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The Gem of all Mechanisms

The Gem of all Mechanisms

By: BCS the Chartered Institute for IT
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The Gem of all Mechanisms podcast is an interview series, where we talk to people in the know from many different disciplines: academics, computer scientists, policy makers, philosophers and more about the complexities of 21st century tech and how it affects us all.


It is produced by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. BCS is on a mission to ensure everyone’s experience with technology is positive. We support the people who work in the industry and aim to make IT good for society. Our members shape policy, influence change and raise standards to realise the potential of technology.

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Episodes
  • Rethinking AI strategy for the enterprise

    Rethinking AI strategy for the enterprise
    Jun 20 2025

    CIO Network panelists provide further thoughts on strategic AI adoption following BCS CIO Network event, June 2025


    Grant Powell MBCS, Senior Content Editor for ITNOW magazine, speaks to Leanne Allen, UK Head of AI at KPMG, Dr Bill Mitchell OBE FBCS, BCS Influence Board Member, and Sean Rafter, Head of Curriculum Development - Data & AI at BPP, following their panel debate at the BCS CIO Network.


    Grant asks a series of questions to gauge their further thoughts on strategic AI adoption and the need to think beyond the hype of Al for business growth.


    Related article: https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/cio-network-rethinking-ai-strategy-for-the-enterprise/


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    23 mins
  • Fortifying Digital Defences: Exploring Zero-Trust Models in Cyber Security

    Fortifying Digital Defences: Exploring Zero-Trust Models in Cyber Security
    Mar 31 2025
    In this special edition following the latest BCS CIO Network event, Heather Lowrie, Chief Information Security Officer and Cyber Security Advisor and Ian McCormack, Deputy CTO at the National Cyber Security Centre speak to Brian Runciman MBCS about zero trust cyber security models.

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    16 mins
  • Sustainable Computing – vital insights for digital leaders

    Sustainable Computing – vital insights for digital leaders
    Nov 28 2024

    BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT presents a special podcast with the Business Standards Institution (BSI), featuring an illuminating conversation between Rashik Parmar and David Mudd as they dive deep into the critical intersection of digital transformation and sustainability. In this must-listen episode, two industry leaders explore how organisations can build a more sustainable digital future while driving innovation and maintaining resilience.


    1. Unpick Sustainability. Built assets on new builds, critical national infrastructure narrative

    2. Demand for digital isn’t going to stop…but with that comes vulnerabilities. Cyber, people narrative

    3. Hidden impact of AI.

    4. Responsible computing: Senior leaders and IT professionals


    Find out more about how BSI could help your business https://page.bsigroup.com/l/73472/2024-12-12/2c9zxm6


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    41 mins
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