A-Z of tech Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/a-z-of-tech A is for Artificial Intelligence, B is for Blockchain, C is for Cyber Security. Follow our journey through an alphabet of technology trends with PwC's technologists and special guests. Copyright 2019 2b33e8a2-b979-5c37-bdb3-59dfdaead93d no Trailer - A-Z of tech - new series coming soon! en-us Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:45:04 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:53:42 +0000 http://www.pwc.co.uk https://img.transistor.fm/LLUKL_9Zurgx6M1dbwSyk4foiGw83TyPCIBIU1eEWRU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzc3MTcvMTU4MTQz/ODgwNy1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg A-Z of tech http://www.pwc.co.uk serial PwC UK A is for Artificial Intelligence, B is for Blockchain, C is for Cyber Security. Follow our journey through an alphabet of technology trends with PwC's technologists and special guests. A is for Artificial Intelligence, B is for Blockchain, C is for Cyber Security. PwC UK No No Trailer - A-Z of tech - new series coming soon! Trailer - A-Z of tech - new series coming soon! trailer http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/547671630-pwc-uk-podcast-trailer-a-z-of-tech-new-series-coming-soon.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcb40731 A for Artificial Intelligence, B for Blockchain, C for Cyber Security. We'll be starting a journey through an alphabet of technology trends in January with technologists and special guests. Subscribe to get the first episode as soon as it's released.

]]> A for Artificial Intelligence, B for Blockchain, C for Cyber Security. We'll be starting a journey through an alphabet of technology trends in January with technologists and special guests. Subscribe to get the first episode as soon as it's released.

]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:30:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 56 A for Artificial Intelligence, B for Blockchain, C for Cyber Security. We'll be starting a journey through an alphabet of technology trends in January with technologists and special guests. Subscribe to get the first episode as soon as it's released. A for Artificial Intelligence, B for Blockchain, C for Cyber Security. We'll be starting a journey through an alphabet of technology trends in January with technologists and special guests. Subscribe to get the first episode as soon as it's released. podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC,Economy, Business, Construction, Disruption, Capital projects, UK,Government No A-Z of tech S1E1 - A for Artificial Intelligence 1 1 A-Z of tech S1E1 - A for Artificial Intelligence full http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/568500948-pwc-uk-podcast-a-z-of-tech-episode-1-a-for-artificial-intelligence.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e80e5d1f We're kicking off our series with an introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Rob McCargow, director of AI at PwC and special guest Tabitha Goldstaub, co-founder of CognitionX and chair of the UK government's AI Council. Check out Rob's kids' Robot Rules here: twitter.com/robmccargow/status/843740450397835266 and the MIT research study on human perspectives on machine ethics here: moralmachine.mit.edu/

]]> We're kicking off our series with an introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Rob McCargow, director of AI at PwC and special guest Tabitha Goldstaub, co-founder of CognitionX and chair of the UK government's AI Council. Check out Rob's kids' Robot Rules here: twitter.com/robmccargow/status/843740450397835266 and the MIT research study on human perspectives on machine ethics here: moralmachine.mit.edu/

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1351 We're kicking off our series with an introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Rob McCargow, director of AI at PwC and special guest Tabitha Goldstaub, co-founder of CognitionX and chair of the UK government's AI Council. Check out Rob's kids' Robot Rules here: twitter.com/robmccargow/status/843740450397835266 and the MIT research study on human perspectives on machine ethics here: moralmachine.mit.edu/ We're kicking off our series with an introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Rob McCargow, director of AI at PwC and special guest Tabitha Goldstaub, co-founder of CognitionX and chair of the UK government's AI Council. Check out Rob's kids' Robot podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC,Economy, Business, Tech, Technology, AI, artificial intelligence, UK,Government No A-Z of tech S1E2 - B for Blockchain 2 2 A-Z of tech S1E2 - B for Blockchain full http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/592977255-pwc-uk-podcast-b-for-blockchain.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ada77c97 In episode two we take a look at demystifying blockchain with Seamus Cushley, a director in our blockchain team at PwC, and introduce some interesting use cases beyond cryptocurrency with Niall Dennehy, co-founder of blockchain for good start-up, AID:tech.

]]> In episode two we take a look at demystifying blockchain with Seamus Cushley, a director in our blockchain team at PwC, and introduce some interesting use cases beyond cryptocurrency with Niall Dennehy, co-founder of blockchain for good start-up, AID:tech.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:10:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1329 In episode two we take a look at demystifying blockchain with Seamus Cushley, a director in our blockchain team at PwC, and introduce some interesting use cases beyond cryptocurrency with Niall Dennehy, co-founder of blockchain for good start-up, AID:tech. In episode two we take a look at demystifying blockchain with Seamus Cushley, a director in our blockchain team at PwC, and introduce some interesting use cases beyond cryptocurrency with Niall Dennehy, co-founder of blockchain for good start-up, AID: podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC,Economy, Business, Tech, Technology, AI, artificial intelligence, UK,Government No A-Z of tech S1E3 - C for Cyber Security 3 3 A-Z of tech S1E3 - C for Cyber Security full https://chtbl.com/track/17773/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/611316825-pwc-uk-podcast-c-for-cyber-security.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d38cd44 In this episode we hear from the National Cyber Security Centre about various different types of hackers, what information they're after, and what you can do to protect yourself as a consumer. A short second interview covers CEOs as a target for cybercriminals and the risks of oversharing on social media.

]]> In this episode we hear from the National Cyber Security Centre about various different types of hackers, what information they're after, and what you can do to protect yourself as a consumer. A short second interview covers CEOs as a target for cybercriminals and the risks of oversharing on social media.

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:10:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1477 In this episode we hear from the National Cyber Security Centre about various different types of hackers, what information they're after, and what you can do to protect yourself as a consumer. A short second interview covers CEOs as a target for cybercriminals and the risks of oversharing on social media. In this episode we hear from the National Cyber Security Centre about various different types of hackers, what information they're after, and what you can do to protect yourself as a consumer. A short second interview covers CEOs as a target for cyber podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC,Economy, Business, Tech, Technology, AI, artificial intelligence, UK,Government No A-Z of tech S1E4 - D for Drones 4 4 A-Z of tech S1E4 - D for Drones full http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/615184167-pwc-uk-podcast-d-for-drones.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ec6f22f In this episode we hear from two women working in the drones sector - Dr Pippa Malmgren, founder of H Robotics, and PwC's UK drones leader and former RAF engineer, Elaine Whyte. We discuss the potential of this emerging technology - from avoiding crocodiles to opening up new commuter routes high above the Thames!

]]> In this episode we hear from two women working in the drones sector - Dr Pippa Malmgren, founder of H Robotics, and PwC's UK drones leader and former RAF engineer, Elaine Whyte. We discuss the potential of this emerging technology - from avoiding crocodiles to opening up new commuter routes high above the Thames!

]]> Fri, 03 May 2019 13:10:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1462 In this episode we hear from two women working in the drones sector - Dr Pippa Malmgren, founder of H Robotics, and PwC's UK drones leader and former RAF engineer, Elaine Whyte. We discuss the potential of this emerging technology - from avoiding crocodiles to opening up new commuter routes high above the Thames! In this episode we hear from two women working in the drones sector - Dr Pippa Malmgren, founder of H Robotics, and PwC's UK drones leader and former RAF engineer, Elaine Whyte. We discuss the potential of this emerging technology - from avoiding croco podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC,Economy, Business, Tech, Technology, AI, artificial intelligence, UK,Government No A-Z of tech S1E5 - E for Ethics 5 5 A-Z of tech S1E5 - E for Ethics full http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/632164956-pwc-uk-podcast-e-for-ethics.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/397754be In this episode, host Louise Taggart is joined by new co-host Hugo Warner. Listen in to Louise and Hugo as they tackle some of the most difficult questions regarding ethics from innovation and regulation to unconscious bias - with the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation’s Oliver Buckley and PwC UK’s AI Programme Driver, Maria Axente.

]]> In this episode, host Louise Taggart is joined by new co-host Hugo Warner. Listen in to Louise and Hugo as they tackle some of the most difficult questions regarding ethics from innovation and regulation to unconscious bias - with the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation’s Oliver Buckley and PwC UK’s AI Programme Driver, Maria Axente.

]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:10:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1749 In this episode, host Louise Taggart is joined by new co-host Hugo Warner. Listen in to Louise and Hugo as they tackle some of the most difficult questions regarding ethics from innovation and regulation to unconscious bias - with the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation’s Oliver Buckley and PwC UK’s AI Programme Driver, Maria Axente. In this episode, host Louise Taggart is joined by new co-host Hugo Warner. Listen in to Louise and Hugo as they tackle some of the most difficult questions regarding ethics from innovation and regulation to unconscious bias - with the Centre for Data E podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC,Economy, Business, Tech, Technology, AI, artificial intelligence, UK,Government No A-Z of tech S1E6 - F for Fintech 6 6 A-Z of tech S1E6 - F for Fintech full http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/649051733-pwc-uk-podcast-f-for-fintech.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/364edef2 What is fintech? Who are the challenger banks? What comes next for retail banking? Listen to the latest episode ‘F for Fintech’ as hosts Louise Taggart and Hugo Warner are joined by Starling Bank’s Head of Technology Advocacy Jason Maude and PwC’s financial services disruption lead, Arthur Hughes-Hallet.

]]> What is fintech? Who are the challenger banks? What comes next for retail banking? Listen to the latest episode ‘F for Fintech’ as hosts Louise Taggart and Hugo Warner are joined by Starling Bank’s Head of Technology Advocacy Jason Maude and PwC’s financial services disruption lead, Arthur Hughes-Hallet.

]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:10:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1546 What is fintech? Who are the challenger banks? What comes next for retail banking? Listen to the latest episode ‘F for Fintech’ as hosts Louise Taggart and Hugo Warner are joined by Starling Bank’s Head of Technology Advocacy Jason Maude and PwC’s financial services disruption lead, Arthur Hughes-Hallet. What is fintech? Who are the challenger banks? What comes next for retail banking? Listen to the latest episode ‘F for Fintech’ as hosts Louise Taggart and Hugo Warner are joined by Starling Bank’s Head of Technology Advocacy Jason Maude and PwC’s fin podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC,Economy, Business, Tech, Technology, AI, artificial intelligence, UK,Government No A-Z of tech S1E7 - Bonus episode - Driverless 7 7 A-Z of tech S1E7 - Bonus episode - Driverless full http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/665584418-pwc-uk-podcast-episode-7-bonus-episode-driverless.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c480e79 In this temporary veer away from the alphabet, we sit down with Margaret Campbell, a curator at the Science Museum's latest exhibition 'Driverless: who is in control?'. Louise and Hugo chat to Margaret about her highlights from the exhibition, including the UK's first driverless car from the 1960s, the use of driverless technologies to clear Afghanistan’s land mines and how autonomous bots are monitoring the ocean’s oil spills. Stay tuned for next month’s episode ‘G for 5G’ where we’re cutting through the noise to tell you all about the world of new technologies that will be enabled by 5G.

]]> In this temporary veer away from the alphabet, we sit down with Margaret Campbell, a curator at the Science Museum's latest exhibition 'Driverless: who is in control?'. Louise and Hugo chat to Margaret about her highlights from the exhibition, including the UK's first driverless car from the 1960s, the use of driverless technologies to clear Afghanistan’s land mines and how autonomous bots are monitoring the ocean’s oil spills. Stay tuned for next month’s episode ‘G for 5G’ where we’re cutting through the noise to tell you all about the world of new technologies that will be enabled by 5G.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:10:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 864 In this temporary veer away from the alphabet, we sit down with Margaret Campbell, a curator at the Science Museum's latest exhibition 'Driverless: who is in control?'. Louise and Hugo chat to Margaret about her highlights from the exhibition, including the UK's first driverless car from the 1960s, the use of driverless technologies to clear Afghanistan’s land mines and how autonomous bots are monitoring the ocean’s oil spills. Stay tuned for next month’s episode ‘G for 5G’ where we’re cutting through the noise to tell you all about the world of new technologies that will be enabled by 5G. In this temporary veer away from the alphabet, we sit down with Margaret Campbell, a curator at the Science Museum's latest exhibition 'Driverless: who is in control?'. Louise and Hugo chat to Margaret about her highlights from the exhibition, includin podcast, podcasting, podcaster, Interviews, PwC,Economy, Business, Tech, Technology, AI, artificial intelligence, UK,Government No A-Z of tech S1E8 - G for 5G 8 8 A-Z of tech S1E8 - G for 5G full http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/682873676-pwc-uk-podcast-g-for-5g.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d5e1eca This month Louise and Hugo are talking all things 5G with EE’s Howard Jones and Strategy&’s Kirolous Zikry. For the first half of the conversation, the group discuss the hype surrounding 5G, what the technology is and how it compares to analogue and everything up to 4G. In the second half of the conversation, the group talk about 5G’s potential uses and some crystal ball gazing on what comes next. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to be the first to hear our October episode, ‘H for Hacking’.

]]> This month Louise and Hugo are talking all things 5G with EE’s Howard Jones and Strategy&’s Kirolous Zikry. For the first half of the conversation, the group discuss the hype surrounding 5G, what the technology is and how it compares to analogue and everything up to 4G. In the second half of the conversation, the group talk about 5G’s potential uses and some crystal ball gazing on what comes next. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to be the first to hear our October episode, ‘H for Hacking’.

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:12:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1478 This month Louise and Hugo are talking all things 5G with EE’s Howard Jones and Strategy&’s Kirolous Zikry. For the first half of the conversation, the group discuss the hype surrounding 5G, what the technology is and how it compares to analogue and everything up to 4G. In the second half of the conversation, the group talk about 5G’s potential uses and some crystal ball gazing on what comes next. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to be the first to hear our October episode, ‘H for Hacking’. This month Louise and Hugo are talking all things 5G with EE’s Howard Jones and Strategy&’s Kirolous Zikry. For the first half of the conversation, the group discuss the hype surrounding 5G, what the technology is and how it compares to analogue a tech, 5g, VR, haptics, IoT, InternetofThings,connecteddevices, mobile, mobiletechnology,autonomousvehicles No A-Z of tech S1E9 - H for Hacking 9 9 A-Z of tech S1E9 - H for Hacking full http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/700596400-pwc-uk-podcast-h-for-hacking.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e23e6649 Who are the hackers and can they really be reformed? Louise and Hugo investigate the world of hacking are joined the Ethan Thomas from the National Crime Agency and Stuart Criddle, PwC’s ethical hacking expert.

]]> Who are the hackers and can they really be reformed? Louise and Hugo investigate the world of hacking are joined the Ethan Thomas from the National Crime Agency and Stuart Criddle, PwC’s ethical hacking expert.

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:44:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1825 Who are the hackers and can they really be reformed? Louise and Hugo investigate the world of hacking are joined the Ethan Thomas from the National Crime Agency and Stuart Criddle, PwC’s ethical hacking expert. Who are the hackers and can they really be reformed? Louise and Hugo investigate the world of hacking are joined the Ethan Thomas from the National Crime Agency and Stuart Criddle, PwC’s ethical hacking expert. tech, technology, hacking, cyber, digital skills,emerging tech No A-Z of tech S1E10 - I for Internet of Things 10 10 A-Z of tech S1E10 - I for Internet of Things full http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/719674273-pwc-uk-podcast-i-for-internet-of-things.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/502e9c13 Can you hack a smart device? How are Internet of Things devices making Chinese strawberry farms more sustainable? How are traffic sensors helping South American cities predict air pollution? For our ‘I for Internet of Things’ episode, Hugo & Louise are joined by Jo Gilbert from the GSMA and Matt Wixey from PwC’s cyber research team. In the first half of this episode, Jo sheds some light on how smart devices are used beyond household appliances. In the second half, Matt shares some insights into his research on the ‘hackability’ of devices. Finally, the team wrap up with their usual trend predictions and crystal-ball gazing.

]]> Can you hack a smart device? How are Internet of Things devices making Chinese strawberry farms more sustainable? How are traffic sensors helping South American cities predict air pollution? For our ‘I for Internet of Things’ episode, Hugo & Louise are joined by Jo Gilbert from the GSMA and Matt Wixey from PwC’s cyber research team. In the first half of this episode, Jo sheds some light on how smart devices are used beyond household appliances. In the second half, Matt shares some insights into his research on the ‘hackability’ of devices. Finally, the team wrap up with their usual trend predictions and crystal-ball gazing.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2019 09:56:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1843 Can you hack a smart device? How are Internet of Things devices making Chinese strawberry farms more sustainable? How are traffic sensors helping South American cities predict air pollution? For our ‘I for Internet of Things’ episode, Hugo & Louise are joined by Jo Gilbert from the GSMA and Matt Wixey from PwC’s cyber research team. In the first half of this episode, Jo sheds some light on how smart devices are used beyond household appliances. In the second half, Matt shares some insights into his research on the ‘hackability’ of devices. Finally, the team wrap up with their usual trend predictions and crystal-ball gazing. Can you hack a smart device? How are Internet of Things devices making Chinese strawberry farms more sustainable? How are traffic sensors helping South American cities predict air pollution? For our ‘I for Internet of Things’ episode, Hugo & Lou tech, technology, disruption, internet of things, IoT, upskilling, transformation, agriculture, hacking, cyber, cybersecurity, PwC No A-Z of tech S1E11 - J for Jargon 11 11 A-Z of tech S1E11 - J for Jargon full https://chtbl.com/track/17773/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/740144725-pwc-uk-podcast-j-for-jargon.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7fdb5ae Do you know your machine learning from your AI? Do you know what a digital twin is and how they’re used? Or what Web 3.0 means for your future internet browsing? This month, Hugo and Louise are joined by 10 special guests who debunk and demystify the tech terminology you’re hearing every day but still not really sure what it means.

]]> Do you know your machine learning from your AI? Do you know what a digital twin is and how they’re used? Or what Web 3.0 means for your future internet browsing? This month, Hugo and Louise are joined by 10 special guests who debunk and demystify the tech terminology you’re hearing every day but still not really sure what it means.

]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:08:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1563 Do you know your machine learning from your AI? Do you know what a digital twin is and how they’re used? Or what Web 3.0 means for your future internet browsing? This month, Hugo and Louise are joined by 10 special guests who debunk and demystify the tech terminology you’re hearing every day but still not really sure what it means. Do you know your machine learning from your AI? Do you know what a digital twin is and how they’re used? Or what Web 3.0 means for your future internet browsing? This month, Hugo and Louise are joined by 10 special guests who debunk and demystify the t tech, technology, disruption, internet of things, IoT, upskilling, transformation, agriculture, hacking, cyber, cybersecurity, PwC No A-Z of tech S1E12 - K for Kids 12 12 A-Z of tech S1E12 - K for Kids full https://chtbl.com/track/17773/http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/755369776-pwc-uk-podcast-k-for-kids.mp3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d053f48c There’s a lot to think about when it comes to engaging children with technology. How do we teach children their digital rights and protect them from online harms whilst also ensuring they stay engaged with the online world and consider tech as a viable career option? This month, Louise is joined by Maithreyi Rajeshkumar, head of policy and communications at child online safety charity, Childnet, and Robyn Howard, who was instrumental in the creation of the Tech She Can Charter and it’s Tech We Can school lesson plans.

]]> There’s a lot to think about when it comes to engaging children with technology. How do we teach children their digital rights and protect them from online harms whilst also ensuring they stay engaged with the online world and consider tech as a viable career option? This month, Louise is joined by Maithreyi Rajeshkumar, head of policy and communications at child online safety charity, Childnet, and Robyn Howard, who was instrumental in the creation of the Tech She Can Charter and it’s Tech We Can school lesson plans.

]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2020 09:19:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1841 There’s a lot to think about when it comes to engaging children with technology. How do we teach children their digital rights and protect them from online harms whilst also ensuring they stay engaged with the online world and consider tech as a viable career option? This month, Louise is joined by Maithreyi Rajeshkumar, head of policy and communications at child online safety charity, Childnet, and Robyn Howard, who was instrumental in the creation of the Tech She Can Charter and it’s Tech We Can school lesson plans. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to engaging children with technology. How do we teach children their digital rights and protect them from online harms whilst also ensuring they stay engaged with the online world and consider tech as a viable ca tech, technology, trends, digital, careers, children, online, safety, school, PwC No A-Z of tech S1E13 - Special Edition - Emerging tech trends A-Z of tech S1E13 - Special Edition - Emerging tech trends bonus c16e8340-6130-4dff-8f98-388d57c292ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/02ee0f1e We’ve taken a break in the A to Z to reflect on some emerging tech trends during the coronavirus pandemic. In this edition, we look at how the adoption and development of some technologies has accelerated over the past few months, and what might be round the corner.

Louise and new co-host Shreya Gopal are joined by three PwC guests, Sheetal Vyas,Gabriel Currie, and Penny Flint, to discuss AI, 3-D printing, the future of work, cybersecurity, and supply chains amongst other topics.

]]> We’ve taken a break in the A to Z to reflect on some emerging tech trends during the coronavirus pandemic. In this edition, we look at how the adoption and development of some technologies has accelerated over the past few months, and what might be round the corner.

Louise and new co-host Shreya Gopal are joined by three PwC guests, Sheetal Vyas,Gabriel Currie, and Penny Flint, to discuss AI, 3-D printing, the future of work, cybersecurity, and supply chains amongst other topics.

]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 13:30:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1267 We’ve taken a break in the A to Z to reflect on some emerging tech trends during the coronavirus pandemic. In this edition, we look at how the adoption and development of some technologies has accelerated over the past few months, and what might be round the corner. Louise and new co-host Shreya Gopal are joined by three PwC guests, Sheetal Vyas,Gabriel Currie, and Penny Flint, to discuss AI, 3-D printing, the future of work, cybersecurity, and supply chains amongst other topics. We’ve taken a break in the A to Z to reflect on some emerging tech trends during the coronavirus pandemic. In this edition, we look at how the adoption and development of some technologies has accelerated over the past few months, and what might be round No A-Z of tech S1E14 - L for Language 14 14 A-Z of tech S1E14 - L for Language full 17304d02-2fca-415d-b841-8538253d253f https://share.transistor.fm/s/45afd370 Nowadays, we’re all swimming in information, and it can be hard to make sense of it all. How do we understand and explore all the data around us? How do we help computers understand how we communicate so that they in turn can help us to connect with each other?


This episode of the A-Z of Tech is about language. Hosts Shreya and Louise are joined by Natalia Danilova, Forensic Data Discovery Specialist at PwC, and Juliet Gauthier, a Strategic Product Manager at the media services company Red Bee Media, two experts in the fascinating world of words and computing.

]]> Nowadays, we’re all swimming in information, and it can be hard to make sense of it all. How do we understand and explore all the data around us? How do we help computers understand how we communicate so that they in turn can help us to connect with each other?


This episode of the A-Z of Tech is about language. Hosts Shreya and Louise are joined by Natalia Danilova, Forensic Data Discovery Specialist at PwC, and Juliet Gauthier, a Strategic Product Manager at the media services company Red Bee Media, two experts in the fascinating world of words and computing.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:40:43 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1302 Nowadays, we’re all swimming in information, and it can be hard to make sense of it all. How do we understand and explore all the data around us? How do we help computers understand how we communicate so that they in turn can help us to connect with each other? This episode of the A-Z of Tech is about language. Hosts Shreya and Louise are joined by Natalia Danilova, Forensic Data Discovery Specialist at PwC, and Juliet Gauthier, a Strategic Product Manager at the media services company Red Bee Media, two experts in the fascinating world of words and computing. Nowadays, we’re all swimming in information, and it can be hard to make sense of it all. How do we understand and explore all the data around us? How do we help computers understand how we communicate so that they in turn can help us to connect with each No A-Z of tech S1E15 - M for Mobile 15 15 A-Z of tech S1E15 - M for Mobile full 7e8654ff-fe30-466c-97a7-47df9d27459a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2704b63c In this episode, our hosts Shreya and Louise are joined by Alex Wright from PwC’s Strategy&, journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman, and Dr Chetna Kang, consultant psychiatrist at Nightingale Hospital, to look at the upsides and the downsides of mobile technology for the economy, for society, and for individuals. 

]]> In this episode, our hosts Shreya and Louise are joined by Alex Wright from PwC’s Strategy&, journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman, and Dr Chetna Kang, consultant psychiatrist at Nightingale Hospital, to look at the upsides and the downsides of mobile technology for the economy, for society, and for individuals. 

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:30:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1629 In this episode, our hosts Shreya and Louise are joined by Alex Wright from PwC’s Strategy&, journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman, and Dr Chetna Kang, consultant psychiatrist at Nightingale Hospital, to look at the upsides and the downsides of mobile technology for the economy, for society, and for individuals. In this episode, our hosts Shreya and Louise are joined by Alex Wright from PwC’s Strategy&, journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman, and Dr Chetna Kang, consultant psychiatrist at Nightingale Hospital, to look at the upsides and the downsides of mobil No A-Z of tech S1E16 - N for Nanotechnology 16 16 A-Z of tech S1E16 - N for Nanotechnology full 232f7671-2d44-47ca-a3c6-e321ff60d8f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/462e684c In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the tiny world of nanotechnology and find out about desert ice, the hidden properties of sunscreen and using DNA for storing old lecture notes. 

Our guests this month are Katie King, a Nanotech PhD Student at the University of Cambridge, and Tarik Moussa, from PwC’s innovation and sustainability team. With our hosts Shreya and Louise they discuss some of the extraordinary opportunities nanotech presents for science and business, particularly in the fields of medicine and sustainable technology. 

]]> In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the tiny world of nanotechnology and find out about desert ice, the hidden properties of sunscreen and using DNA for storing old lecture notes. 

Our guests this month are Katie King, a Nanotech PhD Student at the University of Cambridge, and Tarik Moussa, from PwC’s innovation and sustainability team. With our hosts Shreya and Louise they discuss some of the extraordinary opportunities nanotech presents for science and business, particularly in the fields of medicine and sustainable technology. 

]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:53:19 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1629 In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the tiny world of nanotechnology and find out about desert ice, the hidden properties of sunscreen and using DNA for storing old lecture notes. Our guests this month are Katie King, a Nanotech PhD Student at the University of Cambridge, and Tarik Moussa, from PwC’s innovation and sustainability team. With our hosts Shreya and Louise they discuss some of the extraordinary opportunities nanotech presents for science and business, particularly in the fields of medicine and sustainable technology. In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the tiny world of nanotechnology and find out about desert ice, the hidden properties of sunscreen and using DNA for storing old lecture notes. Our guests this month are Katie King, a Nanotech PhD Student No A-Z of tech S1E17 - O for Open Data 17 17 A-Z of tech S1E17 - O for Open Data full 6b7c8d1e-9169-4da9-8db4-cd0e95381b91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0515dd8e In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the wonderful innovations and technologies that are built on an open data platform.

Our guests this month are Raspberry Pi senior developer Roger Thornton, journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman, and PwC Blockchain specialist Haydn Jones. With our hosts Shreya and Louise they discuss how open source software has encouraged a generation of young people to get hands-on with computers, the advances cryptocurrencies have made recently, and how open source intelligence can help solve and prevent crime.

]]> In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the wonderful innovations and technologies that are built on an open data platform.

Our guests this month are Raspberry Pi senior developer Roger Thornton, journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman, and PwC Blockchain specialist Haydn Jones. With our hosts Shreya and Louise they discuss how open source software has encouraged a generation of young people to get hands-on with computers, the advances cryptocurrencies have made recently, and how open source intelligence can help solve and prevent crime.

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:32:30 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1701 In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the wonderful innovations and technologies that are built on an open data platform. Our guests this month are Raspberry Pi senior developer Roger Thornton, journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman, and PwC Blockchain specialist Haydn Jones. With our hosts Shreya and Louise they discuss how open source software has encouraged a generation of young people to get hands-on with computers, the advances cryptocurrencies have made recently, and how open source intelligence can help solve and prevent crime. In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the wonderful innovations and technologies that are built on an open data platform. Our guests this month are Raspberry Pi senior developer Roger Thornton, journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman, and PwC B No A-Z of tech S1E18 - P for Privacy 18 18 A-Z of tech S1E18 - P for Privacy full d996d449-f3d7-4952-8a14-f7f00169a55f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1666bcce This episode of the A-Z of Tech is all about sharing - or not sharing. And trust. We ask, how has technology shaped our attitudes to shared information? And we get some helpful advice on what individuals and businesses can do to ensure that what should be private is kept private. 

]]> This episode of the A-Z of Tech is all about sharing - or not sharing. And trust. We ask, how has technology shaped our attitudes to shared information? And we get some helpful advice on what individuals and businesses can do to ensure that what should be private is kept private. 

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:41:23 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1819 This episode of the A-Z of Tech is all about sharing - or not sharing. And trust. We ask, how has technology shaped our attitudes to shared information? And we get some helpful advice on what individuals and businesses can do to ensure that what should be private is kept private. This episode of the A-Z of Tech is all about sharing - or not sharing. And trust. We ask, how has technology shaped our attitudes to shared information? And we get some helpful advice on what individuals and businesses can do to ensure that what should be No A-Z of tech S1E19 - Q for Quantum 19 19 A-Z of tech S1E19 - Q for Quantum full 43746123-2ee1-4bbd-8927-fc47e7131c0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0a808e9 In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore a small world with big possibilities: quantum.

Our hosts Shreya Gopal and Louise Taggart learn about the seemingly endless possibilities of quantum computing, and the meaning of words like qubit, post-quantum cryptography and quantum supremacy.  

In one of our most mind-expanding episodes, our guests are Dr Alistair Brash, from the Quantum Centre at the University of Sheffield; Sumair Zamir, from PwC’s emerging applications and technologies team, and Rebecca Lee of the PwC Cyber Security team.

]]> In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore a small world with big possibilities: quantum.

Our hosts Shreya Gopal and Louise Taggart learn about the seemingly endless possibilities of quantum computing, and the meaning of words like qubit, post-quantum cryptography and quantum supremacy.  

In one of our most mind-expanding episodes, our guests are Dr Alistair Brash, from the Quantum Centre at the University of Sheffield; Sumair Zamir, from PwC’s emerging applications and technologies team, and Rebecca Lee of the PwC Cyber Security team.

]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:56:59 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1693 In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore a small world with big possibilities: quantum. Our hosts Shreya Gopal and Louise Taggart learn about the seemingly endless possibilities of quantum computing, and the meaning of words like qubit, post-quantum cryptography and quantum supremacy. In one of our most mind-expanding episodes, our guests are Dr Alistair Brash, from the Quantum Centre at the University of Sheffield; Sumair Zamir, from PwC’s emerging applications and technologies team, and Rebecca Lee of the PwC Cyber Security team. In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore a small world with big possibilities: quantum. Our hosts Shreya Gopal and Louise Taggart learn about the seemingly endless possibilities of quantum computing, and the meaning of words like qubit, post-quan No A-Z of tech S1E20 - R for Robotics 20 20 A-Z of tech S1E20 - R for Robotics full 95a27335-e4bc-4696-b7c7-e8a93a1ab607 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7076f6f In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the world of robotics.


Hosts Shreya Gopal and Louise Taggart ask “what makes a robot a robot?” and explore the future of human and robot interaction in manufacturing and software.

Our guests are Ginny Foster, Market Development Manager at Neff Power in the US, and Liz Ajayi, PwC Consulting technical lead for intelligent automation.

]]> In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the world of robotics.


Hosts Shreya Gopal and Louise Taggart ask “what makes a robot a robot?” and explore the future of human and robot interaction in manufacturing and software.

Our guests are Ginny Foster, Market Development Manager at Neff Power in the US, and Liz Ajayi, PwC Consulting technical lead for intelligent automation.

]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:26:21 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1592 In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we explore the world of robotics.


Hosts Shreya Gopal and Louise Taggart ask “what makes a robot a robot?” and explore the future of human and robot interaction in manufacturing and software.

Our guests are Ginny Foster, Market Development Manager at Neff Power in the US, and Liz Ajayi, PwC Consulting technical lead for intelligent automation.

]]> No A-Z of tech S1E21 - S for Space 21 21 A-Z of tech S1E21 - S for Space full febe1711-893d-4d2d-bf4a-09bf72644087 https://share.transistor.fm/s/049e7836 In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we make a giant leap to find out about the prospects for innovation, manufacturing and new sources of energy in space. Our guests are Andrew Bacon, co-founder and CTO of Space Forge, and Dinesh Patel from the Space team at PwC.

]]> In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we make a giant leap to find out about the prospects for innovation, manufacturing and new sources of energy in space. Our guests are Andrew Bacon, co-founder and CTO of Space Forge, and Dinesh Patel from the Space team at PwC.

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:19:47 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1782 In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we make a giant leap to find out about the prospects for innovation, manufacturing and new sources of energy in space. Our guests are Andrew Bacon, co-founder and CTO of Space Forge, and Dinesh Patel from the Space team at PwC. In this episode of the A-Z of Tech, we make a giant leap to find out about the prospects for innovation, manufacturing and new sources of energy in space. Our guests are Andrew Bacon, co-founder and CTO of Space Forge, and Dinesh Patel from the Space team No A-Z of tech S1E22 - T for Television 22 22 A-Z of tech S1E22 - T for Television full f8f56651-f52e-45c3-a719-e9e65b53b36c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d072f513 In this episode, we look at the piece of technology that dominates our living spaces, and which is the focus of huge commercial, technical and creative energy.

But what do we really even mean by the word “television” nowadays? Our host Louise Taggart finds out, in the company of Charlie Neuner, of PwC’s extended reality team, and technology journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman. 

]]> In this episode, we look at the piece of technology that dominates our living spaces, and which is the focus of huge commercial, technical and creative energy.

But what do we really even mean by the word “television” nowadays? Our host Louise Taggart finds out, in the company of Charlie Neuner, of PwC’s extended reality team, and technology journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman. 

]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:52:17 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1681 In this episode, we look at the piece of technology that dominates our living spaces, and which is the focus of huge commercial, technical and creative energy.

But what do we really even mean by the word “television” nowadays? Our host Louise Taggart finds out, in the company of Charlie Neuner, of PwC’s extended reality team, and technology journalist and lecturer Robert Freeman. 

]]> Television, Tech, Technology, podcast, video, videogames, TV, gamers, PwC, commercial, creative, energy No A-Z of tech S1E23 - U for UX 23 23 A-Z of tech S1E23 - U for UX full 759c299a-05d2-43ce-bc33-c416c946fbd4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fa4a877 In this episode, we discover how a multitude of factors ranging from psychology to ethics and inclusion are taken into account when designing the user experience for products, services and experiences. How do we make sure technology works for everyone? 


Our host Louise Taggart asks if the user is always right, and gets to grips with the multidisciplinary world of User Experience with Roger Gagnon, PwC’s Chief Experience Officer, and Patrick Glinski, President of Normative.

]]> In this episode, we discover how a multitude of factors ranging from psychology to ethics and inclusion are taken into account when designing the user experience for products, services and experiences. How do we make sure technology works for everyone? 


Our host Louise Taggart asks if the user is always right, and gets to grips with the multidisciplinary world of User Experience with Roger Gagnon, PwC’s Chief Experience Officer, and Patrick Glinski, President of Normative.

]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:41:32 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1776 In this episode, we discover how a multitude of factors ranging from psychology to ethics and inclusion are taken into account when designing the user experience for products, services and experiences. How do we make sure technology works for everyone? Our host Louise Taggart asks if the user is always right, and gets to grips with the multidisciplinary world of User Experience with Roger Gagnon, PwC’s Chief Experience Officer, and Patrick Glinski, President of Normative. In this episode, we discover how a multitude of factors ranging from psychology to ethics and inclusion are taken into account when designing the user experience for products, services and experiences. How do we make sure technology works for everyone? No A-Z of tech S1E24 - V for Video Games 24 24 A-Z of tech S1E24 - V for Video Games full c869e394-5983-4148-bd89-0627228b2a3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6780e68 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:11:00 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1501 In this episode, we learn about the widespread influence of video game technology. From the rise of Esports and professional gamers, to the growth of the Metaverse and the way we work, to the ‘gamification’ of User Experience to encourage different behaviours. Our host Louise Taggart asks our guests Jeremy Dalton, PwC’s head of Metaverse Technologies, and Tanya Laird, an inductee to the Women in Games Hall of Fame, about the past, present and future of this game-changing industry. In this episode, we learn about the widespread influence of video game technology. From the rise of Esports and professional gamers, to the growth of the Metaverse and the way we work, to the ‘gamification’ of User Experience to encourage different behavi No A-Z of tech S1E25 - W for Web3 25 25 A-Z of tech S1E25 - W for Web3 full 94bcb7c3-b8b3-49df-a29f-838342c816b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8647b1fa The next generation of the World Wide Web is upon us - promising a decentralised and democratic platform, as well as a more seamless, intelligent and personalised experience. 


Our host Louise Taggart teases apart the various threads that will make up Web3, with PwC colleagues Maria Axente, Responsible AI and AI for Good Lead, and Haydn Jones, Senior Blockchain Market Specialist. 

]]> The next generation of the World Wide Web is upon us - promising a decentralised and democratic platform, as well as a more seamless, intelligent and personalised experience. 


Our host Louise Taggart teases apart the various threads that will make up Web3, with PwC colleagues Maria Axente, Responsible AI and AI for Good Lead, and Haydn Jones, Senior Blockchain Market Specialist. 

]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 15:41:04 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1339 The next generation of the World Wide Web is upon us - promising a decentralised and democratic platform, as well as a more seamless, intelligent and personalised experience. Our host Louise Taggart teases apart the various threads that will make up Web3, with PwC colleagues Maria Axente, Responsible AI and AI for Good Lead, and Haydn Jones, Senior Blockchain Market Specialist. The next generation of the World Wide Web is upon us - promising a decentralised and democratic platform, as well as a more seamless, intelligent and personalised experience. Our host Louise Taggart teases apart the various threads that will make up W No A-Z of Tech S1E26 - X for XR 26 26 A-Z of Tech S1E26 - X for XR full 3c8c4387-01f7-4d52-9880-b7f4fb412ee2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/616743e5 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:25:18 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1613 Extended reality, or XR, can involve a fully virtual experience, or perhaps an augmented one. But experts are talking more and more about mixed reality nowadays, with fascinating applications for different uses, and the pace of change is getting faster. Our host Louise Taggart is joined by PwC's Yanna Zhu, a metaverse technology specialist, Dr Alex Young, founder of the mixed reality training platform Virti, and Chris Fleischmann, founder and CEO of Arthur. Extended reality, or XR, can involve a fully virtual experience, or perhaps an augmented one. But experts are talking more and more about mixed reality nowadays, with fascinating applications for different uses, and the pace of change is getting faster. XR, VR, extended reality, mixed reality, virtual reality, tech No A-Z of Tech S1E27 - Y for Year in tech 27 27 A-Z of Tech S1E27 - Y for Year in tech full a6824c56-41dd-4ade-95c2-a4975da52c79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec53cbdb Two of the biggest areas of development in the world of tech in 2022 were the Metaverse and AI. In our review of the year, we discuss how these technologies are transforming the Internet and how businesses are responding. We also look at the impact of changing regulation and what we can expect in the year to come.

Our host Louise Taggart is joined by PwC Responsible AI lead Maria Axente, and Alex Ruhl, Head of Metaverse Technologies, PwC UK, for the episode ‘Y for Year in tech’.

]]> Two of the biggest areas of development in the world of tech in 2022 were the Metaverse and AI. In our review of the year, we discuss how these technologies are transforming the Internet and how businesses are responding. We also look at the impact of changing regulation and what we can expect in the year to come.

Our host Louise Taggart is joined by PwC Responsible AI lead Maria Axente, and Alex Ruhl, Head of Metaverse Technologies, PwC UK, for the episode ‘Y for Year in tech’.

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:04:27 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1577 Two of the biggest areas of development in the world of tech in 2022 were the Metaverse and AI. In our review of the year, we discuss how these technologies are transforming the Internet and how businesses are responding. We also look at the impact of changing regulation and what we can expect in the year to come.

Our host Louise Taggart is joined by PwC Responsible AI lead Maria Axente, and Alex Ruhl, Head of Metaverse Technologies, PwC UK, for the episode ‘Y for Year in tech’.

]]> No A-Z of Tech S1E28 - Z for Gen Z (part 1) 28 28 A-Z of Tech S1E28 - Z for Gen Z (part 1) full 5bda2ab2-98e9-4a60-8a06-9d18d723fa11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d97a44f9 Born into a digital, connected world, they’re the first generation not to know life before the internet. Now they’re leaving education and seeking employment. 

In this episode, our host Louise Taggart is joined by members of ‘Generation Z’ from within PwC and hears what they think characterises this generation, the tech they use, and their perspectives on the world of work. 

]]> Born into a digital, connected world, they’re the first generation not to know life before the internet. Now they’re leaving education and seeking employment. 

In this episode, our host Louise Taggart is joined by members of ‘Generation Z’ from within PwC and hears what they think characterises this generation, the tech they use, and their perspectives on the world of work. 

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:46:11 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1914 Born into a digital, connected world, they’re the first generation not to know life before the internet. Now they’re leaving education and seeking employment. 

In this episode, our host Louise Taggart is joined by members of ‘Generation Z’ from within PwC and hears what they think characterises this generation, the tech they use, and their perspectives on the world of work. 

]]> No A-Z of Tech S1E28 - Z for Gen Z (part 2) 29 29 A-Z of Tech S1E28 - Z for Gen Z (part 2) full cbe6a2d9-0967-4f69-8394-f9b9b56475f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64bf849e Our second Gen Z panel discussion focuses on routes into employment in tech, equality of opportunity and changing expectations. Commenting on what they heard in the previous episode, and in conversation with members of Gen Z, are Dr Claire Thorne, co-CEO of Tech She Can, and technology journalist Robert Freeman.

]]> Our second Gen Z panel discussion focuses on routes into employment in tech, equality of opportunity and changing expectations. Commenting on what they heard in the previous episode, and in conversation with members of Gen Z, are Dr Claire Thorne, co-CEO of Tech She Can, and technology journalist Robert Freeman.

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:45:10 +0000 PwC UK PwC UK 1952 Our second Gen Z panel discussion focuses on routes into employment in tech, equality of opportunity and changing expectations. Commenting on what they heard in the previous episode, and in conversation with members of Gen Z, are Dr Claire Thorne, co-CEO of Tech She Can, and technology journalist Robert Freeman.

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