CompTIA Biz Tech Podcast
by CompTIA Communities
The Biz Tech Podcast focuses on the business of technology and CompTIA corporate membership. Listen in as industry leaders from CompTIA communities and councils discuss challenges and opportunities, strategies for success, leading and emerging technologies, and what it all means for your customers and your business.
Episodes
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Is your business prepared for a ransomware attack?
The facts are staggering. Cybercrime is up 600% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and ransomware attacks are estimated to cost $6 trillion annually by 2021 per PurpleSec. Now is not the time to find your business insurance does not cover you in case of an attack. Miles Jobgen, director of the CompTIA...
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Ep 38: Leading the Diversity Charge: Strategies to Lead Where You Stand
Driving organizational change through diversity, equity and inclusion is everyone’s job and is more effective when each of us participates. We get stuck in the belief that only the people with a title or authority can transform company culture. In actuality, we can lead from wherever we’re...
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Episode 37: The Benefits of Being a Volunteer
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and at CompTIA, volunteers fuel our communities, councils, and technology interest groups. Miles Jobgen is joined by two volunteer leaders, Greg Plum and Susanne Tedrick, as they discuss the benefits of being a volunteer both professionally and...
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Ep 36: The Importance of Interns and Apprentices in the Workforce
April is National Internship Awareness Month. Amy Kardel and Charles Eaton join Gary Bixler to discuss the benefits and importance of interns and apprentices in the workforce. Learn about the exciting programs CompTIA is leading with apprentices and how every business can benefit. Visit:...
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Episode 35: DEI Success Factors for SMBs
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are not just for the big enterprise organizations. Small and mid-sized organizations can achieve the same benefits of improved innovation, better problem solving and engaged employees for greater business outcomes. CompTIA’s Advancing Tech Talent...
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Enlightened Leadership
In this special edition of CompTIA’s Biz Tech podcast, Nancy Hammervik, CEO of CompTIA’s Career Tech Academy and Executive Vice President of Industry Relations is joined by Peter Arthur Smith. Peter is the Founder and Principal Director at Leadership Solutions, Inc....
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Gen X Meets Gen Z: Bitcoin and Beyond
CompTIA SVP Annette Taber and her son Garrett talk blockchain, Bitcoin, and why every tech company should pay attention to cryptocurrency and the technology behind it. This is the first in a podcast series featuring CompTIA leaders and their children discussing their generational views of…
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Episode 34: Beyond International Women’s Day: A discussion with Amanda Stewart
Amanda Stewart is an accomplished managed service provider (MSP) who has not only succeeded in a traditionally male environment but thrived and grown her business beyond expectations. Amanda meets with Estelle Johannes, director of the UK Business Technology Community at CompTIA, to discuss the...
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Episode 33: Migrate to the Cloud to Realize Your Full Business Potential
Remember when people would ask, “What is the cloud?” It seems like a lifetime ago. As remote work has become increasingly common, having a cloud strategy is no longer a choice. Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA, and Sean Barrett, director of sales operations and…
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Episode 32: The past, present and future of the MSPs
Estelle Johannes, director of the UK Business Technology Community at CompTIA, chats with Nigel Moore, the self-described tribal leader at Tech Tribe. Nigel owned his a managed service provider (MSP) for 15 years and is now on a journey to help MSPs avoid the mistakes he made. Listen in to hear...
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Episode 31: Supply Chain Attacks and State Actors: The Evolving Challenge of Cybersecurity
The recent successful cyber espionage of Federal departments and other sensitive networks has exposed a threat that has long been feared.While the full ramifications have yet to play out, what we know now is enough to demand industry response on how to address the threat of supply chain attacks…
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Episode 30: Why It’s Important to be the Cloud Communications Expert
The exact shape of the hype cycle for cloud computing over the past ten years is not clear, but it seems like it has had more ups and downs than the average trend. In this episode, Alan Rihm, CEO and founder of CoreDial, and Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA, discuss…
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Episode 29: Sales Made Easy: Pitch Product and Survive, Sell Value and Thrive
As an entrepreneur, it is not uncommon to hit roadblocks and struggle with selling your idea, solution or product. In this episode, Robert Kinch and Frank Dion, founders of Get More Sales Corporation, discuss their practical process to sell value with Adam Proulx, senior manager of member...
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Episode 28: The Big Shift - Self Motivation and the New Employment Process
Estelle Johannes, director of the Benelux Business Technology Community at CompTIA, and Scott Tyson, member of the Benelux Community’s Executive Council and tech industry leader, discuss how to view the changes and disruptions of 2020 in a more positive way. Scott provides his view on how…
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Episode 27: Demystifying Blockchain and busting common myths
Blockchain is a powerful, innovative database technology for transparent, permanent data keeping and useful for a multitude of scenarios. But it’s not the best fit for every environment. In this episode, Debbie Kestin Schildkraut, global program director, blockchain marketing, IBM, and Adam…
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Episode 26: The Change in Employment Relationship HR & Tips for Success
Estelle Johannes, director of the UK Business Technology Community at CompTIA, has a chat with Georgina Bradshaw, owner and principal consultant at Blue Ram Solutions. Georgina provides insight into how the employment relationship changed in 2020 and shares her top HR tips for success as we…
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Episode 25: The Speed of Digital Transformation
As we navigate this “new world,” and find ourselves consistently increasing our digital engagements, we need some innovative solutions. In this episode, Tom Martin, CEO of Glance Networks, and Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA, discuss how Glance has successfully...
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Episode 24: Learners are Earners: Secrets of Top Technologists Pt. 2
Technology is embedded in just about everything we do – from starting our cars to mobile orders at our favorite coffee shop to connecting with colleagues and clients. As an aspiring or current technology professional, you can choose from a wide range of opportunities. In the United States alone,...
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Episode 23: The role of live staff in lead capture with assistance from AI and automation
You don’t need to be a technical expert to understand how artificial intelligence (AI) is going to transform lead generation and conversion for marketers. In this episode, Maddy Martin, head of growth and education at Smith.ai, and Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA,...
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Episode 22: Learners are Earners: Secrets of Top Technologists
Technology is embedded in just about everything we do—from starting our cars to mobile orders at our favorite coffee shop to connecting with colleagues and clients. As an aspiring or current technology professional, you can choose from a wide range of opportunities. In the United States alone,...
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Episode 21: Simple Steps to Reduce Ransomware Risk
How can I protect my own business from ransomware attacks? How can I talk to my clients about the new risks and realities of ransomware when I already told them I take care of their data security? What are some of the real consequences of ransomware? Kevin McDonald, cybersecurity practitioner,...
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Episode 20: Digital Transformation? Get Your Shift Together!
Getting customers to embrace the power that technology can bring to their business has been the at the core of the “digital transformation” for years. But that conversation can be had with an immediacy and urgency previously unknown given new realities of remote work and a rising awareness of...
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Episode 19: Preventing Cyber Attacks and Protecting Your Business
Cyberattacks. Ransomware. Future crimes. All are very real and all are happening every day to businesses around the world. In this episode, CompTIA Community managers Adam Proulx and Miles Jobgen chat with Ken Muir, chief security officer, LCM Security Inc., and dig deep into the world of...
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Episode 18: Mitigating Your Business from Cyber Attacks
Our data is publicly available, easily obtained on the internet, and essentially represents a guidebook for hackers to steal our identities. In this episode, Jeff Dawley, president and founder of Cybersecurity Compliance Corp., and Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA,...
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Episode 17: Culture Shift: Courageous Conversations (Part 4)
In part four of a four-episode series dedicated to dissecting culture shifts, guests Paige Reh, Human Resources Director, Strategic Communications, Cal Jackson , Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Global Programs, Tech Data, Cassandra Allen, Director, Talent Management, vCom, and Susanne Tedrick,...
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Episode 16: MSP Panel Business Phase: Living with COVID-19
Listen in as Estelle Johannes, Director of CompTIA's UK Business Technology community, leads a discussion with MSP's sharing lessons from business in a time of COVID. Mark Williams of Pensar, Melissa Rambridge of Sweethaven Limited, and Steven Tytgat of Tyneso NV reflect on what they have learned...
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Episode 15: Culture Shift: The Road to Equity for All (Part 3)
In part three of a four-episode series dedicated to dissecting culture shifts, guests Paige Reh, Human Resources Director, Strategic Communications, Cal Jackson , Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Global Programs, Tech Data, Cassandra Allen, Director, Talent Management, vCom, and Susanne Tedrick,...
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Episode 14: Marketing Strategies for 2020 and Beyond
The Founder and President of eBridge Marketing Solutions, Hartland Ross along with the VP of Digital Marketing, Devin Rose join Community host Miles Jobgen to breakdown marketing strategies an IT Solution Provider can employ to grow their brand, customer base, or talent. Which marketing…
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Episode 13: Culture Shift: Build a Talent Advantage Part 2
Company culture affects every aspect of your business—from talent acquisition and management to product development and sales to employee engagement and wellness. What worked yesterday may not work as well today and definitely won’t work tomorrow. Why? Social movements make culture shifts happen....
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Episode 12: Culture Shift: Talent Untethered Part 1
Company culture affects every aspect of your business—from talent acquisition and management to product development and sales to employee engagement and wellness. What worked yesterday may not work as well today and definitely won’t work tomorrow. Why? Social movements make culture shifts happen....
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Episode 11: One on One with Bob Stegner, Hall of Fame Inductee
This week on the CompTIA Biz Tech podcast, we talk with the newest inductee into the IT Hall of Fame—Bob Stegner, senior vice president of marketing, North America, at SYNNEX. Stegner, an advocate and champion for the tech industry and channel for 30 years, talks with CompTIA’s Scott Campbell…
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Episode 10: ChannelCon "live"
Join the CompTIA team as they visit with members during ChannelCon Online. From the educational sessions to the Solutions Showcase to the special announcements, we talk with both new and long-time ChannelCon attendees to get their perspectives on this premier event for the tech industry. Special...
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Episode 9: Introducing the CompTIA ISAO
Join MJ Shoer, executive director, CompTIA ISAO, and Miles Jobgen, director of the CompTIA IT Security Community, as they discuss the CompTIA ISAO. The CompTIA Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) is dedicated to providing critical threat intelligence to technology vendors, MSPs,...
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Episode 8: ChannelCon 2020 Preview
This week on the CompTIA Biz Tech podcast, Gary Bixler and Nancy Hammervik, executive vice president of industry relations at CompTIA, give listeners an inside look at what attendees can expect during ChannelCon Online. From community sessions, expert speakers, and some fun-focused activities…
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Episode 7: COVID-19 Security Industry Response Part 2
Members from the IT Security Community Executive Council address the numerous challenges IT solution providers have had to manage in keeping their clients up and running through the phases of a global pandemic.Taken from our June virtual community meeting, the first part of this 2-part podcast…
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Episode 6: COVID-19 Security Industry Response Part 1
Members from the IT Security Community Executive Council address the numerous challenges IT solution providers have had to manage in keeping their clients up and running through the phases of a global pandemic. Taken from our June virtual community meeting, the first part of this 2-part podcast...
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Episode 5: Business Leadership Blind Spots
Have you ever felt “stuck” or like there were barriers in your way to becoming an effective leader? You might have unidentified blind spots.In this episode, we chatted with Likky Lavji, known as the “Blind Spot Navigator." We discussed how to identify your blind spots, the most common blind…
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Episode 4: Creating a Culture for Remote Workers to Thrive (Part 2 of 2)
Leading your remote staff to productive business outcomes is more than simply providing technology and communication tools. You’ll need to foster a sense of belonging and an environment of inclusion to optimize team results. The strong cultures that co-located teams enjoy will not happen...
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Episode 3: MSP Acquisition Roadmap: From Due Diligence to a Successful Close
The acquisition frenzy in the MSP marketplace shows no sign of letting up. In fact, it's getting more competitive than ever. As a buyer, you need to move quickly to secure the best deal, but a financially successful outcome requires a methodical and deliberate approach. In this podcast, Community...
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Episode 2: 2020 Top 10 Emerging Technologies
Each year, CompTIA’s Emerging Technology Community produces the Emerging Technology Top 10 – a list of technologies that have near-term business and financial opportunity for the IT channel and those working in the business of technology. CompTIA sat down with Mike Haines, chair of the Emerging...
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Episode 1: Putting the S back in MSP
Amy Babinchak, Harbor Computing Services, and Eric Anthony, Solar Winds MSP, of the CompTIA Managed Services EC share how focusing on value-add services that support your clients’ needs is the best path for growth, agility, and longevity. Learn from their experience and practical examples of...
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Leading Productive Teams through Unpredictable Times
Understanding the needs of the individuals on your team can be the difference between success and failure for workers as well as the organization. What your team needed last month is not the same as the needs of this month and is guaranteed to change in the coming months. The status quo may be…
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Introducing the CompTIA Biz Tech Podcast
Listen in as Gary Bixler, VP Global Member Communities at CompTIA introduces you to the newest podcast from CompTIA's communities and councils: the Biz Tech Podcast. This podcast series focuses on the business of technology and CompTIA Corporate Membership. From casual conversations, detailed...
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Episode 33: Migrate to the Cloud to Realize Your Full Business Potential
Remember when people would ask, “What is the cloud?” It seems like a lifetime ago. As remote work has become increasingly common, having a cloud strategy is no longer a choice. Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA, and Sean Barrett, director of sales operations and…
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The Biz Tech Podcast focuses on the business of technology and CompTIA corporate membership. Listen in as industry leaders from CompTIA communities and councils discuss challenges and opportunities, strategies for success, leading and emerging technologies, and what it all means for your customers and your business.
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