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
The Truth About Greener Tech: Remanufacturing, B Corp Life & Smarter Devices
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Looking for ways to cut IT costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and build a more sustainable tech stack—without compromising performance? This episode is for you.
Julie sits down with Ben Schneider, Founder of IT Guys, to reveal the real opportunities organisations are missing when it comes to greener IT. From remanufactured laptops that perform like new, to smarter device lifecycles and responsible supply chains, Ben explains how sustainable tech can be cheaper, more reliable, and far better for the planet.
They dive into:
- How remanufactured devices save money and carbon
- The truth behind refurbished vs remanufactured tech
- Why most businesses are over-spec’ing laptops unnecessarily
- What every IT leader should ask their suppliers
- How B Corps balance purpose with profit
- And why giving employees more time can transform culture
If you’re an IT leader, sustainability champion, or purpose-led organisation, you’ll walk away with practical ideas you can implement today.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Ben’s journey into tech & sustainability
07:00 – Why time is the most valuable employee benefit
08:27 – The real carbon footprint of laptops
12:00 – Refurbished vs remanufactured — what’s the difference?
15:20 – Why execs don’t need “fancy” laptops
17:40 – The biggest barrier to circular IT
20:00 – Giving charities the right kind of support
24:00 – Quickfire round: favourite tech, biggest myth
29:38 – Ben’s cringe IT story
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