NatChat - The Natilik Podcast
Episodes
Simplicity Equals Reliability: Greenergy's Blueprint for Better Meeting Spaces
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to make meeting rooms that nobody complains about?For Greenergy's IT & Security Director James Herbert, the answer was simp...
NatChat - Decisions That Scale - The Key Decisions Shaping Collaboration in a Hybrid World
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of NatChat's new series, Decisions That Scale, Ian Anderson is joined by James Hinton, Collaboration Solutions Director at Natili...
NatChat - Navigating Hybrid & Sovereign Cloud: Assurance, Resilience and Control in a Multi‑Cloud World
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of NatChat, host Emma Simkin, Service Architect at Natilik, is joined by Adam Bonny, Group CTO, to unpack the realities of today’s h...
Podmas Day 12 - The gift of AI: Multi-Cloud magic this Christmas
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of NatChat, the Natilik Multi-Cloud team dives deep into the evolving world of AI and its impact on businesses. Host Nicholas Diesel, ...
Podmas Day 11 - The Future of Meetings: Smart Spaces, Sensors & Seamless Tech
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of NatChat Jason Welch, Principal Architect for Collaboration at Natilik, sits down with Gary Blencarn, Collaboration Solutions Engine...
Podmas Day 10 - The truth about network complexity (and how to beat it)
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Natilik's Emma Simpkin and Ashley Georgeson uncover why enterprise networking has become more challenging than ever - and what b...
Podmas Day 9 -The naughty and NiCE CX list for 2026
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of NatChat Jonathan Charlton is joined by Natalee Wiggins and Sarah Stevenson from NICE to explore what’s on the Naughty and NiCE li...
Podmas Day 8 - Why do AI projects fail?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of NatChat Ihab El Ghazzawi from Dell Technologies explores a critical question: Why do AI projects fail? Drawing on years of experien...
Podmas Day 7 - How to maximise your cloud investment for 2026
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of cost optimisation with Glenn Rogers, UK Sales Lead for IT Asset Management and FinOps at Crayon. Glenn shar...
Podmas Day 6 - The gift that keeps on giving Wi-Fi 8
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Wi-Fi expert Ashley Mead talks us through the evolution of Wi-Fi from the very beginning all the way into the future with Wi-Fi 8.Walk...
Podmas Day 5 - Rethinking your meeting spaces in 2026 – why it’s not just about the tech
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason Welch is joined by Josh Coombes and Emma Simpkin to explore why the future of meeting spaces isn’t just about upgrading hardw...
Podmas Day 4 - Do you really need all those cables?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason Welch, Natilik’s Principal Architect for Collaboration, joins Russell Harpham to explore why meeting spaces have become so co...
Podmas Day 3 - Cisco 2025 Unwrapped
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of NatChat, Ian Anderson, Field CTO at Natilik, sits down with Joachim Mason, Director at Cisco UK & Ireland, to reflect on Cisc...
Podmas Day 2 - Securing Christmas commerce with Verkada
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Eldridge sat down with Ardon Anderson from Verkada to discuss all things retail security! From minimising shrinkage to actionable real time insig...
Podmas Day 1 - What keeps a CIO up the night before Christmas?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Natchat episode explores the evolving challenges faced by CISOs in balancing sprawling legacy infrastructures with the need to deliver innovative...
NatChat - Reflecting on 2025's Webex One announcements: the key takeaways for Natilik's tech leaders
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Jonathon Charlton, Customer Experience Solutions Director and James Hinton, Collaboration Solutions Director to share...
NatChat - Halloween Special - 7 deadly sins of WiFi
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Halloween Special episode, we’re not just talking ghosts and ghouls, we’re talking about the real horrors lurking in your wireless network...
NatChat Mini - Cisco Hyperfabric, the latest in cloud managed DC switching
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We invited Multi-Cloud Solutions Engineer Harry Seaman into the NatChat studio to give us a quick overview of Cisco Hyperfabric. Fresh out of the Nat...
NatChat - 6 top tips to a Zero Trust Approach in 10 mins
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with the team at Cloudflare to discuss Zero Trust Security and how an approach that has been around for the last decade is still relevant ...
NatChat - Security September Series- Unlocking Smart Security: Meet Verkada
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we kick off the final instalment of our Security September Series with a lively conversation featuring Ardon Anderson, Vice Preside...
NatChat - Security September Series- Expert insight into the future of Cisco Security
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every wanted to know what mesh firewalling really means? How to secure AI? We invited Joe and Mustafa from Cisco Security to join us on this episode ...
NatChat - Security September Series - Cloudflare: From the subliminal to the sublime
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of the NatChat Security September Series we invited the Cloudflare team into the studio to talk us through the who, what, why an...
NatChat - Security September Series - A Year On: Insights and reflections on the Cisco - Splunk acquisition.
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the NatChat Security September Series, Rob Eldridge sits down with James Hodge, Chief Strategy Advisor for EMEA at Splunk, to...
NatChat Mini - Natilik Wireless Walks
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this 5 minute mini episode Ashley Mead talks us through the latest offering from Natilik, a Wireless Walk. Listen in to understand how this new off...
NatChat - Exploring Regulatory Shifts and Digital Risk in Financial Services
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Tony Finn to discuss recent developments and advancements within the financial services sector, with a particular fo...
NatChat - Deep dive into Cisco Networking portfolio development with Jordan Hobday from Natilik
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of NatChat, we explore Cisco's strategic direction and their efforts towards unification in the networking industry. Join us as J...
NatChat - Navigating Digital Resilience with Tony Finn from Cisco ThousandEyes
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sat down with Tony Finn, Director of Channel Sales at Cisco ThousandEyes to get his take on resiliency, assurance and compliance an...
NatChat - Multi-Cloud Monthly Take Over - Episode 2: Market Leader Updates
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the next instalment of the Multi-Cloud Monthly Take Over, we listen in to Nicholas Diesel, Matyáš Prokop and Nigel Pyne discuss their latest ad...
NatChat - Cisco Hyperfabric - The Future of AI Ready Data Centres
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Sharman and Roger Dickenson join us from Cisco's World Wide Cloud and Infrastructure Team to discuss how Cisco are evolving their data cent...
NatChat - Inspire Take Over - Adam Bonny, Natilik CTO
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On May 14th 2025 Natilik's CTO Adam Bonny took to the stage during the Keynotes of Natilik Inspire held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to talk all ...
NatChat - The New Horizon for AlgoSec
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Security Solutions Director Rob Eldridge explores AlgoSec’s Horizon platform and how it streamlines security policy management with real ...
NatChat - Interview with KOcycle's Founder and MD, Oli Mason
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Founder and MD of KOcycle, Oli Mason to hear all about the exciting growth of the business. Oli talks us through the launch of their ...
NatChat: What's New with Wireless - Wi-Fi 7 Insight with Ashley Mead
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join Natilik's Wi-Fi expert, Ashley Mead, as he dives into the world of Wi-Fi 7. Discover the groundbreaking advantages this lat...
NatChat - FinOps and Cloud Economics with Crayon
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the benefits of adopting FinOp's best practice and the challenges around scaling in a multi-cloud world and balancing ...
NatChat - Pure Accelerate 2024 Round Up
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Natilik podcast, we dive into the key announcements from the Pure Accelerate 2024 Conference held in London on 24th September...
NatChat - Azure HCI with Microsoft MVP, Lisa Clark
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We were joined in the studio with Microsoft MVP Lisa Clark from Dell Technologies to discuss the latest in Azure HCI infrastructure, operational consi...
NatChat - The Multi-Cloud One - Silicon Valley
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our new monthly Multi-Cloud slot, we pass the mic over to Nicholas Diesel, Solutions Architect, Nigel Pyne, Principal Architect, and Matyas Prokop,...
NatChat - From CPU to GPU and everything in between - A conversation with AMD Director, Matt Foley.
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We invited AMD Director of EMEA Field Application Engineering, Matt Foley on to NatChat whilst he was over in London to discuss all things CPU and GPU...
NatChat - A deep dive into the '2024 State of Production Kubernetes Report'
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of NatChat is hosted by Natilik and Spectro Cloud. An extended episode with in depth discussions around the recent findings highlighted i...
NatChat - Cisco Live US 2024 Takeaways
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We caught Natilik CTO, Ian Anderson on his top takeaways from this years Cisco Live US. Touching on AI strategy, new security approaches and what new ...
NatChat - Cisco Hypershield; a new approach to security architecture
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the news of Cisco’s recent acquisition of Isovalent, as well last week’s exciting announcement of Cisco Hypershield, we sat down with Natili...
NatChat: Exploring Cisco + ThousandEyes Integrations: Meraki MX
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Networking Solutions Director, Ashley Georgeson is joined by Channel Sales Specialist, Chris Wortt and Technical Solutions Architect , Deepak Ravi...
NatChat: Discussion with Mark Jobbins Field CTO at Pure Storage
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Pure Storage's Field CTO Mark Jobbins to discuss the current trends in the data centre technology space and how sustainability i...
NatChat: Sustainable lifecycle services with Natilik and KOcycle
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Oliver Mason, Founder and Managing Director of KOcycle around sustainability in the tech industry and lifecycle services. Listen in to the ...
NatChat: An introduction to SpectroCloud and Kubernetes management
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into the world of Kubernetes management and evolution with Natiliks Multi-Cloud Solutions Director Matyáš Prokop and Senior Solutions Archi...
NatChat: Pure//Accelerate London 2023 Round Up
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a NatChat takeover by the Natilik Multi-Cloud Technical team recapping and sharing their thoughts on the recent Pure//Accelerate conferenc...
NatChat: Considerations for designing secure wireless for your hybrid workers
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into this episode to hear from Natilik's Networking and Security Technology Directors as they discuss the complexity that hybrid has brought...
NatChat: Optimising your Data Centre Sustainably with the Cisco CISG Portfolio
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of NatChat we caught up with Roger Dickinson from the Cisco CISG Team. We discuss the sustainability impact of data centres, resources...
NatChat: Talking Sustainable Data Centres with Pure Storage
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with Mike Roan from Pure Storage to discuss the topic of sustainability within the data centre and how collectively we can utilise techno...
NatChat: What's new with VMware and vSphere+?
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with Mark Fuller and Khara Millar with Natilik VMware expert Nicholas Diesel to discuss vSphere+ and the evolution of the VMware portfoli...
NatChat: In conversation with the Cisco CISG team
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We got together with the Cisco CISG team to discuss all things cloud, touching on the future of the data centre, the importance of customer experience...
NatChat: SASE Deep Dive
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Palo Alto Networks around SASE technology, where it's come from and where it's going.
NatChat: Elevating Zero Trust with HashiCorp and Palo Alto Networks
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Xavi Garcia and Russ Pasloe on this episode of NatChat talking through some joint solutions that are changing the game in the securit...
NatChat: Overcoming the network visibility challenge with ThousandEyes
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode where we are joined by Partner Client Lead, Chris Wortt from ThousandEyes and Solution Architect, Ashley Georgeson from Natilik to dis...
NatChat: Wi-Fi 6E: What is it and why is it so important for the future of wireless connectivity?
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to our latest podcast episode where award-winning wireless expert, Dan Jones, talks us through all things Wi-Fi 6E. In the episode, you can fi...
NatChat: Cisco Live US Recap with Cisco's Joachim Mason
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with Director of Specialist at Cisco UK&I, Joachim Mason to chat through some of the exciting announcements that came out of Cisco Li...
NatChat: Uncovering the power of continuous deployment with Natilik
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a deep dive into continuous deployment and HashiCorp Terraform and how Natilik are seeing this impact their business, their cl...
NatChat: WIT takeover - Discussing the changing landscape of a career in tech, being a working parent and striking a balance.
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On International Women's Day 2022, we join Natilik's CPO Kelly White and Founder and CEO of A Different Me, Rachel Jackson to discuss though...
NatChat: Talking Managed Services on a Global Scale
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Natilik Services Director Lucy Jones and Sales Director Rob Akester on delivering Managed Services on an international sc...
NatChat: Discussing threat vulnerabilities with Palo Alto Networks
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NatChat - Digging deep into detection response security with Rapid7
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will be going under the hood with Rapid7 - all around detection and response security and de-mystify some of the new terms enteri...
Securing Applications and the Cloud with Cisco Security
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time we're joined by the Cisco security team to discuss both the implications and solutions involved in making sure that security teams not ...
The Modern Data Backup and Restore Experience with Pure Storage
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the some of the main considerations IT Teams should bear in mind when looking at their storage's backup and restore capabilities with ...
Mental Wellbeing and the importance of supporting speaking out to end the stigma
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss Mental Health with Natilik's Mental Wellbeing community who focus on supporting the Natilik people and related causes. In th...
The complexity of providing workplace flexibility, with Natilik CEO Mike Danson
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode we're joined by Natilik CEO Mike Danson who discusses - the top considerations around Hybrid working and the complexity...
Tackling Diversity and Inclusion Challenges in Education and Employment
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time around we're talking Diversity and Inclusion and some of the challenges faced both through employment and education. We've got 2 b...
Planning for Successful Hybrid Working and Making the most of your Technology
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robb is Joined by the Natilik People Team and one of the minds behind Natilik's integrated return to the office platform "Safe Harbour"...
True Delivery of International Projects, Procurement and Managed Services
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! This time Robb is joined by 3 of Natilik's International team to discuss how Natilik delivers to our clients with presence in th...
How can we improve the customer experience in a post-pandemic world?
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The way that Contact Centres operate might have changed drastically during the pandemic but how has the overall customer experience changed and what a...
How can you create the best possible Wi-fi experience in the office and at home?
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Wi-fi experts Mac Deryng and Matt Starling, the Wi-fi Ninja's and our head of Marketing for Wireless Hayley Knott about how you can o...
How do we create the best possible work culture after the pandemic? - Collaboration and the Return to the Office
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The success of remote working has presented a huge opportunity for businesses around the world to re-think how they work. So how can you re-think how ...
Digital Transformation in Cyber Security with Palo Alto Networks
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We chat to Adrian Tisi and Stuart Taylor of Palo Alto Networks to discuss how they've been helping with enterprises across the world with the Cyb...
Tackling the CyberSecurity skills gap through gender diversity? Natilik Women in Technology, with Palo Alto Networks and Anglia Ruskin University
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Between 2010 and 2020 women only made up 16% of all UK IT professionals. Additionally the shortfall in cyber security skills professionals dropped fro...
The Impressive Rise of DevNet, the DevOps Community
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DevNet is Cisco's community for anyone involved in Software Development, Coding and IT Operations which is more commonly known nowadays as DevOps...
Delivering Managed Service Excellence with the Natilik Service Delivery Team
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of our looks behind the scenes at Natilik we discuss one of the most important elements of our business; our managed service, specificall...
Enhancing the Digital Experience with AppDynamics and ThousandEyes
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The digital experience has never been more important, due to ever increasing user expectations and remote working. AppDynamics and ThousandEyes happen...
14/01/2021 - Collaboration Analytics and Insights with Tiger's John Shannon
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of remote working Analytics and Insights provide IT teams with their eyes and ears which is why Tiger have been leading the charge for over...
18/12/2020 - The Evolution of team Collaboration and Contact Centre with Cisco Collaboration and Contact Centre Leader Justin Woolen
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cisco have seen a major challenge to their credentials in Collaboration and Contact Centre this year, with the likes of Zoom and Microsoft making a re...
15/12/2020 - Innovating in Storage, Multicloud and Applications with Pure Storage
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 has been another stellar year for Pure Storage, topping it off with being named as the clear market leader in primary storage arrays by Gartner. ...
14/12/2020 - The Importance of a Client-First approach with Natilik CEO Mike Danson
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Natilik CEO Mike Danson joins Robb to discuss Natilik's common-sense approach to Technology Services, the evolution of Natilik as a business and ...
NatChat - The Natilik Podcast - 01/12/2020 - An Introduction to the Natilik Podcast
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Natilik Podcast Host and Product Marketing Manager Robb Thaw and Chief Marketing Officer Kimberly Moss provide a quick introduction into the Natilik P...
NatChat - The Natilik Podcast - 10/12/2020 - Network and Cloud Connectivity with Exponential-e
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Nicholls, Solutions Consultant at Exponential-e joins Robb Thaw to discuss digital transformation in the world of connectivity. Exponential-e are ...
Natchat - The Natilik Podcast - 02/12/2020 - Direct Routing with Gamma
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Wakefield - Senior Product Manager at Gamma joins Robb Thaw to discuss the market shift in Unified Communications and how Gamma and their proposi...