
Channel Insider: Partner POV
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Ep 32Blue Mantis CRO On How To Make Customers For Life
In the second half of this Channel Insider: Partner POV interview featuring channel legend, Terry Richardson, CRO of Blue Mantis, Richardson details a customer success story and the "magic" of watching a new customer become a customer for life. He also names the vendors that are helping Blue Mantis achieve success, as well as what his decades as a channel leader have taught him. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 31Blue Mantis CRO on Curating Intentional Partnerships
IT channel members who have been working in the industry for years are likely very familiar with Terry Richardson. Richardson joined managed service provider Blue Mantis one year ago as its chief revenue officer after spending decades with major technology vendors like HPE and AMD. He shares what he's learned since coming over to the solution provider side, how his background has shaped his approach to leadership, building client trust after a company rebrand, and what he looks for in a vendor partner based on his own experience as one. Join host Katie Bavoso and Blue Mantis CRO Terry Richardson in Part 1 of this exciting and informative interview with a highly regarded name in the industry. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.
Ep 30AVATAR CEO On Redefining The Proactive MSP
CEO Jason Wright joins host Katie Bavoso for part 2 of this Channel Insider: Partner POV interview. Wright discusses the customers and vendors AVATAR MSP is winning with, as well as the hard but necessary lessons about what he's learned since purchasing the business two years ago. And what tech interview would be complete without a discussion around AI? Plus, Wright discusses how he and AVATAR are helping formerly incarcerated individuals get a second chance and contribute in the corporate workforce. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.
Ep 29CEO Reflects On Two Years With AVATAR MSP
When Jason Wright bought AVATAR Managed Services two years ago, he went in with a mindset of becoming the "corporate first responders" and redefining what it means to truly take a proactive approach to managed services. The CEO talks with host Katie Bavoso about how he defines high quality customer service, especially when disaster strikes. Plus, Wright explains what makes the mid-market the "sweet spot" when it comes to the customers he and his team serve. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 28AHEAD President On Consolidation In The Channel
In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso chats with Rich Falcone, the president of solution provider AHEAD. Falcone spent more than 20 years at CDI, most recently as president and CEO, before it was acquired by AHEAD in February 2024. He explains why the channel should expect to see more mergers and acquisitions among solution providers in 2024 and when it actually makes sense for a move like that to happen. Falcone digs into how existing AHEAD and CDI customers will benefit from the recent consolidation, and perhaps more importantly, why he believes the culture that made him feel at home at CDI for two decades will continue under a new name. On the technology side of the conversation, Falcone details why IT has become more complex even though it's designed to make work more efficient. This is what influences his approach to solving various and evolving customer needs as a leader. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 27Navigating Shifting Client Budgets With GreenBean IT
Most client budgets are based on growing or consistent revenue or funding. But what happens when your client is a church or nonprofit with constantly shifting budgets, yet ever-evolving needs? Zac King, vice president of Texas-based managed service provider GreenBean IT, explains his approach to helping these kinds of clients while still running his own business in a profitable direction. Plus, King gives his take what the next generation of IT solution providers should do to set themselves up for success and growth and then help the next professional in line behind them. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 26EchoStor on Building and Maintaining Client Trust
In Part 2 of this two part interview with EchoStor Technologies and its long time client, the University of Vermont Medical Center, EchoStor CEO Mike Johnson and Enterprise Account Manager Caleb Morgan explain how they build trust with their clients over time - even when there's no emergency to attend to. CC Larner, Director of Compute, Database, and Desktop Engineering Services at the University of Vermont Medical Center, explains that she feels she can go to her EchoStor team without fear of being charged for every interaction. Johnson, who was promoted to CEO at the end of 2023, used to directly manage the UVM account and still fosters a close relationship with Larner and her team despite his key leadership role. He says this connects with the customer-first mentality all EchoStor employees have. Johnson also explains how the last three years have been a period of extreme growth for EchoStor and how the company plans to continue that momentum. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 25Powering Patient Care, EchoStor and University Of Vermont Medical Center
EchoStor Technologies has been supporting the IT infrastructure at the University of Vermont Medical Center for more than a decade working with Director of Compute, Database, and Desktop Engineering Services, CC Larner. She explains how her job directly connects to the patient care UVM's doctors and medical staff provide every day, and what would happen if she didn't have a reliable IT channel partner to help her keep operations going. Larner shares a harrowing story of when UVM was hit with a cyber attack in 2020 and how Mike Johnson, now the CEO of EchoStor, literally stopped what he was doing and came to the rescue. Johnson says it was worth it - even though he drove fresh servers across two states all while he was dressed in his Halloween party costume! A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 24Modernizing Hybrid Cloud Management with Morpheus Data
Chief Product and Go-To-Market Officer of Morpheus Data, Brad Parks, sits down with host Katie Bavoso of Channel Insider: Partner POV to explain how the independent software vendor enables users to manage multiple clouds and on-premises environments in a single platform. Learn how Morpheus partners with major hyperscalers like AWS to power its technology, and why Fortune 1,000 companies like AstraZeneca choose to work with Morpheus to transform their operations and save time and money. Plus, as customers re-evaluate their hypervisor choice in the wake of VMware's acquisition by Broadcom, find out why they're turning to Morpheus Data as an alternative and the opportunity this presents channel MSPs. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 23How Shoreline.io Aims To Revolutionize Incident Response
Join host Katie Bavoso and Vice President of Product Marketing at Shoreline.io, Kristine Newman, as the two dive into this management and automation platform making waves in the cloud infrastructure space. As Newman puts it, observability is great, but somewhere along the way, someone has to actually do something to respond to the incidents and issues. This can be extremely difficult for DevOps teams to keep up with if they're monitoring thousands of cloud operations at once. Shoreline.io aims to remove that burden by monitoring and automating the resolution of incidents and routine maintenance tasks across all applications. Newman explains how Shoreline.io, which runs on top of AWS services, has helped enterprise companies like Razorpay cut down on massive amounts of toil time. She also details the opportunity channel partners have to work with Shoreline.io and create customer success together. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 22Why Fresh Thyme Market Chooses ITsavvy as its IT Partner
In part 2 of host Katie Bavoso's Channel Insider: Partner POV interview with ITsavvy CEO Munu Gandhi and Fresh Thyme Market IT Director Craig Diggs, Diggs explains how Fresh Thyme Market wanted to bring technology to their 70 grocery store locations in a way that was "seamless to our customers." Solutions provider business, ITsavvy, had the people, expertise, technology vendor partners, and prices that not only met, but exceeded Fresh Thyme Market's needs. Hear why Diggs chooses to partner with an IT channel solutions provider instead of going directly to vendors, and what qualities he says other IT leaders should look for in a channel partner like ITsavvy. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 21ITsavvy Innovating the Retail Experience at Fresh Thyme Market
In part 1 of this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso is joined by the director of IT for grocery store chain Fresh Thyme Market, Craig Diggs, and CEO of ITsavvy, Munu Gandhi. The two businesses partnered together when Diggs joined Fresh Thyme Market nearly one year ago. At that time, Diggs knew he needed to overhaul the company's IT for its 70 store locations, but he needed a solutions provider that understood his needs and could help him achieve his goals. Diggs and Gandhi explain why the relationship has been nothing short of outstanding and why they work so well together. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 20How To Get New Insights From Surveillance Video With Kibsi
What new opportunities could you unlock for your business if your security camera system could record more than just video? What if it could record and interpret data as well? In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Tolga Tarhan, CEO and founder of Kibsi. This AI-powered computer vision platform startup is helping businesses be safer, gain actionable insights on customer experience, reduce shrinkage and lost inventory, monitor animal health, and much more. Find out how Kibsi works with hyperscalers, like AWS, and the unique opportunity IT channel partners have to work with the independent software vendor. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 19How To Manage and Optimize FinOps With LucidPoint
Co-founded in 2017 by a US military veteran with an extensive history working for some of the top technology companies in the market, LucidPoint aims to make financial operations an easy task for customers by taking FinOps management off their plates. CEO Mike Fontaine and Head of Product Maribel Mendoza explain why LucidPoint, a Google Cloud partner, built out its FinOps Managed Services offering to help customers better navigate their cloud journeys by removing complexity from cloud cost management. Fontaine also explains how the company is using AI while remaining a "people first" organization, and how they're building trust with customers. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 18Solvere One Principal Exec on Protecting Virtual America
The Chief Experience Officer and Principal of the Washington D.C.-based MSP discusses the challenges and nuances that come with protecting the IT infrastructure of some of the U.S.A.'s most important representatives and federal contractors. Roney explains why partnerships are so important to his business and why he chooses to stay loyal to vendor partners like Sophos. Plus, in the age of artificial intelligence, Roney discusses with host Katie Bavoso the reason he won't implement certain mainstream AI tools and how the use of some of those tools will prevent him from taking on a client due to security risks. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 171Path CRO on Implementing AI The Right Way
In this half of the two part interview, Armon explains what he's most focused on when it comes to AI - how to use it to streamline the customer experience. He explains where businesses go wrong when implementing AI to stay on trend, and relates the creation of big-brand LLMs to when those same companies raced to release their own clouds. Additionally, Armon explains what keeps 1Path returning to specific partners - spoiler alert: it's the people! A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

ISM Group CEO on How To Protect Against Dark Web Actors
bonusIn part 2 of this two part bonus episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, Simon David Williams, CEO of Quebec, Canada-based ISM Group, continues his conversation with host Katie Bavoso about how individuals and businesses can protect themselves from having private information (PI) exposed on the dark web. Why should you take this risk seriously? What should you do if you are targeted? And, what do you need to have in place in order to be protected by most cyber insurance companies? Katie and Simon David answer those questions and more! A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 161Path CRO on Defining the Mid-Market and its Customers' Needs
In Part 1 of this two part interview, host Katie Bavoso is joined by Armon Aghaie, CRO of the managed service provider 1Path. Armon details how finding the "sweet spot" in the market started with having straight-forward conversations about how the company defines the hotly debated mid-market and what exactly the business there need from solutions and services providers. He also explains the similarities between their clients, even if they are in different verticals, that helps 1Path standardize their approach to success while still considering the individual needs of each client business. Additionally, Armon tells the story of how he managed to bring a customer back from the point of severing ties with 1Path with a simple, honest conversation. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

ISM Group CEO on Battling The Forces of the Dark Web
bonusIt all started when Simon David learned his critical company data and information was at risk of exposure on the dark web in 2017. Now, he's a dark web expert who not only helps to take down bad actors on the platform, but helps other IT leaders become "Jedis" against internet pirates and hackers as well. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 15FNG on Seeing The Invisible With Wireless Surveys
Upton explains that more and more, customers want to evaluate their connectivity and access points and determine where they can spend or save to improve operations in their warehouse, manufacturing facility, or other business with a large real estate footprint. Hear how FNG can has saved customers up to 50 percent on their spending and how Upton measures success. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 14OTAVA CEO on Transition to Broadcom Partner Program
While honored to be invited to be a Premiere Partner in the new, exclusive, and contentious Broadcom Advantage Partner Program, OTAVA CEO TJ Houske understands there will be an adjustment period in 2024. However, he sees the potential within the growing pains and likens the discomfort to what many businesses felt during the global pandemic of 2020 when they were forced to pivot and innovate quickly and are now even better off than before. Join Houske and host Katie Bavoso as they dissect OTAVA's future and what the CEO says the multi-cloud solution provider is investing in this year. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 13OTAVA CEO on New S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework and AI Security
The S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework from OTAVA was created to help provide an easy to understand road map for customers to have a strong, layered approach to cloud security. Houske also explains how security vendor Fortinet is a major engine for the framework, and he advises customers on what to look for when deciding which AI-powered solutions are right for their business. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 12Archera Executive Explains New Way to De-Risk Cloud Commitment
Archera is an independent software vendor that went to market in 2023 with the mission of making cloud consumption cheaper and less risky for businesses. With this cloud commitment insurance solution, Jabari says businesses can achieve, and afford, better business outcomes with AWS as opposed to traditional cloud spend methods. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 11XenTegra CEO On Status of VMware Partnership and How Company is Giving Back in 2024 - Part 2
In this half of the interview, Andy discusses the vendors that support XenTegra the most, the future of XenTegra's partnership with VMware following its acquisition by Broadcom, and why he says he enjoys being on the partner side more than the vendor side. Plus, what XenTegra is doing to help other solution providers and the greater community. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 10XenTegra CEO On Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce, and Being a VAR 2.0 - Part 1
In part 1 of this two part interview, Andy and Katie covered a variety of topics including XenTegra's investments with ServiceNow, its recent partnership with Salesforce, and how any company can start becoming a digitally driven one. Andy and his team recently presented a webinar on how to get return on investment out of Microsoft Copilot, and Katie asks how channel providers and their customers can do just that. Stay tuned! Part 2 of this interview comes out Thursday, March 7th! A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 9Gotham Technology Group CTO on Provisioning Clients in an Uncertain Economy
Ken explains how he's able to determine if customers need new technology or better processes, especially when provisioning in a down economy. The Gotham Technology Group CTO also describes what catches his attention during product pitches from startups and prospective vendor partners. Find out what vendors are helping Ken and Gotham TG secure and support their major bank, hospital, and global company customers in the New York City metro area. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 8AEC Group Execs on Education, Budgeting, and Addressing Vendor Changes With Customers
Brian and Ken detail how they take client variables and concerns into consideration when approaching them about new technology, and how AEC Group prioritizes client education over making sales. Additionally, the team explains how vendors can earn the VAR's trust in the wake of the end of the VMware partner program following it's acquisition by Broadcom. And, what vendors are on the top of AEC Group's list? Stay tuned to find out! A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 7Axiom Exec on Bringing Simplicity and Clarity to Observability and Log Management
Kendall explained how Axiom can save organizations up to 20x on their observability and datastore needs and how channel solution providers can partner with them to gain an entry point into business deal with a customer. He also addresses how customers can leverage AWS to supplement the cost of Axiom, unlike other tools. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

A Hacker’s View of the Cyberthreat Landscape in 2024 – PPOV Bonus Episode Part 2
bonusIn Part 2, Katie and Cody discuss how IT channel MSPs and MSSPs can keep themselves and their clients safe in 2024 and what solutions and frameworks they should be implementing. The two also tackle the question of what truly makes a managed service provider a "trusted advisor" to the client? Plus, Cody gives his take on what to consider before deploying AI tools, like Microsoft Copilot, in your business's environment. And, how can MSPs and MSSPs use the current threat landscape to find new business opportunities? Katie and Cody dig into that and more! A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 6Vandis Execs Talk How To Future-Proof and Secure Network Infrastructure
The leaders of solution provider business, Vandis, explain that building a secure network of solutions is just as important as building a flexible one that can be adjusted and upgraded in the future. This practice takes a lot of listening and planning that starts earlier than clients expect. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

A Hacker’s View of the Cyberthreat Landscape in 2024 – PPOV Bonus Episode Part 1
bonusIn Part 1 of this interview, Cody tells his story of how he went from convicted hacker to cybersecurity defender using his skills and talents for good, and why other bad actors should do the same. Plus, Katie and Cody discuss who is behind some of the worst ransomware attacks we’ve seen so far in 2024, the differing motivations behind hacker groups like Scattered Spider and Volt Typhoon, what technology is at risk of exploitation according to the CISA of the U.S., and what all of it means for the IT channel this year.Tune in for Part 2 on Tuesday, February 20 to learn how managed services providers (MSPs) can keep themselves and their clients safe from cyberattacks in 2024 and how they can use these threats to expand their offerings and targeted customer base. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.
Ep 5How To Make a Channel Pizza with the CEO of Network Solutions Provider
Walker also explains the exciting potential of AI use cases in healthcare verticals, what being "pre-AI-ready" as a business means, when we can expect a true 5G expansion, and the philanthropic work he's focused on in 2024. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 4Jeskell Systems New CMO on Channel Marketing Best Practices and Challenges
In her first month as CMO, Kelly has experienced bad marketing practices first hand with her inbox getting spammed by people trying to get her attention and time. She explains why this is not the way to she intends to lead her marketing team, as well as why she chose to join the 30+ year old solution provider, and why Jeskell Systems is more than a traditional VAR. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 3Mainline Director of Technology Talks Differentiators and Navigating End Of a Major Partner Program
Carlos explains his priorities in a role he says is still new to Mainline and how he stays close to the customers and their needs. When asked how Mainline is navigating the news that Broadcom will effectively end the VMware Partner Connect Program in April 2024, Carlos says it's ideal not to "overreact," but "have a Plan B." And Katie and Carlos have a little fun reflecting on his recent business trip to a very snowy Buffalo, NY. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 2Tego Marketing VP Talks Navigating Evolving CMMC Compliance
What may seem like a recent surge of merger and acquisition activity in the IT channel doesn't come without it's fallout. Vosburgh weighs in on how this activity can impact channel partners like Tego and when they approach their clients about the changes happening to their vendor partners. Channel Insider: Partner POV releases a new video and podcast episode weekly. Go to channelinsider.com or our Channel Insider YouTube page to see these podcasts in video form. A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Ep 1Xperteks CEO On the Difference Between an MSP and a Digital Janitor
Channel Insider: Partner POV releases a new video and podcast episode weekly. Head over to channelinsider.com or our Channel Insider YouTube page to see these podcasts in video form. In other exciting news, Channel Insider released it's first Top Hybrid Solution Provider list of 250 solution providers leading the charge in the IT channel. You can check out who made the list on channelinsider.com A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.

Welcome to Channel Insider: Partner POV
trailerIf you're an IT channel solution provider, vendor, CIO, or technology buyer, this is the series for you! Channel Insider: Partner POV is a brand new video and podcast series from Channel Insider. Join host Katie Bavoso as she interviews the innovative solution providers of the IT channel who are staying in lock step with digital transformation and driving successful business outcomes for their customers. How are they doing this? What are their secret weapons? How are they going from transactional relationships to true partnerships with their clients? You can expect answers to these questions, and many more, each week!Watch, listen to, and read more IT channel content at channelinsider.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.Want your solution provider business to be featured on Channel Insider: Partner POV? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you’d make a great interview! A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. Watch the interview on YouTube @ChannelInsider_NewsAndTrendsIf you have questions for a featured solution provider or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to us at [email protected] more episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV as well as written content on the IT channel, go to channelinsider.comConnect with Channel Insider on LinkedIn. Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.Channel Insider: Partner POV is an asset of Channel Insider, which is a brand under TechnologyAdvice.