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Cybersecurity has changed. The question is: has your business changed with it?
In this episode of Behind the Stack, Matthew Templeton from Xpand IT breaks down how cyber threats are evolving, where businesses are most exposed, and why protecting your organisation goes far beyond firewalls and antivirus.
We unpack the real-world risks facing businesses, the growing importance of identity and access security, the human element behind cyber attacks, and what organisations should be doing to stay ahead.
If you run a business, manage IT, or make technology decisions, this is a conversation you need to hear.
Featuring Matthew Templeton from Xpand IT.
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Technology is moving faster than most businesses can keep up—and the gap is only getting bigger.
In this episode of Behind the Stack, Jade Barter is joined by Dean Irwin to explore how the role of IT support is rapidly evolving from fixing problems to driving business strategy.
Together, they unpack why so many technology projects fail, how AI and automation are reshaping managed services, the future of cybersecurity and cloud, and what business leaders need to do today to stay competitive tomorrow.
Whether you're a CEO, business owner, IT leader or technology professional, this conversation will challenge the way you think about technology—and why the businesses that thrive over the next five years won't be the ones with the most technology, but the ones that know how to use it best.
In this episode:
The evolution of IT support and managed services
Why technology projects fail
AI's impact on business and IT
The future of cybersecurity and cloud
Technology leadership and digital transformation
How businesses can stay ahead in a rapidly changing world
If you're serious about using technology as a competitive advantage, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

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How do you turn YouTube into a multi-7-figure business?
In this episode of Behind The Stack, host Jade Barter sits down with Matt Loui to uncover the strategies behind building one of South Africa's fastest-growing creator brands.
Matt shares the lessons that helped him grow a YouTube audience of nearly 200,000 subscribers, build a thriving business through content, and create a personal brand that continues to open new opportunities.
We discuss:
• Growing a YouTube channel from the ground up
• Building a profitable personal brand
• The biggest mistakes creators make
• Turning content into a sustainable business
• The mindset behind long-term success
• Practical advice for entrepreneurs and aspiring creators
Whether you're a business owner, marketer, content creator or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you grow your brand and create content that delivers real results.
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Every business talks about data. Few understand what it really takes to protect it.
In this episode of Behind The Stack, host Jade Barter sits down with Werner Ferreira, Group IT Infrastructure Manager at Lightstone, one of South Africa's leading data and analytics companies.
Werner shares what it takes to manage and protect the infrastructure behind millions of data points, the challenges of balancing performance, security and cost, and why resilience has become a business-critical priority in today's threat landscape.
We discuss:
• The role data plays in modern business decision-making
• Why infrastructure is more important than ever
• The realities of ransomware and cyber risk
• How Lightstone approaches storage, recovery and resilience
• Common misconceptions about enterprise technology
• The impact of AI on infrastructure and data management
• What business leaders should be thinking about today
Whether you're a business owner, IT leader, or simply curious about the technology powering some of South Africa's most data-driven organisations, this episode offers valuable insights into the systems that keep modern business running.

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EPISODE 3: Explain AI Like I’m Your Gran | Featuring Mark Werth
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere… but what does it actually mean for business?
In this episode of Behind The Stack, Mark Werth breaks down AI in the simplest way possible — explaining how AI works, how businesses are using it right now, and what most people get completely wrong.
We unpack real-world AI use cases, why infrastructure matters more than ever, and how solutions like Hewlett Packard Enterprise Smart Choice servers can help businesses leverage AI without overspending or overcomplicating their tech stack.
If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, IT manager, or simply curious about AI, this episode will help you understand the future of AI, business automation, machine learning, and scalable infrastructure.
Topics covered:
What is AI?
How AI works in simple terms
AI in business today
AI infrastructure explained
Machine learning & automation
HPE Smart Choice servers
Future of AI in business
How to implement AI without overspending
Listen now and learn how AI is changing business forever.