STATE OF SYSTEMS

STATE OF SYSTEMS Ep3: BROADCOM - Addicted to Cloud - the Broadcom Intervention with Joe Baguley

Joe Baguley, EMEA CTO at Broadcom, joins us in the State of Systems studio and doesn’t dodge a single question. From the origins of VMware to the chaos and commentary surrounding Broadcom’s takeover, we talk honestly about what’s changing, what’s not, and what’s coming next.We ask about Hock Tan – Broadcom’s famously high-paid CEO, and why this deal rattled so many cages in the tech world. Joe breaks down the noise, talks VCF 9, and explains why private cloud is very much alive.It’s direct. It’s sharp. And if you care about infrastructure, this one’s worth your time.

STATE OF SYSTEMS EP 2: IGEL The Biggest Secret in Cybersecurity

In this episode, we dive into the uncomfortable truth behind the UK’s digital infrastructure — from NHS hospitals to critical national services still running on outdated operating systems. Our guest, Justin Thorogood from IGEL, joins us to unpack why endpoint security is the front line in today’s cyber battle. With hackers moving faster than ever and traditional defences struggling to keep up, we explore how IGEL’s approach flips the script — putting prevention first and keeping the systems we all rely on safe, simple, and secure.

STATE OF SYSTEMS – Episode 1: ThreatDown and Cybercrime In the Age Of AI

In this powerful debut episode of State of Systems, R-COM Consulting’s Duncan and Marcus sit down with cybersecurity expert Mark Stockley, author of Malwarebytes’ State ofMalware 2025, Cybercrime in the Age of AI, and The Ransomware Prevention Guide.They dive deep into how AI is supercharging cybercrime, what today’s ransomware attacks really look like, and why small and medium-sized businesses are now squarely in thecrosshairs. Mark breaks down the ransomware economy, shares jaw-dropping real-world examples (yes, even deepfake Zoom kidnaps) and explains why 2025 marks a dangerousturning point: the rise of agentic AI.If you want to know how to defend your business – not just now, but in the very near future – this episode is essential listening. Explore the reports featured in this episode via the show notes or head straight to ThreatDown.com to access the Threat Center. R-Com x Threatdown [https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/threatdown/]