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The Biggest Lie in Tech Pricing: Why Cheap Doesn’t Mean Better

The Biggest Lie in Tech Pricing: Why Cheap Doesn’t Mean Better

Think you’re scoring a bargain on tech? Think again. Chasing the lowest price on internet, cloud, or hardware often leads to hidden limits, performance drops, and costly surprises.

EP 60June 8, 2023•6 min
AWS Enterprise Discount Program: The Fine Print That Could Cost You Millions

AWS Enterprise Discount Program: The Fine Print That Could Cost You Millions

That AWS discount? It might be a financial trap. The AWS Enterprise Discount Program rewards high spenders—but what happens when your cloud usage drops? Cut costs too well, and you could be forced to pay more anyway.

EP 59June 1, 2023•15 min
The Multi-Vendor Security Nightmare: Why IT Leaders Are Making the Shift to Cato SASE

The Multi-Vendor Security Nightmare: Why IT Leaders Are Making the Shift to Cato SASE

Security sprawl is killing efficiency—and exposing you to risk. More tools won’t fix it. What if the real solution is fewer?

EP 58May 29, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Why Moving Your Phone System to the Cloud Is A Recipe for Disaster

Why Moving Your Phone System to the Cloud Is A Recipe for Disaster

Your office phone system works fine—so moving it to the cloud should be easy, right? Wrong. A simple 'lift and shift' can lead to lost functionality, broken workflows, and major disruptions.

EP 57May 25, 2023•7 min
The Hidden Game of Vendor Pricing: How to Get the Best Deal Every Time

The Hidden Game of Vendor Pricing: How to Get the Best Deal Every Time

Why do some companies score huge discounts while you pay full price? It’s not luck—it’s strategy. Vendors have a hidden pricing playbook, and if you don’t know the rules, you’re losing.

EP 56May 18, 2023•11 min
Guaranteed Business Efficiency: Why Evolve IP’s Cloud Desktop Solutions Deliver Every Time

Guaranteed Business Efficiency: Why Evolve IP’s Cloud Desktop Solutions Deliver Every Time

Always chasing productivity but never catching it? The right tool could change everything—seamless, scalable, unstoppable.

EP 55May 16, 2023•1 hr 37 min
The Ugly Truth About RFPs: Why Your Vendor Selection Process Is Rigged

The Ugly Truth About RFPs: Why Your Vendor Selection Process Is Rigged

Let’s be honest—RFPs suck. Weeks of drafting, chasing vendors, and reviewing proposals, only to end up where you started. But what if the game was rigged from the start?

EP 54May 11, 2023•15 min
The $40 Million Scam: Chris Ichelson Shares How 360 SOC Security Could Have Stopped It

The $40 Million Scam: Chris Ichelson Shares How 360 SOC Security Could Have Stopped It

Imagine waking up to discover your business has just fallen victim to a $40 million scam. An unsuspecting employee unknowingly clicks on a malicious email, triggering a chain reaction that leads to one of the biggest cybercrimes in history. Now, how can you make sure your business isn’t the next target?

EP 53May 8, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Breaking Through China’s Great Firewall: The Costly Mistakes & Our Winning Strategy

Breaking Through China’s Great Firewall: The Costly Mistakes & Our Winning Strategy

Imagine your product suddenly failing for millions—and you have no clue why. That’s what happened to our client when their app hit China’s Great Firewall. Traffic blocked, performance crippled, costs skyrocketing. They needed a fix—fast.

EP 52May 4, 2023•9 min
You're Overspending on Microsoft's Calling Plan–Jaime Zarate Shares What IT Pros Know That You Don't

You're Overspending on Microsoft's Calling Plan–Jaime Zarate Shares What IT Pros Know That You Don't

Overpaying for Microsoft’s calling plan? If you use Teams, you might be wasting money—without knowing it. The smart alternative? IT pros already have it.

EP 51May 2, 2023•49 min
SD-WAN Isn’t What You Think - Here’s What No One’s Telling You

SD-WAN Isn’t What You Think - Here’s What No One’s Telling You

SD-WAN is the future of networking - but what if you’re not getting the full story? It’s no magic fix, and the wrong setup could hurt more than it helps.

EP 50April 28, 2023•5 min
How G12 Communications Transforms Operations into Profit Machines with Rick Garcia

How G12 Communications Transforms Operations into Profit Machines with Rick Garcia

Your biggest revenue boost is hiding in plain sight—your operations. Stop cutting costs. Start making smarter moves that fuel growth.

EP 49April 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min
You’re Doing It Wrong: The Tech Shift Unlocking New Revenue Streams

You’re Doing It Wrong: The Tech Shift Unlocking New Revenue Streams

Think your business is running at full speed? Think again. You could be leaving millions on the table without realizing it. Outdated processes are quietly holding you back, while smarter companies leverage simple tech shifts to scale faster, close more deals, and unlock massive revenue. Are you keeping up?

EP 48April 21, 2023•5 min
The CFO’s Secret Weapon: How ChromeOS Turns IT Costs Into a Hidden Profit Stream with Jimmy Riordan

The CFO’s Secret Weapon: How ChromeOS Turns IT Costs Into a Hidden Profit Stream with Jimmy Riordan

What if your operations could fuel revenue, not just cut costs? Most businesses miss hidden profits by clinging to outdated systems. The right tools change everything.

EP 47April 18, 2023•47 min
Hacked & Exposed: The CircleCI Breach That Cost DevOps Everything

Hacked & Exposed: The CircleCI Breach That Cost DevOps Everything

What if your company’s security hinged on vendors who weren’t watching? CircleCI learned the hard way - one overlooked red flag unraveled into a full-blown crisis. Productivity crippled. Secrets leaked. Trust shattered. Could it happen to you?

EP 46April 14, 2023•9 min
Would You Take Sales Advice from a Felon? Most People Do

Would You Take Sales Advice from a Felon? Most People Do

Would you take sales advice from a felon? Plenty of sales teams already do. Steve Heroux on broken comp plans, punishing quotas, and why great sellers need coaching, not pressure.

EP 45April 13, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Brewed for Disaster: How Coffee Machines Are Hacking Its Way Into Your Network w/ Christian Samuel

Brewed for Disaster: How Coffee Machines Are Hacking Its Way Into Your Network w/ Christian Samuel

Your coffee machine could be the weakest link in your security. Hackers are exploiting IoT—how exposed are you?

EP 44April 11, 2023•47 min
Your Network Strategy Is Outdated: Anna Claiborne Reveals What Most Companies Still Don't Get

Your Network Strategy Is Outdated: Anna Claiborne Reveals What Most Companies Still Don't Get

What worked yesterday isn’t cutting it today. As businesses increasingly embrace digital transformation, relying on outdated network strategies can slow down progress and limit growth.

EP 43July 30, 2020•58 min
Forget 36-Month Contracts - Jezzibell Gilmore on Why Short-Term, High-Capacity Networks Are the Future

Forget 36-Month Contracts - Jezzibell Gilmore on Why Short-Term, High-Capacity Networks Are the Future

What if you could turn up a high-capacity network connection instantly, with no 36-month contract? Enterprises are moving to on-demand, software-driven connectivity.

EP 42July 28, 2020•20 min
The Costly Truth Cloud Providers Hide: Insights from ServerCentral Turing Group CTO Eric Dynowski

The Costly Truth Cloud Providers Hide: Insights from ServerCentral Turing Group CTO Eric Dynowski

What if your cloud provider isn’t telling you the full story? If your costs keep climbing, it’s time to find out why.

EP 41July 23, 2020•58 min
The Unseen Costs of Hybrid Cloud: Why Your Cloud Bill is Skyrocketing with Chris Rechtsteiner

The Unseen Costs of Hybrid Cloud: Why Your Cloud Bill is Skyrocketing with Chris Rechtsteiner

Roughly 45% of the workloads companies want to move to the cloud aren't needed at all. Yet businesses keep paying for hybrid cloud without knowing where the money goes.

EP 40July 21, 2020•25 min
How Rackspace’s Multi-Cloud Strategy that Drives Profit: Insights from Steve Mills & Tyler Goodlett

How Rackspace’s Multi-Cloud Strategy that Drives Profit: Insights from Steve Mills & Tyler Goodlett

Hybrid cloud can do more than save time—it can drive profit. Are you unlocking its full potential?

EP 39July 16, 2020•1 hr 3 min
The Cloud Dilemma: How to Choose the Right Environment for Your Business with Dan Houdek

The Cloud Dilemma: How to Choose the Right Environment for Your Business with Dan Houdek

Public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud - the choices are overwhelming. How do you pick the right place for each workload without overspending or giving up security?

EP 38July 14, 2020•19 min
Don’t Let This Pitfall Ruin Your Strategy: Holland Barry Reveals How SDN Can Save Your Operations

Don’t Let This Pitfall Ruin Your Strategy: Holland Barry Reveals How SDN Can Save Your Operations

Hybrid cloud is supposed to cut costs and boost flexibility. So why is it a headache? What if your strategy is working against you?

EP 37July 9, 2020•57 min

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