TechSperience Solutions

Episode 14: KICK-OFF to National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Episode 14 is a Round table discussion with the TSG Cyber Security Team as they talk about the fact that you've probably already been compromised on a security level.  How to prepare for the when - it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when you're going to get compromised and next steps.

How secure is secure?  Find out this and other answers as Penny Conway uncovers some interesting facts about cyber security with the Connection TSG.

Protect, Detect, React. Detection and reaction are the most critical parts of a strong security solution. 

Hosted by Penny Conway with special guests from the Connection's Cyber Security Practice: 

Steve Nardone: Director of Connection's Cyber Security Practice

Lane Shelton: Head of Connection's Microsoft Center of Excellence

Mitch Tanaki: Sr. Security Engineer

Bill Virtue: Sr. Security Engineer

Rob Di Girolamo: Product Manager for Security Consulting and Professional Services

You can read the transcript of this episode here.

Episode 13: Security Health Check Round Table Discussion

Kick-Off to Cyber Security Month!  Episode 13 is a round table discussion with Connection's Technical Solutions Cyber Security Team and the advantages of a security assessment and security health check.  Uncover areas your company or organization could be vulnerable and steps to take to secure your IT, protect your IT, own your IT.

You can read the transcript of this episode here.

Episode 12: Demystifying Managed Print Services

Episode 12 of TechSperience dives into all things Managed Print Services.  With companies spending an average of 3% of annual revenue on printing, Managed Print Services are estimated to double in growth by 2025. This TechSperience episode helps to simplify and demystify MPS.

Guests include: Craig Burns, Partner Business Manager from HP and Katie Mackenzie, Connection Product Manager for Print and Supplies.

 

Episode 11: All things Microsoft in the Modern Workplace

Join us as we listen to Sree Vasukuttan Product Marketing Coordinator and Dan Fischetti, Sr. Program Manager both from the Microsoft Center of Excellence. Discussions on M365 in the modern workspace, how Microsoft Teams works and migration to AZURE.

How are you securing your data from end user to the data center?  How are you dealing with Windows Server and Sql Server End of Life?

You can read the transcript of this episode here. 

 

Episode 10: Google and Microsoft Round 2 - Google and Microsoft engage students wherever and however they learn best.

In this episode of Techsperience we'll explore learning outside the four walls of school. The latest technologies from Google and Microsoft enable schools to engage students where ever and however they learn best.

Ally and Alex go head to head again in this latest episode of the "battle of the titans".  All in good fun, we take a hard look at a day in the life in education and a product and feature example from a student perspective.  

A true look at the student experience from both the Google and Microsoft perspective.

Speakers:

• Ally Condo, Google.
• Alex DeRossi, Microsoft Education.  

You can read the transcript for this episode here.

Episode 09: "War of the Algorithms" The impact of AI now and in the future.

In this episode of TechSperience, Penny Conway has a frank discussion with Jamal Khan, President of Global Digital and eCommerce Marketing for Connection, 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.

You can read the transcript for this episode here.

Episode 08: 15 Minutes Inside your Cafeteria -Are you a Google Centric or Microsoft Centric Company?

On this episode of TechSperience, Penny Conway has a fun and interesting perspective talk with Lane Shelton on the cultural differences between Google and Microsoft.  Listen and see if you can determine if your company is Microsoft or Google - Centric based on your Cafeteria.  Have fun and leave a comment and let us know!

You can read a transcript of this episode here.

Episode 07: WOW An Inside Look at Women Optimizing Women

Episode 07 of Connection TechSperience focuses on a great organization celebrating the accomplishments of Women in Technology.  Dale Howard and Judy Rafferty talk with Penny Conway and how women help each other advance careers and balance life's demands.

Learn how WOW was formed and the wonderful journey since the early days.  

You can read the transcript of this episode here.

Episode 06: Understanding UCAAS Unified Communication As A Service

In this episode of Connection Techsperience Penny Conway and John Fuhrman take a deep dive into the world of UCAAS - Unified Communication as a Service. Learn about UCAAS, how it can benefit your organization and what you can do to harness the power of this exciting as a Service addition.

Host: Penny Conway

Guest: John Fuhrman - Partner Alliance Manager - Cloud

 You can read the transcript of this episode here.

Episode 05: How Mobile Devices Have Transformed Police Procedures

On this episode of Connection TechSperience, Colonel Brian Prickett of the Clinton County Sheriff's Office is interviewed by James Hilliard on mobile device technology in law enforcement.  Learn how mobile devices and Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) have revolutionized law enforcement over the past 25 years.

• MDTs (Mobile Data Terminals) and connectivity
• Evolution to wireless
• Law Enforcement Software on the road
• Technology allows more time on the road than at a desk
• Mobile Device Challenges in law enforcement
• MDT Compliance and training for officers
• Law Enforcement Security with MDTs

You can read the transcript for this episode here.