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Things. Reasons: The independent show for Australian IT leaders (AI, Tech & IT Leadership)
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Things. Reasons. is the independent podcast for Australian IT leaders. Hosted by Naran McClung and Jono Staff, we unpack what is actually driving change in Australian IT — cloud strategy, AI, cybersecurity, managed services, and vendor dynamics. Not vendor theatre. The conversation after the meeting. New episodes every two weeks. A podcast for CIOs, CTOs, and technology leaders navigating AI, cloud, and enterprise transformation.
Episodes
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Forward Deployed Engineers Aren't New. So Why Is Big Tech Spending Billions on Them? With Faith Rees | Ep. 18
Between May and July this year, OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS and Microsoft all put billions of dollars behind the same idea: engineers who sit inside the customer's business and build alongside the people who will use the software. The industry has a name for them, the forward deployed engineer, and a...
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SCX.ai and the Mission to Build Australia's Sovereign AI With David Keane | Ep. 17
SCX.ai listed a week before this recording, and on the morning of the record the Sydney Morning Herald ran a front page calling AI the most important sovereignty issue for Australians since the Second World War. At the same time Australian communities are pushing back hard on new hyperscale data...
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Telstra Went Dark, Mythos Is Hunting, and Why Technical Debt Should Be a Board-Level KPI | Ep. 16
Episode overview AI adoption is the number one priority for Australian IT leaders, and that is exactly why the unglamorous work of replacing what no longer works keeps sliding down the list. Meanwhile the risk is growing, because AI is now finding and exploiting legacy weaknesses faster than any...
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The Channel Strategy Most Vendors Get Wrong, With Vic Guerrero | Ep. 15
In February 2026, roughly 285 billion US dollars fell off software valuations in 48 hours, on the theory that AI would gut per-seat SaaS. NinjaOne sells per-seat SaaS and is growing about 70 percent a year. About the guest Vic Guerrero runs channel and enterprise for NinjaOne across Asia Pacific....
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Is AI Creating a Crisis of Purpose in IT? With Luke Clifton | Ep. 14
The IT industry is shedding jobs to cost-cutting, AI restructuring and the usual business cycles, and the man who chairs the Australian Men's Shed Association thinks the real cost, what it does to people's identity and purpose, is the thing nobody is talking about honestly. About the guest Luke...
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Broken Things. Human Reasons | Ep. 13
Twenty years ago, the IT professional's primary qualification was confidence. Nobody had the context to evaluate you. You showed up, tried a reboot, and if it worked, you were a genius. This is the episode where Jono Staff and Naran McClung look back honestly at how the job actually was, what...
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$10M ARR With 15 People | Jason Serda on How AI Is Rewriting Australia's Startup
Episode overview Australia's startup market just hit an inflection point. $503 million raised across 25 rounds in the first two months of 2026. Twenty five per cent up on the year before. US venture funds are looking south. Singapore now has more family offices per capita than anywhere else in…
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The Cloud Left 70% of the World Behind. This Guy's Coming to Fix It. | Ep. 11
The cloud was supposed to connect everyone. It didn't. When the hyperscalers built their massive data centers, they reached about 30% of the world and called it a day. The other 70%? Left behind. And as AI explodes into every corner of our lives — from autonomous vehicles to oil rigs to disaster...
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Human Things. AI Reasons. | Ep. 10
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, in headlines, boardrooms, and strategy decks. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kate Gwynne, who works at the intersection of technology, leadership, and education, helping organizations navigate AI adoption while keeping people at the center of the...
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The Hyperscalers Are Winning. Are You? | Rant Cast #2 | Ep. 9
Most hyperscale sellers are formally trained. Most hyperscale buyers are not. And that imbalance isn't theoretical — it shows up in your contract terms, your cloud architecture, and your long-term bill. In this episode, we unpack how hyperscalers like AWS actually sell: the methodologies…
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The Analyst, the Disclaimer, and the Two-Speed AI Economy
Things. Reasons. is an independent podcast. The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not represent any company or organisation. Content is for general information and entertainment only and should not be taken as professional, legal, or financial advice. While care is taken…
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Australia's AI Energy Emergency with Andrew Sjoquist
What happens when the world's fastest-growing technology meets one of Australia's biggest natural advantages — renewable energy? In this episode, Andrew Sjoquist — Australian tech founder and CEO of WinDC — joins us to unpack the explosive energy demands of AI, why traditional data centers can't...
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What's Really Happening Inside Microsoft, Boomerang Execs and Intrapreneurship
Why would someone leave Microsoft — twice — and still come back for a third round? Gustavo Fuchs has done exactly that. Now leading Channel Sales across Asia, he's seen the company evolve from the inside out — from old-school enterprise to AI-era operator. In this episode, Gustavo joins Naran and...
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Tech Layoffs, Lazy Leadership, and the Myth of "AI Efficiency"
We finally tempted Matt Boon to 'rant cast', and it didn't disappoint. Matt's been shaping how Australian IT leaders think for decades. He's the person the industry turns to when it needs perspective. Together with Jono and Naran, the conversation hits the uncomfortable stuff: the tech layoffs...
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AWS Spend Blows Out, CommBank's AI Misstep, and the Bubble Building in Big Tech
Show Notes: Things. Reasons. is an independent podcast. The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not represent any company or organisation. Content is for general information and entertainment only and should not be taken as professional, legal, or financial advice. While care...
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Thought Leadership Fatigue, Media Myths, and the Authenticity Gap — with James Henderson
Show Notes: Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naranmcclung/ Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanstaff/ Check the episode out on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/hGQIVi84Tmk And don't forget to subscribe and rate the show! We love...
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Avoiding AI Pilot Stalls Plus Superannuation's Next Chapter with Simon Reiter, CareSuper CTO
Show Notes: Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naranmcclung/ Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanstaff/ Check the episode out on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/e8kexzZSAl8 And don't forget to subscribe and rate the show! We love...
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Telstra Sells Off, Even OpenAI Needs Consultants, CyberCX Gets Scooped
In the launch episode of Things Reasons, Naran McClung and Jono Staff dive into the forces reshaping Australian IT leadership, from AI disruption to shifting enterprise strategy. They explore how major players like Telstra are refocusing on core connectivity, what the rise of AI means for...
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Monash's Blueprint for AI Readiness with Cliff Ashford
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this episode of Cloud Reset, we sit...
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The Future of AI in Higher Ed with Kathleen Mackay
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: Live from Day 3 of the THETA…
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Don't Give a Task to a Human That AI's Better At – with Jim Cook
Show Notes Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary In this episode of Cloud Reset, we're joined...
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Is Your Data Serving Someone Else's Roadmap with Luc Betbeder-Maitbet
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: As generative AI systems mature, the...
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From Azure to Agents: Building an AI-Ready Business with Rachel Bondi and James Mystakidis
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this special episode of Cloud…
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AI for 2030 Wrap Episode
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel MCS Blog for the full transcript Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: After...
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The Discipline Behind AI Success with Angela Fox
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this episode of Cloud Reset, hosts...
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Looking Back to Get Your AI Bets Right for 2030 with Michael 'Chopper' Reid
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this episode of Cloud Reset, hosts...
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The AI Decisions Boards Expect CIOs to Get Right by 2030 with Peter James, Chairman of Macquarie Technology Group, Droneshied & MYOB
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this episode of Cloud Reset, Jono…
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Steven Worrall: The AI Calls You Make in 2025 Will Make or Break You by 2030
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: Fast forward to 2030—your organisation...
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The Art of a Long Term Security Strategy (plus Microsoft Ignite highlights!) - Ep.6
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Read The Full Episode Transcript Here Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary…
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Cloud Repatriation and the Bold Move Paying Off for Collaboro - Ep. 5
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel For the full epsiode transcript visit our blog Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode...
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How Do You Know If You Are Over Or Underinvested In Security? - Ep.4
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this episode, Cloud Reset welcomes...
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Wait, security's no longer an investment priority in 2024? What happened? - Ep.3
Show Resources: Here are the resources we covered in the episode: ADAPT's 2024 Cloud & Infrastructure Edge insights for Australian technology providers Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at [email protected]...
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AI - Promise, Potential, and Pitfalls - Ep.2
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on Youtube Full show transcript on our Blog Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: The...
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Breaking Free from Vendor Lock-in and Embracing Cloud Portability - Ep.1
Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on Youtube Full show transcript on our Blog Contact us at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary:...
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Things. Reasons. is the independent podcast for Australian IT leaders. Hosted by Naran McClung and Jono Staff, we unpack what is actually driving change in Australian IT — cloud strategy, AI, cybersecurity, managed services, and vendor dynamics. Not vendor theatre. The conversation after the meeting. New episodes every two weeks. A podcast for CIOs, CTOs, and technology leaders navigating AI, cloud, and enterprise transformation.
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