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Sharp and NEC products aim to support the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) model through dynamic collaboration across multiple verticals, providing high-quality solutions and devices. Through the recent company merger of Sharp/NEC, those efforts doubled.         Shelby Skrhak speaks with George Borden, solution sales architect at Sharp/NEC, about:  - The evolution of BYOD - Hybrid collaboration soluti...

Ransomware is the most prolific disaster recovery (DR) event in technology today. It takes more than backups and cloud storage to protect company data from these vicious attacks—proper disaster recovery helps companies plan for the “when” of ransomware threats.      Shelby Skrhak speaks with Annette Miller, multi-cloud partner development manager, and Paul Irwin, staff partner solution architect -...

Applications evolve rapidly and are creating unexplored levels of complexity and an extremely dynamic environment.  The founders of Instana realized legacy APM tools were going to struggle to handle emerging cloud-based containerized microservice applications.   The new observability approach goes far beyond old capabilities, maximizes efficiency and reduces costs.  Shelby Skrhak dives into the al...

After 10 years of designing devices that empower employees to work and create the way they want—with a focus on quality craftsmanship—Microsoft shows no signs of slowing down.   Shelby Skrhak speaks with Kristin Friend, Surface senior PDM at Microsoft, about:  - New Microsoft devices coming to market - A must have Surface Pro 9 accessory - How Microsoft has adapted over the last 10 years  To join...

Social media began with a promise of connection, community and progression. Reality has proven to look different in the form of hateful messages, online predators and countless threats open to any teen or child with access to the internet.   We have a mission to spread the word on digital citizenship and what each of us can do to combat these risks.  Shelby Skrhak speaks with Patrick Smith, techno...

Successful digital transformation takes more than shiny technology—a true digital transformation provides value. Embracing the spirit of change and evolution is critical for building platforms and solutions that meet real needs and solve real problems.  Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Sanjib Sahoo, chief digital officer at Ingram Micro, to get an inside look at his process for leadersh...

Human Resources is more than hiring and firing—it touches every part of a company and has a sizable hand in crafting the culture employees and partners come to recognize and appreciate. A solid HR team can mean the difference between success and a mess.   Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Simon Wilkins, director of Talent Acquisition & Org Effectiveness, and Amber Gould , executive direc...

A diverse organization is more innovative and attracts and retains better talent.  The tech field used to be distinctly male-dominated, but there’s been a purposeful shift in elevating women in the industry.  Join host Harpreet Narang and Estelle Johannes, senior director of Member Communities at CompTIA, for Coffee with Women in Tech where they dive into:  What companies can do to create a more i...

Cisco is known for pioneering the early web and helping create the backbone of the internet, carving out a spot as a global tech leader through hardware. Today, they’re focused on providing top-tier software through innovation and acquisitions.    Shelby Skrhak speaks with Christian Hansen, Software & Services business development manager at Cisco, alongside Kayla Zielezinski and Ariana Santiago,...

Through the surge of contactless payment during the COVID-19 pandemic, associates experienced a new way to accelerate the point of sale without sacrificing engagement and service quality. Contactless payment isn't going anywhere anytime soon.   Now the question is: how can tech companies deliver that solution at a mass scale while meeting customers where they’re at? The answer lies in innovation. ...

Once you get a clear idea of what multi-cloud really is, then the real questions begin. One of the biggest: How do you know which hyper scaler to choose and what happens if you want to switch? Will there be downtime within that transition? Not if you use the right platform. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Annette Miller , Multi-Cloud Partner Development Manager at VMware , and Illyse Sheaffer , Cloud/SD...

The future of extended reality is bright. But listening to the media, you might not get that impression.   Stop thinking of cartoon torsos floating in a conference room and, instead, think of walking through a mall with holographic images popping up offering you 40% off deals.   The best part: If you’re not sure where to get started, there’s dedicated extended reality (xR) events connecting intere...

Cloud adoption is rapidly becoming a primary focus of businesses everywhere—with an expectation that at least half of all IT spending will shift from traditional to public cloud.   But when today’s success in cloud means preparing for tomorrow’s cloud, you want to make sure you partner with the right team to drive continuous growth.   Shelby Skrhak is joined by Joyce Hofman, director of cloud grow...

The next level of Cisco platforms is here and more flexible than ever. Dedicated Cisco engineers built the Intersight platform with careful attention and user feedback as their guide—Intersight scales from a small dashboard to enterprise-level capabilities.  Shelby Skrhak speaks with Carol Wright, senior technology consultant, John McNelly, technology consultant II, both of Ingram Micro and Dave N...

The Meraki infrastructure is well known for firewalls, access points and switches—that’s only the beginning. More and more innovations continue to hit the market, poised to meet customers where they’re at and deliver easy-to-use security solutions.  Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Aimee King and Jon Paddock , both distribution account managers at Cisco. They discuss:  - How Meraki supp...

Movie multiplexes, restaurants and neighborhood cinemas took a massive hit during the pandemic.   Searching for new revenue streams, these venues are leveraging the latest in display tech to attract lucrative esports events like tournaments and viewing parties.   Heather Blair, senior account manager for esports and cinema solutions at LG Electronics, joins Shelby Skrhak to explore:  - Building al...

Which scenario sounds more desirable: a window-shaker A/C unit tagged onto an outdated apartment building, or an integrated A/C system planned from conception?  Incorporating more advanced solutions at the base level is, more often than not, superior to add-ons, and cybersecurity is no exception. Infrastructures of any kind should introduce security into the conversation as early as possible.  She...

As technology advances, digital solutions become more and more complicated. Nutanix unifies private, public, and hybrid clouds to power customers’ businesses and solve complex problems with simplicity. With compute, storage, networking, and database solutions adaptable to your preferred hardware and systems, partners and customers have operating freedom like never before.  Shelby Skrhak speaks wit...

Forward-thinking organizations like IBM are coming together and taking a new approach to forming business ecosystems to help the federal market address critical issues like cybersecurity, supply chains, and sustainability.  Shelby Skrhak is joined by Terry Halvorsen, GM of the US federal market, and Katharyn White, VP of the IBM ecosystem and US federal market, to discuss:  The unique challenges o...

What do touchscreen devices have to do with sports betting? The answer comes down to the constant pursuit of integrated betting experiences and the role of interactivity in making those goals a reality.  Shelby Skrhak speaks with Brian Atwood, senior director of North American Sales at Elo Touch Solutions, about:  Uses for Elo products How COVID changed sports betting Sports betting as an integrat...

The world of computing is ever changing. From Windows 95 to now, the progress is unquestionable. When we look further, there are a few clear leanings for where computing will go next.  What does that look like for businesses, and how do converged infrastructures tie into the future of computing?  Shelby Skrhak speaks with Don Scott, director of the Emerging Business Group at Ingram Micro, and Kyle...

Technology across every industry is adapting to the work-from-anywhere model. With those evolutions comes the need for tighter security in not only “bring your own device” circumstances, but company-issued equipment as well.  What does that look like at a base level, and how can customers take steps to ensure their devices are as secure as possible?  Shelby Skrhak speaks with Patrick Smith, techno...

Lenovo strives to enable their partners to sell across the entire portfolio of offerings—laptops, desktops, server storage and more. Lenovo opens the door to new margins and markets and, in turn, additional revenue.  Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Alyssa Unterborn and Jamie Tworkowski, solutions sales executives at Ingram Micro, about:  Recent trends across ISG and IDG Lenovo 360 succ...

People are traveling again and using more equipment than ever—and the trend of smaller, better, faster technology marches on to meet those needs.  From durability to variety to customer service, ZAGG is paving the way for higher quality tech accessories and hassle-free use, wherever, whenever.  Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jay Wozniak, B2B sales manager at ZAGG Inc.,, and Gabby Albert, solutions spec...

In hybrid IT environments there is a need for workloads to stay on-prem, whether because of latency, regulation, confidentiality or otherwise. But, people still want the flexibility of the cloud. GreenLake allows users to get a seamless view of the entire hybrid real estate while retaining the benefits of the cloud.  Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jon Busshart, Business Transformation Center engineer,...