Samantha Kight, GSMA: Why Mobile Scams Are Bigger Than Drugs

Samantha Kight, GSMA: Why Mobile Scams Are Bigger Than Drugs

Mobile scams are no longer isolated or opportunistic. Drawing on global research and collaboration across the mobile industry, the GSMA's Head of industry Security Samantha Kight explains how scams have overtaken traditional crime in profitability, with social engineering now more effective than technical exploits. As generative AI lowers the barrier to entry for this attack path, legacy networks and uneven digital literacy continue to amplify the problem in certain regions. We also dig into how defenders are responding. For CISOs and IT leaders, the advice is grounded in fundamentals: focus on basic security hygiene, layered defences, early detection and collaboration across supply chains. Smartphones are both the most trusted and most targeted device in everyday life, so rebuilding trust in the mobile ecosystem is a shared responsibility. Become a member of Computing today at www.computing.co.uk [https://www.computing.co.uk/] LinkedIn: @computing-- [https://www.linkedin.com/company/computing--/] / Tom Allen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-allen-86782941/] / Penny Horwood  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyhorwood/] Are you an IT leader with a story to tell? Get in touch by emailing tomallen@thechannelcompany.com [tomallen@thechannelcompany.com]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bastien Parizot, Reckitt: Speed isn’t a Business Case for AI

Speed is one of AI’s easiest wins and one of its biggest traps. In this episode Bastien Parizot of Reckitt explains why faster execution alone is not a business case for AI adoption. At Reckitt, AI initiatives live or die by a simple test: can they deliver higher‑quality outcomes? “If it’s faster but not better,” Parizot says, “it’s a lot of investment for not really making our business better.” Parizot outlines Reckitt’s proof‑of‑value framework and its “deep and narrow” rollout across marketing and R&D, where AI is embedded directly into everyday work rather than siloed pilots. Projects that save time but fail to raise standards are stopped outright. Become a member of Computing today at www.computing.co.uk [https://www.computing.co.uk/] LinkedIn: @computing-- [https://www.linkedin.com/company/computing--/] / Tom Allen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-allen-86782941/] / Penny Horwood  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyhorwood/] Are you an IT leader with a story to tell? Get in touch by emailing tomallen@thechannelcompany.com [tomallen@thechannelcompany.com]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ajay Pancholi, Carlsberg Britvic: Building the Foundations for Accountable AI

In this episode of Ctrl Alt Lead, Penny Horwood is joined by Ajay Pancholi, IT Infrastructure Lead at Carlsberg Britvic and founder of the AI Security, Ethics and Governance UK community, to explore why organisations need to rethink how they approach AI. Pancholi argues that AI should be treated as critical infrastructure, not “innovation theatre”, warning that most enterprise risk sits outside the models themselves and lies within systems, data pipelines, identity and operations. Drawing on his infrastructure background, he explains why opaque vendor stacks, weak controls and poor integration create hidden risks, from data leaks to vendor lock‑in. The conversation also tackles AI governance, reframing it as an enabler rather than bureaucracy, and looks at how organisations can design safe spaces for experimentation without inviting shadow AI. Looking ahead, Pancholi outlines what will force the shift from experimentation to accountable deployment, and what IT leaders should be doing now to prepare for greater scrutiny, regulation and scale. Become a member of Computing today at www.computing.co.uk [https://www.computing.co.uk/] LinkedIn: @computing-- [https://www.linkedin.com/company/computing--/] / Tom Allen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-allen-86782941/] / Penny Horwood  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyhorwood/] Are you an IT leader with a story to tell? Get in touch by emailing tomallen@thechannelcompany.com [tomallen@thechannelcompany.com]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fabrizio Pilotti: Insights from the fast lane at Aston Martin Aramco F1

In this episode, Penny Horwood hears from Fabrizio Pilotti, CIO of Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, about how cutting-edge technology is transforming modern Formula One.  Fabrizio sets out some of the ways that vast data volumes, AI, and machine learning are reshaping race strategy, engineering, and operations, whilst also providing an opportunity to enhance fan engagement through increased data visibility and digital experiences.  The pair also discuss the challenges of managing global infrastructure, ensuring cybersecurity in a high-risk environment, and managing technology partners. Fabrizio shares his leadership insights on balancing the need for relentless innovation under intense pressure with strategic thinking in one of the world’s fastest-moving, most competitive environments.  Become a member of Computing today at www.computing.co.uk [https://www.computing.co.uk/] LinkedIn: @computing-- [https://www.linkedin.com/company/computing--/] / Tom Allen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-allen-86782941/] / Penny Horwood  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyhorwood/] Are you an IT leader with a story to tell? Get in touch by emailing tomallen@thechannelcompany.com [tomallen@thechannelcompany.com]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Siobhan Wilson, Oracle: AI agents rely on trust, not tech

Recorded at Oracle’s AI World Tour in London, UK country leader Siobhan Wilson tells us what AI actually means for IT leaders right now. She unpacks Oracle’s push to embed agentic AI across infrastructure, data platforms and applications, arguing that the real shift is from chasing AI hype to delivering measurable outcomes at speed. We also covers major UK‑specific investments, including sovereign cloud and clinical AI, before closing on a critical question for IT leaders: how to balance trust, security and accountability as more responsibility is handed over to AI agents. Become a member of Computing today at www.computing.co.uk [https://www.computing.co.uk/] LinkedIn: @computing-- [https://www.linkedin.com/company/computing--/] / Tom Allen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-allen-86782941/] / Penny Horwood  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyhorwood/] Are you an IT leader with a story to tell? Get in touch by emailing tomallen@thechannelcompany.com [tomallen@thechannelcompany.com]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.