The Somerford Podcast
Episodes
Digital Trends: Somerford Middle East — Mindset & Milestones, S7E1
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Somerford Podcast, we’re joined by James Ashley, General Manager for Somerford Middle East, to reflect on Somerford’s journ...
Securing Retail at Scale: Landmark Group’s Cybersecurity Journey — The Somerford Podcast, S6E11
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Somerford Podcast, we’re joined by Phil Lea, Vice President & Head of Privacy and Cyber Security at Landmark Group (UAE),...
Specsavers' Lens On Data Clarity — The Somerford Podcast, S6E10
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Somerford Podcast, we sat down with Andy Slater, IT Observability and Automation Lead at Specsavers, to explore how the organis...
Solving the Software Supply Chain — The Somerford Podcast, S6E9
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John Dee (Somerford) is joined by Rob Finn (Chainguard) to discuss the critical challenges of securing the software supply chain in m...
Journey of a Digital Leader: Transformation, Resilience & Philanthropy — The Somerford Podcast, S6E8
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcomed technology leader Linoy Kidd to the podcast for a deep dive into modern business enterprises and digital transformation. ...
How Splunk is Bridging IT and OT — The Somerford Podcast, S6E7
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Ewald Munz, Head of Manufacturing, Automotive and Sustainability EMEA at Splunk, to explore the evolving landscape ...
Dame Alison Rose & Major General Sarah Johansen: Lessons in Leadership — The Somerford Podcast, S6E6
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Zand’s AI-Powered Digital-First Approach to Banking — The Somerford Podcast: Season 6 Episode 5
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Network International's SASE Journey with Netskope — The Somerford Podcast: Season 6 Episode 4
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of the Somerford podcast, John Dee and James Astley are joined by Phil Westgarth (Network International) and Steve Foster (Netskop...
TGW’s Splunk Journey of Data-Driven Operational Resilience — The Somerford Podcast: Season 6 Episode 3
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TGW (Transportgeräte Wels), a leading systems integrator of automated warehouse solutions, embarked on a journey to data-driven operational resilienc...
The Urgency for AI Governance — The Somerford Podcast: Season 6, Episode 2
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI governance is evolving fast, and so are the risks of getting it wrong.As organisations embrace AI and machine learning, they face emerging regulati...
Navigating Through the DORA Effect – The Somerford Podcast: Season 6, Episode 1
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DORA is here. The Digital Operational Resilience Act impacts every financial entity, and understanding its implications is crucial.Driven by escalatin...
Being Data Observant: Embracing Observability and AI Resilience with Splunk — The Somerford Podcast
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Somerford Podcast, we explore the growing importance of Data Observability in today’s data-driven world. Robert Castley from ...
Stories of Success: Women Leadership, Diversity, and Resilience — The Somerford Podcast
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Somerford Podcast: Stories of Success — Motivation, Diversity, and Resilience, join John as he converses with two ins...
Confluent's Capabilities Explained — The Somerford Podcast: Complete Mini Series
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Italo Nesi, Solutions Engineer at Confluent, joins John Dee, Head of Strategy & Engagement at Somerford, for a conversation about the transformati...
Simplifying IoT Data Ingestion and Real-Time Monitoring with Splunk Edge Hub — The Somerford Podcast
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lerry Wilson and Becca Lambert join John to discuss The Splunk Edge Hub. Splunk's Senior Director for Platform Ecosystem and Innovation, Lerry W...
Netskope Talks Culture of Innovation, 'One' Platform + Future of GenAI — The Somerford Podcast: Middle East
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James returns, this time joined by Jonathan Mepsted, Vice President of Middle East & Africa at Netskope for a discussion on Netskope's past, ...
Exploring Operational Resilience with Shaun Cooney at Splunk — The Somerford Podcast: Middle East
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John and James are joined by Shaun Cooney at Splunk to talk about all things resiliency. They explore organisational operational resilience, undersco...
Somerford's Roots, Relevance and Reputation — The Somerford Podcast: Middle East
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the story behind why Somerford is expanding into the Middle East. Find out how we are replicating our UK processes in the Gulf Cooperatio...
Helping Specsavers see data clearly with Splunk ITSI & Observability—Somerford's Splunk Customer Success Story
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special customer case study episode of the Somerford Associates Technology Podcast, our Chief Cyber Strategy and Innovation Advisor, Bill Balf...
Avoiding Common Mistakes for Achieving Security Maturity—Splunking for Security Podcast
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, join Anne and her expert panel of security strategists as they analyse how organisations can plan to achieve security maturity with S...
The Importance of Digital Identity—Exploring Identity Governance, SSO & Mobile IAM with Imprivata
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Somerford's Anne Mundy for a discussion about the importance of your digital identity. Imprivata's Andy Wilcox adds his background and...
Avoid These Pitfalls with Your Cloud Migration—Ft. Sarah Lucas, Head of Core Platform & Migration Services at Lloyds Banking Group | Women in Tech Podcast
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Somerford's Grace Dolby in our final "Women in Tech" podcast of 2022. In this series finale, Grace is joined by Sarah Lucas, Head...
Somerford's Added Value Explained—Partner & Customer Testimonials | Business Value Panel Discussion
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anne for a special edition of the Somerford Podcast. featuring a guest panel in discussion around how Somerford provides further value, to both, ...
Challenges CIOs Face in 2022—Featuring Gina Gill, Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) at the Ministry of Justice UK | Women in Tech
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Somerford's 'Women in Tech' Podcast Series continues with Gina Gill, CDIO at the Ministry of Justice UK. Gina gives us an overview of ...
How to Improve IT Resilience and Sustainability with Splunk—Ft. Splunk Strategic Technical Advisor
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anne kicks off the return of Somerford's 'Women in Tech' Podcast Series by joining Kirtsy Paine, Strategic Technical Advisor at Splunk,...
Why Confluent and What is it Used for?—Confluent Cloud and Kafka Explained | Technology Podcast
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anne is joined by Lyndon Hedderly, Principle Business Value Consultant at Confluent, for an introduction to Confluent and Kafka.They ...
Zero-Day Vulnerability Explained—What CISOs Need to Know About Zero-Day Vulnerabilities | w/ Varonis
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Lock, Technical Director at Varonis UK, returns to the Somerford Podcast in conversation with Anne Mundy. In this episode, they discuss zero-day ...
What is DevSecOps and why do we need it?—Splunk Observability explained: Ft. Splunk DevOps Advocate
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anne is once again joined by Chris Riley, Technology Advocate at Splunk, for a conversation about DevSecOps. They explore "What is DevSecOps and ...
Women in Tech: Information Security | Ft. Snr Information Security Advocate | Cyber Security Podcast
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Mundy continues her "Women in Tech" Podcast Series with Shabnam Garg, Senior Information Security Advocate. In this episode, Anne and ...
Helping a CFO Navigate Security Spend — Varonis Cyber Resilience Podcast
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anne is joined by Matt Lock, Technical Director at Varonis UK, with the aim to break down the new challenges CFOs face as key decision-makers in cyber...
What is Splunk Observability Cloud? — Splunk Observability Explained: Ft. Splunk DevOps Advocate
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anne welcomes back Chris Riley, Technology Advocate at Splunk, for a conversation around evolving your monitoring practice. The podcast delves back in...
5 Things a CISO Needs to Prioritise and how Varonis can Help | Varonis Cyber Resilience Podcast
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anne is joined by Matt Lock, Technical Director at Varonis UK, to analyse five priorities for a CISO and how Somerford & Varonis can help with the...
Women in Tech & the Challenges in Cyber Security - Zoe Mackenzie, Cyber Security Analyst & WiCyS UK Ambassador
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Mackenzie, Cyber Security Analyst & WiCyS UK Ambassador, joins us as the special guest for this WIT Podcast Episode. During her conversation ...
Women in Tech & the Challenges in Cyber Security - Brigadier Sara Sharkey, Head of Application Services and DevOps at Defence Digital
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest WIT Podcast episode sees Anne Mundy meet with Brigadier Sara Sharkey, Head of Application Services and DevOps at Defence Digital. They dis...
Women in Tech & the Challenges in Cyber Security - Marie Moe, Senior Technical Consultant at mnemonic
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anne Mundy to discuss current cybersecurity challenges, and mnemonic's solution package, is Marie Moe, Senior Technical Consultant at mne...
Women in Tech & the Challenges in Cyber Security | Ft. Deputy CISO and Advisory Board Member
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this WIT podcast episode, our special guest is Deborah Saffer, Deputy CISO at Cushman & Wakefield. Deborah joins us to discuss her experiences ...
Implementing Observability as code with HashiCorp and Splunk—Enable Code-to-Cloud DevOps Visibility
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anne Mundy in our latest podcast episode, featuring John Boero, Partner Solutions Engineer - EMEA/APAC at HashiCorp, and DevOps Advocate & De...
Women in Tech & the Challenges in Cyber Security | Ft. North East Ladies Hacking Society Co-Founder
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Anne Mundy is joined by Kathryn Cardose, Co-Founder of North East Ladies Hacking Society, in showcasing Women in Tech, aiming...
Cloud Interoperability Security Strategy | Ft. Splunk, Okta, Netskope, HashiCorp & AWS Marketplace
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest Podcast episode, Anne invites Baz Donoghue, Technical Cloud Environment Consultant at Somerford, to theorise creating your cloud strateg...
The Somerford Podcast: Season 2, Episode 1 - HashiStack: Enterprise vs Open Source
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Somerford Podcast returns for a second season with host, Anne Mundy, where she's joined by Dominique Top, Solutions Engineer...
How Your SWG Could be Blind to 50% of Traffic - The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 14
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anne welcomes back Neil Thacker, EMEA CISO at Netskope, to discuss Netskope's latest Prove IT campaign. In particular, they explain that your SWG...
Splunk Cloud Solutions - Part 2: Workload Pricing | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 13
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode, Anne welcomes back Richard Barber, Head of Cloud Sales EMEA at Splunk, as they continue to explore Splunk Cloud: the platfor...
Okta: The Identity Standard - Technical Partner | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 12
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode, Anne invites James Richmond, Associate Alliances Sales Engineer at Okta, to discuss your challenges in the world of identity a...
Splunk's Observability Suite: The Pain Points Analysed | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 11
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode, Anne is joined by Robert Castley, Staff Sales Engineer at Splunk, to explain Splunk's Observability Suite, and what probl...
Managing Multiple Clouds: With Cloud Security Expert | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 10
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anne & Baz (Somerford's Cloud Security Expert) detail Somerford's involvement with their Splunk clients' 'C...
AWS Marketplace: Digital Catalogue Explained | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 9
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anne is joined by Phil Soane, EMEA Channel Business Development at AWS Marketplace, to discuss the platform and how it can be used in conjunction wi...
HashiCorp: The Cloud Operating Model Explained | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 8
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anne invites Ray Ploski, Field CTO at HashiCorp, to analyse the HashiCorp stack, consisting of Terraform, Consul, Vault & Nomad...
Splunk Cloud: The Operational Intelligence Platform | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 7
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode, Anne is joined by Richard Barber, Head of Cloud Sales EMEA at Splunk, as they explore Splunk Cloud: the platform for Operati...
Cloudian Object Storage Explained: Hybrid Multi-Cloud | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 6
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest podcast instalment, Anne welcomes Neil Stobart, Vice President of Global System Engineering at Cloudian Inc. In this episode, they exp...
The Microsoft Teams Explosion Explained: Ft. Varonis | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 5
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anne is accompanied by Steve Nesbitt, Systems Engineer at Varonis, to explain the Microsoft Teams Explosion; how it's use has skyrocketed due to ...
Splunk IT Service Intelligence: The Benefits Explained | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 4
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anne invites Paul Winchester, Splunk Certified Consultant at Somerford Associates, to help analyse Splunk ITSI, and the benefits it can provide for ...
Okta Zero Trust Security Explained | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 3
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anne is accompanied by Ken Yearwood, VP UK&I Country Manager at Okta, to review Okta Zero Trust. They discuss why Okta is focused on Zero Trust an...
Netskope Security Cloud Explained: The SASE Leader | The Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 2
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anne is joined by Neil Thacker, EMEA CISO at Netskope, to discuss Netskope Security Cloud; how it provides unrivalled visibility, and real-time data a...
What is Splunk's Augmented Reality? - Splunk AR Explained | Somerford Podcast: Season 1, Episode 1
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anne and Mark discuss Augmented Reality and how it will soon transform the way we access information. Looking at use cases involving Splunk and Somerf...