B2B Tech Talk with Ingram Micro

What would it take to level up your company?  Think bigger than just new office chairs or a ping pong table.  Think about an update that would not only make life easier for your team but for your customers too.   In the latest episode of B2B Tech Talk, guest host Logan Lyles of Sweet Fish Media attends Ingram Micro’s ONE event to meet up with:  Nicole Dziedzic, Senior Vendor Business Manager (Cisc...

What would it take to level up your company?  Think bigger than just new office chairs or a ping pong table.  Think about an update that would not only make life easier for your team but for your customers too.   In the latest episode of B2B Tech Talk, guest host Logan Lyles of Sweet Fish Media attends Ingram Micro’s ONE event to meet up with:  Mike Brooks, Sales Business Development Manager - Col...

Over 500 million new apps will be created in the next 30 years.  More businesses are developing apps than ever before to keep up with evolving trends in customer experience. Many of these software applications will be stored in the cloud.  How will businesses keep their information secure?  In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Kyle Green, Director of Hybrid Cloud & Hyperconverged Solutions at VMware,...

On the latest episode of B2B Tech Talk with Ingram Micro, we discuss several reasons why Cisco has renewed its focus on the SMB segment.  Dan Stewart (Business Transformation Engineer at Cisco), Kevin Wills (Senior Solutions Sales Specialist for Cisco Meraki at Ingram Micro), and Amy Hodge (Sales Business Development Manager at Cisco) fill us in on why Cisco is making this calculated move.  Follow...

Halloween may be over, but spooky enterprise security threats are a year-round concern. That’s why we’re bringing you more scary security stories from Cris Paffrath and Bill Vogtsberger.  Cris, Ingram Micro’s Director of Safety & Security, and Bill, our Senior Manager of Corporate Security, both have had their fair share of scary security instances.  In Part 2 of this two-part series of B2B Tech T...

Con men, identity theft, social engineering attacks, trespassers repelling down through the ceiling.  Sounds like your typical Bond flick, right?  Unfortunately, these scenarios can also occur in real life. Ingram Micro’s Director of Safety & Security and Senior Manager of Corporate Security, Cris Paffrath and Bill Vogtsberger, have had their fair share of scary security instances.  In Part 1 of t...

How to Prepare Your Organization’s Security Strategy for 2020  It doesn’t matter how large or small your organization is. It doesn’t matter what title you hold at work. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in.  Cybersecurity affects everyone.  On the latest episode of B2B Tech Talk with Ingram Micro, Security Technology Consultant Curt Vurpillat shares his expert advice on preparing your organiz...

Having industry-leading cybersecurity is a must for many industries; especially for industries that are the most at risk for cyberattacks.  To help us better understand cyberattacks and the best technology to defend against them are three security experts from Cisco:  Pat Kearney, Distribution Account Manager  Eric Berkman, Cloud Security Sales  Jeff Barnhart, Systems Engineer  We cover:   Using A...

Life in the cloud can be a little crowded. Learn how to choose the best MSP for you on B2B Tech Talk.  There’s no doubt that cloud solutions are evolving rapidly.  The MSP market alone is estimated to reach $282 billion by 2023.  Matt Vaillancourt, Senior Director of Business Sales at D-Link, offers tips on choosing the right MSP as well as standing out in the crowded MSP market.  He also goes ove...

Discover the security your business can achieve with an MSSP and SOC on B2B Tech Talk.  The MSSP (Managed Security Service Providers) market is predicted to hit $31.9 billion by the end of 2019.  With such substantial market growth, it can be challenging to determine when to upgrade your cybersecurity plan.   In this week’s podcast, Stephan Tallent, the Senior Director of MSSP & Service Enablement...

With robocalls, phishing emails and Slack attacks, the likelihood you will encounter a fraudulent attack is nearly 100%. Whether you fall victim to that attack is a different story. Ingram Micro’s Director of Safety & Security in the US, Cris Paffrath, and Senior Manager of Corporate Security, Bill Vogtsberger, fill us in on how to limit the risk of fraudulent attacks. They cover everything from b...

Organizing enterprise networking can be stressful. Learn how to control all access points.  Dan Stewart, Senior Business Transformation Engineer for Cisco Solutions at Ingram Micro, gives us the lowdown on organizing an effective and comprehensive digital environment using Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA).   Resources covered:   Cisco Enterprise Networks  Cisco Enterprise Security  Cisco W...

As technology continues to advance, the world is able to progress forward.  Unfortunately, not all agents use the development of technology for good.  Anthony Giandomenico, Senior Security Strategist/Researcher for Fortinet, fills us in on the precautions organizations should be taking to remain secure in a volatile environment.  He covers:   The current landscape of malware.  Ransomware’s progres...

No matter how much the tech world evolves, as humans, we will always need relationships.  Even as an IT service provider, Ingram Micro recognizes the value of face-to-face interaction. Talking to someone over email or even video conference does not have the same magnitude as in-person.  That’s why Ingram Micro established the ONE Event.  Ingram Micro’s Director of Event Marketing & Partner Communi...

One definition of a visionary leader is someone who has...   “... a compelling vision for their business. They can see beyond the ambiguity and challenges of today to an empowering picture of tomorrow.”  Visionary leadership is a concept Steve Meek, founder and CEO of the Fulcrum Group, puts a great amount of value into.   Steve sits down with us to discuss how he implements visionary leadership a...

The Internet of Things is moving fast.   There’s no denying the impact IoT will eventually have on all industries. Nonetheless, it can be difficult to see how IoT can benefit some businesses today.  That’s why we asked an expert to fill us in. Eric Hembree, Director of IoT at Ingram Micro, sits down to discuss the practical impact IoT monitoring can have on businesses like yours.  In this episode,...

We all can see that technology is constantly changing.  Hardware and software alike are continually morphing to better serve enterprises and the individual.  It only makes sense that pricing models adjust to this ever-evolving environment.  Paul Sibick, Channel Account Specialist at Ingram Micro for Cisco Security, and Jan Engelbrecht, Director of Strategy and Planning at the Offer Monetization Of...

Technical difficulties are a presenter’s worst nightmare.  With how far technology has come, shouldn’t there be an easier, more effective way to present information?  We address this debacle with Kurt DeYoung, VP of Channel Sales at Barco. He offers a solution to two major obstacles we’re facing in the modern workplace:   The generational disconnect when it comes to virtual collaboration.  Meeting...

There are endless combinations of tech your organization could be using.  An application for this. Another for that.  While choosing the best software for your business is important, have you considered the type of storage and security you’ll be implementing? These factors can also have countless combinations. It all depends on what works best for your organization.  We had the chance to discuss h...

The average total cost of a data breach in the U.S. is $7.91 million.  With that kind of money on the line, it would only make sense that we use the best digital security procedures available. Right?  Surprisingly, a substantial portion of breaches can be prevented by simply educating employees on good digital hygiene. This is because each member of your team digitally acts as an entry point for b...

We sit down to discuss this more in-depth with Chief Country Executive of Ingram Micro’s U.S. branch, Kirk Robinson. He gives us specifics on how getting out of your comfort zone can lead to growth in your industry, including,   Taking calculated risks  Continuous learning  Working towards a major goal   ”Get comfortable being uncomfortable.” - Kirk Robinson  Follow Kirk on Twitter @thekirkrobinso...