The Essential Shift for Data Resilience.

27 June 2025

The role of Security, GPU as a Service and backup data in your journey to AI readiness

 

Welcome to episode 16 of Lifting the Lid on Technology a Softsource vBridge podcast discussing and debunking all things IT. In this episode, host Barry White is joined again by the familiar face of Ben Young, Field CTO for APJ at Veeam, and former Head of Cloud Products at Softsource vBridge.

In the episode, Ben and Barry explore the future of data protection, AI, and cloud strategy. From GPU as a Service and data sovereignty to self-hosted AI and Veeam’s Model Context Protocol, this episode dives deep into the technologies shaping how organisations secure, manage and unlock value from their data. 

Tune in for practical insights, real-world examples, and what’s next for AI-ready infrastructure. 

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Our Experts

Your Host, Barry White
Your Host, Barry White

VCIO/Principal Consultant / Business Transformation & Intelligence

With a passion founded on technology and services as an enabler, Softsource vBridge VCIO/Principal Consultant, Barry White holds more than 30 years of ICT industry knowledge and experience.

Guest, Ben Young
Guest, Ben Young

Field CTP, APJ – Veeam Software

Recognised internationally for his expertise, Ben has over a decade of experience in the MSP and CSP markets. Specialising in leveraging APIs and AI to automate complex processes and seamlessly integrate diverse technologies. As a passionate advocate for innovation, he shares his insights through writing and speaking, always focused on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and championing impactful solutions. 

Episode Highlights

GPU as a Service Explained
Data Sovereignty in the Asia Pacific Region
AI in Practice with Veeam
Getting Your Data Ready for AI

 

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