Switching It Up with Jimbo and Nick!

Episode 18 - AI in Networking

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Join hosts Nicholas Bridgeman and James Williamson, Managing Directors at BestPath, about the transformative role of AI in networking. This 30-minute episode explores how AI technologies like LLMs and neural networks revolutionise network infrastructure.

Episode 17 - Navigating Sustainability in IT Networking

Tue, 14 May 2024 10:00:00 +0100

In this episode, hosts and industry leaders Nicholas Bridgeman and James Williamson dive into the urgent topic of sustainability in networking. The discussion explores the growing pressure on organisations to address non-financial data, the challenges of greenwashing, and the role of networking in driving sustainability efforts. From real-world insights to industry giants' commitments, this episode provides practical steps for aligning network infrastructure with sustainability goals.

Episode 16 - Cisco Live 2024 Recap and Industry Insights

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0100

In this instalment of 'Switching It Up' Hosts Nicolas Bridgeman, Nick Gorse and James Williamson from BestPath dive into their experience at Cisco Live 2024 in Amsterdam. They unpack the major announcements from the event, covering networking, security, and observability. The discussion highlights key themes around AI's disruptive impact, Cisco's evolving portfolio, infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity in the new world, user experience enhancement, collaboration, and sustainability. Join the conversation to explore how these innovations are shaping the future of network solutions and cybersecurity strategies.

Episode 15 - State of the Cloud Nation 2024

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Join James and Nick as they unpack the 2024 State of the Cloud Nation. Discover the latest trends, from fierce competition to network elasticity and more.

Episode 14 - Happy New Year Trends, 2024 Style

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Join Jimbo and Nick, your Network IT specialists, as they review 2023's trends and dive into this year's predictions. They reflect on centralising services, improving infrastructure visibility, and security challenges.

Episode 13 - IT Network Jack and Climbing the C-Suite Beanstalk

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In this festive Christmas episode of Switching it Up", hosts Graham, Nick, and Jimbo explore the challenges of selling IT projects to the C Suite.

They discuss aligning projects with business goals, the value disconnect, and avoiding rushed climbs up the beanstalk. Key topics include KPIs, ROI, change management, and vendor selection.

🎅 Merry Christmas and Best Wishes from Switching it Up with Jimbo and Nick! 🎁

Episode 12: Driving Operational Efficiency with Network Automation

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Join us for Episode 12 of Switching It Up with Jimbo and Nick, where this time we'll dive into the world of operational efficiencies and network automation, and how you can apply these to your business.

Episode 11: Maximising the Value of Your Technology

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Ensuring you get the best and most value out of your technology stack and software is key in today's world of IT. Here, the team at BestPath give you some great tips and advice on what to look out for.

Special Feature: Industry Panel Discussion with Cisco and NETSCOUT

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0100

Join BestPath and leading experts from Cisco and Netscout as they discuss the fundamental steps to observability and what’s next for network visibility.

Guest Speakers:

Raghav Dhir - EMEA DC Networking Specialist - Cisco
Raghav has been working alongside customers for well over 15 years, positioning solutions that address real business challenges. In his current role at Cisco Systems, he has worked as a worldwide technology specialist. His focus is the EMEA go-to-market of Cisco’s DC software solutions and cloud technologies.

Joe Munday - Chief Solution Architect - NETSCOUT
Joe has been working within the CTO office to help NETSCOUT exceed customer expectations and to drive new behaviours and business value within the Visibility market.

Agenda:

- The fundamental steps to network observability
- Why is visibility critical to today’s businesses?
- How to overcome common pitfalls when implementing network visibility
- Examples of successful customer deployments
- How you can get started
- Q&A

Episode 10: Visibility and Monitoring

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0100

Switchin' it up is back in the studio! This time we're joined by Rich Ferrier from AlgoSec, who talked with us about visibility and monitoring in the networking space.

Episode 9: Skills and People Shortages

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100

We sat down with George Barnes, CEO of Hamilton Barnes, in our brand new podcast studio to discuss the skills and people shortage in the industry, and whether or not it’s just ‘recruitment hype’.

Episode 8: Security Comes with a Cost

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

This month, the guys discuss network security. We debate which is a greater threat to network stability: poor security, or outages? Do firewalls still have a place within a security infrastructure? What were some of the key takeaways from the world of network security at Cisco Live in Amsterdam this year?

Episode 7: The True Cost of Your Network Being Out Out

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Jimbo and Nick talk network outages in February's edition of the podcast. Join the guys as they answer: What is the cost of an outage to business? What are some of the most common causes of outages? How is the industry attempting to mitigate them?

Episode 6: Happy New Year's Trends

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year to all our listeners! In this episode, Jimbo and Nick talk the trends they expect within the industry for 2023.

Episode 5: The Ghosts of Networks Past, Present and Future

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

It's Christmas! In this month's edition of Switching it Up, Jimbo, Nick and Graham take you on a journey through time as we explore how networks have evolved, and what we can expect from them in the near future.

Episode 4: The Cost of Infrastructure Consumption

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This month, Jimbo and Nick are joined by Matt Seaton and Matthew Butt from Netwise, to talk on-prem vs cloud consumption costs, amongst other topics!

Episode 3: To Prem or not to Prem

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0100

This time, Jimbo and Nick ask the question: to prem or not to prem? The debate around on-premise vs cloud based IT systems.

Episode 2: Hardware Shortfall

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the second episode and first topic led podcast in the series, discussing the issues around Hardware Shortfall.

Episode 1: Introduction

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100

In this first episode, Jimbo and Nick introduce themselves, and explain to people what this new podcast series is all about.