Making IT Happen by Simms

Translating conceptual Edge AI into Operation

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We sit down with systems and AI engineer, Pierre Drezet, to discuss translating conceptual edge AI into real-life operation.

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How to act in this new memory market

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Our CCO, Kevin Howse, sits down with Marco Mezger to discuss how this new structural change to the memory market is effecting how businesses manage beyond just stock, but also future business operations.

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Longevity and Sustainability in OEM rackmounted computers

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For the first time in a few years, we sit down with Chris from G2 Digital - discussing the growing need and desire for sustainability in hardware and longevity.

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Making Culture Work in Today's UK Workplace

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

We're again joined by Luke Hall from Revolve to explore what it takes to build a strong culture and effective leadership in today’s UK workplace. They discuss expectations across generations, how to communicate clearly in uncertain times, the behaviours that define great leaders, and how organisations can tell when their culture is working. Luke also shares insights from Revolve’s recent National Sales Award with Budweiser.

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Innodisk - AI beyond the Edge

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

We catch up with Innodisk about their journey from component manufacturer for full-blow AI solution provider for the edge.

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GB Labs - Intelligent Shared Storage

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

We catch up with GB Labs as they talk us through their empowering of creative workflows for some of the biggest names in media and entertainment

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CCS Media & Advania in Focus: People and Technology

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

We talk with Dayne Wood about CCS Media’s acquisition by Advania, Windows 11, Copilot, AI, high-performance computing, end-to-end services, and his journey from trainee to UK Sales Director, sharing advice for growing in the channel.

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Market Update 1H25 with Marco Mezger

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

We welcome back regular host Marco Mezger to the podcast with a 1H25 podcast update to discuss all things demand, shortages, and technology transitions in what is definitely a changing market.

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Beyond the Business: 35 Years, One Company, and a Field Full of Surprises

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT

A founder, a field, and a surprising discovery. As Simms celebrates 35 years, we explore legacy, loyalty, and a metal-detecting hobby that made headlines. Join CEO Andrew Henderson and colleague Brendan Sansom for stories of business, history, and what lies beneath the surface.

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Computer vision in robotics comes into focus

Wed, 07 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

We catch up with the guys from Intel RealSense, where depth camera technology brings 3D to devices and machines that only see 2D today.

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The Future of Space Data

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

We catch up with AS23.Space founder Barry Leeson about his sustainability mission of space data centres

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Protect or Regret: Apricorn’s Expert Tips for Data Security

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In an era where data breaches, compliance regulations, and remote work are major concerns, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. Apricorn specialises in hardware-encrypted storage solutions and helps businesses secure their data against evolving cyber threats. They join us today, to tell us about their journey, the problems their technology solves, and any key trends companies need to know about safeguarding data.

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Richard Rogers - Renderboxes

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:00:40 GMT

We sit down with to hear about the truly unique Renderboxes being designed out of our very own county Kent, delivering workstations for creative IT and digital artists.

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Nearly 20 years of custom server solutions - Richard Parry, The Server Group CTO

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:52 GMT

A server builder that puts people at the heart of everything they do, we catch up with CTO and founder of The Server Group, Richard Parry.

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Introducing the world's fastest data centre SSD - Andrew Mierau, Micron

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:00:58 GMT

Andrew Mierau of Micron Technology discusses the upcoming Micron 9550 NVMe SSD release which is set to deliver superior PCIe Gen5 performance, flexibility and security - for AI and beyond.

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Sustainability Group Catch up - COP29 and Elections

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:53 GMT

Roger Whittle, CEO of Jigsaw24, Matthew Morris and our very own CEO Andrew Henderson come together for their annual COP catch up, with a splash of two new governments added into the sustainability chat.

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Marco Mezger - Q424 Market Update

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:02 GMT

We are thrilled to have top industry voice Marco Mezger back on to discuss a memory market update, with foresight for 2025

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Safety Shield Global - Saving lives with AI

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:53 GMT

Operations Manager of Safety Shield Global, Lee Summers, talks us through the AI technology his company is employing across construction to save lives and avoid incidents

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James Lupton - Overclocking and liquid cooled servers for HFT

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:00:33 GMT

CTO James Lupton of Blackcore Technologies joins us to discuss how their impressive overclocked and liquid cooled servers are giving the competitive edge to financial and banking firms, and why latency and performance is so critical for this high-frequency trading.

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Evolving Business IT: AI PCs & Windows 10 Transition - Rafael Bloom & Elliott Jones

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:00:44 GMT

With Windows 10 reaching end-of-support and AI technology rapidly advancing, how can businesses adapt their IT strategies to stay competitive and future-ready? Find out how from our experts Rafael Bloom from Digital Works Group and Elliott Jones from Kingston Technology.

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Nick Rogers - CEO of Exacta

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:54 GMT

Drew sits down with Nick from Exacta, to discuss the growth of their bespoke technologies solution company from pivotal turning points in their history to the major growth plans ahead.

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Amy Young - Empowering Women in Tech

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:41 GMT

Join us in celebration of International Women’s Day as we sit down with Amy Young, Sales Director at a prominent data centre Custodian, to delve into the critical topic of inclusion and diversity in the tech industry. In this episode, Amy shares her personal journey, highlighting the challenges she's faced, the triumphs she's achieved, and invaluable insights on how we can collectively empower women in tech. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that explores the path to a more inclusive and diverse tech community.

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Esther Spanjer, Micron - Data centre challenges in 2024

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:13:25 GMT

We chat to the brilliant Esther Spanjer of Micron about escalating challenges in the data centre world. Join us as we discuss how memory and storage is not only keeping up, but pushing it on.

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How individuals and businesses can plan for success

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:15:33 GMT

Success isn't an accident. So, where do you start? Business and Performance Coach and Author Royston Guest joins us to impart his wisdom on how businesses and individuals can plan for success in the year ahead.

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Frank Chen – CEO of Exascend

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:05:03 GMT

We sit down for our final podcast of the year to learn all about the Exascend who are pioneering innovation in the storage market for industrial and other verticals.

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Alistair Jones – Intelligent Memory

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:01:02 GMT

We sit down with Intelligent Memory’s Sales Director (North & South Europe), Alistair Jones to discuss demand, technology advancements and much more in the world of industrial, with an overview of IM.

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Sustainability Group Catch Up – Simms, Jigsaw24, Green Expert – Pre-Cop 28

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:01:30 GMT

Roger and Matt are back alongside Rorke to catch up on sustainability. The guys give updates on their respective business initiatives and all things COP 28.

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Marco Mezger – Memory & Semi-Conductor Update

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:01:00 GMT

We sat down with Marco in the summer, where he gave his foresight on what the market may or may not do before 2024. Now he’s back to give an update on this, and the potential movement for memory and semi-conductor growth in the years to come!

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Brian Roe, Servecentric – AI in the data centre

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:01:13 GMT

We welcome back our very first guest Brian Roe to the podcast! Brian is CEO of Irish data centre Servecentric, and we discuss the emergency of AI in data centres, where he is seeing growth and dealing with Ireland’s sustainability questions as an actual data centre.

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Marc Sumner – The changing IT channel landscape

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:01:49 GMT

We sit down with IT channel expert Marc Sumner, to discuss the changing landscape of the IT channel and how does in the chain need to remain relevant!

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Simms x Innodisk – Enabling AI together

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:21:54 GMT

We sit down with Howard Fu, GM of Global Sales at Innodisk to discuss our partnership with them, and how their industrial storage solutions are powering AI and so much more.

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Luke Hall – The importance of culture in business

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:19:16 GMT

We sit down with MD of Revolve, Luke Hall, who has played a pivotal role in culture at Simms and how this is driving us forward as a business. Here how we did it and how this drives us forward.

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Marco Mezger – DRAM & NAND Market Review 1H23

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:03:58 GMT

We sit down with semi-conductor and memory expert Marco Mezger to discuss the latest happenings in this market with what is to come in the months/years beyond.

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Solidigm and Simms – Supplying the world of data centre

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:01:38 GMT

Our CEO sits down with Alex Segada of Solidigm – a company recently spawned from Intel and SK Hynix making headway in data centre SSD innovation for CSPs and hosting companies around the world. Hear all about them and how Simms works with them!

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Meet the Customer Care team over a game on Uno!

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:01:21 GMT

Sit down with some of our wonderful Customer Care team to hear about them, the team and what it’s like to work for Simms!

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IoT, 5G, Edge – Let’s discuss!

Wed, 17 May 2023 12:25:24 GMT

We're back after a little time away - this time to discuss the latest in IoT, edge and 5G with our customer Hubit Technology!

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Foosball with the Simms Warehouse Team!

Tue, 09 May 2023 12:41:29 GMT

Sit back and enjoy a game of foosball with the Simms Warehouse team – meet Ryan and Ben!

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Meet Simms sales over a game of Uno!

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 23:01:10 GMT

Join some of the Simms sales guys over a game of Uno to learn about their time so far at Simms, the future, and a bit about being a TEAM! We sit down with Raf, Jason, Brendan and Marc!

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Gaming Ecosystems – Meet Corsair

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:01:39 GMT

In this podcast we meet Corsair one of the worlds largest gaming ecosystem providers. We talk about Corsair the company the UK team, the market, ecosystems, e sports and advancements in gaming technology.

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Kingston IronKey & keeping organisations secure in 2023

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:01:41 GMT

In this episode of Making IT Happen, we sit down with Richard Kanadjian, Global Business Manager from Kingston Technology and thought leader and data compliance tech expert, Rafael Bloom. We discuss all things encryption and data security and how to keep organisations secure in 2023.

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Chris Brierley, Sales Director of BVM

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:01:19 GMT

In this episode of Making IT Happen we sit down with Chris Brierley, Sales Director of BVM a very successful manufacturer of industrial PCs and embedded systems. We discuss, skills, aftercare and some of the successes and challenges an SME faces in a cutting edge industry.

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Magway – Revolutionising Logistics

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:01:36 GMT

We are joined by Shaun Wilson of Magway to discuss their unique, zero-emissions underground delivery system. We listen to how they plan on making a faster, smarter, and cheaper solution to delivery.

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Sustainability Part Two – Jigsaw, Stone Group, Simms

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:01:17 GMT

We are back six months on from our first sustainability discussion to see how the agenda has moved and new ways of tackling the issues. We welcome new guest to the panel, Sheryl Moore who has recently taken up the role of Head of Sustainability at Stone Group.

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Melissa Batt, Marketing Executive at Simms International

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:01:20 GMT

In our final team episode of the year, we introduce you to Mel – a key part of our culture here at Simms and part of the marketing team that Make It Happen!

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Edge computing & it’s drivers – Rafael Bloom, Balamayuran Sivapalan

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:01:43 GMT

We sit down with tech thought leader Rafael Bloom and Kingston Technology’s Balamayuran Sivapalan to discuss why edge is happening, what is an edge data centre is and much, much more.

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Alan Flanders – CFO at Simms International

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 23:01:31 GMT

Alan has been in the business for 14+ years working his way to CFO of Simms. A scouser, hear how he ended up landing in Maidstone for the long-term in a great podcast!

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Ian Nethercot, Supply Chain Director & Matt Royle, Marketing Director at Probrand

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:01:56 GMT

We sit down with a customer of ours, Probrand, who have launched one of the most exciting technology B2B marketplaces, which we discuss in detail along with the current state of supply in IT.

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Steph Morgan, Customer Care Executive at Simms International

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 23:01:47 GMT

Customer Care Executive or Internal Talent Hunter? Steph has helped bring various colleagues into the business and this is thanks to the incredible team and culture we have at Simms! Take a listen to Steph’s story.

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Chris Hollidge, Managing Director at G2 Digital Video

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:01:14 GMT

Our CSO sits down with the MD at G2 Digital Video to discuss everything about their amazing design and manufacturing of high-performing rack mounts and mini PCs

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Ryan Tomkies – Warehouse Assistant at Simms International

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:01:02 GMT

Simms is made up of many wonderful departments, but the engine room that keeps us ticking is the warehouse! Say hello to Ryan, one of our newer warehouse assistants, who discusses life in the Simms warehouse and what he thinks of our colleagues.

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Claire Beaumont – Chief Operating Officer at Simms International

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:01:44 GMT

We sit down with our COO, Claire who has been with the company for a staggering 25 years! Claire worked her way from inputting purchase invoices to where she is today, and along the way Claire embodies our values and culture, working closely with our colleagues at Simms.

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Miles Adcock, CEO at Concurrent Technologies

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 23:01:26 GMT

Enjoy this CEO 2 CEO discussion between Simms and Concurrent Technologies, discussing the importance of partnerships and human relationships within the business – especially in this post-COVID world we are entering.

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Marc Button – Account Manager at Simms International

Tue, 31 May 2022 23:01:09 GMT

Meet Marc – our account manager on the industrial & embedded side who came across from Jactron when Simms purchased the business some years ago now. We discuss Marc’s love for tech, the great relationships he has with colleagues, and much more!

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Charlotte Bodle – Customer Care Manager at Simms International

Tue, 17 May 2022 23:01:58 GMT

Meet Charlotte – who is our Customer Care Manager at Simms who has been with the business for 10 years! Very much a team player who loves her team and knows her customers inside out, we talk about the community feel within the company, adapting during trickier times and her memorable moments.

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Sustainability – Jigsaw24 CEO, Simms International CEO, Stone Group Director of ITAD and Independent Environmental and Sustainability Consultant

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:01:28 GMT

Our CEO sits down with Roger Whittle, CEO of Jigaw24, Craig Campion, Director of ITAD at Stone Group, and consultant Matthew Morris. They passionately discuss the state of sustainability in business and what their businesses are doing to tackle the emergency, touching on key initiatives and how they’re personally taking action right now.

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Brian Roe, CEO of Servecentric

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:23:37 GMT

In our latest episode of Making IT Happen by Simms, we sit down with Brian Roe who is CEO of Irish tier III data centre, Servecentric. We catch up on the changing needs of his customers, how infrastructure is moving to meet demands, data centre sustainability and much, much more – including Brian’s prediction for the data centre industry and customer needs.

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Samuel Hartridge – Account Manager at Simms International

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:01:29 GMT

Meet Sam – our witty and passionate account manager at Simms! Sam is part of the furniture at Simms and brings a lot of character and humour to the team, whilst being key in our sales success since he started with us 14 years ago. Our host Nicole digs into his past at Simms which started off selling some unusual items, not in the memory and storage arena – as Sam explains the culture and make-up of Simms that makes the company the success it is today. We also find out some interesting facts about Sam outside of Simms, including an appearance on a very popular TV show!

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Andrew Henderson, CEO and founder of Simms

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:01:15 GMT

In our inaugural episode of Making IT Happen by Simms, we couldn’t not start by sitting down to chat with our very own CEO and founder of Simms, Andrew Henderson – or better known to everyone at Simms as ‘Rorke’ – as explained in this podcast.

Chatty Hatter’s Nicole discussed how Andrew came from a farming background to build an IT distribution company of 30+ years and a turnover of £35m+, understanding what it takes as a leader to empower the company to grow with an impressive colleague retention rate of around 11 years in terms of stay-time at Simms – with some interesting insight into Andrew’s spare time and hopes for the future.

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