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No Ordinary Tech Podcast

Lloyds Banking Group

31 episodes

1 day ago

Lloyds Banking Group, a 250+ year-old institution, is currently in the midst of the largest digital transformation in the sector, investing over £4bn in its people, processes, technology and data. Leading the charge of this major transformation is CEO Charlie Nunn. What was the vision that sparked this change? And how has Charlie coped with the inevitable challenges that come with transforming a bank with such an established history? So, grab a brew and a biscuit (or two) as Group COO, Ron va...

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Lloyds Banking Group, a 250+ year-old institution, is currently in the midst of the largest digital transformation in the sector, investing over £4bn in its people, processes, technology and data. Leading the charge of this major transformation is CEO Charlie Nunn. What was the vision that sparked this change? And how has Charlie coped with the inevitable challenges that come with transforming a bank with such an established history? So, grab a brew and a biscuit (or two) as Group COO, Ron va...

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Episodes (20/31)

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

The big tech trends for 2025

In this special episode, we’re looking at the biggest tech trends to look out for in 2025.Will AI continue to dominate the headlines and the business world, or are there other technologies that will steal the limelight?Marc Esmiley, from Microsoft, Hari Shetty from Wipro and Martyn Atkinson from Lloyds Banking Group, join host Dr Shini Somara to discuss some of the biggest advances in technology for business and consumers this year, and share what tech they think will make the biggest impact ...

4 months ago

39 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

What has tech ever done for us?

Technology has been growing at a rapid pace, from smartphones and digital connectivity to AI and the Cloud. All of these have made a huge impact on the way we live and work.But with any powerful new technologies there can be downsides too. How can we ensure safety, maintain privacy and make tech a force for good?In this episode, Michael Conway from IBM, Aman Kohli from Evolv Technologies and Kim Verhaaf from Lloyds Banking Group discuss how tech is shaping our world.CTA: Check out our opportu...

4 months ago

39 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

Accelerating tech and skills for a digital world

The last few years has seen huge progression in the development of technologies such as AI that are set to have a huge impact on industry and increase automation. What tech and engineering skills do businesses need now, and in the future, and how do we bridge the digital skills gap?In this episode, Anna Brailsford, CEO of Code First: Girls and Amit Thawani, CIO Insurance, Pensions and Investments at Lloyds Banking Group, discuss these important questions and how both businesses and individual...

5 months ago

34 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

Is the Metaverse dead?

Once hailed as the future of digital interaction, the Metaverse promised to revolutionise how we connect, work and play. But has it lived up to the hype? Join our experts, Suresh Balaji CMO of Lloyds Banking Group, Dr. Christina Yan Zhang CEO of The Metaverse Institute, and Michael Litman Senior Director Emerging Tech Innovation Strategy of Monks... as they discuss the current state of the Metaverse. Is it truly a fading trend? Or does it still hold the potential to transform our daily lives?...

5 months ago

34 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

The Quantum Age is coming; are we ready?

The advancement of quantum technology could lead to a golden age of discovery, but while it has the potential to solve complex problems we can’t today, it also has a dark side. In this episode Adam Hammond from IBM, Simon Benjamin from the University of Oxford, and Meera Sarma from Cystel, discuss the development of this technology and the incredible power of quantum computers.Will quantum open up new horizons in chemistry, healthcare and wider industry? Or will it pose huge cyber security ri...

6 months ago

39 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

Blockchain: hype or reality?

Just a few years ago, blockchain was the tech trend on everyone’s lips. But where is blockchain now? In this episode, experts Simon Taylor from Sardine and Elise Soucie from Global Digital Finance explore blockchain’s past, present and future - and discuss whether regulation, new use cases or a rebrand will be what brings blockchain back to the forefront. Want to be part of making blockchain and other new tech a reality? Visit the Lloyds Banking Group careers site: https://www.lloydsban...

6 months ago

45 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

Whatever happened to…

What makes new tech fly or fail? With all eyes on AI, this episode shifts focus to the tech that never was (or might soon be!). Join experts Pascal Finette from be radical, Chris Green from Microsoft and Patrik Zekkar from Enigio as they discuss why Google glasses were so ‘rubbish’ and if next year is really THE year for quantum computing.Want to be part of the UK’s largest tech transformation? Visit the Lloyds Banking Group careers site: https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_so...

6 months ago

30 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

How is Generative AI revolutionising the future of work?

In the last of our episodes on Generative AI, we explore how AI is shaping the future of work. Our expert panellists – Bryan Hancock from McKinsey, Brent Hecht from Microsoft and Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma from Cambridge Spark – dive into the big questions for today’s workforce: Will AI take my job? How can I use AI to work faster and smarter? What AI skills do I need to build for the future? If you’re interested in shaping Generative AI in financial services, visit the Lloyds Banking Group ...

7 months ago

31 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

Harnessing the limitless potential of Generative AI

Since the emergence of ChatGPT began revolutionising the possibilities of Gen AI, how are large organisations adopting, using and scaling it?That’s the topic up for discussion this week, with Kate chatting to our episode experts Dr Michael Bronstein - DeepMind Professor of AI, Dr Ella Rabener - Boston Consulting Group, and Ranil Boteju - Lloyds Banking Group.What is AI's impact on everything from the topline to attracting talent? Are businesses taking enough risks? How are industries from bea...

7 months ago

32 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

What are the ethical and broader risks associated with Generative AI?

This week, our industry experts, Ranil Boteju - Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, Maria Axente - Head of AI Public Policy and Ethics at PwC, and Farah Khalique - Editor of Banking Risk and Regulation at the FT, discuss the risks and ethical considerations when using Generative AI.The episode looks at the scope of regulation and guardrails in the UK, the US, and Europe. Alongside the impacts on society, the environment, and economic crime.Check out our opportunities in ...

8 months ago

31 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

How does Generative AI really work?

Over the next few episodes, we’ll be exploring the exciting world of Generative AI. Taking a closer look at how it works, how it was developed, how it’s shaping the future of work and real-world examples of how we are using GenAI today.In this new episode, our industry experts Nick Brady from Microsoft, Dr Lukasz Szpruch Professor of Mathematics at Edinburgh University, alongside Lloyds Banking Group’s Head of Data Science, Trystan Davies deep dive into what GenAI is, what it can do and how i...

8 months ago

31 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

The future. How to modernise tech.

This week... Michael Conway from IBM, Paul Taylor from Thought Machine and Sharon Barber from Lloyds Banking Group, discuss the challenges & opportunities of modernising legacy technology. What are the issues posed by legacy systems? How can organisations implement strategies for simplifying and updating outdated technology infrastructures?We're uncovering the keys to successful modernisation. Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.c...

9 months ago

31 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

Does GenAI pose more threats than benefits?

From fake news to safeguarding against deepfakes, we’ll look at the real impact of GenAI on the digital landscape and customer experience as a whole. And we’ll do so in the company of industry experts Ann Johnson - Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, Euan Cameron - AI leader at PwC and Matt Rowe - Chief Security Officer at Lloyds Banking Group.The panel explore the key questions… How can AI be used to defend against GenAl threats? What should technology and business leaders be thinkin...

9 months ago

36 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

Ready to dive into Agile transformation?

The Agile manifesto dates back to 2001: https://agilemanifesto.org/history For this episode we’re joined by industry experts, Jon Smart, CEO and co-founder at Sooner Safer Happier, Evelijn van Leeuwen, Continuous Improvement Lead at ING, and Joe Soule, CIO at Lloyds Banking Group, to discuss the critical importance of shifting to agile ways of working; what the industry has learned and how it can drive value for customers faster.How can leaders drive successful change and develop an agi...

10 months ago

32 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

Open Source: Rewards and risks. How are big businesses navigating the balancing act?

To kick off our brand new season we’re diving into the world of open source software.Our brilliant host, technology broadcaster and journalist, Georgie Barrat is joined by Senaka Fernando from the Apache Software Foundation, Mark O’Conor from law firm DLA Piper and Jim Whitehurst from Unity Technologies and former CEO at Red Hat. Together they’ll be providing real world insights and practical advice for our listeners that are navigating the open source landscape.We’ll be discussing the pros a...

10 months ago

32 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

The Live Event: Part Two. Individual versus community learning in tech.

The desire to find new and interesting learning methods is ingrained in most technologists. Tech skills experts, Sara Milne and Alistair Watkins meet Georgie Barrat and explore the styles of learning that best suit the individual, as well as our community as a whole. How has the training culture changed post-pandemic and what’s the value of events like Reboot X?Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=po...

1 year ago

22 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

The Live Event: Part One. What do chief technologists predict for 2024?

In our first special episode, hosted before a live audience at Reboot X, Tech Journalist and Broadcaster, Georgie Barrat talks to tech leaders Ron van Kemenade, Vic Weigler and Andy Young. Particularly about the ethical applications of AI and using personalisation and experience design to benefit and delight millions of users in their everyday lives.Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&ut...

1 year ago

26 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

The mindful. Exploring the intersection of tech and mental health.

At a time when mental health conditions are increasing worldwide, can technology help us achieve better wellbeing? In this final episode of our series, Tech Journalist and Broadcaster, Georgie Barrat, and Alex Reynolds and Charlotte Gaynor explore the role technology can play in helping us manage our mental health. And whether, overall, it can be a boost or a burden.Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medi...

1 year ago

18 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

The biometrics. Essential in the age of deepfakes.

What more is there to understand about biometrics? Answer: far more than you might know. In this penultimate episode, Tim Porter and Ganesh Sharma join Georgie Barrat to take a deep dive into the intricacies of biometric tech. And discuss how, in the fight against deepfakes, it could be the only way to guarantee our security.Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation...

1 year ago

16 minutes

No Ordinary Tech Podcast

The planet. Tech in finance has the power to change everything.

Does Fintech have the power to save the planet? In this episode, Tech Journalist and Broadcaster, Georgie Barrat, gets Kailash Saho and Andy Holpin’s take on some of the most innovative technologies fighting climate change today. Along with the ways Fintech is helping to lead the charge towards a greener, more sustainable future.Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transforma...

1 year ago

18 minutes