CDW Canada Tech Talks

In this episode, we discuss… Microsoft's Developer Velocity report: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-ca/overview/developer-velocity/ How do you define modern applications? Why “risk mitigation” should be the seventh R in app modernization What separates top-performing companies from bottom-performing companies How do you define success in adopting application modernization platforms? How to get star...

The difference between data gravity and data inertia How data can be moved across clouds, and from on-premises to the cloud Why having a solid data fabric helps empower businesses and adds business value How to change data from being a business detractor to a business enabler How to address security in the cloud while keeping data portable How NetApp is embracing containers and the open-source com...

Four technologies that you need to support AI workloads Whether it makes sense to move AI data into the cloud or to run certain workloads on premises Why processes need to change to support AI programs and what IT teams can do from an infrastructure standpoint to support their data science team The three different levels of maturity for organizations that are adopting AI, and how Dell Technologies...

Understanding what workloads are running in an environment, and what the dependencies are between applications How to structure applications to make them portable to transition to the public cloud, or to multiple clouds Do containers and VMs work differently across the public and private cloud? Understanding what multicloud actually means, and does it make sense to move to a multicloud environment...

What’s driving application modernization for organizations? Identifying which legacy applications to move into the cloud – how much refactoring makes sense? The state of app modernization in Canada Avoiding mistakes around vendor lock-in, cloud security and backup Best practices that are driving success with app modernization, and the benefits that organizations are seeing The benefit of common pl...

How to minimize the complexity of hybrid cloud networking Avoiding some of the pitfalls and getting the most value from hybrid cloud networks How CDW and Cisco work together to help customers with network design Normalizing the cloud operational model in terms of provisioning, management and security How to re-evaluate your network in an environment that’s changed drastically due to the pandemic T...

What do hybrid cloud and hybrid IT mean? Are workloads better suited for the public cloud or in the data centre? Evolution from “cloud only” thinking to locating data where it brings the most value Moving back to the data centre when things are more expensive to run in the cloud What to consider when turning your data centre into a hybrid cloud, and what benefits will you receive? How IT can get t...

Is the zero trust framework essential for security?  How has zero trust security become embedded in organizations? How to find the right balance between usability and security Best practices for security policy development  How does zero trust enhance user experience? To learn more, visit cdw.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Walking the fine line between data privacy and data security  How to minimize the risk of sharing too much personally identifiable information (PII) When should a business leader reach out to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada after a data breach? Why GDPR has more name recognition than Canada’s PIPEDA What’s the next chapter for data privacy in Canada? To learn more, visit cdw.ca Hosted by Simple...

How to become more informed about AI and machine learning How are cybersecurity companies using AI and ML? Ethical considerations when using AI and ML Will AI and ML fully replace an organization’s cybersecurity team? To learn more, visit cdw.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What small business owners should keep in mind when it comes to cybersecurity Do smaller businesses have any cybersecurity advantages over larger companies? How to communicate the importance of cybersecurity to small business employees How the increase in remote work impacts data breach defences  To learn more, visit cdw.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

Why are people the best defence against a cyberattack? How do you make cybersecurity training a positive experience for employees? How to develop good cyber hygiene in both your personal and professional lives Changes made by organizations in response to the latest cybersecurity threats To learn more, visit cdw.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Key topics in this episode Can working from home be just as secure as working from an office? Pros and cons of a VPN when it comes to network security Cybersecurity threats related to videoconferencing The importance of creating strong, unique passwords Email security and how to spot a phishing attack Security best practices for smart home devices To learn more, visit cdw.ca Hosted by Simplecast,...

Listen to the trailer for the new cybersecurity podcast series hosted by CDW and Cisco, Get IT: Cybersecurity insights for the forseeable future. Episodes coming soon! To learn more, visit cdw.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.