B2B Tech Talk with Ingram Micro

In a world where breach costs are rising, prevention is worth its weight in gold. That’s why key players in the cloud space are staying on top of the latest preventative measures for the best results. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Bill Sheeran , IBM account manager at Fortinet , and Juan Dos Santos , partner technical lead of IBM cloud ecosystem at IBM , about: An overview of IBM Security’s 2023 repor...

The capabilities of AI are still in their early stages, and Juniper Networks is paving the way for shining a light on AI use cases across network operations. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Tom Wilburn , global vice president of Campus and Branch Networking at Juniper Networks , about: The history of Juniper Networks  How Campus and Branch has evolved The future of AI at Juniper Networks To join the dis...

Many end users and partners were left with critical questions in the wake of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware last year—from increased standardization to more consistent support experiences, answers continue to come in. Shelby Skrhak speaks with JD Wells , IBM Cloud for VMware solutions leader, and Juan Dos Santos , partner technical lead of IBM Cloud Ecosystem, both of IBM , about: What the Broad...

Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 is determined to protect the digital world by helping customers understand their adversaries and defend against them. They use a practice called digital forensics to better detect, track, analyze and stop cyberthreats. Shelby Skrhak talks to Kraig Faulkner , channel systems engineer at Palo Alto Networks about: Unit 42’s inspiration and mission Key cyberthreats Unit 42...

SMBs tend to require speedy turnarounds and easy access to support, making them an ideal market for one-stop shops and pre-packaged bundles. Luckily, Palo Alto Networks is on the case. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Meghan Mack , vendor, business manager at Ingram Micro , about: Why Palo Alto Networks’ pre-packaged bundles are game changers How Palo Alto Networks supports partners Ideal consumers for P...

The IBM of today may not be your parent’s IBM, but they still hold the same values in high regard—while also striving to innovate for the betterment of their customers and their customers' customers. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Audrey O'Donnell , FlashSystem 9000 and Storage Assurance perpetual product manager at IBM , about: The definition of Storage Assurance How IBM leans into innovation What IBM...

A tech solution is only as strong as the foundation it’s built on—governance, scalability, collaboration, flexibility, etc.—and IBM has been in the trenches of trustworthy tech development long before the AI boom we’re experiencing today. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Doug Schofield , sr. partner technical specialist, IBM Storage, Kevin Nugent , global data & AI resell partner lead, IBM watsonx an...

Say goodbye to sketchy connections and slow speeds with Meraki’s cellular gateway solutions built on 5G cores, meant to provide efficient and flexible options.   Shelby Skrhak speaks with Bobby Young , sr. technical enablement engineer at Ingram Micro , about: The definition of a cellular gateway The key difference between Meraki’s MG 51 and MG 52 offering How Meraki upgrades partners and the bene...

What sounds better? A convoluted system with limited options and parameters, or a flexible, straightforward approach that accommodates fast-changing applications?  With Red Hat, the answer is clear.  Shelby Skrhak speaks with Nyan Avila , ecosystem solution architect for Red Hat , about: Red Hat's OpenShift virtualization solution The state of containerization today The benefits of containerizatio...

Collaboration is an essential element of comprehensive security solutions—SonicWall understands this as a core value and consistently takes steps to deliver the best solution possible to its partners.  Devaughn Bittle , Patrick Cash , and Kevin Fraser chat with Michael Crean , Senior Vice President of Managed Security Services Division, and Eric Morin , Vice President of Global Cloud Sales, both o...

We all have a role when it comes to practicing sustainable and environmentally friendly business, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Today, there are tools that support companies in their journey to increased sustainability without a deep cut in profits. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Phil Redman , Americas ecosystem lead, IBM Sustainability at IBM , about: The definition of ESG reporting  The main...

How do you know an MSP bundle is worth the investment? It starts with saying goodbye to managing dozens upon dozens of logins and ends with increased customer retention. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Cori Hahn , Sr. Technical Enablement Engineer, and David Williams , Development Executive; Sr. Services Architect both of Ingram Micro , about: How Ingram Micro’s MSP bundles give partners an advantage Th...

The wonder of hybrid work models is still in full swing, and Logitech—paired with Microsoft—is on the front lines of delivering top-quality hybrid conference experiences. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Bryan Marx , Microsoft Alliance Manager, North America, at Logitech , about: How Logitech is leaning into its partnership with Microsoft Combining the front-of-room and center-of-room conference experien...

Dell is dedicated to providing a path forward with AI solutions and improved storage offerings for mid-range storage businesses, allowing customers to move confidently amid the changing industry and not only through desktop monitors. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Ryan Clarkson , Sr. Technical Enablement Engineer at Ingram Micro , about: How Dell PowerStore has evolved from 1.0 to 4.0  The ideal busine...

Ingram Micro, Cisco, and AWS have come a long way over the decades, always with customer expectations and industry needs at the forefront of their transitions. Today, they offer a comprehensive library of solutions built along trademark guideposts. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Duncan Robinson , Vice President of Growth Partnerships at Ingram Micro , Kathryn Spitz , Cloud Partner Sales Leader - Americ...

Staying on top of the shifting landscape across modern infrastructure doesn't have to be overwhelming—Ingram Micro has your back, and then some, in navigating trends and enacting new solutions. Shelby Skrhak speaks with John Kinnan , category director at Ingram Micro , about: How modern infrastructure is evolving How Ingram Micro differentiates modern infrastructure solutions from competitors How...

The healthcare industry is more than hospitals and tablets—from security to video communications, there is a level of care and specialization required not found in many other fields. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Andrew Kirsch , Technical Enablement Engineer, and Christian Buerk , Director of Specialty and Business Applications, both of Ingram Micro , about: The different areas of healthcare that bene...

AI PCs are no longer only talk and discussion—they’re here, and they’re ready to support and serve the modern workforce. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jay Giron , senior manager for Solution Design & Services, and Jason Minchen , technical enablement engineer for Solution Design & Services, both of Ingram Micro , about: The definition of an AI PC and the evolution of computers Common misconcep...

Every partner's needs are unique, and that’s why Ingram Micro is dedicated to delivering timely and effective solutions based on specific partner needs while providing expertise at every angle. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Adam Bellows , executive director and category leader of networking and security at Ingram Micro , about: The current network security landscape How Ingram Micro supports partner c...

Do you know every inch of your attack surface? How much access do each of your employees hold? Does it go beyond their required role responsibilities? All important questions that boil down to one main one: Does your company have healthy cybersecurity hygiene? Shelby Skrhak speaks with Greg Goetz , vice president of global strategic partners & MSSPs at Tenable , about: Why exposure management...

Digital financing brings the ease of B2C checkouts to B2B by giving partners the power to provide options to their consumers, all without leaving Ingram Micro Xvantage™. What does it take to make that happen? Shelby Skrhak speaks with Melanie Delvalle , director of digital finance, and Roben Howery , director of product management—digital solutions, both of Ingram Micro , about: The definition of...

VMware may be the industry standard, but there are other options to explore while Broadcom’s acquisition details straighten out in the next few months. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Carol Wright , technical enablement architect at Ingram Micro , about: The ripple effect of Broadcom's VMware acquisition Alternative data center solutions for partners How Ingram Micro supports data center needs To join t...

Wi-Fi 7 is on its way, and with it comes bigger, better, faster experiences across multiple industries—now is the time to prepare and lay the foundation for an optimal Wi-Fi 7 integration process. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Dan Stewart, senior technical enablement engineer at Ingram Micro , about: The definition of Wi-Fi 7 and what to expect Which industries will benefit most from Wi-Fi 7 speeds Ch...

Copilot is the answer to the age-old question, “Do I have to read through this entire week-long email chain?” With Microsoft's Copilot, the answer is no. The only question now is: What are you going to do with all that free time? Shelby Skrhak speaks with Paul Hager , vice president of services at Ingram Micro , about: Practical daily uses for Microsoft's Copilot How Copilot supports the writing p...

Equipping ourselves with top-notch, hybrid friendly equipment and devices is more and more of a key priority as hybrid environments increase in popularity—Dell is going the extra mile with client peripherals for a smooth experience. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Tracey Garza , client peripherals channel lead—North America at Dell Technologies , about: Dell’s premiere products for client peripherals Th...