Behind The Stack

Explain AI Like I’m Your Gran | Mark Werth

EPISODE 3: Explain AI Like I’m Your Gran | Featuring Mark Werth Artificial Intelligence is everywhere… but what does it actually mean for business? In this episode of Behind The Stack, Mark Werth breaks down AI in the simplest way possible — explaining how AI works, how businesses are using it right now, and what most people get completely wrong. We unpack real-world AI use cases, why infrastructure matters more than ever, and how solutions like Hewlett Packard Enterprise Smart Choice servers can help businesses leverage AI without overspending or overcomplicating their tech stack. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, IT manager, or simply curious about AI, this episode will help you understand the future of AI, business automation, machine learning, and scalable infrastructure. Topics covered: * What is AI? * How AI works in simple terms * AI in business today * AI infrastructure explained * Machine learning & automation * HPE Smart Choice servers * Future of AI in business * How to implement AI without overspending Listen now and learn how AI is changing business forever.

The Hidden Reason Your IT Guy Keeps Overspending | Jeremy Lichtenstein

Most businesses are overspending on IT — and don’t even realise it. In this episode of Behind the Stack, we sit down with Jeremy Lichtenstein from Axiz to unpack the hidden reasons companies waste money on their tech stack — and how to fix it. From overcomplicated infrastructure to underutilised systems, this conversation breaks down what’s actually going wrong inside modern IT environments — and why simply spending more isn’t the answer. Powered by insights from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), we explore how smarter, right-sized solutions are helping businesses move from inefficiency to performance. In this episode, we cover: * Why businesses overspend on IT infrastructure * The real reason companies over-spec their tech stack * How unused tools silently drain your budget * What happens in real-world IT buying conversations * How to build smarter, more efficient IT solutions * Where solutions like HPE Smart Choice fit in * Practical advice for business owners and IT managers Whether you're a business owner, IT manager, or decision-maker — this episode will change how you think about IT spend, infrastructure, and long-term scalability. 🚀 The truth? The smartest businesses don’t spend more on tech… they spend smarter.

The Cost of Growth: What It Really Takes to Scale a Business | Dean Irwin

Welcome to Behind The Stack — a podcast exploring the people, decisions, and realities behind the tech industry. From founders and CEOs to operators building the systems that power modern business, we unpack what it really takes to grow and scale in today’s digital world. In Episode 01, I sit down with Dean Irwin, CEO of Xpand IT, to talk about The Cost of Growth. Scaling a company isn’t just strategy and success stories. It comes with sacrifice, pressure, difficult decisions, and a relentless pursuit to build something bigger. In this episode we unpack: • What it really takes to scale a technology business • The sacrifices leaders make behind the scenes • The challenges of building and growing a team • Lessons learned along the journey of growth If you're interested in technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth, this podcast is for you.