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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why This All Matters: Getting to the Point

from Get to the Point — The High Point Networks Podcast · host High Point Networks

Every piece of technology has a story behind it. Not the specs. Not the features. The why.In our first episode, hosts Andy Middlemiss and Brandi Mentele share the story behind Get to the Point — how an idea born inside High Point Networks turned into a podcast built around one simple mission: technology is more interesting when you understand what it actually does for people.From a wireless network that helped a university attract and retain students, to a Real Time Crime Center in Pueblo, Colorado that helped save lives and find missing kids faster — this episode is a reminder that the tech on the surface can seem unremarkable. What it enables people to do is anything but.Andy and Brandi also share what listeners can expect going forward — real conversations, practical takeaways, and a commitment to cutting through the jargon so that technology feels approachable no matter your background.✨ In this episode:→ The origin story behind Get to the Point→ Why the "why" behind technology matters more than the tech itself→ What's coming in future episodes_____🕑 Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction & welcome0:56 - The origin story behind Get to the Point3:45 - Why the "why" behind technology matters6:30 - The City of Pueblo Real Time Crime Center story7:45 - What listeners can expect going forward9:00 - Outro & CTA_____New episodes every other Wednesday.Connect with us: 🌐 highpointnetworks.com 📱 LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @highpointnetworksSubscribe — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | And wherever you listen.Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.

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Every piece of technology has a story behind it. Not the specs. Not the features. The why. In our first episode, hosts Andy Middlemiss and Brandi Mentele share the story behind Get to the Point — how an idea born inside High Point Networks turned into a podcast built around one simple mission: technology is more interesting when you understand what it actually does for people. From a wireless network that helped a university attract and retain students, to a Real Time Crime Center in Pueblo, ...

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