Digitizing a national gas network takes more than technology; it requires a balance between innovation, security, and people. In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn series, we sit down with Alexander Wardlaw, Head of Security at Cadent Gas Limited, the UK’s largest gas distribution company. Alexander shares how his team is modernizing critical infrastructure while ensuring the safety and reliability of essential energy services.
You’ll learn about:
🔹 Securing the Energy Transition – How Cadent is digitizing its operational technology to support future energy initiatives like hydrogen and biomethane.
🔹 Human-Centric Cybersecurity – Why simplifying tools for engineers and field teams is key to productivity and safety.
🔹 Balancing Innovation with Risk – The importance of structured data, viable AI use cases, and proactive risk awareness.
🔹 Workplace Evolution – How hybrid flexibility and business-wide collaboration are shaping the next era of work.
By combining real-world insights with the latest Lenovo research, this conversation highlights what it takes to lead securely and sustainably through digital transformation.
🎧 Watch the full episode to discover how energy, cybersecurity, and AI converge to power the future of work.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Lenovo Work Reborn Podcast
00:53 Guest Introduction
01:25 Digitizing and Securing the Gas Network
01:55 AI and Cybersecurity Insights from Industry Leaders
03:47 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Implementation
05:04 The Importance of Cybersecurity Investment
06:47 Promoting Productivity and Employee Experience
08:06 The Future of Work: Embracing Hybrid Models
09:57 Conclusion and Further Resources
