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What if your cloud migration isn’t the solution you think it is? What if it’s actually making things worse, introducing hidden risks, operational overload, and unexpected expenses that your providers don’t disclose? In this episode, Jim Haas, VP of Data Services at Ntirety, uncovers the critical missteps that companies are making in their cloud migrations. From underestimating cloud costs to overl...

You’ve passed your cloud compliance audit—congrats! But what if hackers don’t care about your compliance certificate? Businesses today are checking all the right boxes, yet breaches keep happening. So what’s going wrong? Join Max Clark as he sits down with Kevin Smith, CRO & EVP of Sales and Marketing at Ntirety, to reveal the hidden security risks lurking behind compliance standards. They exp...

What if everything you’ve been told about multi-cloud was just marketing hype? Businesses rush to multi-cloud solutions, believing they’re escaping vendor lock-in and gaining flexibility. But the reality? Most are paying more, managing more, and gaining less. In this episode, Rackspace CTO Jeff DeVerter joins Max Clark to expose the hidden pitfalls of multi-cloud adoption—from ballooning costs to...

Cloud optimization isn’t just about reducing costs—it’s about survival. Think you’ve got it all figured out? Rackspace’s Tyler Goodlett says most businesses are getting it wrong. Join Max Clark as he digs into the mistakes enterprises make when scaling cloud infrastructure, the hidden traps that inflate cloud bills, and how Rackspace is helping companies reclaim efficiency, security, and cost cont...

What if your cloud bill is draining your budget without you even realizing it? Most companies think moving to the cloud equals automatic savings - but the reality is, inefficiencies, poor architecture, and hidden costs are burning through IT budgets.  Chuck Price, COO of Effectual, reveals why so many businesses are overpaying for the cloud and what they can do to stop the bleeding. In this eye-op...

Cloud migration is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. But making the wrong move can cost your business time, money, and security. Are you unknowingly setting yourself up for failure? In this episode, Max Clark sits down with Rick Ruskin, Chief Sales Officer at Effectual, to uncover the five biggest cloud migration mistakes companies make—and how to avoid them. From hidden cost traps to security...

Your business is under surveillance - but who’s really in control? With cyber threats on the rise, outdated security systems aren’t just ineffective, they’re dangerous. The future of business security lies in the cloud, and if you’re not adapting, you’re already at risk. Join Max Clark and Jacob Hengel, CTO of YourSix, as they expose the security gaps that traditional surveillance leaves wide open...

IT should make your life easier—not harder. But if managing remote teams, securing data, and scaling operations feel like an uphill battle, it’s time for a change. Businesses that fail to adapt to modern IT demands are left struggling to keep up. Join Max Clark as he chats with Mark Szotkowski, CSO at RapidScale, about how companies are turning IT chaos into a competitive advantage. From eliminati...

Imagine this: You’re working remotely, but half your team can’t access the apps they need. Your IT guy is drowning in password resets. Security threats are rising, and VPN logins are a nightmare. Sound familiar? That’s exactly why Max Clark invited Gary Coben, Senior VP of Channel Sales at EvolveIP, to break down the remote work problem no one wants to talk about—and the surprisingly simple way to...

Scaling a contact center shouldn’t feel like chaos. Yet, too many companies struggle with outdated tech, high agent turnover, and skyrocketing costs as they grow. Sound familiar? In this episode, Max Clark and Jim Tennant, Regional VP at Talkdesk, break down how businesses can scale smart, not hard. From cloud-driven agility to AI-powered automation, Jim shares Talkdesk’s blueprint for building a...

Think your business doesn’t need a contact center? Think again. Most companies believe they have customer experience covered—until they start losing customers. The truth? If you’re engaging with customers via phone, email, chat, or social media, you already have a contact center. The real question is: are you doing it right? In this episode, Geoff Chretien, VP of Channel Sales, Master Agents at Ge...

Everything you know about enterprise connectivity might be wrong. Businesses pour millions into networking solutions that fail to deliver. Is your connectivity actually optimized, or are you just paying for a broken system? In this episode, Max Clark sits down with Olen Scott, Senior VP of Worldwide Channels at Aryaka, to uncover the enterprise connectivity lie holding businesses back. They break...

How do you scale from 10M to 300M users - without breaking? Most companies crumble under rapid growth, but Zoom turned a demand surge into record-breaking success. In this episode, Max Clark interviews Kevin Thomsen, Leader of Master Agents at Zoom, diving into the behind-the-scenes strategies that fueled this hypergrowth. From rapid infrastructure scaling to new product innovations and security c...

Is your communication strategy putting your business at risk? Many companies think they’re set - until they start losing customers and falling behind. The way we work has changed, and businesses that don’t adapt won’t survive. In this episode, Jonathan Nelson, Director of Solutions Engineering at Vonage, sits down with Max Clark to break down the critical shift in business communication and how co...

85% of business leaders say they’ll keep employees remote—but are their communication tools keeping up? Many companies have embraced hybrid work, yet they’re still using phone systems and collaboration tools that don’t match the demands of a modern workforce. In this episode, Max Clark and Michael Day of RingCentral reveal the #1 business communication mistake that’s silently draining revenue and...

What if adding more security tools is actually making your business less secure? Companies are piling on more security tools than ever yet breaches are at an all-time high.  In this episode, Max Clark sits down with Dave Martin, Senior Director of Product Management – Threat Response, and Roman Jeitziner, Head of Sales Engineering – North America at Open Systems, to expose the hidden risks of secu...

Let’s be real, hybrid work isn’t as easy as it sounds. Some companies thrive, while others are drowning in miscommunication, lost productivity, and outdated tech that just doesn’t work. In this episode, Max Clark and Mitel’s CMO David Silke pull back the curtain on what makes hybrid work actually work. They cover the essential tools, the biggest obstacles, and the future of hybrid collaboration, s...

75 million users are already on Microsoft Teams. Hybrid work is the new standard. So why are some businesses still struggling to make remote work actually work? In this episode, Max Clark speaks with Rick Ribas, VP of Global Channels at LogMeIn, about why some companies thrive in a remote-first world while others fall behind. They explore key challenges like secure access, communication breakdowns...

911. Business calls. Emergency alerts. What happens when they don’t go through? We rely on instant communication, but most people don’t realize there’s an intricate, high-stakes system working behind the scenes to make it happen. In this episode, Max Clark uncovers the reality behind mission-critical communications with Meredith Caram, VP of Global Distribution at Intrado. Learn how emergency serv...

Imagine this: Your team is remote, your customers are global, and your communication system just works—flawlessly. No dropped calls, no IT nightmares, no frustrating app switching. Sounds like a dream, right? In this episode, Max Clark talks with William Rubio, CRO at CallTower, about how they’ve built a seamless, all-in-one communication powerhouse. They discuss CallTower’s Microsoft Teams Direct...

How did Avaya help businesses transition to remote work without a hitch? When the world shut down, they didn’t just adapt - they built a future-proof system for seamless collaboration. Max Clark sits down with Avaya Technologist Steve Forcum to reveal the innovations behind Avaya’s cloud-first model, how their RingCentral partnership reshaped business communication, and why remote work is no longe...

Remember the chaos of shifting to remote work overnight? Frozen calls, miscommunications, and IT scrambling—it was a wake-up call. Some struggled, others thrived. The difference? The right technology. In this episode, Max Clark chats with Jason Wieser, Regional VP of Channel Sales at 8x8, to uncover how their cloud-based communication platform kept businesses running, enabled frictionless collabor...

Ever had a Zoom call freeze right when it matters most? Glitchy video, dropped calls, and sluggish cloud apps don’t just slow you down—they drain productivity and cost you business. The real culprit? An ISP that wasn’t designed for the demands of modern work. In this episode of Tech in 20 Minutes, Max Clark chats with John Hogan, VP of Sales and Business Development at Bigleaf Networks to break do...

Ever wondered why your internet connection can feel like it's working just fine one moment and then slow to a crawl the next? In a world where everything depends on global connectivity, what’s the real story behind the network that powers it all and how some players are rewriting the rules? In this episode, Max Clark sits down with William Wohnoutka, VP of Product Management at CenturyLink, to dis...

What if there was one network strategy that could completely transform your global operations? One that most companies aren’t talking about, but global giants already know? In this episode, Max Clark sits down with Ashwath Nagaraj, CTO and Co-founder of Aryaka, to uncover the one network strategy that’s giving global enterprises the edge they need. Ashwath takes us behind the scenes of Aryaka’s ev...