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We've talked a lot about AI this season, but this week we're discussing its place in Education with one of our own, Ari Moreland.  Artificial Intelligence is reshaping classrooms across the country. From the White House to the schoolhouse, a new challenge is encouraging schools and organizations to embrace AI. And Indiana has updated graduation requirements that now emphasize STEM skills...

This week we're joined by Bryan Robertson, Moser's Senior Recruiter. He's here to discuss a hot-button issue in the job market—Artificial Intelligence and the job search. AI tools are everywhere now: people use them to write resumes, polish cover letters, and even prepare for interviews. But while AI can be a helpful tool, it can actually hurt your chances of landing the job if used...

This episode focuses on the evolution of phishing and how it has transformed itself into deepfakes and sophisticated, emotionally engineered attacks.  Moser's Hersey Richardson is joining us again to discuss how it's changing, why it's harder to detect, and what you can do to stay ahead.  We've come a long way from the days of clumsy emails promising lottery winnings. Today&apo...

Malinda Lowder, Moser's Director of Sales and Marketing is joining us today to talk about the role of thought leadership in business and why it matters.   In 2009, a relatively unknown speaker took the stage at a TEDx event in Puget Sound. His idea? That people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.  That speaker was Simon Sinek—and within a few short years, his 'Start With Why&a...

This week's episode features an engaging podcast-style Red Hat webinar we recently hosted. Tom Simmons from Red Hat joined a panel of Moser experts that featured Shaun McAdams, Tom McGuinness, and Matt Wren to discuss ways Red Hat can help you gain a competitive advantage in the cloud and optimize your IT spending. The topics they covered include: Cloud Optimization Strategies, Real-World Cos...

In today's episode, we're going to discuss the clarity of data-driven strategic goals with two of our own, Marcus Reed and James McKeen. Organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever before, but turning that data into clear, actionable objectives is where the real challenge—and opportunity—lies. Teams gain a shared understanding of what success looks like and how to measure...

For our premiere episode of ASCII Anything's 10th season, we're talking with Sydney Lawhead and Lillian Henninger, the summer interns for Moser's marketing department. Sydney is a rising Senior at the University of Alabama, and Lillian is a rising Senior at Indiana University. They're joining us in a time warp sort of episode, because we split this interview into 3 parts across...

Join us as we say goodbye to Season 9 of ASCII Anything with a look back at some of our favorite interviews and moments. Moser's new marketing intern, Lillian, joined us to sit in and co-produce on her second day at Moser. Undaunted, she jumped right into the conversation and was neither overwhelmed nor underwhelmed by her first podcast experience.

This week we're joined by Moser Consulting's Master of Disaster, Alexander Johnson. He's going to take us on a deep dive into the critical world of disaster recovery and backups and share insights on the latest strategies and technologies to safeguard your data against unforeseen events. From natural disasters to cyber-attacks, you'll learn how to implement robust backup soluti...

In this week's episode, two of Moser Consulting's own, Jim McKean and Marcus Reed, join us to discuss The Overton Window and how to control it. The Overton Window concept describes the range of ideas or policies considered socially acceptable or politically possible at any given moment. Named after Joseph Overton, a policy analyst, the idea suggests that public perception sets the bounda...

This week, we've got Part 2 of our two-part panel discussion on Data Management as a Service, or DMaaS, with Moser's Brett Canova, Tony Wilhelm, and Brian Woolwine. This week we dive even deeper into how DMaaS is transforming the way businesses handle their data, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.

This week, we're hearing the first of a two-part panel discussion on Data Management as a Service, or DMaaS, with Moser's Brett Canova, Tony Wilhelm, and Brian Woolwine. We'll discuss how DMaaS is transforming the way businesses handle their data, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.

In this week's episode, we're joined by Moser's Hersey Richardson, who will guide us through the thrilling world of IT helpdesk adventures and misadventures. From phishing attacks to ransomware threats, discover the everyday challenges that IT professionals face and explore the strategies employed to keep systems secure. Strap in for gripping tales of combating spam, thwarting scams...

Join us this week for a heartwarming and nostalgic journey celebrating Moser's 29th anniversary. In this special episode, we'll be talking all things Moser with a sampling of Moser employees, from one of our longest-tenured to a relatively new employee. We'll trade stories, share memories, and listen to their reflections on what makes Moser a unique and beloved workplace. This episo...

This week we've got Part 2 of our 2-part discussion that starts where part 1 left off. Join us as we dovetail into cybersecurity trends around advanced AI models like DeepSeek with Moser's Director of Security and Compliance, Eric McCombs.  DeepSeek AI is a Chinese startup that gained attention for its advanced, efficient, and cost-effective AI models, particularly DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSe...

This week's episode is part 1 of a 2-part discussion that covers cybersecurity trends around advanced AI models like DeepSeek with Moser's Director of Security and Compliance, Eric McCombs.  DeepSeek AI is a Chinese startup that gained attention for its advanced, efficient, and cost-effective AI models, particularly DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1. Those models rivaled even the most advanced...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss how AI and Automation are impacting impact leadership roles, explore strategies for leading through change, and look at how leaders can leverage technology to enhance—not replace—human potential.  As technology continues to evolve, automation is reshaping how we work, streamlining processes and driving efficiency. But what does that mean for leaders?...

This week, Moser Consultants Anwar Eaton, Emma Rosen, and Sandy Nguyen join us to explore revised ADA/508 Standards and what they mean for businesses and federal agencies. We’ll break down the key updates made in 2017, which align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, and discuss how these changes impact electronic and information technology (EIT) accessibility. We’ll cover pra...

This week we'll be discussing how, with the right strategies, remote IT projects can be just as efficient and productive as in-person teams—if not more. Managing remote IT projects comes with unique challenges, and joining us this week is Moser's own Derrick Spires. Derrick is a Senior Consultant with more than a decade of experience in the IT and consulting industry. Known for managing...

This week's episode features Moser's Director of Quality, Alphia Stephens, who joins us to discuss audits and auditing. Alphia leads a dynamic team that thrives on the principles of continuous process improvement and exceptional service delivery. With deep expertise in information technology and a passion for service delivery and customer satisfaction, she has strategically integrated be...

On this week's edition of ASCII Anything we're discussing the future of work with AI agents. Joining us to talk through the development and uses of AI and AI-powered assistants is Ari Moreland, a consultant in Moser's Data & Analytics division.  Listen to the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-AkwgCbDXwY?si=g9OWaJHEbPtba9Pu

Welcome to the premiere of SEASON 9! Dashboards are a powerful tool that transform complex data into clear, actionable insights. By consolidating key metrics in one place, they help individuals and organizations make informed decisions, track performance, and drive strategic outcomes. Joining us this week are Moser's VP of Data & Analytics, Adrienne Watts, and one of our Senior Consultant...

Season 8 of ASCII Anything is drawing to a close as we wind down 2024 with our traditional Best-Of episode. Join us as we revisit our favorite moments from Season 8! We've got a little bit of everything, from the best and worst IT Tropes in pop culture to our Black Friday cavalcade of capitalism, and even a way more in-depth than expected digression for the 1990s-era Chicago Bulls that featur...

On this week's show, we're talking about the power of agency. How the feeling of control and influence a person has over their environment and situation leads to higher satisfaction and greater productivity. Moser's own Marcus Reed and Jim McKean are joining us for the discussion.  Jim is a senior information technology leader and an Agile coach known for turning around troubled imp...

Former Moser intern turned Moser Consultant Alex Payne joins us this week to discuss the updates included in the latest release of Snowflake, a cloud-based data warehousing service that allows organizations to store, manage, and analyze large amounts of data. Alex  works in Data Engineering, specializing in Data Migrations, Power Apps, Streamlit Development, and Snowflake Data Management. He is al...