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DateThu 16th April 2026
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Time10:00 - 11:00
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Event TypeWebinar
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Discover how network access and security is a cornerstone of your retail IT strategy from Kerv, Juniper and Dunelm.
Discover how secure network access, resilience and innovation are becoming central to modern retail IT strategy, with insights from Kerv, Juniper and Dunelm.
Retail networks are under pressure from every direction: rising customer expectations, more connected stores, more devices, more digital services, and a growing need to support AI-driven operations.
At the same time, security has moved firmly up the agenda. With major retailers facing cyber incidents in recent months, it proves that every investment in network infrastructure now has to deliver not just performance and agility, but stronger protection and control too.
In this session, you’ll hear how Dunelm approached its networking strategy, why it selected Juniper Networks Mist with Kerv, and what that means for retail IT teams trying to simplify operations while improving experience and security.
We’ll also discuss the wider trends for networks and security in retail, as well as demystify Mist AI-Native Access Assurance a cloud, microservices-based NAC approach designed to reduce complexity, improve visibility, and support modern identity and device onboarding.
What you’ll take away
- How connectivity can enable joined-up retail execution across store operations, colleague experience, and customer-facing digital journeys.
- Why retail leaders are prioritising outcomes such as customer experience, resilience, operational efficiency and better insight and what that means for network strategy.
- How a cloud-native, microservices-based NAC approach can reduce complexity and avoid brittle, downtime-heavy upgrades.
- Where AI can improve end-to-end connectivity visibility, accelerate troubleshooting, and strengthen service assurance through a clearer operational view.
- Practical insight and the opportunity to ask questions of experts who have designed and delivered modern retail networking solutions at scale.
Speakers
Dan Speed
Network Tech Lead at Dunelm
Dan is driving Dunelm’s shift to AI-Native Networking, championing Cloud, SD-WAN, and all things NetDevOps. He’s passionate about making networks faster, smarter, and way less complicated – helping Dunelm roll out new stores at lightning speed and cut down support calls with intelligent, intuitive Wi-Fi.
Dan is driving Dunelm’s shift to AI-Native Networking, championing Cloud, SD-WAN, and all things NetDevOps. He’s passionate about making networks faster, smarter, and way less complicated – helping Dunelm roll out new stores at lightning speed and cut down support calls with intelligent, intuitive Wi-Fi.
Keith Cahoon
Sales Director at Juniper Networks
Keith is an experienced sales and marketing leader with in-depth experience gained at all levels within global technology vendors, Tier 1 and Tier 2 System Integrators, SMEs and start ups. Sales Leader and AI Specialist, Juniper Networks.
Keith is an experienced sales and marketing leader with in-depth experience gained at all levels within global technology vendors, Tier 1 and Tier 2 System Integrators, SMEs and start ups. Sales Leader and AI Specialist, Juniper Networks.
Alistair Slocombe
Account Director at Kerv Connect
Alistair Slocombe is an Account Director at Kerv Connect, where he leads many of Kerv’s largest retail accounts and works closely with customers to solve complex connectivity and networking challenges. With more than a decade of experience in the networking space, he is known for a practical, customer-first approach, he helps retailers move quickly, get stores up and running, and resolve issues in demanding environments. Alistair combines strategic account leadership with a willingness to get into the detail when it matters, and he also sits on the board of Kerv Connect.
Alistair Slocombe is an Account Director at Kerv Connect, where he leads many of Kerv’s largest retail accounts and works closely with customers to solve complex connectivity and networking challenges. With more than a decade of experience in the networking space, he is known for a practical, customer-first approach, he helps retailers move quickly, get stores up and running, and resolve issues in demanding environments. Alistair combines strategic account leadership with a willingness to get into the detail when it matters, and he also sits on the board of Kerv Connect.
