UKFast Podcast
Welcome to the UKFast Podcast
The UKFast Podcast takes a regular look at areas of business and the various ways the Internet has transformed them.
Podcasting is rapidly emerging as a popular media for businesses. The form offers great opportunities for all companies to present their expertise on a friendly and personal level.
The UKFast Podcasting Studio has been set up to offer clients the chance to do just this. With an eclectic mix of businesses on the UKFast Network this resource is designed to grow not only as a business knowledge base, but a directory of companies competing at the top of their fields online.
Every week, Jonathan Bowers, UKFast's communications manager presents the UKFast Podcast drawing in talent and expertise from across the network.
For an inside track, why not subscribe to our podcast. Alternatively you can download individual podcasts below.
UKFast's studio is also available for your use.
To start podcasting on a regular basis, please contact Jonathan Bowers.
The UKFast Podcast 5 - Property and Patches - Wednesday 5 July, 2006
The UKFast podcast reverts back to its studio format, delivering business interviews based around the world online.
UKFast Podcast 5 - Property and Patches 05/07/2006
Jonathan Bowers looks at how the investment property market is harnessing the Internet and gets some valuable advice about updating patches on your servers and computers.
Programme notes
Jonathan talks to Andy Biggar, managing director of Property Find International about the opportunities for web savvy companies in the investments market online.
The Security Bulletin this week is on patches and Neil Lathwood explains all we need to know about the importance of updating and routinely monitoring your equipment and IT solutions.
UKFast at Internet World 2 - Friday 12 May, 2006
Once again the UKFast Podcast, recorded on Thursday comes to you direct from Internet World. See the previous listing for more details on the show.
Internet World 2: Business Podcasting - 11/05/2006
Jonathan Bowers' second podcast from the Internet World Exhibition, focussing on whether businesses foresee podcasting as a valuable tool within their future marketing strategies.
Programme notes
Jonathan talks to Paul Crabtree of Email Marketing firm Adestra about the value of podcasting within his strategy.
Humphrey Lee of Streetmap.biz visits the stand to talk about how to impress your personality through live performance at trade shows.
Lawrence Jones finds five minutes to discuss why it's as important to meet existing clients at Internet World as it is prospective ones.
Jonathan lures 'Master of Illusion' David Penn into the UKFast pod to get a performers view on trade shows and the virtual world.
Nigel Jackson CEO of Immediacy hides out with Jonathan while exhibitors clean up around them!
UKFast at Internet World 1 - Thursday 11 May, 2006
UKFast was at the Internet World Exhibition in London's Earls Court, and Communications Manager Jonathan Bowers recorded the UKFast Podcast live on the show floor.
The show is the UK's largest business to business event for professionals responsible for their company's online presence and an incredible selection of UK industry was present this year.
Internet World 1: Face to Face - 10/05/2006
Jonathan Bowers' first podcast from the Internet World Exhibition, focussing on need for face-to-face communication within a virtual world
Programme notes
Jonathan talks to Suzie Mitchell - Business Development Manager about why companies that deal in the Internet should meet clients face-to-face.
Chris Smith, the Founder and presenter of The Naked Scientists podcast drops in to discuss his view on podcasting in the business world.
James Drake-Brockman, Internet World's chief organiser gives us an overview on the event.
Nigel Hamilton, CEO of new search engine Trexy.Com talks about his ploys for drawing the crowds - to his stand and the engine itself.
Lawrence Jones on Business Hosting - Thursday 26 April, 2006
Lawrence Jones established UKFast in 1999 to offer Internet Hosting to businesses across the UK. Seven years later his network has won three major awards and developed into a multi million pound business.
Jones has worked with some of the Internet's giants as well as helping to launch the online presence for hundreds of prominent businesses.
Lawrence Jones on Business Hosting - 26/04/2006
Jonathan Bowers looks into the need for businesses to understand the Internet marketplace and the challenges they face in making their mark online.
Programme notes
Topics covered include:
Search engine optimisation
Creating a solid infrastructure
Top level domain names - the good, the bad and the unnecessary.
Podcast Archive
UKFast win the ISPA's Best Hosting Provider award - again - Friday 24 May, 2006
After this years ISPA Awards in London, Jonathan Bowers used the journey back to Manchester well by grabbing a moment with Lawrence Jones.
Lawrence was only too happy to enthuse about the big win in this short (3min 21sec) podcast.
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