Signed
The IT market is built for sellers. Signed is the podcast for the buyers.
Why Your $80,000 Firewall is a Joke
Would you buy a flip phone in 2025? No? Then why are businesses still spending $80,000 on firewalls designed for a world that no longer exists?
The Hidden Clause in Your Lease Agreement That Could Cost You Your Business
Imagine this: You sign a lease, plan your office move, and everything is set—until you find out you can’t get internet for weeks. Your business is stalled, deadlines slip, and costs pile up. All because of one hidden clause in your lease.
The $500M Nonprofit Saving Schools from IT Collapse – Dustin Young on the Cloud Strategy Behind It
Schools are going digital! Find out how new technology makes learning easier and better.
Why Being a Security Director is the Worst Job in Cybersecurity
Imagine being hired to fail. You’re given a security budget that’s too small, a threat surface that’s too big, and when a breach happens? You’re the one getting fired. Welcome to the reality of a Security Director’s job.
The #1 Mistake Businesses Make When Choosing Tech Tools
Are you stuck in endless debates over which tech tool to use? Slack or Teams? Notion or Asana? Salesforce or HubSpot? Most businesses waste time fixating on tools when they should be asking a completely different question.
25 Years of Data Center Secrets—Revealed in Under 20 Minutes!
Have 20 minutes? That’s all it takes to avoid costly data center mistakes. Most businesses don’t realize their data center choices impact everything—from costs and security to taxes and long-term growth. Pick wrong, and you’re locked into expensive problems. Pick right, and you gain a strategic advantage.
$12M in Savings? The Bare Metal Advantage AWS Doesn’t Want You to Know
What if you could save your company millions without the complexity of moving to another cloud provider? $12M in savings might sound unrealistic, but bare metal could be the missing link in your cloud strategy. So, why are so many businesses still locked into AWS?
Should You Buy Ubiquiti or Meraki? Here’s How to Decide
Enterprise-grade networking or cost-effective simplicity? If you're trying to choose between Ubiquiti and Meraki, you're not alone. One is affordable and flexible, the other is powerful but pricey—but which one actually fits your business needs?
The Red Flags of Shadow IT: What’s Running in Your Network Without You Knowing?
Your IT team gets a frantic call—a critical business tool just went down. The problem? IT didn’t even know it existed. Welcome to Shadow IT: where employees unknowingly create security risks by using unauthorized apps. Could this be happening in your company right now?
Inside the CircleCI Hack: How One Click Unleashed a Security Nightmare
Would you know if your systems had already been breached? CircleCI didn’t. They only found out after a customer raised the alarm. One click led to stolen credentials, hijacked infrastructure, and months of security chaos.
Why Global Giants Are Ditching Firewalls & Upgrading from SSE to SASE
You wouldn’t build a house on a shaky foundation—so why rely on outdated firewalls and half-baked SSE solutions? Global enterprises are making the shift to SASE because security shouldn’t be an afterthought.
Think You’re Saving Money Moving Off the Cloud? Most IT Leaders Get This Wrong
Moving off the cloud? Great—just don’t let your engineers turn it into a financial disaster. Many IT teams think they’re cutting costs, only to overspend on hardware, overbuild infrastructure, and kill the project before it even starts.
The 5-Step Formula to Buying IT Services Like a Pro—From 25 Years of Experience
Buying IT services shouldn't feel like navigating a maze. Yet, many businesses waste time and money making the same costly mistakes—choosing the wrong provider, overpaying, or getting locked into bad contracts. But what if you could follow a simple, proven process to get it right every time?
The Worst Cybersecurity Mistakes That Make Hacking Your Business Easy
Ever feel like cybersecurity is a never-ending hassle? You’re not alone. But here’s the harsh reality—hackers count on you thinking that way. Businesses lose millions every year due to easily preventable mistakes. Are you making the same errors that leave your doors wide open to cybercriminals?
Customers Don’t Care About Features—They Want This Instead
Remember the last time you got frustrated using clunky software? Your customers feel the same way. They don’t care about your long list of features—they just want things to work.
Broadband, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, or Satellite? Most Businesses Get This Wrong
Ever experienced slow internet just when you needed it most? Maybe your video calls freeze, your transactions lag, or your entire network grinds to a halt at the worst time. The problem? You might be using the wrong type of internet for your business.
The Telecom Lie Every CEO Falls For
Telecom sales reps are lying to you. They promise fast installations, but the second you sign, you’re trapped in delays, hidden costs, and zero accountability.
Get More for Less: The Hidden Benefits of Choosing Burst Over Flat Rate Bandwidth
Are you paying for bandwidth you don’t even use? It’s a question many businesses should be asking. Flat-rate circuits may seem like the go-to option for stable bandwidth, but they could be costing you more than they’re worth. What if there was a way to get the bandwidth you need, without overpaying for unused capacity?
What You Don’t Know About Right of First Refusal in Data Center Deals Could Cost You Big
What if a small clause in your data center agreement could cost you big down the road?
What They’re NOT Telling You About Data Center REIT Status
Ever wondered if your data center provider is offering more than they can deliver?
How These Two Contract Clauses Almost Destroyed a Business
What if a simple contract clause could put your business at risk?
The Real Issue with Communication Tools: Why the Tool Isn’t the Problem
Why does communication still feel chaotic, even when you’ve got the right tools in place? It’s easy to blame the tool, but the truth is, the real issue might lie in the way you’re using it.
How to Avoid Bad IT Consultants and Find the Perfect MSP for Your Small Business!
Is your business stuck with subpar IT support that’s holding you back? Choosing the wrong consultant or MSP can leave you frustrated and wasting money. But finding the right one doesn’t have to be so hard.
How to Win Every IT Contract Negotiation: Insider Tips You Need!
Are you getting the best possible deal when signing IT contracts? Most businesses settle for terms that don’t benefit them—leading to overpaying, unnecessary commitments, and hidden fees. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
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