serious, showing how the same fundamental IoT vulnerabilities affect everything from vacuum cleaners to regime change. Hosts: Matt, Alex - Azure experts, security practitioners who actually implement this stuff. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction: IoT Gone Wild 0:48 - DJI Romo Hacked with PS5 Controller 14:27 - Tesla's 37 Zero-Days 23:56 - Operation Epic Fury 31:30 - Anthropic vs. US Government Legal Battle 36:25 - AGI Timeline Reality Check 44:14 - The Death of Online Anonymity Content Warning: This episode discusses an active military conflict, including civilian casualties. We cover the technical cyber aspects from a practitioner perspective, not political positions on the conflict itself. About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 who’ve seen it all — the good, the bad, and the costly. #Azuremodernisation #cloudmigration  #devopsjourney  Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: What is Application Modernisation in Azure? 03:31 – Modernisation and Cost: Does it save or increase spend? 06:09 – VMware to Azure: Is migration really modernisation? 10:30 – Azure Arc, Hybrid Cloud, and the Modernisation Journey 15:45 – What Could Possibly Go Wrong: Common pitfalls and design mistakes 21:06 – Crossing Over Roles, Skills and Cost Responsibilities 31:48 – Data Sovereignty and Compliance in Azure 33:31 – Netflix Case Study: Lessons from large-scale modernisation 36:43 – Aligning Cloud Migration with Business KPIs 41:45 – Reputation Matters: Mapping the Customer Journey 43:23 – Key Takeaways: Lessons learned from app modernisation 45:59 – The Next Big Thing in Cloud-Native Architecture About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 hack, the new "smash and grab" tactics of ransomware actors, and the necessity of immutability to protect your backups from total deletion. We debate the critical need for DR testing (annual minimum), the importance of maintaining a security boundary for your backups, and why identity compromise is now the leading initial attack vector. Find out why cyber insurance might make you more of a target and how to build true cyber resilience. #Ransomware #DisasterRecovery #CyberSecurity #CloudSecurity #Backup #Cyberattacks About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail Jaguar Land Rover was hit by a massive cyberattack in September 2025, forcing systems offline for weeks, disrupting production, and leaving suppliers in chaos. In this episode, we break down what went wrong, who was behind it, and the critical security lessons every business needs to learn. Chapters: 00:00 Intro – Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Explained 03:49 Why Recovery Is Taking So Long 04:59 The Insurance Twist 07:11 How Organisations Can Protect Themselves 08:55 Is Technology to Blame? 10:50 The Ramifications About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 and rewards for both the private and public sectors, alongside the enormous cost and inherent fragility of quantum machines. This analysis details the implications for cybersecurity and AI advancements, addressing whether quantum computing could truly break the internet. #QuantumComputing #Cybersecurity #FutureTech Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HZ2WIM69DYc 00:00 What is Quantum Computing  05:35 Real-World Use Cases: Pharma, AI, Aerospace 07:32 Quantum vs. Encryption: Breaking the Internet? 10:10 Who’s Building It? Microsoft, Google & market capitalisation for cloud computing 12:32 Cybersecurity, Fragility & Cost 16:58 Public vs. Private Control & Wealth Divide 18:10 Are even high-skilled jobs at risk from Quantum Computing? 20:13 Is the Internet at Risk? About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 costs, and the risks of doing nothing — this is a practical guide for IT leaders, sysadmins, and anyone tasked with upgrading a large estate. They also explore common upgrade pain points, like legacy applications, FSLogix profiles, group policy rework, and migrating from on-prem file servers to OneDrive or SharePoint. Plus, there’s discussion around tools like Intune, Autopilot, MSIX, App-V, PDQ, and more — and whether Windows 12 is worth waiting for. 📍Longer format. More nuance. More detail.  🎧 Listen in full right here, or search “Experts in Polo Shirts” on your podcast platform of choice for all episodes. Alternitvly find the cut version on YouTube Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:13 History of Windows releases 4:25 What does end of life mean for Windows 10?  11:23 What improvements does Windows 11 bring? 15:06 Staying on Windows 10? How to stay secure 17:42 The upgrade, Windows 10 to 11 20:40 Widows 11 performance 22:21 How will the upgrade affect Azure Virtual Desktop? 29:16 Tips and tools for upgrading to Windows 11 33:47 Windows 12 rumours already? 35:14 Should you upgrade to Windows 11? 38:00 Top tips for upgrading AVD multi-session  About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 episode, we break down: Why 'lift and shift' cloud migrations may already be holding businesses backThe rise of serverless computing – is it really "serverless"?How edge computing is reshaping cloud strategyThe impact of AI and automation on cloud operationsWhether businesses should rethink their cloud investmentsJoin us as we explore whether the cloud we know is still the future—or if the next evolution is already here. #CloudComputing #Serverless #FutureOfCloud Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Is the cloud we know out of date? 01:42 Modernising virtual machines and improvements 02:39 The benefits of PaaS services 04:21 Is it possible to go serverless? 07:57 Planning the IT budget and actual cost - The importance of developers 09:15 Do we need infrastructure people anymore? - Infrastructure vs developers 13:25 Moving from Azure back to a different cloud provider 15:53 Azure Container instances 17:02 Edge Computing 22:51 AI and Cloud Ops 28:18 Logic Apps 30:25 Will AI remove the need for cloud architects and DevOps engineers? 31:46 What are the dangers of using AI in cloud environments? 33:36 AI in larger organisations would make things faster 34:55 What is the future of AI About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 facing LLMs today. Key Topics: Is Big Tech too big to innovate?Why some AI chatbots are easily manipulated, and how it’s costing businesses.How LLMs learn from your data, and what that means for privacy.Can small businesses run their own LLMs, or is it only for tech giants?The hidden biases in OpenAI, and what it means for AI fairness.With LLMs moving from hype to hands-on reality, this episode is essential viewing for business leaders, AI professionals, and anyone curious about the future of AI-driven technology. What do you think? Are LLMs failing, or is this just part of the innovation cycle? Let us know in the comments. #LLMs #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MachineLearning #TechInnovation #BigTech #OpenAI #GoogleGemini #AIChatbots #AIethics Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: from Aircraft Engineer to Integration Developer 05:50 What companies should be doing with LLMs 14:19 Business advantages and limitations of LLMs 18:07 The core principles of LLMs employees need to know 22:15 Pitfalls for companies using LLMs 25:45 Open AI using your Personal Data 29:20 Experiment with LLMs - but be careful, they're learning about you too 33:25 How do LLMs compare on cost? 45:46 Advice to Small Businesses Adopting AI 48:42 LLMs are Adapting to Please Us 52:17 Automation with Voice Recognition and Human Validation 58:10 Eroding Trust, AI Clones Are Now Producing Content 1:01:32 What’s next for AI? Possibilities beyond LLMs 1:05:39 Where do LLMs go from here? About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 three reasons for wasted cloud spend? Lack of skills, overprovisioned resources, and idle assets are costing businesses thousands. Join us as we discuss the actionable steps you can take to reduce your Azure price tag, from addressing hidden costs in storage and backups to using reserved instances, scaling plans, and better governance. Whether you're struggling to manage your cloud bills or want to ensure your environment is optimised for efficiency, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you control costs and boost your ROI. #CloudCostManagement #AzureCostManagement #CloudCostOptimisation Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:58 3 top reasons for wasting money on cloud  02:21 Addressing the skills gap 03:19 Over provisioning: the on-premises mentality 10:10 Idle and underused resources 11:29 Monitoring systems: what we do 16:17 Who is responsible for Cloud Cost Management? 19:14 Business forecasts and IT budgets 20:20 Retention on backups 22:24 Why reducing redundancy might be a bad idea 24:54 Converting to PaaS 25:58 Committing Technical Resource 27:09 Saving plans and reserved instances 29:57 The Importance of Preplanning 32:29 Company buy-in 35:27 Developer resources and subscriptions About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 automation boost productivity, security, and flexibility in Azure. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or managing a dev team, learn how Azure’s tools can help you work faster and smarter. #AzureDevOps #CloudDevelopment #ModernDevelopment 0:00 Introduction – What Does Legacy Development Look Like? 1:19 What is Azure DevOps? Automating Code and Infrastructure Deployment 2:12 Benefits of Pipeline Automation and Gated Deployments 3:02 Security in DevOps: OWASP 10 4:10 Enhancing Security in the Pipeline 4:42 Increasing Deployment Velocity with Azure Tools 5:22 The ROI of Prioritising Development Thruput 6:26 Platform as a Service: App Services vs. IIS 7:38 Certificate and Server Management with App Services 8:36 Application Insights and Debugging in Azure 9:38 SQL as a Service and Performance Optimisation 11:01 Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Resilience 14:00 Integrating AI Tools Like GitHub Copilot 15:56 Leveraging Replit and AI for Prototyping 17:58 Conclusion – Enabling Innovation and the Future of DevOps  About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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. What is it, and what do the stats point to is the public cloud a sinking ship, or are we moving to a more nuanced cloud era, where companies have become more aware of the pros and cons of both on-premises and public cloud and have begun their truly hybrid cloud approach to their systems.  Find out the opinions of the experts in polo shirts: Chris Piggot, CEO, Ryan Tracey, Head of Technical Operations; and Matt Dyson, Consultant at Synextra.  Click the link below for the Barclays CIO Survey. https://8198920.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8198920/Barclays_Cio_Survey_2024-1.pdf #cloudrepatriation #publiccloud #privatecloud  Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:47 What is cloud repatriation 1:15 The cloud repatriation statistic 2:50 Will SMEs repatriate? 4:36 The cost of cloud migration without optimisation 6:05 On-premises vs cloud 7:23 AI, what does it mean for the privacy of workloads in the cloud 9:47 Budgeting for future technical advances 10:52 Repatriation, the loss of functionality and a waste of time? 11:38 The infrastructure technical skill set in the future 15:38 Latency, cloud vs on-premises 18:47 Vendor lock-in 22:46 Cost management, doing public cloud correctly 29:37 A modern application stack 31:05 Reliability and the IT roadmap  34:28 Summary 35:30 Out About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 to one of the big players in Cloud, Azure and AWS, Microsoft's offering is the more obvious option with infrastructure professionals likely being more familiar with the user interface. All that and more in this episode of Experts in Polo Shirts with Synextra Consultant Matt Dyson, and Host Michael Clegg. #VMware #hypervisor #hyper-v #XenServer #publiccloud  0:00 Intro 0:18 Realistic Alternatives to VMware 0:42 VMware 2:36 HyperV 4:19 Xenserver 6:19 Hypervisor Migration Considerations 12:02 Non Hypervisor Alternatives to VMware 12:18 Public Cloud Azure & AWS 14:16 Scalability Advantages 17:44 Security Advantages 19:24 Motivation to Migrate About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 and what we recommend to move forward. 0:00 Intro 0:14 What has happened to VMware? 3:02 Why did Broadcom move so fast? 4:19 What does this change mean for VMware customers? 6:08 What is Broadcom's track record? 7:15 How has this change impacted Synextra? 8:24 Are there any real benefits to clients now that Broadcom has taken over? 10:47 What's next? 12:22 Considering the future, is there anything to stop more price increases? 13:03 What does Synextra recommend? 14:48 What is the future for techies? About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra

Send us Fan Mail 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 expectations of tech in the workplace. Alongside this, workplace technology has become more complex, involving layers of security thus slowing systems down. Chapters: 0:00 Teaser 0:23 The Modernisation of the End User 4:40 The Changing Landscape 5:13 The Effect on Recruitment and Retention --- Visit our website: https://www.synextra.co.uk --- Social media// • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd-  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNhzi_d1GyV1WKtvO4sbdA  • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra About Synextra We're your new favourite cloud provider. Based in the North-West of England, our team of experts help organisations like yours thrive in the new era of cloud tech. Visit https://www.synextra.co.uk/ to find out more and book a chat with one of our cloud specialists. We'd love to show you just how good a cloud-powered work life can be. Connect with us: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Synextra • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synextra • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/synextra-ltd- • YouTube: / @synextra • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/synextra