Zen Internet Podcasts

In this podcast members of the #Parentlife Network and the Carers Network come together to discuss flexible working at Zen and the benefits it can bring.

Find out what Zen’s Women in Tech network have been up to in this podcast as the steering group reflects on the past three years. Tune in as they share insights and outline plans for the upcoming year, focusing on initiatives to attract, develop, and retain women in the tech sector and technical roles.

How does SD-WAN really work in the real world? The Zen team are joined by special guest and Zen customer Steve Barnett from SIG , where they discuss SD-WAN in practice.

Stu and the Zen SD-WAN team discuss everything you need to know about complex networking, from what it is to what makes it different, real world experiences and much more…

In this episode, several members of the Zen community share their experiences of having children who are on the autistic spectrum and who have had difficulties with their mental health. We discuss their diagnostic journey, learning about their issues and the support they received. We also talk about how employers can help parents in this situation and we discuss Christmas – what Christmas means to families with children on the spectrum and what friends and family can do to help make Christmas special for these kids.

In this podcast join us as members of Zen’s Pause4Thought network have an open and candid conversation about the menopause - one of life's most transformative and yet so often misunderstood. The panel delve into the key aspects of menopause, explore when it typically happens, talk about some of the elusive symptoms, and how it can impact our lives both at work and at home. Our aim is to offer valuable insights and practical advice, whether you're experiencing menopause yourself or supporting someone who is.

Host Stu is joined by three members of the Zen staff. The group of avid gamers open up the conversation discussing the close of Google Stadia which leads into the discussion of future trends and how the computer games industry will effect consumers and Zen within the industry.

Zen CEO, Richard Tang, is joined by staff members John Lyons and Dean Burdon and James O'Toole, CEO of CBM Digital. The group have come together to discuss all things AI and it's growing impact on our world.

Our regular Zen GBSO experts Stu and Jodie are joined by guest Carl Saunders to recap what's going on and examine some of the key dates for the switch off. Understand how the switch off impacts your business, explore different business scenarios, learn more about the types of installation and services that businesses are consuming today, and most importantly find out how you need to manage that change.

Stu is joined by 3 members of Zen's "Across the spectrum" team, a group that is made up of neurodiverse individuals which allows people to come together, support each other and collaborate across the spectrum. During the podcast Stu discusses dating experiences, connecting with people at different stages of your life, being authentic and online dating. Listen in now.

By the end of 2025, the UK's analogue network (the PSTN, Public Switched Telephone Network) will be switched off. In fact, it's already started, and is due to be completed by late 2025. Listen to find out why it’s happening and how to prepare.

Dispelling the myths - a true and honest account of SD-WAN. Stu hosts this SD-WAN special as a team of experts talk about why its OK to be incompetent, the choice and flexibility available with SD-WAN and much much more...

Our host Stu is joined by Zen Founder and Chairman, Richard Tang. Since its birth in 1995, Zen has grown year on year providing services to over 100,000 customers across the UK. After 27 years of business, Stu is intrigued to know Richards vision for the future of Zen and the importance of values, especially our values towards our people and our environment. How do we evolve to become sustainable? How do we tackle economic inequality? What are the alternatives to shareholder investment? Where should change originate from? Listen in now!

Stu opens the virtual studio to guests Sarah; Head of HR, Laura; Mental Health Ambassador and Lee; Health, Safety and Security Manager, to talk about the important topic of Mental Health and Well-being. The group discusses how Zen's Mental Health Ambassadors came into fruition, how lockdown has effected Mental Health, the signs of suffering, the responsibility of your employer, how to help and how to get help. Start the conversation and listen in.

In the virtual studio Stu is joined by Information Security Manager, Mike Thompson and Information Security Analyst, Andrew Ward. This episode focuses on the topic of Social Engineering, where the trio discuss the Trojan War, Cambridge Analytica, modern day hacking, data breaches and how to educate others about Social Engineering. Listen in to find out more!

Enter the virtual studio where Stu is joined by two of Zen's Solutions Architects, Matt Doherty and Andrew Stollery. The trio discuss the topic of Reliability. What is reliability? What are the tools and techniques to implement reliable systems? And how important is testing? Listen in to find out more.

Stu is joined in the virtual studio by Zen CEO, Paul Stobart. Listen in as they discuss the hottest topic in the world right now, Climate Change, or more appropriately, the Climate Crisis. How do you filter through the misinformation? What are the significant dates and what do they mean? How do we achieve a sustainable future? Press play to find out!

Stu is joined in the virtual studio by Victoria Allen to discuss the topic of veganism, the Veganuary movement and how your diet can effect the environment. Listen in to get all the facts and figures, and what Zen is doing for the environment.

Stu is joined in the virtual studio by Paula Ward, Zens' Compliance Manager and Environmental Steering Group Chair and Antony Mogg, Zens' Maintenance Manager. The trio talk about the Climate Emergency, Zens' B-Corp Status, the journey to Net Zero and how the Environmental Steering Group are shaping Zens' green agenda.

Stu is joined by Zen's People and Culture Director Ayshea Robertson to discuss women in technology and Ayshea's experience in the industry. Why are only 19% of females working in technology? What are the barriers stopping them from achieving senior positions in the industry? Listen to find out more.