The future of high performance mobile networks
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Release Date: 04/06/2022
AI in cybersecurity: the benefits, pitfalls and implications for the future
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Director of AI at Jisc, Michael Webb, leads a panel of experts to explore the use of artificial intelligence within cybersecurity live at Security Conference 2024. With the future of AI in cybersecurity poised for existential growth and innovation, this episode will explore how we navigate this exciting and challenging landscape, how AI will become increasingly integral to cybersecurity strategies, and how we can seize the substantial opportunities it presents to cyber defenders, whilst identifying the risks. Michael Webb is joined by Clare Johnson, ITSUS head of capability and founder of...
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Jisc explainers - Managed SD-WAN Service
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Exploring how our managed SD-WAN service can help you meet the challenges of blended learning. Join Guy Easterbrook, director of products (networks), Jen Parry, innovation consultant, and Richard Jackson, head of cloud security, as they explain the ins and outs of the in this episode of Jisc explainers, a mini-series of the Tech Takes podcast. You’ll also get a sneak peek into what you can expect in the upcoming iterations of the service. Show notes Interested in how managed SD-WAN can help you? or Subscribe to our , which has all the latest news, guidance and events tailored...
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Delivering learning analytics fit for the future
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
James Hodgkin and Jim Keane discuss what the future holds for learning analytics in education. In this episode of Jisc explainers, a mini-series of the Tech takes podcast, Jisc’s James Hodgkin is joined by Jim Keane to discuss learning analytics. Both our presenters discuss their experiences of working in learning analytics and both deploying and building a new platform. They discuss how the data collected can help staff detect early signs of issues, allowing for timely interventions. The conversation moves on to reflect on Jisc’s role in assisting institutions in setting up...
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Networkshop 2024 special
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
Hear from our members at Networkshop 2024 to learn how they approach challenges, industry trends and prepare for the future. At this year’s Networkshop, we interviewed attendees from Northampton College, Loughborough University, the University of Leeds, SOAS University of London, and UCLAN. We first asked our members why they attend Jisc events such as Networkshop and the key benefits of attending. It was clear that learning about key challenges and trends within the industry is a significant factor for our members. We asked our interviewees which trends specifically interest...
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Network infrastructure of the future
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
We chat with Alex Goffe, director of campus technology services at the University of Manchester, about their 2030 network vision and recently established IT operations centre (ITOC). Alex talks about network challenges they faced at the university and how they're tackling those issues. From implementing user experience insights sensors to establishing the ITOC, a 24/7 monitoring centre that provides comprehensive support. He also shares insights into what has worked well for those looking at implementing similar initiatives. We then look ahead to their network 2030 vision, aimed at further...
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Jisc explainers - session border controller
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
In our very first episode of this new limited podcast series, Jisc Explainers, we’re diving into Jisc's session border controller service. Host, Michael McFarlane, deputy director, network operations, is joined by Sam Neate, voice solutions engineer, to explain what our session border controller service entails. Sam talks us through how the session border controller works, and why it’s needed; from getting you ready for the big analogue switch-off in 2025 to transforming your telephony. What is Jisc Explainers? A new limited edition podcast series designed to explain complex Jisc products...
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The cyber essentials journey
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
We’re joined by Matthew Cranfield, Head of IT at Croydon College, to discuss their journey through cyber essentials certification. Matthew explains Croydon College’s reasoning for acquiring cyber essentials certification and explores the challenges faced along the way. Cyber essentials are vital to ensure security precautions are in place and critical for reputation and compliance. Matthew discusses how the guidance and advice Jisc provided aided Croydon College during the process of achieving certification. He moves on to reflect on what he and Croydon College have learnt as part of...
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Research and IT working together
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
During this episode of the Tech takes podcast, we chat with Jason Oliver, Director of IT, and Claire Gryce, Deputy Director of IT, both of the University of Sussex. Jason and Claire explore the relationship and challenges that exist between research communities and the provision of IT services centrally. They also delve into the importance of developing a culture around digital transformation. We then move into discussing how digital was key for collaboration during the pandemic and how necessary digital skills are. Together they conclude by discussing staff retention and recruitment, as...
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The future of high performance mobile networks
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
In this episode, host Andy Powell chats with Dimitra Simeonidou, Professor at the University of Bristol, co-director of the Bristol Digital Futures Institute and director of Smart Internet Lab, about the future of 5G and 6G connectivity. Dimitra explains how 5G has caused digital transformation and revolution, and how 6G will enable great advances such as smart cities and kick off another generation of innovation. She also considers ethics and digital accountability, and how we need to innovate responsibly for the future. We also delve into areas such as the Metaverse and immersive living, and...
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The impact of ransomware attacks
Tech Takes - the infrastructure podcast for education
In this episode, host Andy Powell chats with Simon Hewitt, Principal at Dundee & Angus College, about how they responded to a ransomware attack. Simon talks through the devastating effects a ransomware attack had on his college, why it was able to happen, and what Dundee & Angus have put in place to deal with ransomware attacks in the future. He also discusses the impact the attack had on staff and how the experience has brought the team closer together. We also consider how the attack was in some ways a blessing in disguise, as through developing a whole new system, Dundee...
info_outlineIn this episode, host Andy Powell chats with Dimitra Simeonidou, Professor at the University of Bristol, co-director of the Bristol Digital Futures Institute and director of Smart Internet Lab, about the future of 5G and 6G connectivity.
Dimitra explains how 5G has caused digital transformation and revolution, and how 6G will enable great advances such as smart cities and kick off another generation of innovation. She also considers ethics and digital accountability, and how we need to innovate responsibly for the future. We also delve into areas such as the Metaverse and immersive living, and how this could impact our future.
We conclude with a look into the near future with smart cities, smart universities, and smart campuses and how infrastructure is key to offer end users the many benefits these innovations can provide.