Even before the COVID pandemic began, businesses were trending towards the concept of work from anywhere. SASE platforms came about as a way to meet the changing requirements of these modern workforces.Shelby Skrhak speaks with Eric Cornelius, Chief Product Officer at iboss, about:- The philosophy behind a SASE platform- 5 steps for starting your journey- What makes iboss SASE products uniqueFor more information, reach out to Jennifer Coric ([email protected]) or visit iboss.com/business.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. 

As our interactions with systems and data evolve, so do the security requirements of businesses. Case in point: When the pandemic forced sudden mass migration of employees to remote work, security needs shifted from protecting one office with thousands of employees to protecting thousands of home offices.Shelby Skrhak talks with Brett Hannath, CMO at McAfee Enterprise, about: - How security needs have changed- The growth of cloud-delivered solutions- Connecting to the Ingram Micro Cloud and AWS marketplacesTo learn more, visit the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace and McAfee Enterprise.  Or, contact the dedicated McAfee Enterprise Team:- General Questions & Quotes: Tim Kuerzdoerfer , Sr. Solutions Specialist- Demos & Technical Inquiries: Patrick Smith, Technical ConsultantTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. 

Security professionals have to wear many hats, and on any given day, they may be asked to do any number of different things.To avoid a mad, chaotic dash to get it all done, the industry is looking towards a more structured and programmatic way of accomplishing things.Shelby Skrhak speaks with Nathan Wenzler, Chief Security Strategist at Tenable, about:- The past two years in cybersecurity- 3 levels of security strategy - How the framework improves decision makingFor more information, reach out to Cole Bauer ([email protected]).To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. 

As the workplace around the world changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adjusting to the new normal can be hard. Are you headed back to the office? Is your coffee table your new office? And what does that mean in terms of safety? If you’re running a large team, how are you ensuring that the people you work with are safe and effective, both in the office and at home? On this episode of B2B Tech Talk, we talk with John Friedrich, National Account Manager at Fellowes, all about safety and how his company is helping companies all over the world return to work as safely and efficiently as possible. What we talked about: -How a company that started by making banker boxes 100 years ago is leading the way-Why an air purifier may just be the best thing you could do for your office-Other solutions that Fellowes offers that can help your company get back on track-Where he sees technology going in the next yearFind out more at fellowes.comTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

The way we work now is different and whether your workforce is at home, in the office, or hybrid, it’s time to optimize your print environment for this new reality. Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jennifer Smith, Senior Manager of Channel Marketing US Distribution for Brother, about:- Challenges companies faced during work environment transitions- Product solutions from Brother- How these devices support a safe work environment- How Brother helps companies assess their needsFor more information, contact John Haberman, Solutions Sales Executive for Ingram Micro ([email protected]).To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. 

Many businesses have put off making tech updates or upgrades over the past two years. However, the way we use technology has drastically changed in that timeframe, so the moment is ripe for a networking refresh.Shelby Skrhak talks with Dan Stewart, Business Transformation Engineer - Cisco Business Unit, and Jeff Benjamin, Director Vendor Management - Client Solutions/BCS, about:-Why networking refreshes are essential-The Windows 11 OS update-The launch of the Emergency Connectivity FundFor more information, visit Cisco Virtual Learning or A Level Up. on YouTube.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Customers and partners have been requesting more value added services from Ingram Micro and the Integration Center is a direct response to those needs.Not only did the company deliver on those value added services — they delivered best-in-class versions of them. Shelby Skrhak speaks with John Marinick, Director - Sales & Integration Solutions at Ingram Micro, about:-The importance of the Integration Center-The brand new virtual tour-How the center operatesFor more information, visit Integrated Solutions.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. 

What are the first things that come to mind when you hear the word “financing?” Admit it. You likely think of companies that are struggling, broke, stretching every dollar to make ends meet. But what if all of your preconceived notions about financing were wrong? What if financing was the best thing to happen to your company? On this episode of B2B Tech Talk, we chat with Aaron Lehman and Jacyln Campbell from Ingram Micro, and both working with vendors in the financial solutions space. What we talked about: - Misconceptions around “financing” - The discovery process of bringing a new customer on board - Common hesitations around financing or leasing- Stories about companies that have seen financing do great things for their business- Where they see technology going in the next yearTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. 

There are significant changes occurring in the data center market and brand new opportunities to provide value in 2021.Shelby Skrhak speaks with Andrew Schmidt, Senior Business Transformation Engineer at Ingram Micro, about:-Current customer needs-Lessons learned from cloud adoption-What we should be doing different in terms of data center security-How the BTC can helpFor more information, visit the Business Transformation Center or contact the BTC ([email protected]).To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Gaming at the highest level requires monitors with exceptional performance. That’s exactly why AOC’s award-winning monitors are a wise bet for gamers around the world.Logan Lyles chats with Scott Beley, Marketing Manager, and Paul Chen, Director of Product Management, both at AOC / Phillips, about:-Partnering with the Red Bull Racing eSports sim racing division-The eSports arena in the UK-Trends in the gaming industryTo learn more, reach out to Nick Nanez, Sr. ([email protected]) or visit AOC. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

As a response to changing market conditions, Cisco is increasing its recurring offerings. It reflects a concerted effort to keep up with customer demands, as more and more expect a variety of payment options to suit their needs.But this might leave partners wondering whether their credit capacity could become an issue. With programs from Ingram Micro’s Financial Solutions, you don't have to worry.Logan Lyles speaks with two Senior Credit Development Managers at Ingram Micro, Joe Galster and Damon Piccione, about:-Changes in customer requirements-Helping partners with Cisco’s recurring offerings-Advice on pursuing programsTo learn more, visit Financial Solutions and Cisco Virtual Learning.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

2.5 quintillion bytes of new data are created every single day — and that number continues to grow. The next logical question: how do you manage it? After all, it has to be stored somewhere.In part two of our three part series on Data Center Delta Force, Logan Lyles speaks with Cheryl Rang, Director - Advanced Solutions, and Mark Miller, Technology Consultant - Data Center Delta Force, about:-Why storage solutions are a high priority right now-Considerations before entering this area-Strategies to identify the right opportunities in your customer base-How Data Center Delta Force can helpFor more information, visit Ingram Micro’s Data Center page or contact Data Center Delta Force ([email protected]).To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Hybrid or distributed cloud environments deliver immense benefits to businesses. Not only are they a cost effective way of accessing both the public and private cloud, they also enable speedier and more secure data center operations.In the last part of our three part series on Data Center Delta Force, Logan Lyles talks with Cheryl Rang, Director - Advanced Solutions, and Pratik Patel, Technology Consultant - Data Center Delta Force, about:-Hybrid and distributed cloud-Key factors driving demand for these types of environments-Five steps towards building a hybrid cloud solution-How Data Center Delta force can helpFor more information, visit Ingram Micro's Data Center page or contact Data Center Delta Force ([email protected]).To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Nearly one third of a worker’s day is spent searching for the data and applications needed to do their job. That’s a staggering amount of lost productivity. What’s even more shocking is that most companies don't even realize the extent of the issue.In the first part of our three part series on Data Center Delta Force, Logan Lyles talks with Cheryl Rang, Director - Advanced Solutions, and Ryan Friess, Technology Consultant - Data Center Delta Force, both with Ingram Micro, about:-Main factors contributing to lost productivity-The role of Data Center Delta Force-Building a digital workspace practiceFor more information, contact Data Center Delta Force ([email protected]).To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

In 2020, ransomware attacks on the OT environment increased. Sixty percent of those attacks were on unpatched machines using legacy operating systems. What security measures should you employ to protect your OT assets?Travis King speaks with Austen Byers, Director of Sales and Engineering, North America at Trend Micro, about:-The difference between IoT and OT-Why each requires different security measures-New security developments in the OT marketFor more information, visit Ingram Micro and Trend Micro, or contact the Ingram Micro IoT team at [email protected] join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

The internet is no longer an option. In fact, in 2016, the United Nations General Assembly declared access to the internet to be a basic human right. And in the United States, in urban areas, 97% of people have access to high speed internet. But once you move to the rural areas of the country, that number drops to 65%. Which means that 30 million Americans don't have access to reliable high speed internet. Homes, families, & small business owners that are left wondering what to do. Thankfully there are companies stepping up to help bridge this digital gap, including one of Ingram Micro’s partners, Verizon. Justin Pugh, a Solutions Sales Executive here at Ingram, joins us on this episode to talk all about: -The FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund-The Verizon Business Internet Plan-How Ingram partners can take advantage of the FCC Emergency Connectivity fund-Where technology is going in the next yearTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Join Harpreet Narang in this B2B Tech Talk: Coffee with Women in Tech edition, as she sits down with Kelly Humpleby, Marketing Director for Bespoke-xyz, and Ingram Micro Trust X Alliance member to talk about her interesting career journey. She has worked in multiple industries, landed in technology, and started working for a small business. All this experience has helped her grow as a marketing director in technology.  Some other things that were discussed –  Tips and resources to learn quickly once you land in technologyImportance of networking and opportunities for womenin technology Work-life balance and flexibility  “There is a huge difference between doing many things and doing things of quality that will make a difference.” -Kelly Humpleby Pulling together large plans and planning long term is great but is constantly changing. As someone in this industry, you need to be ok with not checking everything off of your list because your list needs to stay flexible to keep up with the changes. There are so many ideas and opportunities as long as you’re willing to move with the fast-paced nature. For more information, to be a guest on the show, or to submit an ‘audience question’ connect with Harpreet Narang on LinkedIn or email.  

During the pandemic, there was a shift to work from home. Now, as the pandemic subsides, hybrid work, or “work from anywhere,” has taken hold. How do you support the level of standardization required to ensure the hybrid workforce model succeeds?In a special As the Gears Turn Edition, Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash talk with David Cradeur, Connectivity Specialist - Distribution, at Tripp Lite, about:-What products Tripp Lite offers-Where “work from anywhere” is growing-Adapting to BYOD-Partnering with Tripp LiteTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

There’s been a lot of talk about cloud computing lately. Specifically around the move to edge computing, or hybrid cloud. Or as we’ll talk about on this episode: distributed cloud computing. What are the advantages of a distributed cloud model? What industries would be best served by embracing such a model? How do you know if distributed cloud is right for you? Brian Kelly is a Network Architecture Manager at Panduit, and offered up a lot of great advice on: -The advantages of a distributed cloud computing model-The need for a more edge-based cloud, especially in the world of AI and gaming-Data center infrastructure and a distributed cloud model’s impact on the data centerTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

The Emerging Business Group (EBG) is both new and not new at the same time. It’s a brand new business unit within Ingram Micro, but it was born from the combination of two separate groups that have been in place for nearly 10 years.Logan Lyles speaks with Don Scott, Director Vendor Management - Emerging Business Group, and Randy Irvine, Director of Sales and Market Development - Emerging Security, about:-The primary focus of the EBG-Connecting partners with emerging vendors-Resources for emerging vendors-Identifying up-and-coming vendorsVisit the Emerging Business Group for more information.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Today’s storage technologies require a lot of manual effort to order, provision, and deploy, and a lot of staff to manage. The future of storage technology, however, lies in automation and delivering a hybrid experience that combines cloud and on-prem.To break it all down, Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jon Busshart, BTC Engineer at Ingram Micro, and Tyler Clark, Partner Business Manager Storage at HPE, about:-Challenges driving the shift to hybrid-The benefits of automated solutions-The future of hybrid cloud technology-How customers should scale applications for hybridFor more information visit Hybrid IT or contact Jon at [email protected]. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

As a result of COVID-19, a lot of us have done far more online shopping than we care to admit. But if one thing has become obvious, it’s that payments are becoming the norm. You can’t buy anything online now without being presented the option to pay in full or pay over six months, often interest free. With big companies like Apple, Target, and more offering payments, it makes sense that other companies would follow suit. Ingram Micro has long been blazing the trail in making financing available and convenient for our customers. On this episode, listen to Lori Berry, Director of Strategic Technology, and Melanie Delvalle, Director of Customer Finance, talk all about: -How offering financing gets a customer to YES-The different types of technology that partners are using to run their businesses and how financing plays into that. -Why financing has to be EASY-What’s next on the financing roadmapFind out more at [email protected] join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Regardless of what your last year has looked like, we can all agree on one thing: it’s harder than ever before to acquire products in a timely and efficient manner. Getting quotes, placing orders, and receiving products takes far longer than it ever has before. But thankfully, there are people like Kevin Willis and James Bennett to help. Both of them work for Cisco and were kind enough to come on the B2B Tech Talk show and talk all about: -The innovations in the Meraki product line over the last year-New advancements in the PartnerGo platform-How the Meraki advancements can help you streamline and optimize your business-Where they predict technology will take us in the next year To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Everyone’s talking about business transformation, but a lot of companies are struggling with how to accomplish it. To be successful, you need the right tools in place and to know where to focus your efforts. In this episode, Logan Lyles talks with Jim Annes, VP Business Operations and Transformation at Ingram Micro, about:-Why you should ask “what should I do”-Ingram Micro tools available to resellers-The Transformation Triangle frameworkTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Is your company ready for the next outage? Because at this point, it’s not a matter of IF your network goes down, it’s a matter of WHEN it goes down. And when it does, will you be down for 10 minutes? 10 hours? 10 days? Imagine what 10 days offline could do to your bottom line. What do you need to do in order to ensure that your network is not only redundant, but resilient? On this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Bryan Keepers and Todd Rychecky from OpenGear talk all about: -Network redundancy vs. network resilience-The importance of network resilience-What network resilience means for your business, specifically channels sales-Their predictions of where technology is going in the next yearTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Partners are helping customers navigate new challenges following the pandemic. One such challenge: how do you manage your printer solutions and your costs within this new norm of the hybrid workforce?Shelby Skrhak speaks with Paul Sin, Sr. Program Manager of MPS, and Michael McClain, BCS Sales Manager, about:-Why partners should consider selling MPS-What to ask your customers and what qualifies them for sales-Why MPS and why Ingram MicroFor more information, email [email protected] or visit Managed Print Services. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Business transformation was already a hot topic before the pandemic started. But after a year of mass disruption, the need for business transformation has intensified even further.Shelby Skrhak speaks with three thought leaders from IBM — Julie Trexler, VP - TSS Ecosystem Sales; Nick Rogers, VP - Power and Cognitive System Sales; and Kelly Robinson, VP - Storage Sales — about:-The pre-pandemic focus of business transformation-The focus of businesses coming out of the pandemic-New IBM offerings to support new demandsTo learn more, contact the IBM team at Ingram Micro ([email protected]) or visit IBM IT Infrastructure.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

With ongoing component shortages, it’s more and more difficult to get the solution you need built in a timely fashion. That’s where Cisco Build to Order (BTO) can help.Shelby Skrhak speaks with two experts from Ingram Micro’s Cisco Business Unit, Carol Wright, Technology Consultant; and Michelle Edmonds, Sr. Vendor Business Manager, about:-The challenges that solution providers face-What Cisco BTO is-The process to get startedLearn more at Cisco Virtual Learning.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

If you’re looking for increased speed and performance, look no further than the next step in the evolution of SSD — NVMe.Travis King speaks with Nicholas Mauro, Sr. Manager of Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America, about:-The biggest misconceptions about high-speed storage media-What NVMe is and how it benefits users-The increased demand for NVMeTo learn more, contact Nick Nanez ([email protected]) or visit Samsung.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Obviously, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everybody. But we’ve all read enough posts and listened to enough podcasts about “how the pandemic has changed everything” or “what the pandemic taught our business.” So we’re not going to focus on the pandemic. We are going to talk to two people who have a wealth of experience in leading small and medium sized businesses through change, regardless of the kind. In episode 217 of B2B Tech Talk, we spoke with Bill Blum & Michael Coopersmith. Bill is the President of Alpine Business Systems, and Michael is the Owner of Integrated Technology Systems. We talked all about: -How they are constantly evaluating their business strategies to position themselves for growth-The best (and worst) business advice they ever received-What made them jump in and join the SMB Alliance-Where they see technology going in the next yearTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

In this episode, host Logan Lyles speaks with Mark Herberger, Dan Stewart, and Matt White about the benefits of the Business Transformation Center (BTC). Mark is the Director of Advanced Solutions and Business Development while Dan and Matt are Sr. Solutions Center Engineers.They talk about:-Why the BTC was created-Who the BTC is for-The Fast FiveLearn more at the Business Transformation Center homepage and read Top Technologies Transforming Energy in 2021.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Cloud adoption is accelerating faster than ever. In fact, 74% of CEOs believe that cloud will deliver tremendous business impact over the next two to three years. But there’s still some confusion about the options that are available. In this episode, we break down IBM Cloud Satellite.Shelby Skrhak speaks with Paulo Carvão, General Manager, IBM Public Cloud - Americas, about:-IBM Cloud Satellite-The benefits of this cloud solution-Use cases-IBM investments into the channelTo learn more, DM Paulo on Twitter (@pcarvao), email Ben Chappell at [email protected], or visit IBM Cloud Satellite. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

In March of 2020, if you had asked the companies around the world if they were ready for a total disruption to the status quo, a total move to remote work, and the challenges that come with that shift, 99% of them probably would have said no. But today, many more are jumping on board. We’ve adapted, flexed, and begun to embrace what some are calling the Anywhere Workplace. On this episode of B2B Tech Talk, we talk with Jake Sidell, the Sr. Product Marketing Manager at VMWare, all about: -The move to the anywhere workplace-The challenges that organizations are facing with a more distributed workforce-Why Zero Trust is crucial with an anywhere workplace model-Why a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) makes the most sense in an anywhere workplace-So much moreTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

You know how in sci-fi movies, someone uses a hologram to solve a problem? They open up a schematic of some piece of machinery, and walk themselves through the steps to diffuse a bomb, or build some machine? As futuristic as it seems, that technology is here. It’s Mixed Reality, and it’s ready to solve all sorts of problems, from medical research to manufacturing to assembly instructions. And Eric Kamont, Director of Mixed Reality Strategic Partnerships at Microsoft, was our guest on B2B Tech Talk and talked all about: -What is mixed reality, and how is it different from augmented reality? -What problems are being solved with MR? -Stories of companies that have transformed themselves using MR-The skills and tools needed to get started on an MR journey for your businessTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Does your cloud portfolio look like the menu at a Cheesecake Factory? Just an overwhelming amount of choices, applications, and siloed environments? Wouldn’t it be great if you could simplify your cloud portfolio? Bring it more into sync with your business strategy, streamline it, and simplify the entire cloud conversation? That’s where Hillery Hunter and Susan Martens can help. Through IBM’s Hybrid Cloud solution, they can drastically simplify and optimize your cloud environment, and they talked with us on the latest episode of B2B Tech Talk all about: -What is IBM Hybrid Cloud? -What is important to understand about the solutions offered by IBM? -Key use cases for IBM Hybrid Cloud-The Superpowers that IBM brings to the cloud market-Where cloud technology is going in the next yearTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

With only a short amount of time left before the September 30th fiscal year end, there are still a lot of questions left to be answered for this federal buying season.Shelby Skrhak talks with Eminence Griffin, Director at Dell Technologies, about: -Emerging priorities-Legislation to keep an eye on-President Biden’s budget for fiscal year 2022To learn more, listen to Eminence’s previous appearance on B2B Tech Talk, visit GovEvolve, or contact Glenn Jeffries at [email protected]. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

When people hear the name Ingram Micro, they probably think of a few things. First, of the size of Ingram Micro. Second, they think of Ingram as an IT distributor. And both of those things are true. Ingram Micro is a massive company, and we specialize in IT distribution, putting hardware and technology in the hands of the people who need it. But do people think of the ways that Ingram Micro can integrate with your organization to propel it forward? Dan Grelle & John Marinick are here to make sure that integration is at the forefront of the conversation. Listen in to hear about: -The Ingram Micro Integration center-Why the Integration center is unique, and how it uniquely positions Ingram Micro to deliver maximum value-How Ingram Micro can partner with clients to propel their businesses forward-Why Ingram Micro is more than just a distributorTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Over 60 years, Panduit has proven, time and again, its ability to develop high-quality products that never fail. And much of that is owed to heavy investments in R&D.Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jeff Paliga, Director of Business Development Data Center at Panduit, about:-The history of Panduit-Commitment to quality-The new R&D facility-Panduit VenturesFor more information, visit Research & Development at Panduit or contact Erin Mancuso at [email protected] more from Jeff in episode 69 and episode 74 of B2B Tech Talk. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the way we live and work. In much the same way, it altered the means by which bad actors across the cyber threat landscape approached their work as well.Travis King speaks with Fred Plan, Senior Analyst - Mandiant Threat Intelligence at FireEye, about:-Changes in the cyber threat landscape over the last year-What cyber espionage is-How Mandiant Intelligence can helpTo learn more, visit Mandiant Advantage or contact Corey Swift at [email protected]. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

COVID-19 threw the world into uncertainty. Many businesses were casualties of the pandemic, and those that were able to stay open saw themselves having to make major changes in the way they operated. Ingram Micro’s Direct Express program has been able to give an added boost to those businesses that may have found themselves struggling to stay afloat during these turbulent times. Michelle Hoppock and Melanie Delvalle were guests on the B2B Tech Talk show recently and talked all about:-Ingram Micro’s Direct Express program-The ways Ingram Micro have helped businesses get creative during the pandemic-How Ingram Micro’s Financial Solutions have evolved in the past few years-Common pain points when it comes to implementing financial solutions for small to medium sized businessesTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

In an increasingly “as a service” world, partners are relying more and more on renewals and upsell opportunities across the lifecycle of the initial sale. But for many companies, the upfront costs required to build an in-house CX practice remain prohibitive. That’s why Ingram Micro and Cisco created CX as a service (CXaaS).Host Shelby Skrhak speaks with Nicole Dziedzic, Senior Vendor Business Manager at Ingram Micro, and Peter Graber, Executive Director Advanced Solutions, Cisco, about:-Trends in the CX market-What the Cisco unit is doing around CX-The value created from CXaaSLearn more about Cisco Customer Experience.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Nobody can predict the future. And you should be wary of anybody claiming that they can. But we can do the next best thing: talk with people who are experts in their field for their predictions. Few industries are changing as rapidly as the cybersecurity industry, and on this special As the Gears Turn edition of B2B Tech Talk, we chat with Mark Romano, Senior Director Of WW Channel Marketing, and Cory Nachriener, Chief Technology Officer from Watchgaurd Technologies to get their take on where the industry is headed, and how you can prepareTopics discussed: -Why simple antivirus protection isn’t enough anymore-The 888% rise in fileless Malware -How to protect yourself against malicious actors-The top 2 security projects every organization should implement immediately To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Besides the more than eighty percent of the US workforce that went remote last March, there’s been another demographic that has had to fully embrace remote operation, whether they wanted to or not. Our schools. But this migration to remote learning, specifically for the K-12 institutions across the country, have led to an increased concern of cyber attacks. Let’s face it, the K-12 schools typically don’t have the most robust cybersecurity plan in place. On this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Travis King sits down with Andrew Schmidt, a Senior Business Transformation Engineer at Ingram Micro, for a discussion all about securing our school, and keeping them safe from cyber attacks. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Cisco is on a mission to revolutionize the cloud security and access space. With more applications moving to the cloud, it’s becoming more challenging than ever to maintain speed, security, and connectivity. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Travis King talks with Tom Mann from Ingram Micro, and Nick Kelly from Cisco, about their solution, SASE. Episode topics:-How IT departments can ensure functionality in the midst of security controls-The dangers of bypassing company implemented security features-How SASE can enable your organization to reach peak performance-Cisco’s “Connect, Converge, Control” frameworkTo join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

The app modernization movement is completely changing the IT industry. With the continued shift over to digital, companies are realizing how critical it is for future growth.Shelby Skrhak talks with Joe Cropper — STSM, Power Systems Hybrid Multicloud Management with IBM— about:-What is application modernization-Why it’s happening now-Common blockers for app modernization-The journey of application modernization-Value add for Red Hat OpenshiftFor more information, contact [email protected] or visit the Application Modernization Field Guide.To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

There tends to be a lot of chaos in network environments. With a switch to Secure SD-WAN, you can bring fast, scalable, and flexible connectivity to your organization while lowering costs and simplifying operations.In this episode, Travis King talks with Jaime Ortiz, Principal Engineer for Fortinet, about:The difference between SD-WAN and MPLSThe types of organizations that would benefit from SD-WANHow SD-WAN helps companies consolidate the network stackContact the dedicated Fortinet team at Ingram Micro at [email protected]. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. 

IBM made some significant announcements this past year. One of them covered some big adjustments to its go-to-market strategy.To break it all down, Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jessica Colello, IBM Public Cloud Sales Leader, Financial Services Market, about:Adjustments to IBM’s go-to-market strategyWhy IBM Cloud for Financial Services is important for the channelWhat partners need to have in place to talk to IBM clients about Cloud Financial3 types of partner benefitsFor more information, contact Ben Chappell ([email protected]) or visit IBM Cloud Business Partner Accelerator and Learn and Earn. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. 

Managed print services (MPS) is a service that helps customers access, optimize, and manage all of their document output needs. And it’s exactly what your thermal printing fleet needs.In this episode, Shelby Skrhak talks with Matt Murtha, Solutions Specialist at Ingram Micro, about:How MPS works with a new bundle of hardware, software, and services7 reasons to move to MPS with ZebraFor more information, contact Matt at [email protected]. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.