Successful digital transformation takes more than shiny technology—a true digital transformation provides value. Embracing the spirit of change and evolution is critical for building platforms and solutions that meet real needs and solve real problems. Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Sanjib Sahoo, chief digital officer at Ingram Micro, to get an inside look at his process for leadership in the digital space. They discuss: - Defining the Xvantage platform - Xvantage developmental chal...
Nov 08, 2022•41 min
Human Resources is more than hiring and firing—it touches every part of a company and has a sizable hand in crafting the culture employees and partners come to recognize and appreciate. A solid HR team can mean the difference between success and a mess. Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Simon Wilkins, director of Talent Acquisition & Org Effectiveness, and Amber Gould , executive director, Human Resources, both of Ingram Micro. They discuss: - A snapshot of HR responsibilities - Th...
Nov 04, 2022•31 min
A diverse organization is more innovative and attracts and retains better talent. The tech field used to be distinctly male-dominated, but there’s been a purposeful shift in elevating women in the industry. Join host Harpreet Narang and Estelle Johannes, senior director of Member Communities at CompTIA, for Coffee with Women in Tech where they dive into: What companies can do to create a more inclusive culture How diversity enhances the bottom line Finding commonalities and aligning core values ...
Nov 03, 2022•30 min
Cisco is known for pioneering the early web and helping create the backbone of the internet, carving out a spot as a global tech leader through hardware. Today, they’re focused on providing top-tier software through innovation and acquisitions. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Christian Hansen, Software & Services business development manager at Cisco, alongside Kayla Zielezinski and Ariana Santiago, both solutions sales specialists at Ingram Micro. They discuss: - The history and evolution of Cisc...
Nov 02, 2022•15 min
Through the surge of contactless payment during the COVID-19 pandemic, associates experienced a new way to accelerate the point of sale without sacrificing engagement and service quality. Contactless payment isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Now the question is: how can tech companies deliver that solution at a mass scale while meeting customers where they’re at? The answer lies in innovation. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Andrew Kim , director - Product Management at Zebra Technologies , about: - ...
Oct 31, 2022•18 min
Once you get a clear idea of what multi-cloud really is, then the real questions begin. One of the biggest: How do you know which hyper scaler to choose and what happens if you want to switch? Will there be downtime within that transition? Not if you use the right platform. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Annette Miller , Multi-Cloud Partner Development Manager at VMware , and Illyse Sheaffer , Cloud/SDI - Technical Solutions Specialist at Intel , about: Demystifying any confusion around multi-cloud C...
Oct 28, 2022•26 min
The future of extended reality is bright. But listening to the media, you might not get that impression. Stop thinking of cartoon torsos floating in a conference room and, instead, think of walking through a mall with holographic images popping up offering you 40% off deals. The best part: If you’re not sure where to get started, there’s dedicated extended reality (xR) events connecting interested parties. Shelby Skrhak is joined by Eric Hembree, director of Advanced Computing for Ingram Micro, ...
Oct 27, 2022•14 min
Cloud adoption is rapidly becoming a primary focus of businesses everywhere—with an expectation that at least half of all IT spending will shift from traditional to public cloud. But when today’s success in cloud means preparing for tomorrow’s cloud, you want to make sure you partner with the right team to drive continuous growth. Shelby Skrhak is joined by Joyce Hofman, director of cloud growth solutions at Ingram Micro, to discuss: Ingram Micro’s inspiration for global cloud growth solutions W...
Oct 26, 2022•20 min
The next level of Cisco platforms is here and more flexible than ever. Dedicated Cisco engineers built the Intersight platform with careful attention and user feedback as their guide—Intersight scales from a small dashboard to enterprise-level capabilities. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Carol Wright, senior technology consultant, John McNelly, technology consultant II, both of Ingram Micro and Dave Nentarz, systems architect at Cisco, about: - Defining Cisco Intersight - Qualifications for running I...
Oct 25, 2022•24 min
The Meraki infrastructure is well known for firewalls, access points and switches—that’s only the beginning. More and more innovations continue to hit the market, poised to meet customers where they’re at and deliver easy-to-use security solutions. Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Aimee King and Jon Paddock , both distribution account managers at Cisco. They discuss: - How Meraki supports cybersecurity - Practical uses for Meraki environmental sensors - Implementing the Meraki infrast...
Oct 24, 2022•36 min
Movie multiplexes, restaurants and neighborhood cinemas took a massive hit during the pandemic. Searching for new revenue streams, these venues are leveraging the latest in display tech to attract lucrative esports events like tournaments and viewing parties. Heather Blair, senior account manager for esports and cinema solutions at LG Electronics, joins Shelby Skrhak to explore: - Building alliances between venues, communities and gamers - The new revenue potential for restaurants and cinemas - ...
Oct 21, 2022•19 min
Which scenario sounds more desirable: a window-shaker A/C unit tagged onto an outdated apartment building, or an integrated A/C system planned from conception? Incorporating more advanced solutions at the base level is, more often than not, superior to add-ons, and cybersecurity is no exception. Infrastructures of any kind should introduce security into the conversation as early as possible. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Will Berardelli, partner development specialist at VMware, about: - VMware’s ap...
Oct 20, 2022•26 min
As technology advances, digital solutions become more and more complicated. Nutanix unifies private, public, and hybrid clouds to power customers’ businesses and solve complex problems with simplicity. With compute, storage, networking, and database solutions adaptable to your preferred hardware and systems, partners and customers have operating freedom like never before. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Nutranix’s Brian Boche, channel SE leader, and Tony Lawry, distribution channel systems engineer, a...
Oct 19, 2022•19 min
Forward-thinking organizations like IBM are coming together and taking a new approach to forming business ecosystems to help the federal market address critical issues like cybersecurity, supply chains, and sustainability. Shelby Skrhak is joined by Terry Halvorsen, GM of the US federal market, and Katharyn White, VP of the IBM ecosystem and US federal market, to discuss: The unique challenges of the governmental digital transformation Establishing a secure hybrid environment How AI helps federa...
Oct 17, 2022•28 min
What do touchscreen devices have to do with sports betting? The answer comes down to the constant pursuit of integrated betting experiences and the role of interactivity in making those goals a reality. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Brian Atwood, senior director of North American Sales at Elo Touch Solutions, about: Uses for Elo products How COVID changed sports betting Sports betting as an integrated experience To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this ...
Oct 14, 2022•21 min
The world of computing is ever changing. From Windows 95 to now, the progress is unquestionable. When we look further, there are a few clear leanings for where computing will go next. What does that look like for businesses, and how do converged infrastructures tie into the future of computing? Shelby Skrhak speaks with Don Scott, director of the Emerging Business Group at Ingram Micro, and Kyle Fenske, North American channel director at Scale Computing, about: What a hyper-converged infrastruct...
Oct 10, 2022•16 min
Technology across every industry is adapting to the work-from-anywhere model. With those evolutions comes the need for tighter security in not only “bring your own device” circumstances, but company-issued equipment as well. What does that look like at a base level, and how can customers take steps to ensure their devices are as secure as possible? Shelby Skrhak speaks with Patrick Smith, technology consultant at Ingram Micro, about: - Security challenges with the work-from-anywhere model - The ...
Oct 07, 2022•13 min
Lenovo strives to enable their partners to sell across the entire portfolio of offerings—laptops, desktops, server storage and more. Lenovo opens the door to new margins and markets and, in turn, additional revenue. Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Alyssa Unterborn and Jamie Tworkowski, solutions sales executives at Ingram Micro, about: Recent trends across ISG and IDG Lenovo 360 success stories How the Better Together program ties into Lenovo 360 To join the discussion, follow us on ...
Oct 06, 2022•28 min
People are traveling again and using more equipment than ever—and the trend of smaller, better, faster technology marches on to meet those needs. From durability to variety to customer service, ZAGG is paving the way for higher quality tech accessories and hassle-free use, wherever, whenever. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jay Wozniak, B2B sales manager at ZAGG Inc.,, and Gabby Albert, solutions specialist at Ingram Micro , about: - Developing medical-grade technology - Cutting-edge glass protector d...
Oct 05, 2022•18 min
In hybrid IT environments there is a need for workloads to stay on-prem, whether because of latency, regulation, confidentiality or otherwise. But, people still want the flexibility of the cloud. GreenLake allows users to get a seamless view of the entire hybrid real estate while retaining the benefits of the cloud. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jon Busshart, Business Transformation Center engineer, and Russell Fenton, solution sales specialist II, both of Ingram Micro about: The opportunities provi...
Oct 04, 2022•20 min
What are the benefits of outsourcing a security operations center (SOC), and what should you look for when choosing an SOC partner? Elevating your business through an outsourced security operations center comes with a few relevant considerations to ensure successful adoption and improved business outcomes. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Lamon Gorman, director—Service Provider Channel at Trend Micro, about: - Security operations center as a service - Key business outcomes from adopting SOC as a servic...
Oct 03, 2022•19 min
Tight budgets make it difficult for businesses to purchase the solutions they need when they need them. The solution: create the opportunity for flexible payments. A business may not be able to afford the entire product upfront, but they can build a monthly payment into their budget. Ingram Micro is helping make this a reality for partners. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Scott Pecnik, chief executive officer at PacGenesis, and Jeremy Covert, financial solutions executive at Ingram Micro, about: The c...
Sep 28, 2022•16 min
If you want to save time, energy and resources, don’t wait until the final hours to bring in your security team. Bring them in early and bring them in often. Your security team is more than the “no” squad—they have more to offer and are a critical part of any project development. Create an environment of genuine collaboration and unlock the full potential of DevSecOps. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Dave Sirrine, principal solutions architect at Red Hat, about: - Getting to “yes” by engaging security...
Sep 15, 2022•23 min
For any gaming situation, whether that’s at home or in an arena, display is critical. As esports continues to gain popularity, it’s important these athletes have everything they need to showcase their skills to their full potential. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jonathan Brawn, principal consultant at Brawn Consulting, about: The needs of the professional esports team How resolution is measured Outfitting an esports arena To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Liste...
Sep 14, 2022•27 min
Employing Secure Private Access (SPA) could be the solution you’re looking for when it comes to connectivity with on-premises web apps. No VPN, no scaling issues, no headache. Organizations are moving away from VPNs and looking for a more stable and secure option—Citrix is fulfilling that need. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Manny Benitez, principal sales engineer, Americas Channel Team, and Marisa Torch, sales engineer, both of Citrix, about: - What differentiates Citrix from competitors - Weighing ...
Sep 13, 2022•14 min
What are the merits of an on-site and cloud monitoring solution? How has Schneider Electric fared amidst supply chain shortages, and what does IT have to do with slower vehicle manufacturing? Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Joe Treadwell, national account manager at Schneider Electric, to get some answers. They discuss: - Top takeaways from a recent IDC event - How the Eco Structure offering operates - Schneider Electric’s supply status To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @I...
Sep 12, 2022•17 min
We’re all still in an experiment when it comes to hybrid work. Companies are trying multiple approaches and methods for finding sustainable success among remote and in-person workers. Despite the challenges and friction with the hybrid model, studies show demand for flexibility and autonomy is only growing among employees. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Michelle Ritz, regional product marketing manager at Jabra, about: - How office spaces are shifting - The impact of meeting equity - Collaboration te...
Sep 09, 2022•16 min
The goal of video-assisted gear—such as virtual reality or video conferences—is often immersion. However, in environments where virtual collaboration coincides with high-risk tasks, workers require a new solution. With the RealWear Navigator headset device, you can have the best of both worlds and reach new heights of productive long-distance collaboration. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Sanjay Jhawar, co-founder and chief strategy officer for RealWear Inc, about: - Explaining the RealWear headset de...
Sep 08, 2022•37 min
Functioning for over 10 years now, the main focus of the Ingram Micro business transformation center is to empower and enable customers through hands-on experiences of the technology. In this episode, we look at some of the cutting-edge advancements that have taken place recently and the collaboration with Cisco. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Daniel Stewart, Business Transformation Center engineer at Ingram Micro, about: Cisco demos available in BTC The importance of the beta atmosphere How Ingram m...
Sep 07, 2022•21 min
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are not immune to the increasingly threatening landscape of cybersecurity. Ingram Micro is primed to support MSPs as they navigate end-user demands and build a solid security practice. What does that look like from case to case? Shelby Skrhak speaks with Randy Irvine, Director of Sales and Market Development, and Adam Bellows, Director of Vendor Management, both of Ingram Micro, about: - The shifting landscape of MSPs - How Ingram Micro supports their partners - ...
Sep 06, 2022•20 min
