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WEBINAR

Evolution not revolution: Modernising IT in manufacturing

Wednesday 18th November | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

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For manufacturing businesses, legacy systems and applications are not always easy to replace or integrate with modern technology. 

Expensive production machinery running legacy ERP doesn’t sit well on a modern platform. It’s not broken, but it’s also not giving you the visibility, the data or the flexibility to respond when a customer, an order or an auditor asks you to. 

Manufacturing businesses want to adopt modern IT solutions to drive efficiency, flexibility and better decision-making, but their challenge is connecting information and operational technologies without increasing production risk.  

Meanwhile, a compromise of connected operational technology, remote access platforms or critical suppliers can quickly disrupt production, delay deliveries and impact revenue. 

When Jaguar Land Rover went down last autumn, more than 5,000 organisations felt it and hundreds of small suppliers came within days of running out of cash. In manufacturing, a cyber incident at one business can threaten the entire supply chain. 

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Join us for a deep dive into:

  • How to modernise operations without overhauling every legacy system  
  • The changing security expectations of your customers and the risks in supply chain 
  • How to unlock the value in your operational data  
  • The assessments and roadmaps that can move you safely and cost effectively from legacy to modernised 

Sign up now and start breaking down the barriers to modernisation. 

Meet your speakers

Ollie Potts

Ollie is Head of Product and Presales here at LIMA. He develops market-leading, insight-based solutions and support offerings that deliver outstanding service to every customer.

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Threat intelligence from the frontline

With Dave Allan, CEO of CYSIAM

8th October, 6pm | Kimpton Clocktower Manchester

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CYSIAM CEO Dave Allan has spent his career on the front line of security – from counter-terrorism and cyber capacity building overseas, to founding CYSIAM and this year becoming UK chair of CREST – the industry’s leading accreditation body for security professionals. 

Join Dave, LIMA’s security experts, and a table of peers for an evening of open conversation about the threats organisations are facing right now – from AI-driven attacks and supply chain vulnerabilities to the economics of ransomware-as-a-service. 

This is a great chance to share the challenges you’re navigating in an informal setting, hear how others are tackling the same problems, and leave with a clearer picture of where to focus your security investment next. 

Good food, good company, and conversation with someone who spends his life getting up close with the threats. 

What you'll learn

  • How AI is changing the speed and sophistication of cyber-attacks – and why security maturity needs to keep pace with adoption
  • Why supply chain risk is often the blind spot that gets organisations breached, with real examples of how attackers exploit it
  • How the ransomware-as-a-service economy works, and what that means for your risk exposure
  • A framework for prioritising security investment based on threat intelligence, not just compliance checklists 

Who should attend

This evening is designed for IT and security leaders who want to think beyond the day-to-day – CIOs, CISOs, IT directors and heads of IT who are responsible for setting security strategy. Whether you’re navigating AI adoption, concerned about supply chain risk, or simply want to compare notes with peers facing the same pressures, you’ll find value in this event.  

Meet your speakers

Dave Allan | CYSIAM

Dave is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CYS IAM. Over the last six years he has built a team of security cleared cyber experts and has turned CYSIAM into a Swiss army knife consultancy offering the best of breed for technical solution delivery and high-end cyber consultancy.

Ollie Potts | LIMA

Ollie is Head of Product and Presales here at LIMA. He develops market-leading, insight-based solutions and support offerings that deliver outstanding service to every customer.

Register your place below

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ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

When vulnerabilities go viral: how to respond to high-profile security issues

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Every few months, a vulnerability makes headlines. A critical flaw in widely-used software. A zero-day in network infrastructure. A patch that needs to be applied across your entire environment.

For most IT teams, the response follows a familiar and uncomfortable pattern. Someone spots it on Reddit. A scramble begins. And depending on how stretched the team is, the patching process takes days.

In this webinar, LIMA’s Head of Product Ollie Potts takes a look at the growing problem of high-profile vulnerabilities, which quickly attract the attention of malicious actors.

In the webinar we covered:
  • Why high-profile vulnerabilities are increasingly being weaponised within hours of disclosure, and what that means for the 14-day CE+ patching window
  • Real-world examples of vulnerabilities that went viral, the damage they caused and how quickly organisations needed to respond
  • How most IT teams are currently handling vulnerability management
  • The next evolution of LIMA’s VDR service: threat prioritisation that monitors the same sources attackers do, identifies high-risk vulnerabilities before they dominate the news cycle, and covers same-day remediation with an SLA.
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Join us for Elevate 2026

KIMPTON CLOCKTOWER  &  WYNWOOD LANES, MANCHESTER
THURSDAY 11TH JUNE, 9.30AM – 4PM

LIMA Elevate

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Join LIMA for Elevate, the event that unpacks how the latest technology is driving positive outcomes for organisations.  

This edition of Elevate sets its sights on the future of work and how your organisation can be at the forefront of a new era of technology. 

We’ll explore Microsoft’s vision for the AI-powered organisation and bringing AI agents from concept to reality. We’ll also learn lessons from a team working on the frontlines of global cybersecurity every day. Expect a fantastic day of practical insights, honest conversations and the usual sprinkling of LIMA fun and games!

Elevate includes a free welcome breakfast and lunch, plus an afternoon slot at Wynwood Lanes for bowling, pool and darts.

Why attend?

  • Hear directly from Microsoft on what the future-ready organisation looks like in practice, and how to assess where you are on that journey
  • Get practical with AI agents: real-world examples and a clear view of where to start
  • Understand the current threat landscape from a team working on the frontline of global cybersecurity, and what it means for your security posture
  • Put your questions to a panel of technology leaders, customers and partners in an open, audience-driven discussion
  • Connect with peers who are navigating the same challenges
  • Free breakfast, lunch and an afternoon at Wynwood Lanes (with drinks, bowling, pool and darts)

Who should attend?

Elevate is the event for you if you are:

  • An IT director, head of IT or CTO looking for practical insight on AI and security
  • A senior IT manager responsible for strategy, platforms, innovation or digital transformation
  • A technology decision-maker exploring how AI agents could work for your organisation
  • An IT leader who wants to understand the evolving threat landscape and what it means for your security posture
  • Anyone who wants a realistic, peer-level conversation about where technology is heading, and how to get there

Session 1 - Keynote

The frontier firm: A blueprint for the AI-powered organisation 

Paul Cawley, Partner Development Manager, Microsoft  

Microsoft has a vision for the future of business. It’s one where organisations evolve from relying purely on people and processes, to deploying AI-based agents that work alongside their teams, unlocking new levels of productivity and growth. They call it “the frontier firm.” 

In this opening keynote, Paul will set out what that frontier vision looks like in practice, mapping the journey from today’s ways of working towards an organisation that is leaner, faster and more capable. Crucially, the session will also explore how to assess where you’re up to on your frontier journey, and how to plan the next steps.  

Session 2

LIMA AI agents in practice: From concept to action 

Ollie Potts, Head of Product and Presales, LIMA 
Martin Ingham, CTO, LIMA

This session is about cutting through the noise around the agentic hype and getting practical about AI agents. 

Ollie and Martin take a practical look at AI agents: what they are, where they add value, and what the real-world experience of adopting them looks like, both within LIMA and across our customer base.  

Expect real-world examples and a clear view of where to start. 

Session 3

Securing the frontier: Cyber threats and what it takes to stay protected

Dave Allan, CEO, Cysiam

 The frontier journey promises much. But a more connected, AI-enabled organisation also means a broader attack surface. 

In this session Cysiam CEO Dave – whose team works on the frontline of global cybersecurity, countering threats from nation-state actors and organised cybercrime – will give an intelligence-led picture of the threats facing organisations right now, and what that means for the way you think about your security posture. 

We’ll explore how frameworks provide a critical foundation, what good looks like as your organisation evolves, and the practical steps you can take to make sure your ambitions for innovation don’t leave you vulnerable.  

Session 4 - Panel

The frontier in practice: Navigating the road ahead

The AI-powered organisation is an exciting destination, but the road there is rarely straightforward. In this closing session, we put the challenges on the table. 

Join LIMA and a panel of customers and partners for an open, audience-driven discussion about what it takes to make the frontier vision a reality.  

From getting your data in order and building trust in AI-driven processes, to the practical and cultural hurdles that are catching organisations out. 

Bring your questions. The panel will bring the answers.  

Meet your speakers

Ollie Potts | Head of Product and Presales | LIMA

Ollie is Head of Product and Presales here at LIMA. He develops market-leading, insight-based solutions and support offerings that deliver outstanding service to every customer.

Martin Ingham | CTO | LIMA

Martin joined Team LIMA in 2011 as an Infrastructure Consultant, progressed through the ranks to Solutions Architect, Head of Technical Solutions and Technical Director before finally being appointed as Chief Technical Officer in 2022. During his time at LIMA, he has supported the technical team at all levels, delivering insight-led IT services and solutions that provide real business benefits.

Dave Allan | CEO | CYSIAM

Dave is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CYS IAM. Over the last six years he has built a team of security cleared cyber experts and has turned CYSIAM into a Swiss army knife consultancy offering the best of breed for technical solution delivery and high-end cyber consultancy.

Paul Cawley | Partner Development Manager | Microsoft  

Paul is an award winning Microsoft Partner Sales Manager with a breadth of experiences in building and enhancing strategic partner relationships and a business leader with a comprehensive understanding of working for and managing large global organisations. He has specific skills in developing business relationships, understanding partner needs and delivering results. He is also the lead for Microsoft's Data Centre Optimisation program in the UK with an objective to drive on premise and hosted infrastructure to the cloud through the creation and execution of strategic contracts and investments.

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