Michael Bird
Appears in 169 Episodes
How agentic AI is powering smart cities and better public services | Robin Braun
Sometimes the biggest challenge isn’t having enough data, it’s knowing what to do with it. As agentic AI moves to real-world deployment, our cities and towns are beco...
Faster attacks, smarter defence, and the necessity of Zero Trust: cybersecurity in the age of AI | Jaye Tillson
Zero Trust has transitioned from buzzword to basic necessity. As AI has transformed the cybersecurity landscape, becoming a tool for both attack and defence, organisat...
Quiet, more efficient, and liquid cooled: the future of data centres in the age of AI | Jason Zeiler
AI is making our technology smarter… but it’s also making it much, much hotter. With higher demand for HPC and enterprise AI, data centres are having to adapt to meet ...
Self-driving, intelligent, and built for AI: the future of networking in the 2020s | Rami Rahim
Recorded in front of a live studio audience at HPE Discover 2026, Michael Bird talks to EVP, President and General Manager of HPE Networking, Rami Rahim, about the fut...
AI, Cloud, and What’s Next: Key Takeaways from HPE Discover 2026 | Antonio Neri
What’s changing in enterprise tech - and what should leaders be preparing for next?Recorded live at HPE Discover 2026, Michael Bird takes HPE CEO Antonio Neri on a gon...
Are we ready for the quantum age of computing?
Are we prepared for the deployment of a functional quantum computer? This week, Technology Now is returning to the topic of post quantum cryptography. We ask why the d...
Are our networks ready for AI?
How is AI forcing our networks to change? This week, Technology Now is diving into the world of network architecture and asking how AI is forcing us to rethink what it...
Powering the UK's fastest supercomputer: Isambard AI
How much power does the UK’s fastest supercomputer use? This week, Technology Now returns to Isambard AI, the UK’s most powerful supercomputer to find out how you run ...
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...