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 Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Host: Penny Conway
CoHost: Rob McIntosh
Tech topics include Mobility and wearables, Y2K bug hits parking meters, Microsoft EOL for Windows 7 is here, Disney plus and more! Join us for a fun morning tech chat with a few laughs mixed in.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
eSports has millions of fans from all walks of life tuning into the action. Listen in as we explore the world of competitive video gaming with some of Connection's die hard gamers!
Host: Tyler Meckes
Panel of Gamers:
Steve Dougherty - Business Development Specialist for Apple
Brian Mitchell - Dedicated Support Representative
Chris Hardie - Account Manager
Learn more about Connection's eSports program: https://www.govconnection.com/public-sector/higher-education/esports
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
VEEAM Software was acquired by Insight Partners for 5 billion dollars. Insight Partners - a venture capital firm (not to be confused with Insight), just purchased VEEAM Software, one of the leaders in Backup Solutions.
"The acquisition, which is expected to be closed in Q1 2020, will enable Veeam to accelerate its Act II (Veeam’s evolution into Hybrid Cloud), help the company expand into new markets and continue its growth trajectory."
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
This week on "What the Tech Just Happened", Penny and Rob explore the tech trends in the corporate world for 2020. AI, 3D printing, mobile payment systems, 5G and much more!
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Who really cares about print and what can the modern printer really do? Listen in as we discuss printer security, feeds and speeds and sustainability. We cover the new world of printing and what the landscape looks like in the new decade.
Host: Rob McIntosh
Guest: Tim Field, Territory Sales Manager - Lexmark.
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
A SPECIAL NEW YEAR EDITION OF TECHSPERIENCE
Join us for a fun round table discussion with representatives from the baby boomers to Gen Z! Listen in to this new 2020 1-hour special and learn how technology has changed the way the generations work and play!
Baby Boomer – Born between 1946 and 1964
Generation X – Born between 1965 and 1976
Millennials/Generation Y – Born between 1977 and 1995
Generation Z/GenZ – Born between 1996 and Now
Host: Penny Conway
Guests:
BABY BOOMERS: Robert McIntosh, Nick Souris, Robert Howard
Generation X: Jason St. Jean, Andre Stoykovich
Generation Y: Emily Sloan, Penny Conway, Jason Rivard
Generation Z: Anne Gindi, Kerri Sears
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
It's something you've been hearing about for a while - yet legacy systems may still remain active inside your organization. After all, these PCs still operate and your employees remain productive, right? Listen to this podcast where we sit down with Microsoft experts and uncover the true cost of delaying an upgrade.
Host: Penny Conway
Guests:
Deana Sweeney-Grammo - Microsoft Regional Sales Director
Ashley Lofaro - Microsoft Windows Devices PDS
Carrie Alicata - Microsoft Solutions Associate
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
TechSperience takes a close look at the latest tech trends in retail from mobility and digital signage to the entire store experience. Brick and Mortar vs. "Click and Mortar"
Host: Penny Conway
Guest: Brian Gallagher, Retail Strategy Director
Guest: Amanda Toé, Marketing Programs Associate
Guest: Rick Reebenacker, Marketing Manager
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Our 2nd installment of the weekly podcast of "What the Tech Just Happened?" on the TechSperience podcast channel. Penny and Rob take a look at the emerging careers spawned by technology - A look ahead at the job market in 2020.
Host: Penny Conway
Cohost: Rob McIntosh
You can read the transcript of this episode here.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
TechSperience episode 29 explores the modern day warehouse and a look at Connection's own TIDC (Technical Integration and Distribution Center). Listen and learn how advances in technology are changing the way distribution centers are utilized.
Host: Robert McIntosh
Guest: Colleen McMichael, Director of Quality Assurance DC
Mark Wulfhorst, Dir Technical Services Operations, Configuration Services
You can read the transcript of this episode here.