Most acquisitions are messy. Two companies, two cultures, two ways of doing things: and often casualties along the way. 

Sometimes, it goes differently.

In episode 23 of Lifting the Lid, Barry White sits down with Pablo Garcia-Curtis (Group CEO, Softsource vBridge) and Mark Mayo (CEO, The Laptop Company) to talk about what actually happens when you bring 200 people under one company, and why taking time turned out to be the smartest move they made.

If you're a business leader navigating growth, thinking about acquisition, or just trying to build a team that doesn't wants to do the right thing, this episode is worth a listen.

Most acquisitions are messy. Two companies, two cultures, two ways of doing things: and often casualties along the way.&nbsp;
Sometimes, it goes differently.
In episode 23 of Lifting the Lid, Barry White sits down with Pablo Garcia-Curtis (Group CEO, Softsource vBridge) and Mark Mayo (CEO, The Laptop Company) to talk about what actually happens when you bring 200 people under one company, and why taking time turned out to be the smartest move they made.
If you're a business leader navigating growth, thinking about acquisition, or just trying to build a team that doesn't wants to do the right thing, this episode is worth a listen.

Insightful. Powerful. Actionable. Welcome to Lifting the Lid on Technology, a podcast series from Softsource vBridge giving you tech insights from the inside. Join us and New Zealand's leading IT vendors and experts to uncover current market trends and challenges.

Insightful. Powerful. Actionable. Welcome to Lifting the Lid on Technology, a podcast series from Softsource vBridge giving you tech insights from the inside. Join us and New Zealand's leading IT vendors and experts to uncover current market trends and challenges.

Lifting the Lid on Technology

Insightful. Powerful. Actionable. Welcome to Lifting the Lid on Technology, insights from the inside by Softsource vBridge, NZ's leading tech integrator. Join us and New Zealand's industry experts as we uncover current market trends and overcoming challenges in business with technology.

Insightful. Powerful. Actionable. Welcome to Lifting the Lid on Technology, insights from the inside by Softsource vBridge, NZ's leading tech integrator. Join us and New Zealand's industry experts as we uncover current market trends and overcoming challenges in business with technology.

Most acquisitions are messy. Two companies, two cultures, two ways of doing things: Sometimes it goes differently.

What Happens After the Deal is Done

Are NZ workplaces keeping pace with the rest of APAC in the new era of collaboration? 

With hybrid work now the norm, organisations across New Zealand are rethinking how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. 

In this episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology, Jason MacBride, Regional Director ANZ at Neat, joins Barry White to unpack the latest IDC APAC Team Collaboration Benchmarks Report, revealing how NZ businesses compare with their regional peers and how Neat is paving the way for customers with innovative workplace collaboration solutions that simplify hybrid meetings, enhance inclusivity, and drive smarter, more sustainable experiences. 

Are NZ workplaces keeping pace with the rest of APAC in the new era of collaboration?&nbsp;
With hybrid work now the norm, organisations across New Zealand are rethinking how people connect, communicate, and collaborate.&nbsp;
In this episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology, Jason MacBride, Regional Director ANZ at Neat, joins Barry White to unpack the latest IDC APAC Team Collaboration Benchmarks Report, revealing how NZ businesses compare with their regional peers and how Neat is paving the way for customers with innovative workplace collaboration solutions that simplify hybrid meetings, enhance inclusivity, and drive smarter, more sustainable experiences.&nbsp;

How Collaborative is New Zealand Really? 

In this episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology, we were joined by Olivia Brown, Group People and Culture Lead at Softsource vBridge for a different perspective on technology. With years of experience leading large technical teams, Olivia sits down with Barry to discuss why workplace success depends on people and culture as much as technology.  

Olivia offers practical insights into how leaders can embrace AI as a strategic asset while protecting collaboration, well being, and the connections that help people thrive.  

In this episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology, we were joined by Olivia Brown, Group People and Culture Lead at Softsource vBridge for a different perspective on technology. With years of experience leading large technical teams, Olivia sits down with Barry to discuss why workplace success depends on people and culture as much as technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Olivia offers practical insights into how leaders can embrace AI as a strategic asset while protecting collaboration, well being, and the connections that help people thrive.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Beyond Efficiency: Plugging Your People Into Healthier Futures  

What if the key to stronger security is thinking like the threat? 

In this episode, Barry White sits down with SASE Lead Steve Isles from HPE Aruba and Softsource vBridge’s Security Contsultant and Penetration Tester Alex, to explore how attackers are thinking, what defences are failing, and where businesses should focus next. 

What if the key to stronger security is thinking like the threat?&nbsp;
In this episode, Barry White sits down with SASE Lead Steve Isles from HPE Aruba and Softsource vBridge&rsquo;s Security Contsultant and Penetration Tester Alex, to explore how attackers are thinking, what defences are failing, and where businesses should focus next.&nbsp;

What Happens After the Deal is Done

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