AVANT Technology Insights

In our latest podcast episode, Alex Danyluk, Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director of AVANT Analytics, is joined by AVANT's Cybersecurity guru Stephen Semmelroth! Together, they discuss the whiplash that has been occurring in the cybersecurity space over the past two years, from pre-COVID to present day. Plus, they dive into what's really going on right now in Security, including what they...

In our latest Technology Insights podcast, Stephen Semmelroth, Sr. Director of Security at AVANT, dives deep into the new regulations from the SEC (Security and Exchange Commission) on cybersecurity. 'Who does that impact from your board? ? How do these regulations affect you and your business? What are the key takeaways you need to know? Stephen is joined by one of the most preeminent on the subj...

This is one episode of Technology Insights you won't want to miss! Host and AVANT Sr. Director of Security Stephen Semmelroth is joined by our guest, Lou Rabon, CEO of CDG. Together, they jump into the cost of a breach to look at how much organizations should actually spend on security. Plus, they explore why it's so important for business leaders to be able to speak security and security leaders...

In this episode of AVANT Technology Insights, we are talking about everything that is involved when moving from voice to cloud. Senior Analyst of AVANT Analytics Brent Wilford is joined by industry expert and Senior Director of Solutions marketing from Avaya, Mike Kutch! Together, they discuss moving your PBX, understanding the needs of your entire organization to ensure they'll be met before  you...

 In this episode, Stephen Semmelroth, Sr Director of Security at AVANT, is bringing on Security expert Steve Baer to talk about the history of cybersecurity. Where have we been as an industry? What is the new focus of it? What are some of the things that you need to know about in the world of cybersecurity right now? Listen in to this episode to join us in the cybersecurity conversation!

In this episode, Peter Callowhill, Senior Analyst for AVANT Analytics, is joined by Tom Nevins, Tangoe Vice President, Solution Architects, and Anish Patel, Tangoe Cloud Practice Lead. Together, they talk about Cloud Expenses Mayhem and what it means in the world of cloud. Plus, they explain what the impact is for organizations and how help is now available to get "houses in order" while still rea...

In this episode, Stephen Semmelroth, Senior Analyst of AVANT Analytics, is joined by Theresa Lanowitz, Head of Evangelism at AT&T Cybersecurity, to discuss the AT&T Cybsecurity Insights Report for 2023! This is a phenomenal report that will change the way you do business. Together, Stephen and Theresa dive into the report, exploring budget planning strategies for tech-service organizations and ans...

Are you looking to move to a CCaaS solution? Interested in learning how many of your peers in the industry are also currently making the CCaaS shift? In this episode, AVANT Analytics Managing Director Alex Danyluk is joined by AVANT CCaaS experts and Sales Engineers, Brent Wilford and John Paullin, to dive into the key takeaways of the latest 6-12 Report, focused on the evolving CCaaS landscape!  ...

In this episode of AVANT Technology Insights, Chip Hoisington, AVANT Senior Director of Engineering, and Gabe Sette, Spectrotel Senior Vice President, talk about what exactly is going on with POTS lines! Everybody is calling them about these crazy POTS lines , as costs skyrocket and users receive shut-off notices. To answer all your questions, Chip and Gabe review what's in the POTS line and TDM c...

In this episode, Niko O'Hara, the Head of Engineering at AVANT, and Derek Siler, the Solutions Architect at Flexential, dive into the NIST cybersecurity framework, focusing specifically on how we can use it to protect critical IT workloads. They talk through the details of the framework itself, as well as each individual category. Lastly, they hit on how you can use this as the foundation for a co...

In this episode of AVANT Technology Insights, AVANT President and co-founder Drew Lydecker is joined by Todd Surdey, Head of Global Channels & Business Development at Zoom. Together, they talk about the absolute disruption they're creating - in unified communications, contact center, video, and AI. Zoom is the definition of everything is changing. Listen in and join the evolution! This one's going...

In this episode of AVANT Technology Insights, Senior Analyst John Paullin and UC/CC Field Sales Engineer David Watson discuss the importance of mapping CCaaS technologies to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and explore how the former can positively impact the latter. Don't miss these great insights that will help you and your customers navigate the IT decision-making journey!   To learn more abou...

It's the one hundredth episode of the AVANT Technology Insights podcast, and this is one you shouldn't miss. Drew Lydecker, Alex Danyluk, Stephen Semmelroth, and Brent Wilford cover the state of disruption in our industry RIGHT NOW, diving into UCaaS/CCaaS, security, cloud, the as-a-service movement, and MUCH more! This episode provides some great market insights and is a must-listen for those who...

In our latest AVANT Technology Insights episode, Sr. Research Analyst Christopher Brennan is joined by Terry Corder, Fusion Connect's Sr. Director of Solution Engineering! Together, they discuss how to solve the puzzle of using Microsoft Teams for both collaboration and communication. What is the cleanest and easiest way to unpack this for a confused client? What is the Microsoft Contact Center st...

In our latest episode, AVANT President Drew Lydecker discusses one of the best mergers and acquisitions he has seen in the industry with Duane Barnes, GM of RapidScale, and Ken Ziegler, CEO of Logicworks. How does this acquisition expand on the already powerful suite of managed IT solutions that RapidScale offers today? What are the benefits that end customers can expect as a result? Click the "pl...

Welcome to another Security-focused episode of Technology Insights, hosted by Stephen Semmelroth, AVANT Sr. Director of Security, and George Just, Chief Revenue Officer of ThreatBlokr. In this episode, Stephen and George take a step back to think about security and the problems in this space that you're facing. For the next 30 minutes, listen in as they guide you on how to tackle those problems an...

In our latest AVANT Technology Insights podcast, AVANT Senior Analyst Chris Brennan is joined by Marcus Garcia, VP of Sales at NICE CXone! They explore shifting customer tendencies, and what that evolution means for organizations focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience, or CX.

Digital communications between a company and its customers and prospects certainly doesn't feel new. After all, many companies have chat, email, and web forms as "Contact Us" options on their websites. Additionally, several organizations market to their prospects using email and SMS. While these digital mediums were intended to offer convenience and promised efficiencies, many barriers to effectiv...

In this podcast, AVANT President and co-founder Drew Lydecker is joined by Tony Lauro, Director of Security Technology and Strategy at Akamai. They're focusing on educating, entertaining, and sparking thoughtful conversation all around cybersecurity with Akamai, one of its biggest players. They explore what keeps CIOs up at night - and what Akamai is doing to help them sleep better. Plus, they exp...

In this episode, we talk with Tony Scribner of Ntirety, who challenges the way we think about build-or-buy decisions and how to apply security. Does it really move the needle? Jump in and get ready for the newest episode of the AVANT Technology Insights podcast.

"Find an employer that is going to support you, train you, and give you that opportunity." All along the cybersecurity side of the house, everyone needs to take best practices and precautions seriously. You should assume someone is attempting to get into every single device you have that is connected to the Internet. Enterprises must make sure they are protected by seeking out talented people who...

In this episode, we discuss enterprise technology management and what it can do for your business. Gone are the days of having a small pool of vendors supporting your business. Now, it's dozens of technologies, and brand-new or evolving ones at that! We explore some of the common questions that arise as a result of these changes. How can you keep track of the rapid pace of evolution in technology?...

Welcome to a special Veteran's Day podcast hosted by AVANT Sr. Director of Security and Kyle Hall and Adrian Tilston of Resourcive. In this episode, they discuss how they bring on transitioning veterans and explore their own journeys of transition. Join us and learn how to capitalize on talent that can help you move that needle. "It doesn't matter how big or small your organization is if you're hi...

This is the very first podcast from AVANT President and co-founder Drew Lydecker. In this episode, he and CEO of Dialpad Craig Walker are covering a lot of ground! Listen in to learn what it truly takes to become an entrepreneur and why it's so important to develop a unique culture that matches your company. Plus, they explain why unified communications in CCaaS are potentially the greatest weapon...

In this episode, we're talking about "Everything as a Service" in IT, and it's a game changer for how you consume and manage anything in this ever-changing fast-paced world.