Michael Bird
Appears in 161 Episodes
Inside the UK's fastest supercomputer: Isambard AI
Hidden in the corner of a carpark in Bristol lies Isambard AI, the UK’s fastest supercomputer. This week, Technology Now is visiting Isambard AI to find out how the sy...
Is encryption enough to protect our data?
How safe is our data from internal threats? This week, Technology Now dives into the world of confidential computing. We ask why regular encryption when data is at res...
Can we protect ourselves from AI-powered cybercrime?
Are we ready for emerging cybersecurity threats in the world of AI? This week, Technology Now looks at how AI has changed the world of cybersecurity for both the good ...
How do you update a network without downtime?
How do you update a network without downtime? This week, Technology Now is diving into the world of telcos and how they keep critical infrastructure running while cont...
Are we going to run out of power?
Do we have enough energy to go around? This week Technology Now investigates how organisations can use their energy more efficiently. We ask how important energy sover...
Sixty years of innovation: how would we use a quantum computer?
How would we integrate quantum computers into our current infrastructure? This week, Technology Now is exploring the practicalities of quantum computing, not just how ...
How could considering the whole lifecycle of technology help save money?
How could considering the whole lifecycle of technology help save money? This week, Technology Now is diving into the world of HPE Financial Services and examining the...
What is a self-driving network?
What is a self-driving network? This week, Technology Now is diving into self-driving networks 1-0-1. We explore what they are, how they work, and what benefits they h...
Why is data so important in healthcare?
Why is data so important in the healthcare sector? This week, Technology Now is diving into the world of data analysis in healthcare. We will be asking how different m...
Why are countries investing in giant data centres?
How are data centres tied to countries’ data strategies? This week, Technology Now takes a step back to look at why and how countries are investing in AI projects. We ...
How can technology fight modern slavery?
How can technology be used in the fight against modern slavery? This week, Technology Now is exploring the impact of modern slavery and how technology can be used to t...
What's going on at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026?
What’s happening at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026? This week, Technology Now is on the ground in Barcelona at the 20th Mobile World Congress to delve deeper int...
How can we coexist with AI?
How has the idea of ethics been affected by the rise of AI? This week, Technology Now is exploring the ideas of ethical and responsible AI. We examine how integrated i...
How does a quantum computer work?
How does a quantum computer work? This week, Technology Now is diving into the world of quantum computing. We delve into how quantum computers work, we explore what’s ...
How is AI changing the way we store data?
How is AI changing the way we store data? This week Technology Now dives into the topic of data storage in the world of AI. We explore intelligent storage, how data so...
How are hospitals innovating with technology?
How are hospitals using AI and HPC to assist them in helping save lives? This week, Technology Now is joined by Keith Perry, Senior Vice President and Chief Informatio...
Why are sovereignty, sustainability, and trust in AI global issues?
What topics have to be considered while discussing AI? This week, Technology Now is returning to Davos, Switzerland, dive deeper into the topics surrounding the AI rev...
What’s happening at Davos 2026?
What are HPE doing at Davos? This week, Technology Now is heading to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland to talk to HPE CEO and President Ant...
What does sovereignty actually mean?
What does sovereignty actually mean? This week, Technology Now dives into the world behind the words, exploring the reality versus the fantasy of data and technologica...
How do our networks cope with the demands of AI?
How are our networks designed to cope with the increasing demands of AI? This week, Technology Now dives into the topic of networking for AI, exploring how our network...