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Episode 97: IT Distribution May 15, 2020

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Carolyn and Seth welcome Frank Vitagliano, CEO of Global Technology Distribution Council, to talk about the changes taking place in IT distribution. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted this market segment along with the rest of the economy, but the evolution of IT distribution was taking place for years beforehand. Frank talks about the rapid transition to safe operations during COVID, the ongoing transformation of distribution due to cloud computing, and the ability of distributors to assist with solution provider partnering and financing.

Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC): https://gtdc.org/

Episode 96: Online Testing and Education May 01, 2020

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Carolyn and Seth welcome back Randy Gross, CompTIA's CIO and EVP of Certification Operations, to discuss CompTIA's recent pivot to online testing. As with most companies, CompTIA needed to move quickly to adjust to the reality of the pandemic, but solid preparation for a future that included online testing provided a good foundation for success. Randy talks through the details of CompTIA's transition, then the conversation shifts to the broader implications for the future of education.

Learn more about CompTIA's online testing: https://www.comptia.org/testing/testing-options/take-online-exam

Look for Carolyn and Seth's new weekly show on CompTIA's LinkedIn account (starting May 11): https://www.linkedin.com/company/comptia/

Episode 95: Managed Services During COVID Apr 17, 2020

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Carolyn and Seth talk with MJ Shoer, the executive director of the CompTIA Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (CompTIA ISAO, formerly Technology Solution Provider Information Sharing and Analysis Organization or TSP-ISAO), about the state of managed services during the COVID-19 pandemic. MJ covers the ups and downs for MSPs as they continue to work with their clients and the opportunities they should be exploring as they plan for the future.

Episode 94: IT Employment Apr 03, 2020

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Carolyn and Seth welcome Tim Herbert, CompTIA's executive vice president of research, to discuss the new IT employment report. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Burning Glass Labor Insights, CompTIA compiles a monthly report looking at both employment in the high tech industry and employment of technology professionals across all industries. While the April report may not capture the most recent disruptions from the coronavirus outbreak, it shows some resilience among technology professions. Tim discusses the sectors that have seen the biggest impacts, the reliance on technology skills for transforming business process, and the specific technology roles that remain in high demand.

CompTIA's April IT Employment Tracker: https://www.slideshare.net/comptia/comptia-it-employment-tracker-april-2020

CompTIA resources for displaced workers: https://www.comptia.org/resources/coronavirus-(covid-19)-and-tech-for-displaced-workers

Technologist Talk podcast: https://blubrry.com/technologisttalk/

Episode 93: Remote Work Mar 20, 2020

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Carolyn and Seth tackle a topic on everyone's mind: remote work. With so many people working remotely thanks to COVID-19, there are a lot of challenges for both businesses and employees in staying productive. The two hosts share their own personal experiences with working remotely, talking through technology issues, physical setup, and the fact that the right path is different for everyone.

Other CompTIA resources on remote work:

Your Computer Networking Checklist: 10 Things to Prepare for Remote Work: https://www.comptia.org/blog/computer-networking-checklist-for-remote-workforce

Connecting Your Newly Remote Workforce: 4 Things Companies Need to Do Now: https://www.comptia.org/blog/how-companies-can-connect-newly-remote-employees

LinkedIn Live discussion with Randy Gross and James Stanger: https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6647930710990565376/

Episode 92: Trends in Managed Services Mar 06, 2020

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Carolyn and Seth take a look at CompTIA's new research, Trends in Managed Services. The managed services space has become very complex, with most firms offering a wide variety of options for clients beyond the management and automation of routine services. Two areas of specialized growth are Internet of Things and security, where companies are looking for strategic consulting and solutions that might not fit the strict definition of a managed service. Whatever name it goes by, companies that are driving the business of technology have many opportunities.

Trends in Managed Services report: https://www.comptia.org/content/trends-in-managed-services

Episode 91: Trends in Data Management Feb 21, 2020

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Carolyn and Seth review CompTIA's newest research, Trends in Data Management. The study looks at the capabilities companies have around managing their data, from sourcing to processing to analytics and security. The conversation also covers the use of blockchain and other digital ledger technologies for data activities, with these tools currently in an early hype phase but likely becoming foundational components in the future.

Trends in Data Management: https://www.comptia.org/content/research/data-management-trends-survey

Episode 90: Code Schools and Software Ethics Feb 07, 2020

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Carolyn and Seth talk about software development with Sarah Mei, Software Architect and Director of Design System Enablement at Salesforce. The conversation begins with a quick look at the software problems in the Iowa caucus system, then moves into a discussion of code schools as a method for filling the software development pipeline, then concludes with questions of how ethics are becoming a more critical part of software development.

Episode 89: Apple and Privacy Jan 24, 2020

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Carolyn and Seth have a discussion around privacy in the wake of the recent focus on Apple's encryption capabilities. Even though there are conflicting sentiments from both businesses and consumers, determining the level of transparency is a key part of a modern data strategy.

Episode 88: CompTIA Communities Jan 10, 2020

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Carolyn and Seth talk with Jim Hamilton, CompTIA's vice president of member communities, about the structure of CompTIA communities and the plans these communities have in 2020. CompTIA's member communities are collections of technology professionals focused on certain technologies, business models, and workforce issues. In addition, CompTIA serves member needs globally with four existing regional communities and more coming in the next year.

To learn more about CompTIA communities and to join: https://www.comptia.org/membership/communities-and-councils

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