The world of technology is complex. Each episode of TechSperience will uncover helpful technology, cybersecurity, cloud, and workplace transformation tips to help the everyday IT professional. Tune in for advice from leading IT experts covering retail, manufacturing, healthcare, K-12, higher education, and more.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
PLEASE NOTE: Some of the material discussed in this episode is of a timely nature and the situation around COVID-19 is fluid and fast moving. In the short time that elapsed since our recording (March 10th), the World Health Organization has officially declared the disease a pandemic.
In this special edition of "What the Tech Just Happened", Learn how AI and Data Science are playing a crucial role in the Covid-19 outbreak. Learn what BlueDot understood about activity around Wuhan, China 9 days before the World Health Organization issued a public statement. Also learn how Tech companies are responding to the demands of Business to move their work-force to a remote model. Schools and universities are facing similar challenges as they turn to their on-line models during the pandemic.
Host: Penny Conway
Guest: Jamal Khan, President of Global Digital and eCommerce Marketing for Connection.
Guest: Lane Shelton, VP and Principal Consultant for Microsoft Center of Excellence for Connection
Guest: Andre Stoykovich: Program Manager for Cisco
You can read the transcript of this episode here.
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tech Two with Tyler takes a look at the Lenovo ThinkSmart View work place personal assistant. Be more effective and more collaborative at a low price point.
Host Tyler: Meckes
Burt Kersey: Channel Account Manager for Lenovo
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Tech 2 with Tyler covers the exploding world of Apple and how company's are utilizing "Mac as a Service". Tyler and his guest Steve Dougherty, discuss some new services to make tech purchasing easier, cost-effective and scalable! Enjoy the latest from Tyler and Apple.
Host: Tyler Meckes
Guest: Steve Dougherty- Apple Business Development Specialist
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Host: Penny Conway
CoHost: Rob McIntosh
Guest: Matt Skoog - Partner Development Specialist for Mobility
Matt Skoog joins us in the studio and shares his knowledge of 5G technology. Where it is now, where it's going and a look at the different networks - Not all 5G is created equal.
Listen to the discussion and learn how 5G is affecting just about every industry it touches.
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Taking a look at the latest in tech with some insights and some laughs. This weeks episode discusses what's happening with Tech salaries, Amazon's new cashierless Amazon Go stores, Warren Buffet finally trading in his flip phone, the latest Tesla news, Xerox potential merger and much more!
Host: Penny Conway
CoHost: Rob McIntosh
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
First aired December 18, 2019, we went on location to explore the modern day warehouse. We took a look at Connection's own TIDC (Technical Integration and Distribution Center). If you missed it the first time around, Listen and learn how advances in technology are changing the way distribution centers are utilized. Check out the link below for more information on the warehouse and take a look at the video we made while on location.
Host: Robert McIntosh
Guest: Colleen McMichael, Director of Quality Assurance DC
Mark Wulfhorst, Dir Technical Services Operations, Configuration Services
A Look Inside Connection's Technical Integration and Distribution Center
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Host: Penny Conway
CoHost: Rob McIntosh
Rumbles in the Cloud. Cloud wars heat up - Who's currently on top? Who's not? What companies are investing and emerging as leaders in this lucrative space we call the cloud. From AWS and Google Cloud Platform to Microsoft's Azure, Alibaba and IBM. News that's fit to Tech about!
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Microsoft Sponsored Talk on Artificial Intelligence Part I
Originally aired August 21 2019. Part I of our series on AI.
Sponsored by Microsoft
Host: Penny Conway
Guest: Jamal Khan, President of Global Digital and eCommerce Marketing for Connection.
In this episode of TechSperience, Penny Conway has a frank discussion with Jamal Khan on AI and how machine learning is infiltrating our everyday lives.
- Fact vs. Fiction and the data explosion.
- Democratization of toolsets: Tremendous advantages for developers to streamline process and development time.
- Microsoft AZURE ML Studio is an amazing working environment for developers. What was historically a difficult undertaking now saves hours and produces more efficient results and reporting. The studio leverages AI technology and simplifies the process.
- Learn the pace at which the AI and machine learning are growing and how it will impact the job market.
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Host: Penny Conway
CoHost: Rob McIntosh
Chaos in Iowa - The tech malfunction that rocked the Democratic caucuses. From a new app glitch to jammed phone lines. Technology in all it's glory can present unexpected consequences if not deployed correctly. Lessons to be learned from both sides of the political landscape.
Security Practices at Local MSP Providers
As A Service Trends providing timely solutions saving money and providing services to both consumers and businesses.
#TechSperience #WeSolveIT #election #vote #getoutthevote #XaaS #AsaService
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
A look back and a look forward at the life of the Chromebook. Samsung, the original creator of the Chromebook, talks about the classroom of the future and the impact of the partnership of Google and the Chromebook in education. From myth busting to questions answered, Ally Condo and Kristine Nielsen provide insight, information and a peek into the release of the all new Chromebook 4 and 4+!!
Host: Penny Conway
Guests:
Allyson Condo - Channel Account Manager Chrome Enterprise and Education
Kristine Nielsen - Channel Account Manager Samsung Chromebooks