AVANT Technology Insights

In this episode, Rick Mischka, Cybersecurity Engineer at AVANT, sits down with Rob Pollard, Managing Director of Managed Security Services at Fortra, and Matt Sayler, Senior Product Manager at Fortra. Together, they discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the compliance sector. Compliance isn't just about checking a box—it's an ongoing challenge, especially with new regulations emergin...

APIs are the backbone of modern digital communication, but their increasing adoption comes with rising security challenges. In this episode, Rick Mischka, Security Engineer at AVANT, sits down with Tony Lauro, Senior Director of Security Technology and Strategy at Akamai. Together, they explore the growing importance of API security. They dive into the nitty gritty, discussing how attackers are ex...

Join Drew Lydecker, Co-Founder and President of AVANT, and Ross Artale, CEO of Spectrotel, as they explore the future of connectivity and managed network services. They cover everything from the rise of best-of-breed solutions to AI's impact on telecommunications. Plus, Ross reveals how Spectrotel is delivering modern solutions that can outpace more traditional providers. Listen in and learn from...

To cloud or not to cloud? That's the question many businesses are grappling with when it comes to their communication platforms. While the cloud offers numerous advantages, it also brings risks that may not align with your company's risk tolerance. Fortunately, there's another option. In this episode of AVANT Technology Insights, John Paullin, Sales Engineer and Senior Analyst at AVANT, is joined...

Join us as we dive into the future of cybersecurity with Tia Hopkins from eSentire! Explore how resilience in cybersecurity is redefining business continuity. Rick Mischka and Tia Hopkins discuss the power and purpose behind Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) as more than just tech, but a strategic program that keeps organizations prepared and protected. Perfect for security leaders look...

In this episode, Andrew Pryfogle, VP of Market Development at AVANT, spoke at length with Mike Tesler, the former CEO of Broadsoft and current Managing Partner at True North Advisory, about how businesses can   stay competitive by adopting an agile approach to AI. They explore the layers of AI integration — from boosting productivity to uncovering new business opportunities — and address common fe...

In this episode, Sarah Arnstein, Sales Engineer and AVANT's resident SASE expert, sat down with Sangita Patel, Senior Director of Global Product Marketing at CATO to explore the SASE selection process in depth. They dive into key differences among various SASE providers in the market and offer actionable insights for stakeholders starting the conversation to determine the right technology fit for...

In this must-listen episode, Stephen Semmelroth, VP of Cyber Resilience at AVANT, teams up with Theresa Lanowitz, Chief Evangelist at LevelBlue! Together, they discuss the exciting changes behind Level Blue's recent rebranding and explore the groundbreaking insights from their just-released State of the Industry report. Want to know what's shaking up executive leadership? Get ready to dive in and...

Join us for this episode where Rick Mischka, Field Sales Engineer at AVANT, and James Beeson, Executive Cyber Advisor at CloudCom Group, delve into the crucial topics of business continuity and resilience. In their conversation, James guides listeners through the essential strategies for securing an organization. Rick and James also explore how to have impactful cybersecurity conversations that re...

In this episode, Alex Danyluk, AVANT CSO and Managing Director AVANT Analytics, is joined by a true pioneer in the telecom industry. Mike Tessler, the former CEO of BroadSoft and current Managing Partner at True North Advisory, has not only witnessed the transformation of the PSTN network, but he has led the revolution! Throughout his career, Mike's work has made a significant impact on the market...

In this episode, Stephen Semmelroth, Head of Security at AVANT, hosts an engaging conversation with Brad Reynolds, SVP of AI and Chief Strategy Officer at Expedient. Together, they discuss the truths about AI that could transform an organization. Listen in as they reveal how AI can unlock hidden potential in organizational data and save valuable time for employees - and why the  wrong  AI implemen...

In this episode of Technology Insights, Chris Werpy, CIO of AVANT, engages in a deep dive with Jason Ness, Founder and CEO of CommandLink. During this 36-minute episode, Chris and Jason dive into a range of topics: they explore all things Channel, Jason's entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of SASE, what the future of AI and machine learning holds, and the impact of the Trusted Advisor movement...

Listen in as Drew Lydecker, President and Co-founder of AVANT, invites Colby Nish, Head of Americas Sales at Zoom, to discuss Zoom's long journey that has brought them to their current position in the technology landscape! Together, they dive into the future of AI and how Zoom will play a part. Zoom has evolved far beyond meetings to include chat, phone systems, webinars, workplace solutions, whit...

Listen in as Drew Lydecker, President and Co-founder of AVANT, hosts Frank Fawzi, CEO of IntelePeer and a prominent figure in the communication landscape. Together, they explore the journey towards becoming the next pioneer utilizing AI superpower. Their discussion spans diverse verticals, including healthcare, retail, logistics, and manufacturing, and they highlight how AI and automation are revo...

In this episode of our Technology Insights, we welcome the Microsoft Security Partner of the Year, BlueVoyant, to the podcast! AVANT Analytics Senior Analyst, Stephen Semmelroth, and Executive Director of the Managed Security Center of Excellence at BlueVoyant, Micah Heaton, discuss the pros and cons of leveraging Microsoft for consolidation.   2024 is the year of consolidation here at AVANT, and...

In this episode of Technology Insights, we delve into the evolving Broadcom and VMware situation. Listen in as Niko O'Hara, Senior Analyst of AVANT Analytics, and Tony Scribner, CISO & Field CTO of Ntirety, answer important questions regarding the latest VMware updates. Is the situation as dire as it's made out to be? Have we weathered the worst of the uncertainty storm? Tune in to find out as we...

In this Technology Insights podcast, the AVANT Analytics team, including AVANT CSO and Analytics Managing Director Alex Danyluk, and Engineering Practice Leads Andy Bird (CX), Chip Hoisington (Cloud/Colo), and Stephen Semmelroth (Security), dive into the state of disruption in technology. Together, they discuss the latest trends in Cloud, Colocation, Connectivity, Security, CX, UX, and much more....

In this episode, Chip Hoisington, Senior Analyst at AVANT Analytics, and James Ochoa, VP of Cloud at Flexential, delve into the VMware situation. Together, they discuss the impacts customers will likely experience as a result of the program updates, as well as the steps organizations can take to better prepare for success amidst these significant changes. Join us for an insightful conversation to...

Colocation is experiencing a resurgence in popularity! What's behind this renewed interest in popularity? Join Alex Danyluk, Managing Director of AVANT Analytics, and Chip Hoisington, Senior Director of Connectivity, Colo, and Wireless at AVANT, as they delve into the current Colo landscape. Discover why, after a decade of prioritizing cloud strategies, some are returning to data centers and other...

In this episode, Alex Danyluk, Managing Director of AVANT Analytics, and Brent Wilford, Senior Director of Customer Experience and UCaaS at AVANT, focus on the outlook of the UCaaS industry. The good news? Businesses of all sizes can adopt UCaaS from various providers. So, what's the challenge? With an abundance of providers, determining the best fit for your business can be complicated. They expl...

In this episode, Managing Director of AVANT Analytics, Alex Danyluk, interviews our very own John Paullin, Sales Engineer and Senior Analyst of AVANT Analytics! Together, they discuss what enterprise customers are really asking about in regard to AI in the contact center. John shares his experience speaking to hundreds of customers from all walks of life and educating them on the various ways AI c...

Recently, one of our podcast hosts, Alex Danyluk was scrolling through LinkedIn and saw that AVANT's resident SASE expert, Sarah Arnstein, was compiling her own write-up on the very first Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE Report. From there, this episode was born! Dive into our new episode as Alex Danyluk, Managing Director of AVANT Analytics, and Sales Engineer Sarah Arnstein discuss...

In this episode, John Paullin, AVANT Analytics Senior Analyst, and Todd Cadieux, RVP of Solution Consulting at Five9, are going to talk about everybody's favorite buzzword - you guessed it - AI, AKA Artificial Intelligence. They explore how it fits into today's modern contact center and what capabilities are being sought out first. In other words, where does the buying journey for AI start? Finall...

In today's episode, Stephen Semmelroth, Sr. Director of Security at AVANT, is joined by Greg Vander Gaast, Chief Technologist of Security at CDW, to talk about security strategy. They explore some methods that some might consider blasphemous, while others think to be the real deal when it comes to building a security program. Plus, they guide listeners on how to prevent security problems before th...

In this episode of AVANT Technology Insights, Brent Wilford, Senior Analyst of AVANT Analytics, is joined by his colleague and Sales Engineer Sarah Arnstein, to talk about Contact Center Supervisors. How valuable are they in the day-to-day operations of your contact center? What impact can they have for your organization as you evaluate solutions and make the shift from on-prem to Contact Center C...