Welcome to The CDW UK OCTOPOD, your go-to source for the latest technology innovations. In each episode, experts from CDW and our trusted partners explore hot topics like Generative AI, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Service Optimisation and Modern Work.

Backed by CDW’s Office of the CTO, we dive deep into trending tech, break down the news you need and provide actionable insights to apply right away. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the digital world, OCTOPOD will help you harness technology to drive growth in today’s fast-evolving landscape.

All thoughts and opinions on this podcast are those of the CDW UK Office of the CTO and provide independent viewpoints.

&lt;p&gt;In this episode, CDW&#039;s Chief Technologist Tim Russell is joined again by Microsoft&#039;s Peter Rising to tackle the twin challenges of securing AI and driving real adoption&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Listeners will get a practical view of how to roll out AI safely, build user trust, and turn pilots into measurable business value.&lt;/p&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;Speakers:&lt;/p&gt; 
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&lt;li&gt;Tim Russell, Chief Technologist, CDW&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Peter Rising, Senior Partner Cloud Solution Architect: Cybersecurity, Microsoft&lt;/li&gt; 
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