Things. Reasons: The independent show for Australian IT leaders (AI, Tech & IT Leadership)

In February 2026,  roughly 285  billion US dollars fell off software valuations in 48 hours, on the theory that AI would gut per-seat SaaS.  NinjaOne  sells per-seat SaaS and is growing about 70 percent a year.   About the guest   Vic Guerrero runs channel and enterprise for  NinjaOne  across Asia Pacific. He has spent more than two decades in the channel, from Adobe in the late 1990s through to c...

The IT industry is shedding jobs to cost-cutting, AI restructuring and the usual business cycles, and the man who chairs the Australian Men's Shed Association thinks the real cost, what it does to people's identity and purpose, is the thing nobody is talking about honestly.   About the guest   Luke Clifton spent  nearly 15  years in senior leadership at Macquarie Technology Group, more than a deca...

Twenty years ago, the IT professional's primary qualification was confidence. Nobody had the context to evaluate  you .  You  showed up, tried a reboot, and if it worked,  you  were a genius. This is the episode where Jono Staff and Naran McClung look back honestly at how the job  actually was , what changed, and where it is going.     About This Episode   A special edition with no  guest . Two 20...

Episode overview  Australia's startup market just hit an inflection point. $503 million raised across 25 rounds in the first two months of 2026.  Twenty five per cent up on the year before.  US venture funds are looking south. Singapore now has more family offices per capita than anywhere else in the world, and they are writing cheques into Australian tech.  Something has shifted, and the rules of...

The cloud was supposed to  connect  everyone. It  didn't .   When the  hyperscalers  built their massive data centers, they reached about 30% of the world and  called it a day . The other 70%? Left behind. And as AI explodes into every corner of our lives — from autonomous vehicles to oil rigs to disaster response — that gap is becoming a crisis.   Dan Wright, co-founder and CEO of Armada, is  on...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere ,  in headlines, boardrooms, and  strategy  decks.   In this episode, we sit down with  Dr. Kate Gwynn e ,  who works at the intersection of technology, leadership, and education, helping organizations navigate AI adoption while keeping people at the center of the equation.   We talked about the gap between AI ambition and execution inside  businesses . Why le...

Most hyperscale sellers are formally trained. Most hyperscale buyers are not. And that imbalance isn't theoretical — it shows up in your contract terms, your cloud architecture, and your long-term bill. In this episode, we unpack how hyperscalers like AWS actually sell: the methodologies, champion strategies, architectural tactics, and trust-based playbooks that quietly influence major decisions i...

Things. Reasons. is an independent podcast. The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not represent any company or organisation. Content is for general information and entertainment only and should not be taken as professional, legal, or financial advice. While care is taken, no guarantee is made as to accuracy. Any references to people or organisations reflect personal opinions...

What happens when the world's fastest-growing technology meets one of Australia's biggest natural advantages — renewable energy? In this episode, Andrew Sjoquist — Australian tech founder and CEO of WinDC — joins us to unpack the explosive energy demands of AI, why traditional data centers can't keep up, and the bold idea he believes could reshape the industry. Andrew breaks down: How portable, re...

Why would someone leave Microsoft — twice — and still come back for a third round?   Gustavo Fuchs has done exactly that. Now leading Channel Sales across Asia, he's seen the company evolve from the inside out — from old -school enterprise to AI -era operator.   In this episode, Gustavo joins Naran and Jono to unpack:   What's really changed inside Microsoft — culture, speed, and decision-making i...

We finally tempted Matt Boon to 'rant cast ',  and it  didn't  disappoint.   Matt's been shaping how Australian IT leaders think for decades.  He's  the person the industry turns to when it needs perspective.   Together with Jono and Naran, the conversation hits the uncomfortable stuff: the tech layoffs dressed up as "AI efficiency," AWS's 30,000 cuts, and why announcing record profits straight af...

Show Notes:   Things. Reasons.  is an independent podcast. The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not represent any company or organisation .   Content is for general information and entertainment only and should not be taken as professional, legal, or financial advice. While care is taken, no guarantee is made as to accuracy. Any references to people or organisations reflect...

Show Notes: Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naranmcclung/   Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanstaff/   Check the episode out on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/hGQIVi84Tmk   And don't forget to subscribe and rate the show! We love hearing your thoughts and answering questions. For all enquiries, contact pru@thingsreasons.show...

Show Notes:   Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naranmcclung/   Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanstaff/     Check the episode out on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/e8kexzZSAl8   And don't forget to subscribe and rate the show! We love hearing your thoughts and answering questions. For all enquiries, contact pru@thingsreasons.s...

In the launch episode of Things Reasons , Naran McClung and Jono Staff dive into the forces reshaping Australian IT leadership , from AI disruption to shifting enterprise strategy. They explore how major players like Telstra are refocusing on core connectivity, what the rise of AI means for traditional consultancies, and how deals like CyberCX signal deeper changes across cybersecurity and the bro...

Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at enquiries@macquariecloudservices.com with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this episode of Cloud Reset, we sit down with Cliff Ashford, Senior Director at Monash University, to dive into what it really takes to ma...

Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at enquiries@macquariecloudservices.com with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: Live from Day 3 of the THETA Conference in Perth, we're joined by Kathleen Mackay, CIO at the University of Tasmania and former Australian CI...

Show Notes Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at enquiries@macquariecloudservices.com with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary In this episode of  Cloud Reset , we're joined by Jim Cook , Manager of Digital Innovation at the University of Sydney, to unpack the uni's groundb...

Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at enquiries@macquariecloudservices.com with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: As generative AI systems mature, the conversation is shifting—from what they can do, to what (and who) they're trained on. In this episode, L...

Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at enquiries@macquariecloudservices.com with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this special episode of Cloud Reset, we reunite the original architects of Macquarie's Azure journey—Rachel Bondi, Corporate VP SMB Asia a...

Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel MCS Blog for the full transcript Contact us at enquiries@macquariecloudservices.com with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: After four heavyweight conversations with Australia's tech and business leaders, Jono and Naran take the mic...

Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at enquiries@macquariecloudservices.com with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this episode of Cloud Reset, hosts Naran McClung and Jonathan Staff sit down with Angela Fox, Senior Vice President and Managing Director...

Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at enquiries@macquariecloudservices.com with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this episode of Cloud Reset, hosts Naran McClung and Jonathan Staff sit down with Michael "Chopper" Reid, CEO of Megaport, to discuss the...

Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at enquiries@macquariecloudservices.com with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: In this episode of Cloud Reset, Jono and Naran catch up with Peter James—Chairman of Macquarie Technology Group, MYOB, and DroneShield—to tal...

Show Resources: Follow Jono Staff on LinkedIn Follow Naran McClung on LinkedIn Cloud Reset's YouTube Channel Contact us at enquiries@macquariecloudservices.com with any questions, suggestions, or corrections. And don't forget to rate/review! Episode Summary: Fast forward to 2030—your organisation has fully embraced AI, gaining a competitive edge, streamlined processes, and maximised productivity....