How Splunk is Bridging IT and OT — The Somerford Podcast, S6E7
In this episode, we’re joined by Ewald Munz, Head of Manufacturing, Automotive and Sustainability EMEA at Splunk, to explore the evolving landscape of Operational Technology (OT). As the lines blur between IT and OT, organisations face growing challenges—from securing legacy industrial control systems to gaining visibility across hybrid environments. John and Ewald unpack these challenges and discuss real-world applications of how Splunk is enabling security, resilience, and observability in critical OT environments.Join our 'Splunk for Operational Technology' workshop: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/events/splunk-operational-technology-workshop/━━━━Keep notified of news and announcements on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somerford-associates-limited/View our complimentary events: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/events/Contact Somerford for more information regarding this video: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/contact-us/#OT #OTSecurity #Splunk
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Dame Alison Rose & Major General Sarah Johansen: Lessons in Leadership — The Somerford Podcast, S6E6
In this special episode of The Somerford Podcast, John Dee hosts a powerful conversation with Dame Alison Rose, former CEO of NatWest Group, and Major General Sarah Johansen, Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence. Together, they explore the evolving nature of leadership across sectors — from banking to defence — and reflect on decision-making in crisis, building trust, leading with authenticity, and championing women in traditionally male-dominated fields.Find out more about Somerford: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/about-us/━━━━Keep notified of news and announcements on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somerford-associates-limited/View our complimentary events: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/events/Contact Somerford for more information regarding this video: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/contact-us/#Leadership #WomenInLeadership #CrisisLeadership #DameAlisonRose #MOD #SomerfordPodcast
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Zand’s AI-Powered Digital-First Approach to Banking — The Somerford Podcast: Season 6 Episode 5
In this episode of The Somerford Podcast, John Dee and James Astley sit down with Hussain Al Khalsan, Chief Information Security Officer at Zand, to explore how the UAE’s first digital bank is embracing an AI-powered, digital-first strategy to modernise banking from the ground up.Find out more about Somerford Middle East: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/somerford-middle-east/━━━━Keep notified of news and announcements on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somerford-associates-limited/View our complimentary events: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/events/Contact Somerford for more information regarding this video: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/contact-us/#ZandBank #AI #Digital
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Network International's SASE Journey with Netskope — The Somerford Podcast: Season 6 Episode 4
In this new episode of the Somerford podcast, John Dee and James Astley are joined by Phil Westgarth (Network International) and Steve Foster (Netskope) to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, AI integration, and the value of context-driven visibility. With real-world examples and practical insights, the conversation highlights how organisations can maintain control, improve threat detection, and support secure access to generative AI tools without compromising data integrity. The panel explores how context, justification, and user intent are influencing modern security strategies, particularly in cloud-first environments.The panel also shared their views on the importance of interoperability between tools, the importance of rollouts, and the increasing need for intelligent partnerships. They reflect on the critical role of trust, independent advice, and strategic foresight in enabling secure digital transformation.Read the announcement: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/somerford-network-international-partnership/━━━━Keep notified of news and announcements on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somerford-associates-limited/View our complimentary events: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/events/Contact Somerford for more information regarding this video: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/contact-us/#NetworkInternational #Netskope #CustomerSuccess
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TGW’s Splunk Journey of Data-Driven Operational Resilience — The Somerford Podcast: Season 6 Episode 3
TGW (Transportgeräte Wels), a leading systems integrator of automated warehouse solutions, embarked on a journey to data-driven operational resilience powered by Splunk and Somerford. In this special case study episode of The Somerford Podcast, we dive into how TGW adopted Splunk Cloud to transform its operations. Hear from TGW and Somerford experts as they unpack the challenges, successes, and key insights from this partnership—from enhanced visibility to AI adoption and the future of operational resilience.Read the full case study on our website: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/tgw-case-study/━━━━Chapters0:00 - Introducing Jamie and Tom2:06 - TGW and Somerford: How It All Began2:57 - Why TGW Chose Splunk Cloud6:51 - TGW’s Splunk Cloud Journey10:06 - Somerford’s Role and Added Value13:59 - Unlocking Operational Insights15:08 - The Benefits of Splunk Cloud for TGW16:18 - Splunk Edge Hub: What It Is and Why It Matters17:49 - TGW’s Roadmap to AI Adoption22:14 - Key Takeaways from the Journey24:42 - Why TGW Partnered with Somerford26:40 - Lessons Learned from TGW’s Experience27:25 - The Future of TGW Using Splunk━━━━Keep notified of news and announcements on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somerford-associates-limited/View our complimentary events: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/events/Contact Somerford for more information regarding this video: https://www.somerfordassociates.com/contact-us/#TGW #Splunk #CustomerSuccess
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