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Send us Fan Mail Denis Villeneuve , Cybersecurity and Resiliency Practice Lead at Kyndryl , talked about improving organizational cybersecurity and resilience. A Kyndryl readiness report revealed a significant gap between executive concern over cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to handle them. He stressed the necessity of a holistic approach to cyber resilience, addressing human errors...

Send us Fan Mail Manuj breaks down how MSP owners can escape “Biological Latency” by building a Digital Twin —a Voice-First AI Agent that doesn’t just answer questions, but carries your values, your stories, and your expertise to the market 24/7. Learn how to stop competing on price and start selling the one thing that cannot be commoditized: You. Links for the Show Notes: The Architect: www. Manu...

Send us Fan Mail Jay McBain , Chief Analyst Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems at Omdia , outlined the strategic shifts facing the tech industry ahead of 2026. He pointed out the concerning gap between the success of consumer AI and the low ROI from most business AI implementations, linking this challenge to data center dependency and sustainability issues. He forecast major growth in managed...

Send us Fan Mail Julian sat down with Randal Wark and Paolo Del Nibletto to discuss the business climate in 2025, addressing the unpredictability of tariffs and its effects on corporate decision-making. Paolo noted that this uncertainty is causing businesses to hesitate in their pricing strategies, while Randal pointed out that many companies are tightening budgets and delaying projects, particula...

Send us Fan Mail Guest : Andy Sen , CTO, AppDirect , a leading multinational technology company that provides a B2B Subscription Commerce Platform and ecosystem. Andy talked about AppDirect’s vision for becoming a leading marketplace for subscription commerce tailored for advisors, outlining the company’s unique positioning compared to broader marketplaces. He shared insights from his extensive e-...

Send us Fan Mail Presenters: Julian Lee , Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersecurity, AI and Digital Transformation Nim Nadarajah , C.CISO, Cyber Security, Compliance & Transformation Expert | Executive Board Member | Keynote Speaker Evgeniy Kharam , Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersec...

Send us Fan Mail Craig Bell , President and CEO of Onit , talked about the evolution of the IT sector, particularly the transition of Onit from an office equipment supplier to an MSP with an emphasis on cybersecurity and AI. Craig shared insights from his extensive experience, highlighting the impact of the COVID pandemic on business strategies and drawing parallels between the current managed ser...

Send us Fan Mail Aron Waisman, VP Sales of Synergy Associates, highlighting the company’s efforts to enhance its presence in Canada and its unique offerings in the technology distribution sector. He provided an overview of Synergy, emphasizing its 26 years of experience and partnerships with major companies like Dell and HPE. He detailed Synergy’s business model, which includes providing recertifi...

Send us Fan Mail Presenters: Julian Lee , Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersecurity, AI and Digital Transformation Nim Nadarajah , C.CISO, Cyber Security, Compliance & Transformation Expert | Executive Board Member | Keynote Speaker Evgeniy Kharam , Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersec...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Pat Larkin , President, Ekco , a Dublin-based “security-first managed cloud provider” that has grown rapidly through both organic expansion and a series of strategic acquisitions across Europe. Pat outlined Ekco’s evolution from a backup service provider to a security-first cloud provider, driven by numerous mergers and acquisitions since 2017. The conversation also touched...

Send us Fan Mail Manuj Aggarwal , Founder of TetraNoodle Technologies , talked about the integration of AI within Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and the opportunities it presents for enhancing customer engagement and productivity. He emphasized the necessity for MSPs to deepen their understanding of AI to better serve their clients. He also highlighted that while MSPs are currently in a co-pilot...

Send us Fan Mail Julian sat down with an ECN regular, Eric Herzog , CMO of Infinidat , a data storage company that provides high-performance, enterprise-class data storage solutions The discussion centered on the advancements in Infinidat’s G4 platform, particularly the integration of an S3 object store that simplifies storage management for channel partners and end users. Eric highlighted the pla...

Send us Fan Mail Presenters: Evgeniy Kharam, Cybersecurity Architect | Evangelist | Consultant | Advisor | Podcaster | Visionary | Speaker | Nim Nadarajah , C.CISO, Cyber Security, Compliance & Transformation Expert | Executive Board Member | Keynote Speaker Julian Lee , Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersecurity, AI and Digital Transformat...

Send us Fan Mail Speaker: Omry Farajun , President, Storage Guardian Omry and Julian delved into the significance of incident response planning in cybersecurity. Omry stressed the necessity of a structured incident response plan that includes alternative communication methods during breaches, while underscoring the importance of preparedness and collaboration among stakeholders. See more from Stor...

Send us Fan Mail Special Guest : Kristen Costagliola , CTO, Syncro Kristen talked about the company’s initiatives to support managed service providers (MSPs), while emphasizing the importance of effective patch management for SOC 2 compliance. She highlighted the challenges posed by the increasing complexity of SaaS solutions and the necessity for MSPs to maintain visibility into endpoint complian...

Send us Fan Mail Presenters: Evgeniy Kharam, Cybersecurity Architect | Evangelist | Consultant | Advisor | Podcaster | Visionary | Speaker | Nim Nadarajah , C.CISO, Cyber Security, Compliance & Transformation Expert | Executive Board Member | Keynote Speaker Julian Lee , Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersecurity, AI and Digital Transformat...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Savio , Senior Director, Product Marketing at GoTo (fka LogMeIn), talked about GoTo’s suite of solutions, particularly the Resolve product, which provides a unified endpoint management system designed to assist managed service providers (MSPs) in transitioning from legacy systems. Chris highlighted the product’s features, including remote monitoring, mobile device management...

Send us Fan Mail Doug Houghton , Director of Channels at Alkira (means “happy place” or “bright and sunny” in Australian Aboriginal), talked about his company’s offerings as a network infrastructure as a service provider. He emphasized the advantages of Alkira’s cloud exchange point, which simplifies cross-border connectivity, which can significantly lower total costs and operational complexity co...

Send us Fan Mail Brendan Conlon , Global Director of Supply Chain Defense at BlueVoyant , presented the company’s multifaceted approach to cybersecurity, highlighting the critical importance of supply chain security in an era where organizations increasingly depend on third-party vendors. He noted that many companies struggle to manage these dependencies effectively, often relying on spreadsheets,...

Send us Fan Mail Speaker: Omry Farajun , President, Storage Guardian Omry spoke about the critical cybersecurity strategies for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), emphasizing the necessity of documentation and incident response plans. He highlighted the creation of incident response runbooks aligned with the NIST 2.0 framework to ensure effective incident management. The importance of conducting ta...

Send us Fan Mail Special Guest: Rich Dean , Senior Director of Product Management, Syncro Richard highlighted Microsoft’s role in the cybersecurity sector, particularly through their MCP servers that enable small and medium businesses to leverage AI effectively. He emphasized the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in preventing cyber attacks while acknowledging that human behavior rem...

Send us Fan Mail Presenters: Evgeniy Kharam, Cybersecurity Architect | Evangelist | Consultant | Advisor | Podcaster | Visionary | Speaker | Nim Nadarajah , C.CISO, Cyber Security, Compliance & Transformation Expert | Executive Board Member | Keynote Speaker Julian Lee , Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersecurity, AI and Digital Transformat...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Alain Cormier , CEO, Novipro , a well-established Canadian IT solutions provider, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Alain provided an overview of the company’s extensive experience in the technology sector, highlighting its role as a solution provider and integrator for both small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and large enterprises. He introduced a recent IT trends re...

Send us Fan Mail Sase Janki , CEO of J-SAS , talked about the challenges organizations face regarding cybersecurity protection and compliance. He identified three major pain points: the fragmentation caused by multiple tools complicating compliance efforts, audit hesitancy stemming from uncertainty about compliance status, and the complexity and cost of traditional Governance, Risk, and Compliance...

Send us Fan Mail Speaker: Omry Farajun , President, Storage Guardian Omry spoke about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the importance of personal relationships in the managed service provider (MSP) sector. He highlighted the need for MSPs to pivot from traditional backup and disaster recovery services to cybersecurity solutions, emphasizing the significance of integrating platforms and...