The IT Naturally Podcast: Technology with Purpose
IT is about more than systems and software – it’s about people, progress and purpose.
Hosted by IT Naturally CEO Julie Bishop, this podcast explores how technology, cyber security and digital transformation can be a force for good. Through conversations with IT leaders, business leaders, CIOs and purpose-driven organisations, we uncover how the right technology can improve customer experiences, empower employees and create positive impact for people, communities and the planet.
Whether you’re leading an IT strategy, navigating digital change or simply interested in the future of technology with purpose, you’ll find honest conversations, practical insights and inspiring stories from people doing IT differently.
Because at IT Naturally, we believe great technology should help you enjoy not talking about IT.
The IT Naturally Podcast: Technology with Purpose
Carbon Neutral, Cyber Strong & Going Hybrid: How IT Naturally is reshaping managed IT services
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Co-CEOs Julie Bishop and Richard Gardner sit down to share the candid and inspiring story behind the company’s creation and the values that still guide every decision they make.
Born in the wake of the Thomas Cook collapse, IT Naturally started with one airline customer, a kitchen table, and a shared vision to build an MSP that does things differently. Five years on, it’s a B Corp–certified, carbon-neutral company offering 24/7 support with a purpose.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Julie and Richard cover:
- The founding story and early challenges (including launching just before a global pandemic!)
- Why cybersecurity is now the #1 priority for IT teams and where most companies fall short
- What Microsoft Secure Score reveals about your vulnerabilities
- The rise of hybrid support models and why short-term contracts are on the up
- How IT Naturally keeps its team balanced, playful, and high performing
- What being a B Corp means in practice, from procurement to recycling laptops
You’ll also hear about:
- Charity challenges (with a mobile tuck shop)
- The weirdest thing that’s happened to Richard in an IT job
- And the simple things they’re proudest of after five years in business
Listen now to discover:
- How IT Naturally designs secure, sustainable, and people-first IT services
- Why shorter MSP contracts and hybrid models are on the rise
- What your business can do today to reduce cyber risk
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Chapters
00:00 The Birth of IT Naturally
03:25 Evolution of the IT Landscape
03:28 Shift In IT over the years
04:53 Shift in the IT Security Landscape
05:56 World has gone 24/7
07:48 The Rise of Hybrid Support Models
10:03 Shocks in Security and Compliance Audits
11:36 Lack of Belief the Security Landscape has Changed
13:18 How being a B Corp Changes Business
18:58 Proud Moments and Looking to the Future
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