Tom Richards shares IT modernisation insights on The Hitchhiker’s Guide to IT podcast

Insights from Tom Richards on IT Modernisation

In this episode of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to IT, host Michelle Dawn Mooney sits down with Tom Richards, Practice Lead for Systems, Storage, and Security at Northdoor plc. With over two decades of experience supporting highly regulated industries, Tom unpacks how enterprises can modernise legacy systems, balance compliance and performance, and prepare infrastructure for the next wave of innovation.

The conversation covers:

• How to modernise IBM Power Systems and legacy applications without disrupting critical operations
• Why data classification and visibility remain the biggest challenges in enterprise storage
• The role of automation and zero trust in scaling infrastructure securely
• Common pitfalls in infrastructure decision-making and how to avoid costly blind spots
• What IT leaders need to know about ESG, AI, and procurement trends shaping future infrastructure

Tom’s hands-on perspective is especially valuable for IT leaders in regulated environments navigating hybrid systems, audit readiness, and evolving modernisation demands.

Why listen?

This episode gives clear, practical advice for IT leaders managing hybrid systems or working under audit and compliance pressures. Tom’s direct experience supporting enterprise infrastructure makes this a valuable listen for anyone planning large-scale updates. He explains what works, what fails, and how to make decisions that support both IT goals and business demands.