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Brad Reynolds - Your Next Bet on AI Aug 07, 2024

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In this episode, Stephen Semmelroth, Head of Security at AVANT, hosts an engaging conversation with Brad Reynolds, SVP of AI and Chief Strategy Officer at Expedient. Together, they discuss the truths about AI that could transform an organization. Listen in as they reveal how AI can unlock hidden potential in organizational data and save valuable time for employees - and why the wrong AI implementation could spell disaster for a business. Plus, they'll explain to listeners how to know if their employees are already using AI, whether you know it or not!

Dive in for a thought-provoking discussion on the strategic business cases for AI and what IT decision-makers need to know to stay ahead.

Jason Ness - The Maniac Minds of Werpy and Ness Jul 17, 2024

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In this episode of Technology Insights, Chris Werpy, CIO of AVANT, engages in a deep dive with Jason Ness, Founder and CEO of CommandLink. During this 36-minute episode, Chris and Jason dive into a range of topics: they explore all things Channel, Jason's entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of SASE, what the future of AI and machine learning holds, and the impact of the Trusted Advisor movement AVANT has helped power forward.

Join us for what promises to be an insightful discussion!

Colby Nish - Beyond Meetings: Zoom's Journey and Innovation Jul 10, 2024

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Listen in as Drew Lydecker, President and Co-founder of AVANT, invites Colby Nish, Head of Americas Sales at Zoom, to discuss Zoom's long journey that has brought them to their current position in the technology landscape! Together, they dive into the future of AI and how Zoom will play a part. Zoom has evolved far beyond meetings to include chat, phone systems, webinars, workplace solutions, whiteboarding, and AI companions — all designed to enhance productivity simply and effectively, and their efforts are helping drive the evolution and innovation in artificial intelligence. Dive in to keep up to date on the latest trends in the communication space!

Frank Fawzi - AI's Impact to the Bottom Line for All Verticals Jun 19, 2024

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Listen in as Drew Lydecker, President and Co-founder of AVANT, hosts Frank Fawzi, CEO of IntelePeer and a prominent figure in the communication landscape. Together, they explore the journey towards becoming the next pioneer utilizing AI superpower. Their discussion spans diverse verticals, including healthcare, retail, logistics, and manufacturing, and they highlight how AI and automation are revolutionizing organizational efficiency.

Tune in to discover how these technologies streamline contact center operations and elevate customer satisfaction and gain insights on the transformative potential of AI across industries!

Micah Heaton - Betting on Microsoft? Getting Early ROI Jun 05, 2024

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In this episode of our Technology Insights, we welcome the Microsoft Security Partner of the Year, BlueVoyant, to the podcast! AVANT Analytics Senior Analyst, Stephen Semmelroth, and Executive Director of the Managed Security Center of Excellence at BlueVoyant, Micah Heaton, discuss the pros and cons of leveraging Microsoft for consolidation.

2024 is the year of consolidation here at AVANT, and BlueVoyant is one of the providers in our portfolio that offers robust support in this area. During the episode, Micah brings both his expertise and experience with Microsoft that he has gained throughout their partnership and offers a balanced view to share both the benefits and potential pitfalls you could encounter as an IT decision-maker for your organization.

Tony Scribner - VMware: Is the Sky Falling? May 01, 2024

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In this episode of Technology Insights, we delve into the evolving Broadcom and VMware situation. Listen in as Niko O'Hara, Senior Analyst of AVANT Analytics, and Tony Scribner, CISO & Field CTO of Ntirety, answer important questions regarding the latest VMware updates. Is the situation as dire as it's made out to be? Have we weathered the worst of the uncertainty storm? Tune in to find out as we help listeners navigate this journey!

Looking for more resources on the VMware updates, once you've finished this episode? We recorded another Technology Insights episode, where our host and guest break down the impacts of the VMware changes for those being affected.

Our AVANT Cloud experts have also compiled answers to typical questions we're hearing about the VMware acquisition by Broadcom, as well as a list of helpful qualifying questions for Trusted Advisors to better understand their customers' predicament and open up the Cloud conversation.

Andy Bird, Chip Hoisington, Stephen Semmelroth - State of Disruption 2024 Apr 17, 2024

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In this Technology Insights podcast, the AVANT Analytics team, including AVANT CSO and Analytics Managing Director Alex Danyluk, and Engineering Practice Leads Andy Bird (CX), Chip Hoisington (Cloud/Colo), and Stephen Semmelroth (Security), dive into the state of disruption in technology. Together, they discuss the latest trends in Cloud, Colocation, Connectivity, Security, CX, UX, and much more.

Listen in for a fast-paced discussion on how the industry is rapidly transitioning from legacy environments to the future. Get ready, because this episode will be a whirlwind!

Download the State of Disruption 2024 Report >> https://goavant.net/avant-analytics/state-of-disruption-report-2024/

James Ochoa - The Acquisition of VMware by Broadcom and How It Impacts Your Business Apr 03, 2024

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In this episode, Chip Hoisington, Senior Analyst at AVANT Analytics, and James Ochoa, VP of Cloud at Flexential, delve into the VMware situation. Together, they discuss the impacts customers will likely experience as a result of the program updates, as well as the steps organizations can take to better prepare for success amidst these significant changes. Join us for an insightful conversation to understand why this situation has caused such a massive ripple effect for customers and technology advisors alike and what your options are, in response.

Chip Hoisington - What's Driving Colo - Repatriation and Real Estate Mar 06, 2024

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Colocation is experiencing a resurgence in popularity! What's behind this renewed interest in popularity? Join Alex Danyluk, Managing Director of AVANT Analytics, and Chip Hoisington, Senior Director of Connectivity, Colo, and Wireless at AVANT, as they delve into the current Colo landscape. Discover why, after a decade of prioritizing cloud strategies, some are returning to data centers and others are venturing into them for the first time.

Let's explore together! Listen in to get started.

Brent Wilford - 2024 Outlook for UC Feb 21, 2024

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In this episode, Alex Danyluk, Managing Director of AVANT Analytics, and Brent Wilford, Senior Director of Customer Experience and UCaaS at AVANT, focus on the outlook of the UCaaS industry.

The good news? Businesses of all sizes can adopt UCaaS from various providers. So, what's the challenge? With an abundance of providers, determining the best fit for your business can be complicated. They explore what IT decision-makers should keep in mind as they evaluate potential providers. Plus, they discuss the common conception that Microsoft Team is a dominant player with the highest number of voice seats. Is this true? Listen in to find out!

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