Academia Joins IT Europa’s Talking Channel Podcast

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27 Aug 2026

Academia’s Group Technical Services Director, Adam Monks, recently joined IT Europa Editor Will Garside for an episode of the Talking Channel podcast, where they explored how the channel is evolving, the growing impact of AI and Academia’s journey as a modern technology services provider.

The conversation covers a broad range of topics affecting both technology partners and end-user organisations, offering insights into how customer expectations are changing and what this means for the future of the IT channel. As technology continues to evolve, organisations are increasingly looking for trusted partners who can help to navigate change, maximise value from their investments and prepare for the future. As Academia continues to expand its expertise across digital transformation, cyber security, cloud services and AI, the conversation provided valuable insight into how both customers and partners are adapting to the ever-changing industry.

Key topics discussed in the episode

  • The evolution of Academia the Technology Group
  • The growth of the IT channel
  • AI and business strategy
  • The future of SaaS
  • The future of channel business models

Watch or listen to the full episode

The podcast offers valuable insights for anyone interested in digital transformation, AI strategy, managed services and the future direction of the technology channel. Watch episode here.

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