Grey Matter Talks Tech

In this bonus episode of Grey Matter Talks Tech, host Gill Drummond, Partner Manager, sits down with Johannes Kebek, Group Program Manager at Microsoft, to explore how location intelligence is evolving and why it’s becoming a core part of modern data strategy. The conversation traces the journey from Bing Maps to Azure Maps, unpacking what’s driving the transition and what organisations need to consider as they migrate. Johannes shares insight into how Azure Maps is not just a replacement, but a more powerful, cloud-native platform that enables deeper integration across applications, data services, and the wider Azure ecosystem. Looking beyond migration, the discussion turns to the bigger opportunity — how organisations can use location data to unlock richer insight, improve decision-making, and respond faster to real-world conditions. The episode also explores the role of Maps in Microsoft Fabric and how embedding mapping directly into data and analytics workflows is changing the way organisations use and understand location data. From unifying datasets to enabling more contextual, real-time insight, we explore how mapping is becoming a natural extension of the modern data platform. 

In this episode of Grey Matter Talks Tech, Optiyol co-founder Ozan Gosbazi explores how AI-powered optimisation is transforming logistics. From balancing cost and customer service to enabling real-time execution and scalability, discover how end-to-end route optimisation, data insights, and emerging technologies are shaping smarter, more efficient supply chains.

In this episode of Grey Matter Talks Tech, Sam Barnes sits down with Mark Rossell from IP Integration (IPI) to explore the software they’ve built, the tools they rely on day to day, and how their partnership with Grey Matter supports growth. From development workflow and scalability to security, reliability and what’s next for IPI, this is a practical conversation for developers and IT pros who want clear insight into the technologies shaping modern software. 

In this episode of Grey Matter Talks Tech, Robin Ashby speaks with Eduardo Andrade, Managing Director of KM Software Systems Limited, about his long-standing career in software development and the journey of building enterprise solutions for the packaging industry. They explore how KM Software Systems uses Delphi to create and maintain robust software, the technical and hiring challenges they’ve faced along the way, and the trends shaping the future of development and cloud technology. Eduardo also shares what’s next for the business, how Grey Matter supports their growth, and his advice for developers looking to build and scale software today.

To kick off season five of Grey Matter Talks Tech, host Sam Barnes is joined by Adrian Reason and Chris Holdt – co-founders of DynamicLedger. They explore the problem the platform solves, the technology behind it, and how Grey Matter’s partnership supports scalable, secure development for growing software businesses and modern cloud strategies. 

In this episode of Grey Matter Talks Tech, our security specialist Scott Harrison is joined by Ben Readings from Kiteworks. They discuss data exchange and security in the ever-evolving cloud and AI world. From changing landscapes and challenges, to considerations, best practices and digital sovereignty.