#shifthappens in the Digital Workplace Podcast Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:05:14 -0500 http://www.avepoint.com en-us © 2026 #shifthappens in the Digital Workplace Podcast yes d5613909-fafb-5e5f-86e2-7cc36bacfd60 Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal episodic false Accelerate your business transformation with the #shifthappens podcast. Hosts Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal explores real-life case studies, interviews industry leaders, and highlights the latest trends in the digital workplace. Whether you're a CEO, tech enthusiast, or just curious, tune in to unlock the full potential digital transformation offers. Get inspired to make the shift happen, adapt to shifts around you, and prepare for the future. Don't miss out - join us now!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Office 365, Microsoft 365, Modern Workplace, IT strategy, modern workplace, digital transformation, AvePoint, Shift Happens, ShiftHappens, Microsoft Teams, Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal https://storage.buzzsprout.com/lzspoehwswp675i3ojdicbf31m27?.jpg #shifthappens in the Digital Workplace Podcast http://www.avepoint.com Dux Raymond Sy Mario Carvajal Ep. 122: Build AI That People Welcome Ep. 122: Build AI That People Welcome What if AI could do more than automate tasks—what if it could transform how your organization solves problems, builds trust, and drives innovation? In this episode of #shifthappens, Erin Rollenhagen, Founder and CEO of People-Friendly Tech, shares a bold blueprint for leaders: start with what truly matters to your people, simplify relentlessly, and turn compliance into a launchpad for creativity. Discover how ethical, user-centered AI can elevate your brand, empower your teams, and deliver results that stick. Plus, hear the story of an app that went from one to five stars by putting users first.

]]> What if AI could do more than automate tasks—what if it could transform how your organization solves problems, builds trust, and drives innovation? In this episode of #shifthappens, Erin Rollenhagen, Founder and CEO of People-Friendly Tech, shares a bold blueprint for leaders: start with what truly matters to your people, simplify relentlessly, and turn compliance into a launchpad for creativity. Discover how ethical, user-centered AI can elevate your brand, empower your teams, and deliver results that stick. Plus, hear the story of an app that went from one to five stars by putting users first.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-18759739 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1860 10 122 full false Ep. 121: Turning Hype Into Habit: Making AI Adoption Stick Ep. 121: Turning Hype Into Habit: Making AI Adoption Stick AI is everywhere, but turning it into lasting value is a challenge for every organization. In this episode of #shifthappens, Claire Engels, Senior Manager for Collaboration Experience & Productivity at Versuni, shares how to make AI adoption practical, sustainable, and people-first. From building momentum with small wins to keeping teams engaged beyond the initial rollout, Claire explores what it takes to move AI from hype to habit.

]]> AI is everywhere, but turning it into lasting value is a challenge for every organization. In this episode of #shifthappens, Claire Engels, Senior Manager for Collaboration Experience & Productivity at Versuni, shares how to make AI adoption practical, sustainable, and people-first. From building momentum with small wins to keeping teams engaged beyond the initial rollout, Claire explores what it takes to move AI from hype to habit.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-18647460 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1791 10 121 full false Ep. 120: Prevent Before You Respond: Mastering Cybersecurity Ep. 120: Prevent Before You Respond: Mastering Cybersecurity Greg van der Gaast, cybersecurity leader and founder of Sequoia Consulting, shares why modern security keeps failing — and it’s not because attackers are getting smarter. Drawing from his path from teenage hacker to government witness to CISO, Greg reveals how weak IT foundations, broken processes, and poor data habits create the conditions for most breaches. He explains why security must be treated as a quality discipline, how unstructured data quietly multiplies risk, and how AI can finally help uncover the root causes that organizations often overlook.

]]> Greg van der Gaast, cybersecurity leader and founder of Sequoia Consulting, shares why modern security keeps failing — and it’s not because attackers are getting smarter. Drawing from his path from teenage hacker to government witness to CISO, Greg reveals how weak IT foundations, broken processes, and poor data habits create the conditions for most breaches. He explains why security must be treated as a quality discipline, how unstructured data quietly multiplies risk, and how AI can finally help uncover the root causes that organizations often overlook.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-18616458 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2539 10 120 full false Ep. 119: AI in Action: From Change to Competitive Advantage Ep. 119: AI in Action: From Change to Competitive Advantage Ally Ward, M365 Product and Platform Services Manager at a leading global law firm, shares how innovation takes shape in one of the most complex business environments for this #shifthappens episode. 

Managing technology across regions, regulations, and cultures, Ally leads the firm’s strategy for responsible AI and collaboration at scale. She discusses how data-driven adoption, strong governance, and an inclusive approach to training help transform ambitious ideas into everyday impact — creating a workplace where technology builds both confidence and capacity.

]]> Ally Ward, M365 Product and Platform Services Manager at a leading global law firm, shares how innovation takes shape in one of the most complex business environments for this #shifthappens episode. 

Managing technology across regions, regulations, and cultures, Ally leads the firm’s strategy for responsible AI and collaboration at scale. She discusses how data-driven adoption, strong governance, and an inclusive approach to training help transform ambitious ideas into everyday impact — creating a workplace where technology builds both confidence and capacity.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-18539326 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1975 full false Ep. 118: Your Best PR Is You: Building Your Brand and Network Through Change Ep. 118: Your Best PR Is You: Building Your Brand and Network Through Change How do you thrive when cultural expectations, career pivots, and global moves collide? In this episode of #shifthappens, we sit down with Angela Chen, Microsoft’s Communications Lead, podcast host, and mentor to the next generation of tech talent. Angela shares how growing up in an Asian cultural context shaped her views on personal branding, why mentorship must be a two-way street, and how she redefined work-life balance into a life-work blend. Her story – spanning journalism, entertainment, and tech – proves that resilience isn’t just about adapting to change, it’s about intentionally writing your own playbook.

]]> How do you thrive when cultural expectations, career pivots, and global moves collide? In this episode of #shifthappens, we sit down with Angela Chen, Microsoft’s Communications Lead, podcast host, and mentor to the next generation of tech talent. Angela shares how growing up in an Asian cultural context shaped her views on personal branding, why mentorship must be a two-way street, and how she redefined work-life balance into a life-work blend. Her story – spanning journalism, entertainment, and tech – proves that resilience isn’t just about adapting to change, it’s about intentionally writing your own playbook.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-18284212 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2660 10 118 full false Ep. 117: AI Can Find Talent, Only You Can Build Leaders Ep. 117: AI Can Find Talent, Only You Can Build Leaders In this #shifthappens episode, Travis Hann, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Pender & Howe and Board Member at Kestria, shares how AI is transforming executive search — without replacing the human judgment that defines great leadership. From the cost of a bad hire to the traits that set modern leaders apart, Travis discusses why curiosity, humility, and storytelling matter more than ever, and how balancing innovation with genuine human connection is crucial to success.

]]> In this #shifthappens episode, Travis Hann, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Pender & Howe and Board Member at Kestria, shares how AI is transforming executive search — without replacing the human judgment that defines great leadership. From the cost of a bad hire to the traits that set modern leaders apart, Travis discusses why curiosity, humility, and storytelling matter more than ever, and how balancing innovation with genuine human connection is crucial to success.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-18322638 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2153 10 117 full false Ep. 116: The Future of Work is Human Ep. 116: The Future of Work is Human Work today feels busier than ever, and yet, we’re all expected to do more. That tension between what people can give and what organizations demand is what Shawn Villaron calls the “capacity chasm.” 

In this episode of #shifthappens, Microsoft’s Vice President of Customer and Strategic Initiatives in the Office Product Group, Shawn Villaron, shares how AI can help bridge that gap by empowering people, not replacing them. He discusses giving teams “permission to play” with AI, fostering a culture where curiosity and experimentation drive progress, and why, sometimes, responsible innovation means saying no — even to a great idea.

]]> Work today feels busier than ever, and yet, we’re all expected to do more. That tension between what people can give and what organizations demand is what Shawn Villaron calls the “capacity chasm.” 

In this episode of #shifthappens, Microsoft’s Vice President of Customer and Strategic Initiatives in the Office Product Group, Shawn Villaron, shares how AI can help bridge that gap by empowering people, not replacing them. He discusses giving teams “permission to play” with AI, fostering a culture where curiosity and experimentation drive progress, and why, sometimes, responsible innovation means saying no — even to a great idea.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-18202669 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 1841 10 116 full false Ep. 115: Autonomous Transit That Builds Trust and Community Ep. 115: Autonomous Transit That Builds Trust and Community Autonomy in tech is already changing how we move. In this episode, Michael Kelly, Chief Strategy Officer of Mozee, shares how people-first technology is making urban transportation safer, more efficient, and more connected. Michael discusses the practical realities of deploying autonomous vehicles, the importance of building trust with communities, and how these advances in mobility are inspiring new ways to think about technology’s role in our daily lives.

]]> Autonomy in tech is already changing how we move. In this episode, Michael Kelly, Chief Strategy Officer of Mozee, shares how people-first technology is making urban transportation safer, more efficient, and more connected. Michael discusses the practical realities of deploying autonomous vehicles, the importance of building trust with communities, and how these advances in mobility are inspiring new ways to think about technology’s role in our daily lives.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-18161418 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2194 10 115 full false Ep. 114: The Foundation of AI Adoption Success in Healthcare Ep. 114: The Foundation of AI Adoption Success in Healthcare In this #shifthappens episode, Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO and founder of Technology Rivers, shares how real AI adoption in healthcare starts with trust, not tech. From HIPAA-first design to clinician-led workflows, Ghazenfer reveals why starting small, designing for compliance, and embedding AI invisibly into operations are the keys to scaling transformation in the industry. He also dives into the ethical challenges of bias, the strategic tension between HIPAA and GDPR, and why human oversight remains essential in care delivery.

]]> In this #shifthappens episode, Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO and founder of Technology Rivers, shares how real AI adoption in healthcare starts with trust, not tech. From HIPAA-first design to clinician-led workflows, Ghazenfer reveals why starting small, designing for compliance, and embedding AI invisibly into operations are the keys to scaling transformation in the industry. He also dives into the ethical challenges of bias, the strategic tension between HIPAA and GDPR, and why human oversight remains essential in care delivery.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-18095052 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1750 10 114 full false Ep. 113: From Single-Use to System Change Ep. 113: From Single-Use to System Change Plastic pollution is an environmental crisis and a leadership challenge. In this episode of #shifthappens, we sit down with Nanette Medved Po, founder of HOPE and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX), to talk about what it takes to move from pledges to action. From failed treaty negotiations to grassroots innovation, Nanette shares how governments, businesses, and individuals can take real responsibility for their plastic footprint. We cover lessons from why “start and improve” beats waiting for perfection and how leaders can turn systemic problems into opportunities for impact.

]]> Plastic pollution is an environmental crisis and a leadership challenge. In this episode of #shifthappens, we sit down with Nanette Medved Po, founder of HOPE and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX), to talk about what it takes to move from pledges to action. From failed treaty negotiations to grassroots innovation, Nanette shares how governments, businesses, and individuals can take real responsibility for their plastic footprint. We cover lessons from why “start and improve” beats waiting for perfection and how leaders can turn systemic problems into opportunities for impact.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-18008240 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1567 10 113 full false Ep. 112: Beyond the Pitch Deck: Turning Whiteboard Ideas to Market Wins Ep. 112: Beyond the Pitch Deck: Turning Whiteboard Ideas to Market Wins Virtual CMO for B2B Tech Companies Mark Donnigan shares his philosophy: Don’t compete – create. In this #shifthappens episode, Mark explains how it’s not the perfect plan that wins in the AI era but the team that can move fast and keep improving. He reveals how to reshape marketing teams into nimble “marketing pods,” hand repetitive work to AI, and give people more time for the creative, strategic work that actually gets buyers to say “yes.”

]]> Virtual CMO for B2B Tech Companies Mark Donnigan shares his philosophy: Don’t compete – create. In this #shifthappens episode, Mark explains how it’s not the perfect plan that wins in the AI era but the team that can move fast and keep improving. He reveals how to reshape marketing teams into nimble “marketing pods,” hand repetitive work to AI, and give people more time for the creative, strategic work that actually gets buyers to say “yes.”

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17937240 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2855 10 112 full false Ep. 111: Tectonic Shifts, Agentic AI, and the Human Advantage in Ecosystem Strategy Ep. 111: Tectonic Shifts, Agentic AI, and the Human Advantage in Ecosystem Strategy Thriving in the partner ecosystem takes more than great tech. In this episode of #shifthappens, Vince Menzione, founder of Ultimate Partner and former Microsoft executive, shares what it takes to succeed in a hyperscaler-driven economy. From the rise of agentic AI to the evolution of co-selling and marketplace strategies, Vince unpacks how companies can navigate constant disruption. With decades’ worth of experience, he reminds us that at the heart of it all is trust, alignment, and the people behind the partnerships.

]]> Thriving in the partner ecosystem takes more than great tech. In this episode of #shifthappens, Vince Menzione, founder of Ultimate Partner and former Microsoft executive, shares what it takes to succeed in a hyperscaler-driven economy. From the rise of agentic AI to the evolution of co-selling and marketplace strategies, Vince unpacks how companies can navigate constant disruption. With decades’ worth of experience, he reminds us that at the heart of it all is trust, alignment, and the people behind the partnerships.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17851830 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2109 10 111 full false Ep. 110: From Novelty to Necessity: How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Enterprise Value Ep. 110: From Novelty to Necessity: How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Enterprise Value Agentic AI is becoming a strategic layer in enterprise operations. In this #shifthappens episode, Shashank Kapadia, AI and Machine Learning Thought Leader, shares how AI is evolving from content generator to intelligent decision-maker. He breaks down what this shift means for leaders, how to overcome adoption hurdles, and why 2025 is the breakout year for agentic AI.  

Shashank Kapadia's comments and opinions are provided in their personal capacity and not as a representative of Walmart.  They do not reflect the views of Walmart and are not endorsed by Walmart.

]]> Agentic AI is becoming a strategic layer in enterprise operations. In this #shifthappens episode, Shashank Kapadia, AI and Machine Learning Thought Leader, shares how AI is evolving from content generator to intelligent decision-maker. He breaks down what this shift means for leaders, how to overcome adoption hurdles, and why 2025 is the breakout year for agentic AI.  

Shashank Kapadia's comments and opinions are provided in their personal capacity and not as a representative of Walmart.  They do not reflect the views of Walmart and are not endorsed by Walmart.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17766652 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1795 10 110 full false Ep. 109: AI Trust Builds When Leaders Prompt First Ep. 109: AI Trust Builds When Leaders Prompt First AI adoption starts with small, visible habits, not just with strategy decks. In this #shifthappens episode, Matt Berg, Microsoft’s Director of AI Business Solutions Business Strategy, shares how leaders can quietly but powerfully shape AI culture by using Copilot in real, everyday ways. From smart prompting to gamified challenges and Excel hacks, our conversation is a playbook for modeling confidence without forcing change.

]]> AI adoption starts with small, visible habits, not just with strategy decks. In this #shifthappens episode, Matt Berg, Microsoft’s Director of AI Business Solutions Business Strategy, shares how leaders can quietly but powerfully shape AI culture by using Copilot in real, everyday ways. From smart prompting to gamified challenges and Excel hacks, our conversation is a playbook for modeling confidence without forcing change.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17697007 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1913 10 109 full false Ep. 108: Developing Leaders Who Drive Real Change Ep. 108: Developing Leaders Who Drive Real Change Leadership in complex times isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about knowing how to create the conditions for learning, trust, and growth. In this #shifthappens episode, Nate Allen, retired Army officer and co-author of Taking the Guidon, reflects on what it really takes to lead through uncertainty. From psychological safety to leadership development that spans generations, Nate unpacks lessons shaped in high-stakes environments and shows how they translate to today’s business challenges. We explore how leaders can respond with intention, learn from the edges of their organization, run “safe to fail” experiments, and turn reflection into a daily habit.

]]> Leadership in complex times isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about knowing how to create the conditions for learning, trust, and growth. In this #shifthappens episode, Nate Allen, retired Army officer and co-author of Taking the Guidon, reflects on what it really takes to lead through uncertainty. From psychological safety to leadership development that spans generations, Nate unpacks lessons shaped in high-stakes environments and shows how they translate to today’s business challenges. We explore how leaders can respond with intention, learn from the edges of their organization, run “safe to fail” experiments, and turn reflection into a daily habit.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17580458 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2556 10 108 full false Ep. 107: Soft Skills: What AI Can’t Replace Still Matters Most Ep. 107: Soft Skills: What AI Can’t Replace Still Matters Most When AI reshapes the workplace, emotional intelligence becomes your edge. 

Vladimer Botsvadze, globally recognized marketing influencer by Thinkers360, AI advisor, and Techstars mentor, explains how businesses can stay ahead by combining tech adoption with authentic human connection. He explores how AI is shifting talent demands, why personal branding is now a business asset, and what enterprises must do to navigate change while staying deeply human.

]]> When AI reshapes the workplace, emotional intelligence becomes your edge. 

Vladimer Botsvadze, globally recognized marketing influencer by Thinkers360, AI advisor, and Techstars mentor, explains how businesses can stay ahead by combining tech adoption with authentic human connection. He explores how AI is shifting talent demands, why personal branding is now a business asset, and what enterprises must do to navigate change while staying deeply human.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17507131 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2094 10 107 full false Ep. 106: Next-Level Leadership to Thrive in the AI Era Ep. 106: Next-Level Leadership to Thrive in the AI Era AI is reshaping modern leadership — and Jeff Epstein is here to help us decode the shift. In Part 2 of our two-part series, we go beyond the balance sheet and into what makes great boards work, how to lead through uncertainty, and why AI agents will soon outnumber your team. From Charlie Munger’s mental models to the next generation of work, this episode is a crash course in navigating disruption with clarity and confidence.

]]> AI is reshaping modern leadership — and Jeff Epstein is here to help us decode the shift. In Part 2 of our two-part series, we go beyond the balance sheet and into what makes great boards work, how to lead through uncertainty, and why AI agents will soon outnumber your team. From Charlie Munger’s mental models to the next generation of work, this episode is a crash course in navigating disruption with clarity and confidence.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17436020 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2110 10 106 full false Ep. 105: The CFO’s Blueprint from Finance Leader to Business Transformer Ep. 105: The CFO’s Blueprint from Finance Leader to Business Transformer What separates a good CFO from a transformational one? Jeff Epstein, Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and former Oracle CFO, breaks it down. In this episode, he shares battle-tested strategies on balancing growth and profitability, turning finance into a lever for innovation, and building governance systems that scale. This two-part episode is a must-listen for business leaders managing high-stakes decisions in large-scale environments.

]]> What separates a good CFO from a transformational one? Jeff Epstein, Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and former Oracle CFO, breaks it down. In this episode, he shares battle-tested strategies on balancing growth and profitability, turning finance into a lever for innovation, and building governance systems that scale. This two-part episode is a must-listen for business leaders managing high-stakes decisions in large-scale environments.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17423558 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1307 10 105 full false Ep. 104: Audits, Automation, and AI: The Future of Financial Governance Ep. 104: Audits, Automation, and AI: The Future of Financial Governance The finance world is shifting fast, and AI is leading this change. However, how can organizations use it responsibly to maintain trust and stay compliant? Ahikam Kaufman, CEO of Safebooks AI, breaks down how AI is helping CFOs and finance teams automate financial data validation, reduce fraud, and navigate growing compliance demands.

]]> The finance world is shifting fast, and AI is leading this change. However, how can organizations use it responsibly to maintain trust and stay compliant? Ahikam Kaufman, CEO of Safebooks AI, breaks down how AI is helping CFOs and finance teams automate financial data validation, reduce fraud, and navigate growing compliance demands.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17312031 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2104 10 104 full false Ep. 103: It’s Not Just Code Anymore: AI That Thinks Ep. 103: It’s Not Just Code Anymore: AI That Thinks AI is moving fast, and for Ron Green, co-founder and CTO of kungfu.ai, it’s about more than just new tools. It’s about how to work with them. In this #shifthappens episode, Ron shares his journey into the field, his thoughts on AGI, and why human oversight still matters. We look at how AI is changing software development, where creativity fits in, and how businesses can adapt without losing control.

]]> AI is moving fast, and for Ron Green, co-founder and CTO of kungfu.ai, it’s about more than just new tools. It’s about how to work with them. In this #shifthappens episode, Ron shares his journey into the field, his thoughts on AGI, and why human oversight still matters. We look at how AI is changing software development, where creativity fits in, and how businesses can adapt without losing control.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17194468 Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2471 10 103 full false Ep. 102: AI Adoption: How to Make AI Work for Your Business Ep. 102: AI Adoption: How to Make AI Work for Your Business AI is here to stay, but are businesses using it effectively? In this episode, Kevin Dean, President and CEO of ManoByte, shares how companies can move beyond AI experimentation and integrate it into their core strategy. This episode dives into AI adoption, the evolving role of IT, and how AI-driven solutions like digital agents are transforming industries.

]]> AI is here to stay, but are businesses using it effectively? In this episode, Kevin Dean, President and CEO of ManoByte, shares how companies can move beyond AI experimentation and integrate it into their core strategy. This episode dives into AI adoption, the evolving role of IT, and how AI-driven solutions like digital agents are transforming industries.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17099142 Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1940 10 102 full false Ep. 101: Scaling Smarter: How MSPs Can Leverage AI, Security, and Strategic Partnerships Ep. 101: Scaling Smarter: How MSPs Can Leverage AI, Security, and Strategic Partnerships The Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry is undergoing a major shift as AI, automation, and cybersecurity redefine business operations. In this #shifthappens episode, Jorn Wittendorp, Founder of Ydentic, and Mario Carvajal, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at AvePoint, discuss the Ydentic-AvePoint acquisition, the trends affecting the industry, and strategies for MSPs to stay ahead.

]]> The Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry is undergoing a major shift as AI, automation, and cybersecurity redefine business operations. In this #shifthappens episode, Jorn Wittendorp, Founder of Ydentic, and Mario Carvajal, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at AvePoint, discuss the Ydentic-AvePoint acquisition, the trends affecting the industry, and strategies for MSPs to stay ahead.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-17027102 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 3147 10 101 full false Ep. 100: AI, Deepfakes, and Cybersecurity: Why Protection Must Come First Ep. 100: AI, Deepfakes, and Cybersecurity: Why Protection Must Come First #shifthappens 100th episode dives into one of the biggest challenges in tech: staying secure while pushing innovation forward. In this episode, Crayon CEO Melissa Mulholland went from Intel intern to global tech leader and now helps organizations navigate security, innovation, and the future of cyber resilience.

]]> #shifthappens 100th episode dives into one of the biggest challenges in tech: staying secure while pushing innovation forward. In this episode, Crayon CEO Melissa Mulholland went from Intel intern to global tech leader and now helps organizations navigate security, innovation, and the future of cyber resilience.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16938566 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1751 10 100 full false Ep. 99: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Navigating Threats with Confidence Ep. 99: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Navigating Threats with Confidence Cybercrime is advancing fast, with AI playing a significant role in both attacks and defense. In this episode of #shifthappens, we sit down with cybersecurity expert and Have I Been Pwned Founder Troy Hunt to uncover the real threats of data breaches, why some companies suppress or delay breach disclosures, and how AI is reshaping cybersecurity — both for good and bad. From social engineering scams to the future of AI-powered security measures, this episode offers valuable insights to help you stay safer online.

]]> Cybercrime is advancing fast, with AI playing a significant role in both attacks and defense. In this episode of #shifthappens, we sit down with cybersecurity expert and Have I Been Pwned Founder Troy Hunt to uncover the real threats of data breaches, why some companies suppress or delay breach disclosures, and how AI is reshaping cybersecurity — both for good and bad. From social engineering scams to the future of AI-powered security measures, this episode offers valuable insights to help you stay safer online.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16855374 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1397 10 99 full false Ep. 98: From Insight to Impact: How Quality Data and AI Shape the Future Ep. 98: From Insight to Impact: How Quality Data and AI Shape the Future AI is transforming data security, but not by changing the rules; it’s amplifying both risks and rewards. In this episode of the #shifthappens podcast, Bob Buda, Founder of Buda Consulting, shares how organizations can harness AI without compromising data integrity. He highlights the importance of getting the basics right for AI-driven insights. From managing unstructured data to addressing AI-powered threats, Bob also offers a compelling vision for the future, all powered by AI. Tune in for practical insights and a fresh perspective on AI’s real potential.

]]> AI is transforming data security, but not by changing the rules; it’s amplifying both risks and rewards. In this episode of the #shifthappens podcast, Bob Buda, Founder of Buda Consulting, shares how organizations can harness AI without compromising data integrity. He highlights the importance of getting the basics right for AI-driven insights. From managing unstructured data to addressing AI-powered threats, Bob also offers a compelling vision for the future, all powered by AI. Tune in for practical insights and a fresh perspective on AI’s real potential.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16776219 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0400 2348 10 98 full false Ep. 97: Building a More Inclusive Future: How AI is Transforming Accessibility Ep. 97: Building a More Inclusive Future: How AI is Transforming Accessibility The future of accessible AI isn't just about creating new technologies – it's about ensuring technologies serve everyone regardless of ability. Ioana Tanase, AI and Accessibility Program Manager at Microsoft, shares 97% of the world's websites are not accessible, underscoring the magnitude of the digital divide that people with disabilities face daily. This reveals the tremendous opportunities and critical responsibilities of technological evolution, including data privacy, mental health applications, and the future of human-AI interaction. She delves into important considerations around meta-prompting and safety measures in developing responsible AI systems, offering valuable perspectives for developers and business leaders.

]]> The future of accessible AI isn't just about creating new technologies – it's about ensuring technologies serve everyone regardless of ability. Ioana Tanase, AI and Accessibility Program Manager at Microsoft, shares 97% of the world's websites are not accessible, underscoring the magnitude of the digital divide that people with disabilities face daily. This reveals the tremendous opportunities and critical responsibilities of technological evolution, including data privacy, mental health applications, and the future of human-AI interaction. She delves into important considerations around meta-prompting and safety measures in developing responsible AI systems, offering valuable perspectives for developers and business leaders.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16630330 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2644 10 97 full false Ep. 96: The Transformative Power of AI Agents: Democratizing Innovation and Opportunity Ep. 96: The Transformative Power of AI Agents: Democratizing Innovation and Opportunity AI agents represent the next frontier in artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional AI, which requires explicit instructions, AI agents can take actions on behalf of users and solve semi-complex tasks. This democratization of AI allows businesses of all sizes to compete on a level playing field and innovate in ways that were previously unimaginable. Sam Mallikarjunan, a growth strategist, entrepreneur, and the Growth Lead at agent.ai, shares the importance of making AI accessible to everyone.

]]> AI agents represent the next frontier in artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional AI, which requires explicit instructions, AI agents can take actions on behalf of users and solve semi-complex tasks. This democratization of AI allows businesses of all sizes to compete on a level playing field and innovate in ways that were previously unimaginable. Sam Mallikarjunan, a growth strategist, entrepreneur, and the Growth Lead at agent.ai, shares the importance of making AI accessible to everyone.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16559166 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 2339 10 96 full false Ep. 95: Leadership Principles That Drive Big Bet Transformation Ep. 95: Leadership Principles That Drive Big Bet Transformation Leadership plays a crucial role in driving digital transformation. A hands-on approach is exemplified by leaders like Jeff Bezos and Satya Nadella, who are actively involved in solving problems and understanding their businesses from the ground up — actively rolling up their sleeves and working alongside their teams. Learn why traditional operational approaches often fail in transformation initiatives with John Rossman, Thought Leader and Advisor on Digital Transformation and author of Big Bet Leadership. He breaks down two principles that have had a profound impact on his career and continue to resonate with leaders worldwide: customer obsession and “invent and simplify.”

]]> Leadership plays a crucial role in driving digital transformation. A hands-on approach is exemplified by leaders like Jeff Bezos and Satya Nadella, who are actively involved in solving problems and understanding their businesses from the ground up — actively rolling up their sleeves and working alongside their teams. Learn why traditional operational approaches often fail in transformation initiatives with John Rossman, Thought Leader and Advisor on Digital Transformation and author of Big Bet Leadership. He breaks down two principles that have had a profound impact on his career and continue to resonate with leaders worldwide: customer obsession and “invent and simplify.”

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16434376 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2403 10 95 full false Ep. 94: Technology Innovation and Digital Transformation in the Public Sector Ep. 94: Technology Innovation and Digital Transformation in the Public Sector Join us as Javier Inclán, Assistant Inspector General for Management and CIO at the National Science Foundation - Office of Inspector General (NSF OIG), debunks the myth that government lags in technology. Discover how NSF OIG attracts top talent through programs like the NSF-funded Scholarship for Service, and learn about the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the workplace. Plus, explore the transformative potential of generative AI in public service.

]]> Join us as Javier Inclán, Assistant Inspector General for Management and CIO at the National Science Foundation - Office of Inspector General (NSF OIG), debunks the myth that government lags in technology. Discover how NSF OIG attracts top talent through programs like the NSF-funded Scholarship for Service, and learn about the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the workplace. Plus, explore the transformative potential of generative AI in public service.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16369015 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2269 full false Ep. 93: AI in Accounting: Addressing Resistance to Adoption and Change Management Ep. 93: AI in Accounting: Addressing Resistance to Adoption and Change Management Imagine a world where sorting through stacks of invoices and summarizing financial reports is no longer a tedious task, but one accomplished quickly and accurately by AI. This picture is becoming increasingly a reality driven by technological advancements, private equity investments in CPA firms, and a shrinking talent pipeline. David Hartley, Partner-in-Charge of Advisory at Anders CPAs + Advisors, discusses AI adoption challenges and how technology is reshaping the industry known for its conservative nature and resistance to change. How can accounting firms successfully navigate this shift?

]]> Imagine a world where sorting through stacks of invoices and summarizing financial reports is no longer a tedious task, but one accomplished quickly and accurately by AI. This picture is becoming increasingly a reality driven by technological advancements, private equity investments in CPA firms, and a shrinking talent pipeline. David Hartley, Partner-in-Charge of Advisory at Anders CPAs + Advisors, discusses AI adoption challenges and how technology is reshaping the industry known for its conservative nature and resistance to change. How can accounting firms successfully navigate this shift?

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16292455 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2786 10 93 full false Ep. 92: Moving Beyond AI Hype to Responsible Implementation Ep. 92: Moving Beyond AI Hype to Responsible Implementation The business technology landscape is rapidly evolving, but not in the ways many expected. Rather than returning to "normalcy" following the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations face new challenges in a more complex environment accelerated by digital transformation. Jon Reed, Co-Founder of diginomica, offers a unique perspective on responsible AI implementation, the gap between vendor hype and practical reality, and the importance of education in successful AI deployments.

]]> The business technology landscape is rapidly evolving, but not in the ways many expected. Rather than returning to "normalcy" following the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations face new challenges in a more complex environment accelerated by digital transformation. Jon Reed, Co-Founder of diginomica, offers a unique perspective on responsible AI implementation, the gap between vendor hype and practical reality, and the importance of education in successful AI deployments.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16213319 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2679 10 92 full false Ep. 91: Overcoming AI Resistance Through Education Ep. 91: Overcoming AI Resistance Through Education One of the key challenges in AI adoption is overcoming resistance rooted in misconceptions about what AI is and how it works. Daniel Larsson, Senior Architect at Cristie Nordic, highlights the importance of education in the AI adoption process. By demystifying AI and explaining its limitations as well as its capabilities, organizations can help employees feel more comfortable with the technology and understand its potential benefits.

]]> One of the key challenges in AI adoption is overcoming resistance rooted in misconceptions about what AI is and how it works. Daniel Larsson, Senior Architect at Cristie Nordic, highlights the importance of education in the AI adoption process. By demystifying AI and explaining its limitations as well as its capabilities, organizations can help employees feel more comfortable with the technology and understand its potential benefits.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16132193 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1624 10 91 full false Ep. 90: AI is a Copilot, Not an Autopilot Ep. 90: AI is a Copilot, Not an Autopilot How can we overcome the stigma that when one uses AI, it means they didn’t put any thought into their task? By understanding AI's strengths and limitations, we can create a distinction that the future of AI is not about automation, but collaboration. Maarten Eekels, Global Solution Director for Data & AI at Rapid Circle and Microsoft MVP & Regional Director shares his insights on adopting generative AI in businesses. He also explores innovative use cases, from AI-powered conference hosts to mental health applications, encouraging responsible AI use as a copilot and its potential to elevate our work, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

]]> How can we overcome the stigma that when one uses AI, it means they didn’t put any thought into their task? By understanding AI's strengths and limitations, we can create a distinction that the future of AI is not about automation, but collaboration. Maarten Eekels, Global Solution Director for Data & AI at Rapid Circle and Microsoft MVP & Regional Director shares his insights on adopting generative AI in businesses. He also explores innovative use cases, from AI-powered conference hosts to mental health applications, encouraging responsible AI use as a copilot and its potential to elevate our work, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-16050620 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2029 10 90 full false Ep. 89: Women in Tech and the Role of AI in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ep. 89: Women in Tech and the Role of AI in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Empowering women in technology through education, mentorship, and networking—this is the mission of Christine Bongard, the co-founder and CEO of the WIT Network, a global non-profit organization dedicated on providing professional development, technology training, and leadership development for women. In this #shifthappens episode, we explore the impact of AI in the technology industry, addressing both the opportunities and challenges AI presents for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

]]> Empowering women in technology through education, mentorship, and networking—this is the mission of Christine Bongard, the co-founder and CEO of the WIT Network, a global non-profit organization dedicated on providing professional development, technology training, and leadership development for women. In this #shifthappens episode, we explore the impact of AI in the technology industry, addressing both the opportunities and challenges AI presents for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15968407 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2139 10 89 full false Ep. 88: A Closer Look at GenAI in Portugal Ep. 88: A Closer Look at GenAI in Portugal Portugal is experiencing a cultural and digital shift with the bring-your-own-AI trend spanning across generations. According to the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report from Microsoft and LinkedIn, 85% of Gen Z employees and 73% of boomers are already bringing their AI skills and knowledge to the workplace. Andrés Ortolá, General Manager of Microsoft Portugal, shares his insights on AI's potential to digitally transform traditional industries like education, healthcare, and justice, as well as the importance of responsible AI implementation.

]]> Portugal is experiencing a cultural and digital shift with the bring-your-own-AI trend spanning across generations. According to the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report from Microsoft and LinkedIn, 85% of Gen Z employees and 73% of boomers are already bringing their AI skills and knowledge to the workplace. Andrés Ortolá, General Manager of Microsoft Portugal, shares his insights on AI's potential to digitally transform traditional industries like education, healthcare, and justice, as well as the importance of responsible AI implementation.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15888580 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1953 10 88 full false Ep. 87: Embracing AI and Innovation in Vietnam Ep. 87: Embracing AI and Innovation in Vietnam According to the Microsoft Work Trend Index, 88% of knowledge workers in Vietnam use generative AI, higher than the global average of 75%. Vietnam has long been known for its young, open-minded, and tech-savvy population. Tram Nguyen, General Director of Microsoft Vietnam, shares fascinating insights into how the country is now taking giant leaps in technology adoption, particularly in AI innovation.

]]> According to the Microsoft Work Trend Index, 88% of knowledge workers in Vietnam use generative AI, higher than the global average of 75%. Vietnam has long been known for its young, open-minded, and tech-savvy population. Tram Nguyen, General Director of Microsoft Vietnam, shares fascinating insights into how the country is now taking giant leaps in technology adoption, particularly in AI innovation.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15804469 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0400 2715 10 87 full false Ep. 86: How GenAI is Reshaping Business in Australia and New Zealand Ep. 86: How GenAI is Reshaping Business in Australia and New Zealand The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the global business landscape, and Australia and New Zealand are no exception. In this episode of the #shifthappens podcast, Chandima Kulathilake, Account Technology Strategist for Microsoft ANZ Public Sector, shared valuable insights on AI adoption trends, challenges, and opportunities in the region. He emphasized that successful AI implementation depends on factors such as digital skilling, maturity, and the availability of quality data sets that people can trust.

]]> The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the global business landscape, and Australia and New Zealand are no exception. In this episode of the #shifthappens podcast, Chandima Kulathilake, Account Technology Strategist for Microsoft ANZ Public Sector, shared valuable insights on AI adoption trends, challenges, and opportunities in the region. He emphasized that successful AI implementation depends on factors such as digital skilling, maturity, and the availability of quality data sets that people can trust.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15725978 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1669 10 86 full false Ep. 85: AI Learning and Development in the Future Workplace Ep. 85: AI Learning and Development in the Future Workplace Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept but a transformative tool reshaping industries and revolutionizing the way we live, learn, and work. In this episode of #shifthappens Alex Pearce, a Microsoft MVP and a Chief Strategist for Microsoft and Education at Softcat, shares insights on leveraging Microsoft's Copilot capabilities to maximize investments and drive innovation in education, healthcare, and the workplace.

]]> Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept but a transformative tool reshaping industries and revolutionizing the way we live, learn, and work. In this episode of #shifthappens Alex Pearce, a Microsoft MVP and a Chief Strategist for Microsoft and Education at Softcat, shares insights on leveraging Microsoft's Copilot capabilities to maximize investments and drive innovation in education, healthcare, and the workplace.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15648199 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2116 full false Ep. 84: The Future of Internet Search and Content Creation Ep. 84: The Future of Internet Search and Content Creation Many businesses are concerned about the impact of AI on content creation and SEO. Greg Brooks, Partner and CMO at SearchTides, offers a balanced perspective suggesting that AI should be viewed as a powerful assistant rather than a replacement for human expertise. AI can significantly boost productivity but maintaining authenticity in an AI-driven world remains crucial for creating truly valuable content for better customer experience.

]]> Many businesses are concerned about the impact of AI on content creation and SEO. Greg Brooks, Partner and CMO at SearchTides, offers a balanced perspective suggesting that AI should be viewed as a powerful assistant rather than a replacement for human expertise. AI can significantly boost productivity but maintaining authenticity in an AI-driven world remains crucial for creating truly valuable content for better customer experience.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15574804 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2230 10 84 full false Ep. 83: The Art of Writing in the Age of AI Ep. 83: The Art of Writing in the Age of AI How can writers strike a balance between the human element and AI collaboration? In this engaging episode of #shifthappens, Nick Usborne, a pioneer in digital copywriting with over four decades of industry experience, delves into effectively leveraging generative AI with prompt engineering and creating powerful content with emotional storytelling. He also shares insightful perspectives on the industry transformation to a more data-driven approach and potential pitfalls of overreliance on AI making it harder to differentiate your content and to connect with audiences.

]]> How can writers strike a balance between the human element and AI collaboration? In this engaging episode of #shifthappens, Nick Usborne, a pioneer in digital copywriting with over four decades of industry experience, delves into effectively leveraging generative AI with prompt engineering and creating powerful content with emotional storytelling. He also shares insightful perspectives on the industry transformation to a more data-driven approach and potential pitfalls of overreliance on AI making it harder to differentiate your content and to connect with audiences.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15507354 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2575 10 83 full false Ep. 82: More than Success and Failures: When Growth and Learning Lead to Outcomes Ep. 82: More than Success and Failures: When Growth and Learning Lead to Outcomes It’s not always about successes and failures, each step and experience are just as important in your journey to transformation. In this episode of #shifthappens, Michael Frew, a technology veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, shares his insights on the pros and cons of acquiring a business and navigating the challenges that come with ownership. He also discusses the impact of AI on business valuations and the importance of finding the right fit for both the company and the talent involved. 

]]> It’s not always about successes and failures, each step and experience are just as important in your journey to transformation. In this episode of #shifthappens, Michael Frew, a technology veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, shares his insights on the pros and cons of acquiring a business and navigating the challenges that come with ownership. He also discusses the impact of AI on business valuations and the importance of finding the right fit for both the company and the talent involved. 

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15428802 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1929 10 82 full false Ep. 81: Adapt to Change: Microsoft's Success Strategy Ep. 81: Adapt to Change: Microsoft's Success Strategy The only thing constant in life is change. In this episode of the #shifthappens Podcast, Eric Savitz, Associate Editor for Technology at Barron's, brings in a unique perspective on the ever-evolving nature of technology industry. He provides an inside look at Microsoft's ability to adapt and lead in areas like cloud and AI, and the importance of embracing change and bringing customers along in the journey. Eric also touches on the role of data, security concerns, and how digital transformation is reshaping journalism.

]]> The only thing constant in life is change. In this episode of the #shifthappens Podcast, Eric Savitz, Associate Editor for Technology at Barron's, brings in a unique perspective on the ever-evolving nature of technology industry. He provides an inside look at Microsoft's ability to adapt and lead in areas like cloud and AI, and the importance of embracing change and bringing customers along in the journey. Eric also touches on the role of data, security concerns, and how digital transformation is reshaping journalism.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15339119 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 3038 10 81 full false Ep. 80: Harnessing the Power of Personal Branding: Scott Brant's Transformative Journey Ep. 80: Harnessing the Power of Personal Branding: Scott Brant's Transformative Journey Building a strong personal brand can be a game-changer for your career and business growth. In this episode of the #shifthappens Podcast, Scott Brant, Director at Inspire Cloud Technologies and Founder of Your 365 Coach, shares his transformative journey from overcoming self-doubt to becoming a successful thought leader. Scott also shares insights into leveraging social media to create content, building trust with your audience to drive business development, and generating real ROI. Don’t miss out! It's time to shift your personal brand into high gear.

]]> Building a strong personal brand can be a game-changer for your career and business growth. In this episode of the #shifthappens Podcast, Scott Brant, Director at Inspire Cloud Technologies and Founder of Your 365 Coach, shares his transformative journey from overcoming self-doubt to becoming a successful thought leader. Scott also shares insights into leveraging social media to create content, building trust with your audience to drive business development, and generating real ROI. Don’t miss out! It's time to shift your personal brand into high gear.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15269116 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2803 10 80 full false Ep. 79:  Unlocking the Unstoppable Mindset with Jason Yarusi’s LIVE 100 and 432 WON the Day Success Formula Ep. 79:  Unlocking the Unstoppable Mindset with Jason Yarusi’s LIVE 100 and 432 WON the Day Success Formula In a world that moves at the speed of light, it takes a special kind of determination to not just survive, but to thrive. In this captivating episode of the #shifthappens podcast, we’ll dive deep into Jason Yarusi’s extraordinary journey as an entrepreneur and founder of Yarusi Holdings. Jason's story is a testament to the transformative power of breaking free from old patterns and empowering your team to reach new heights. As he shares his insights, get ready to be taken on a powerful journey, exploring the magic that happens when you harness the power of incremental progress. Buckle up, because Jason Yarusi is here to show us how to become truly unstoppable.

]]> In a world that moves at the speed of light, it takes a special kind of determination to not just survive, but to thrive. In this captivating episode of the #shifthappens podcast, we’ll dive deep into Jason Yarusi’s extraordinary journey as an entrepreneur and founder of Yarusi Holdings. Jason's story is a testament to the transformative power of breaking free from old patterns and empowering your team to reach new heights. As he shares his insights, get ready to be taken on a powerful journey, exploring the magic that happens when you harness the power of incremental progress. Buckle up, because Jason Yarusi is here to show us how to become truly unstoppable.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15181803 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2785 10 79 full false Ep. 78: Maximizing AI Adoption and Extensibility with Dona Sarkar Ep. 78: Maximizing AI Adoption and Extensibility with Dona Sarkar In this episode of #shifthappens, Dona Sarkar, Chief Troublemaker for Copilot and AI Extensibility at Microsoft, takes us on an immersive exploration of the AI revolution. She discusses the importance of data hygiene, the need for clear use cases, and the future of AI as an agent that can plan, recommend, and execute tasks alongside humans. With her infectious passion and valuable insights, she unravels the challenges and opportunities as organizations embrace this transformative technology.

]]> In this episode of #shifthappens, Dona Sarkar, Chief Troublemaker for Copilot and AI Extensibility at Microsoft, takes us on an immersive exploration of the AI revolution. She discusses the importance of data hygiene, the need for clear use cases, and the future of AI as an agent that can plan, recommend, and execute tasks alongside humans. With her infectious passion and valuable insights, she unravels the challenges and opportunities as organizations embrace this transformative technology.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15107322 Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2316 10 78 full false Ep. 77: A Look into the Future with Artificial General Intelligence Ep. 77: A Look into the Future with Artificial General Intelligence In this #shifthappens podcast episode, AvePoint Chief Brand Officer Dux Raymond Sy dives into a fascinating conversation with Peter Voss, the CEO and Founder of Aigo.AI. Peter shares his decades-long journey in the field of artificial intelligence, from starting his own software company to ultimately setting his sights on building artificial general intelligence (AGI). He discusses the key differences between narrow AI and AGI, the challenges of commercializing AGI research, and his vision for how real AGI could transform industries and dramatically improve the human condition.

]]> In this #shifthappens podcast episode, AvePoint Chief Brand Officer Dux Raymond Sy dives into a fascinating conversation with Peter Voss, the CEO and Founder of Aigo.AI. Peter shares his decades-long journey in the field of artificial intelligence, from starting his own software company to ultimately setting his sights on building artificial general intelligence (AGI). He discusses the key differences between narrow AI and AGI, the challenges of commercializing AGI research, and his vision for how real AGI could transform industries and dramatically improve the human condition.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-15033015 Thu, 09 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2426 10 77 full false Ep. 76: Transforming Employee Experience with AI and Microsoft Copilot Ep. 76: Transforming Employee Experience with AI and Microsoft Copilot In this episode of the #shifthappens podcast, Richard Harbridge, Chief Technology Officer at 2toLead, Microsoft MVP, and AvePoint Community Champion, joins us in an insightful discussion on how to maximize productivity, quality, and collaboration with AI tools like Microsoft's Copilot. Join us as we dive deep into best practices for AI adoption, including team-based learning models, considerations around security and compliance, and measuring ROI through improved outcomes.  

]]> In this episode of the #shifthappens podcast, Richard Harbridge, Chief Technology Officer at 2toLead, Microsoft MVP, and AvePoint Community Champion, joins us in an insightful discussion on how to maximize productivity, quality, and collaboration with AI tools like Microsoft's Copilot. Join us as we dive deep into best practices for AI adoption, including team-based learning models, considerations around security and compliance, and measuring ROI through improved outcomes.  

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-14946667 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2519 10 76 full false Ep. 75: MSPs as Technology Partners: Leading Organizations to Digital Transformation Success Ep. 75: MSPs as Technology Partners: Leading Organizations to Digital Transformation Success Matthew Bookspan, CEO of Orlando-based MSP Blacktip, joins the #shifthappens podcast to discuss enabling digital transformation for organizations, large and small. In this episode, we cover the critical role of MSPs as technology partners—from adapting to trends, managing environments, empowering customers with emerging technologies, following best practices for a secure Microsoft 365 platform, and the game-changing potential of generative AI.

]]> Matthew Bookspan, CEO of Orlando-based MSP Blacktip, joins the #shifthappens podcast to discuss enabling digital transformation for organizations, large and small. In this episode, we cover the critical role of MSPs as technology partners—from adapting to trends, managing environments, empowering customers with emerging technologies, following best practices for a secure Microsoft 365 platform, and the game-changing potential of generative AI.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-14863457 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1792 10 75 full false Ep. 74: Building an Information Management Foundation for Human-AI Collaboration Ep. 74: Building an Information Management Foundation for Human-AI Collaboration In today’s episode of the #shifthappens podcast, AvePoint Chief Brand Officer, Dux Raymond Sy, and AvePoint Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Mario Carvajal, are joined by Tori Liu, President & CEO of AIIM. Together, they discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shining a light on existing information management challenges, the importance of a universal framework for AI governance, and steps organizations can take to prepare their data and culture for the AI-powered workplace of the future.

]]> In today’s episode of the #shifthappens podcast, AvePoint Chief Brand Officer, Dux Raymond Sy, and AvePoint Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Mario Carvajal, are joined by Tori Liu, President & CEO of AIIM. Together, they discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shining a light on existing information management challenges, the importance of a universal framework for AI governance, and steps organizations can take to prepare their data and culture for the AI-powered workplace of the future.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-14804077 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2421 10 74 full false Ep. 73:  How Governments Worldwide Are Using AI to Transform Public Services Ep. 73:  How Governments Worldwide Are Using AI to Transform Public Services In this episode, we catch up with Angela Heise, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft, about how governments and public sector organizations around the world are leveraging AI to transform services, empower employees, and better engage with citizens. Angela shares insights from her travels across Asia and Australia, including common themes around using AI ethically, managing risk, adopting cloud, and the importance of change management.

]]> In this episode, we catch up with Angela Heise, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft, about how governments and public sector organizations around the world are leveraging AI to transform services, empower employees, and better engage with citizens. Angela shares insights from her travels across Asia and Australia, including common themes around using AI ethically, managing risk, adopting cloud, and the importance of change management.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-14729034 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1946 10 73 full false Ep. 72:  Ctrl Alt Delete: Learning Cognitive Decluttering to Unlock Your Full Potential Ep. 72:  Ctrl Alt Delete: Learning Cognitive Decluttering to Unlock Your Full Potential Renie Cavallari, author of HEADTRASH: Dumping Toxic Habits and Clearing Emotional Clutter, joins the #shifthappens podcast to discuss how to overcome negative self-talk and limiting beliefs to unlock your full potential. She provides practical strategies to decrease emotional stress, gain clarity, and take productive action to pursue your boldest goals.

]]> Renie Cavallari, author of HEADTRASH: Dumping Toxic Habits and Clearing Emotional Clutter, joins the #shifthappens podcast to discuss how to overcome negative self-talk and limiting beliefs to unlock your full potential. She provides practical strategies to decrease emotional stress, gain clarity, and take productive action to pursue your boldest goals.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-14636999 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2428 10 72 full false Ep. 71:  Riding the Waves of Change in Cybersecurity: How partners can prepare customers for emerging threats and generative AI Ep. 71:  Riding the Waves of Change in Cybersecurity: How partners can prepare customers for emerging threats and generative AI In this episode, Kyle Alspach, Senior Editor at CRN, discusses major shifts happening in cybersecurity and the potential impacts of generative AI. Hear Kyle's insights on trends like security operations, identity threats, consolidation of tools, autonomous decision-making, finding vulnerabilities, and more. Discover best practices partners can leverage as they guide customers in this fast-changing landscape.

]]> In this episode, Kyle Alspach, Senior Editor at CRN, discusses major shifts happening in cybersecurity and the potential impacts of generative AI. Hear Kyle's insights on trends like security operations, identity threats, consolidation of tools, autonomous decision-making, finding vulnerabilities, and more. Discover best practices partners can leverage as they guide customers in this fast-changing landscape.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-14552402 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2033 10 71 full false Ep. 70:  Evolving Cybersecurity: Key Trends and Best Practices for Organizations Ep. 70:  Evolving Cybersecurity: Key Trends and Best Practices for Organizations Senior editor JP Ruth from InformationWeek joins us in our latest episode to discuss the latest cybersecurity trends, including notification requirements, supply chain vulnerabilities, social engineering threats, AI risks and benefits, edge computing developments, and evolving security best practices. We cover key takeaways for organizations to improve their security posture. 

]]> Senior editor JP Ruth from InformationWeek joins us in our latest episode to discuss the latest cybersecurity trends, including notification requirements, supply chain vulnerabilities, social engineering threats, AI risks and benefits, edge computing developments, and evolving security best practices. We cover key takeaways for organizations to improve their security posture. 

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-14448780 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1737 10 70 full false Ep. 69:  People First, Tech Second: Leading with Kindness in Times of Digital Transformation Ep. 69:  People First, Tech Second: Leading with Kindness in Times of Digital Transformation In this episode, we catch up with Gino Degregori, President & CEO of Bravo Consulting Group, and discuss leading with kindness in times of digital transformation. Learn how technology should enhance, not replace, core human skills and practices. Gino shares insights from his experience helping government agencies and enterprises adopt tools like Microsoft 365, and the importance of focusing on people first.

]]> In this episode, we catch up with Gino Degregori, President & CEO of Bravo Consulting Group, and discuss leading with kindness in times of digital transformation. Learn how technology should enhance, not replace, core human skills and practices. Gino shares insights from his experience helping government agencies and enterprises adopt tools like Microsoft 365, and the importance of focusing on people first.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-14178006 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0500 1580 10 69 full false Ep. 68:  The Future of Work in the Age of AI Ep. 68:  The Future of Work in the Age of AI In this episode, we sit down with Microsoft's Jared Spataro to discuss how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the nature of work. Jared shares his insights on implementing responsible AI, redefining roles and responsibilities, and why this moment marks an exciting new era for those of us who have been in tech for a while. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on how AI will shape the workplace of tomorrow.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Microsoft's Jared Spataro to discuss how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the nature of work. Jared shares his insights on implementing responsible AI, redefining roles and responsibilities, and why this moment marks an exciting new era for those of us who have been in tech for a while. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on how AI will shape the workplace of tomorrow.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-13959608 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1914 full false Ep. 67:  Lessons in Digital Transformation from Johnson Controls Ep. 67:  Lessons in Digital Transformation from Johnson Controls In this episode, we explore how Johnson Controls rapidly adopted Microsoft Teams and built a Digital Champions program during the pandemic, with insights from Nate Beck, Office 365 and Collaboration Enterprise Lead at Johnson Controls, about how strong executive leadership support and cross-functional partnerships were critical to their success.

]]> In this episode, we explore how Johnson Controls rapidly adopted Microsoft Teams and built a Digital Champions program during the pandemic, with insights from Nate Beck, Office 365 and Collaboration Enterprise Lead at Johnson Controls, about how strong executive leadership support and cross-functional partnerships were critical to their success.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-13838270 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2269 67 full false Ep. 66:  Leading with Vulnerability in Today’s Modern Workplace Ep. 66:  Leading with Vulnerability in Today’s Modern Workplace In this episode, best-selling author Jacob Morgan talks about his new book Leading with Vulnerability and discusses the evolving employer-employee dynamic, the importance of a strong work ethic, and why leaders should pair vulnerability with demonstrations of competence to build trust on their teams. Jacob explains why vulnerability alone can backfire at work, and offers examples of “leading with vulnerability” in areas like owning mistakes, responding to promotion, and sharing personal challenges.

]]> In this episode, best-selling author Jacob Morgan talks about his new book Leading with Vulnerability and discusses the evolving employer-employee dynamic, the importance of a strong work ethic, and why leaders should pair vulnerability with demonstrations of competence to build trust on their teams. Jacob explains why vulnerability alone can backfire at work, and offers examples of “leading with vulnerability” in areas like owning mistakes, responding to promotion, and sharing personal challenges.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-13717870 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2144 66 full true Ep. 65: Embracing Change and AI to Evolve Your Brand Storytelling Ep. 65: Embracing Change and AI to Evolve Your Brand Storytelling In this episode, best-selling author and Microsoft senior storyteller Miri Rodriguez discusses how brands can balance empathy and business growth amid disruption through a purpose-driven, experimental approach. She explains how new technologies like AI should empower human storytelling rather than replace it. The core takeaway is that while tools and strategies must evolve with the times, human creativity and connection remain essential to impactful brand storytelling.

]]> In this episode, best-selling author and Microsoft senior storyteller Miri Rodriguez discusses how brands can balance empathy and business growth amid disruption through a purpose-driven, experimental approach. She explains how new technologies like AI should empower human storytelling rather than replace it. The core takeaway is that while tools and strategies must evolve with the times, human creativity and connection remain essential to impactful brand storytelling.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-13611608 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 1942 65 full false Ep. 64: How to Embrace Technology for Digital Workplace Success Ep. 64: How to Embrace Technology for Digital Workplace Success In this episode, we dive into the world of digital workplace transformation with Keshav Puttaswamy, an expert from Microsoft. Discover the exciting possibilities and opportunities AI brings to the workplace, the importance of embracing technology in driving success, and practical steps organizations can take to navigate the changing landscape. Gain insights on the role of communication, collaboration, and stakeholder buy-in in achieving a successful digital transformation journey. 

]]> In this episode, we dive into the world of digital workplace transformation with Keshav Puttaswamy, an expert from Microsoft. Discover the exciting possibilities and opportunities AI brings to the workplace, the importance of embracing technology in driving success, and practical steps organizations can take to navigate the changing landscape. Gain insights on the role of communication, collaboration, and stakeholder buy-in in achieving a successful digital transformation journey. 

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-13507472 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2084 64 full false Ep. 63: Having a Digital First Mindset Ep. 63: Having a Digital First Mindset In this episode, Tanya Hannah, CIO of Aon North America, discusses the importance of embracing a digital-first mindset in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Tanya delves into topics such as strategy, vision, culture, collaboration, and the role of technology in driving successful digital transformation. Gain valuable insights and practical advice on how organizations can navigate the journey towards digital excellence and stay ahead of the curve.

]]> In this episode, Tanya Hannah, CIO of Aon North America, discusses the importance of embracing a digital-first mindset in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Tanya delves into topics such as strategy, vision, culture, collaboration, and the role of technology in driving successful digital transformation. Gain valuable insights and practical advice on how organizations can navigate the journey towards digital excellence and stay ahead of the curve.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-13483458 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1786 63 full false Ep. 62:  Navigating the AI Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Workplace Ep. 62:  Navigating the AI Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Workplace In this episode, Julia Glidden, Board Chair of Pivotl, discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the digital workplace. She discussed the importance of collaboration between public, private, and civil society sectors, the need for ethical considerations and regulations, and the risks and rewards of embracing AI in organizations. Ultimately, it’s all about the delicate balance between innovation and responsible implementation while emphasizing the significance of data strategy and the human touch in the age of AI.

]]> In this episode, Julia Glidden, Board Chair of Pivotl, discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the digital workplace. She discussed the importance of collaboration between public, private, and civil society sectors, the need for ethical considerations and regulations, and the risks and rewards of embracing AI in organizations. Ultimately, it’s all about the delicate balance between innovation and responsible implementation while emphasizing the significance of data strategy and the human touch in the age of AI.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-13376052 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2127 62 full false Ep. 61: Modernizing the Digital Workplace: A People-First Approach with Stephanie Hung Ep. 61: Modernizing the Digital Workplace: A People-First Approach with Stephanie Hung In this episode, Stephanie Hung, CIO of Asian Development Bank, shares insights on modernizing the digital workplace. She emphasizes the importance of a human-centric approach, mindset shifts, and the pillars of communication, connection, and co-creation. Stephanie also delves into the challenges of AI and the need for regulations and coalitions. Join us to learn how to prioritize people-first digital transformation and navigate the complex digital landscape.

]]> In this episode, Stephanie Hung, CIO of Asian Development Bank, shares insights on modernizing the digital workplace. She emphasizes the importance of a human-centric approach, mindset shifts, and the pillars of communication, connection, and co-creation. Stephanie also delves into the challenges of AI and the need for regulations and coalitions. Join us to learn how to prioritize people-first digital transformation and navigate the complex digital landscape.

]]> Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal Buzzsprout-13173144 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 1643 61 full false Ep. 60: What is FedRAMP Certification and Why Does It Matter? Ep. 60: What is FedRAMP Certification and Why Does It Matter? Modern workplace solutions, paired with the right safeguards, can help take public sector organizations’ important work to the next level. But how do you verify the safeguards are up to par? Learn how the rigorous FedRAMP certification process verifies government-focused solutions are robust, resilient, and safe to protect government data.  

]]> Modern workplace solutions, paired with the right safeguards, can help take public sector organizations’ important work to the next level. But how do you verify the safeguards are up to par? Learn how the rigorous FedRAMP certification process verifies government-focused solutions are robust, resilient, and safe to protect government data.  

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-10376626 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 548 60 full false Ep. 59: How Estonia Fully Digitized its Government Services (and You Can Too) Ep. 59: How Estonia Fully Digitized its Government Services (and You Can Too) You don’t need cutting-edge AI to bring your processes and services into the future. Learn how Estonia, one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world, uses simple technology to digitize 99% of their government services. 

]]> You don’t need cutting-edge AI to bring your processes and services into the future. Learn how Estonia, one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world, uses simple technology to digitize 99% of their government services. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-10331781 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1673 59 full false Ep. 58: How Can I Make Remote Learning Effective? Ep. 58: How Can I Make Remote Learning Effective? When the pandemic began and the world went into lockdown, it became clear how unprepared the school system was for remote learning. With the help of collaboration tools, things have improved, but there is still room for growth. Hear strategies on how we can continue to improve remote learning to help deliver a next-level learning experience. 

]]> When the pandemic began and the world went into lockdown, it became clear how unprepared the school system was for remote learning. With the help of collaboration tools, things have improved, but there is still room for growth. Hear strategies on how we can continue to improve remote learning to help deliver a next-level learning experience. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-10292448 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 597 58 full false Ep. 57: Delivering A Digital Workplace with HAVI Ep. 57: Delivering A Digital Workplace with HAVI Looking for a roadmap to the digital workplace? Hear from leading supply-chain management organization HAVI on how to successfully implement new technology like Microsoft Teams — and easy ways to keep your digital transformation on track.

]]> Looking for a roadmap to the digital workplace? Hear from leading supply-chain management organization HAVI on how to successfully implement new technology like Microsoft Teams — and easy ways to keep your digital transformation on track.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-10247082 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1820 57 full false Ep. 56: Do I Need a Virtual Data Room? Ep. 56: Do I Need a Virtual Data Room? Mergers and acquisitions are booming, and most deals are now taking place online. Discover why a virtual data room (VDR) is an essential tool for collaborating on sensitive data with external parties – and how AvePoint’s new Confide solution has evolved the concept.  

]]> Mergers and acquisitions are booming, and most deals are now taking place online. Discover why a virtual data room (VDR) is an essential tool for collaborating on sensitive data with external parties – and how AvePoint’s new Confide solution has evolved the concept.  

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-10206171 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500 651 56 full false Ep. 55: Clean Up Your Digital Transformation with Tips from Dyson Ep. 55: Clean Up Your Digital Transformation with Tips from Dyson The pandemic has created a world with a heavier reliance on technology. Corporate digital transformation is no longer an option to thrive; it’s a necessity. Hear from Dyson’s global collaboration manager about their experience with digital transformation and how early tech adoption created a solid foundation for a tech-forward future. 

]]> The pandemic has created a world with a heavier reliance on technology. Corporate digital transformation is no longer an option to thrive; it’s a necessity. Hear from Dyson’s global collaboration manager about their experience with digital transformation and how early tech adoption created a solid foundation for a tech-forward future. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-10136566 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1593 55 full false Ep. 54: Microsoft Teams on the Frontlines Ep. 54: Microsoft Teams on the Frontlines For frontline workers balancing safety and busy workloads, Microsoft Teams is playing a central role with functions designed specifically for them. Learn what’s new in Teams and how the evolving platform benefits public health and pandemic response. 

]]> For frontline workers balancing safety and busy workloads, Microsoft Teams is playing a central role with functions designed specifically for them. Learn what’s new in Teams and how the evolving platform benefits public health and pandemic response. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-10102754 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 738 54 full false Ep. 53: Building Value and New Revenue for MSPs with Ingram Micro Cloud Ep. 53: Building Value and New Revenue for MSPs with Ingram Micro Cloud As hybrid work evolves, managed service providers have big opportunities ahead. Are you ready? An industry leader shares valuable ways for MSPs to nurture strong relationships and why strategic investments in current customers is key to long-term success. 

]]> As hybrid work evolves, managed service providers have big opportunities ahead. Are you ready? An industry leader shares valuable ways for MSPs to nurture strong relationships and why strategic investments in current customers is key to long-term success. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-10081724 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1942 53 full false Ep. 52: Bringing Broadband to Everyone with Vickie Robinson of Microsoft Airband Ep. 52: Bringing Broadband to Everyone with Vickie Robinson of Microsoft Airband More than 100 million Americans do not use the Internet at broadband speeds, according to Microsoft. Which is why the company’s Airband initiative strives to bring robust connections and training to underserved areas. Learn about the effort’s origins and tech takeaways to benefit your own organization.

]]> More than 100 million Americans do not use the Internet at broadband speeds, according to Microsoft. Which is why the company’s Airband initiative strives to bring robust connections and training to underserved areas. Learn about the effort’s origins and tech takeaways to benefit your own organization.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9659047 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1891 52 full true Ep. 51: Productivity Hacks for Microsoft Teams Ep. 51: Productivity Hacks for Microsoft Teams Did you know more than 300 new features have been added to Microsoft Teams in the past year (yes, you read that right!) Tune in to hear about some of Dux’s favorite tools and how they can make Teams use easier and more productive.

]]> Did you know more than 300 new features have been added to Microsoft Teams in the past year (yes, you read that right!) Tune in to hear about some of Dux’s favorite tools and how they can make Teams use easier and more productive.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9639404 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 501 51 full false Ep. 50: Transforming Municipal Services Delivery with Devonport City Council Ep. 50: Transforming Municipal Services Delivery with Devonport City Council Learn how a local government in Tasmania shed a reliance on outdated technology to obtain self-service and cloud-hosted solutions for efficiency and public safety. You’ll also get tips to change internal culture to move progressive IT projects forward.

]]> Learn how a local government in Tasmania shed a reliance on outdated technology to obtain self-service and cloud-hosted solutions for efficiency and public safety. You’ll also get tips to change internal culture to move progressive IT projects forward.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9596107 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2008 50 full false Ep. 49: Why Should I Care About Data Residency? Ep. 49: Why Should I Care About Data Residency? It pays to know where your data lives. And for some industries and countries, it’s mandatory. Get the scoop on how GDPR and other regulations underscore the value of keeping your data close to home — and the related benefits that go beyond compliance.

]]> It pays to know where your data lives. And for some industries and countries, it’s mandatory. Get the scoop on how GDPR and other regulations underscore the value of keeping your data close to home — and the related benefits that go beyond compliance.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9553774 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 539 49 full false Ep. 48: Navigating Work-Life Changes with Adam and Helen Harmetz of Mind the Beet Ep. 48: Navigating Work-Life Changes with Adam and Helen Harmetz of Mind the Beet Join us for a flavorful discussion about life, work, and family. The spouses and co-authors of Mind the Beet, a new blog, are also Microsoft veterans with a wealth of advice about using workplace technology to the fullest during a time of big change. 

]]> Join us for a flavorful discussion about life, work, and family. The spouses and co-authors of Mind the Beet, a new blog, are also Microsoft veterans with a wealth of advice about using workplace technology to the fullest during a time of big change. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9518974 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1950 48 full false Ep. 47: What Is Microsoft Whiteboard? Ep. 47: What Is Microsoft Whiteboard? Do you miss scribbling on the walls? Discover how the Microsoft Whiteboard tool is bringing new value to the hybrid workplace — and best practices to enable creative collaboration with touchscreen tablets and other devices.

]]> Do you miss scribbling on the walls? Discover how the Microsoft Whiteboard tool is bringing new value to the hybrid workplace — and best practices to enable creative collaboration with touchscreen tablets and other devices.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9478785 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400 607 47 full false Ep. 46: Enabling Automation with Microsoft Power Platform at Heineken Ep. 46: Enabling Automation with Microsoft Power Platform at Heineken Discover how the legendary brewer is using Microsoft Power Platform to automate and expedite core business functions. Get tips for making your own processes more efficient, and learn effective ways to integrate Power Platform within projects of any size or industry. 

]]> Discover how the legendary brewer is using Microsoft Power Platform to automate and expedite core business functions. Get tips for making your own processes more efficient, and learn effective ways to integrate Power Platform within projects of any size or industry. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9429746 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1369 46 full false Ep. 45: How Can I Hold Better Meetings? Ep. 45: How Can I Hold Better Meetings? Recent workplace disruptions have changed the ways we meet (hint: we’re huddling more often, and many participants are less than enthused to be there). Tune in to discover 5 tips that can elevate any meeting, whether it's virtual, in-person or hybrid. 

]]> Recent workplace disruptions have changed the ways we meet (hint: we’re huddling more often, and many participants are less than enthused to be there). Tune in to discover 5 tips that can elevate any meeting, whether it's virtual, in-person or hybrid. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9395179 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 768 45 full true Ep. 44: Designing a Smart Microsoft 365 Governance Plan at Kohler Ep. 44: Designing a Smart Microsoft 365 Governance Plan at Kohler Without guiderails to help employees work smarter and more safely, collaboration tools can become unwieldy (or worse, a liability). Learn how the kitchen and bath giant deployed a governance plan for 20,000 licensed users in Microsoft 365 — and tips for doing the same. 

]]> Without guiderails to help employees work smarter and more safely, collaboration tools can become unwieldy (or worse, a liability). Learn how the kitchen and bath giant deployed a governance plan for 20,000 licensed users in Microsoft 365 — and tips for doing the same. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9174171 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1666 44 full false Ep. 43: Evolve Your Hybrid Office Ep. 43: Evolve Your Hybrid Office The idea of a hybrid office may seem simple, but finding balance takes work. Most employees want to split their time for the long term –– but is your team prepared? Get insights on collaboration needs, new technologies, and personal strategies to navigate the months ahead. 

]]> The idea of a hybrid office may seem simple, but finding balance takes work. Most employees want to split their time for the long term –– but is your team prepared? Get insights on collaboration needs, new technologies, and personal strategies to navigate the months ahead. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9155431 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 952 43 full false Ep. 42: Navigating Digital Disruption with R. “Ray” Wang Ep. 42: Navigating Digital Disruption with R. “Ray” Wang Disruption from digital giants hasn’t just sped up the pace of business; it’s made things more cutthroat than ever. What can companies to do survive and thrive at a time when upstarts and unknowns are making big moves? Consultant and author R. “Ray” Wang offers foresight and advice.

]]> Disruption from digital giants hasn’t just sped up the pace of business; it’s made things more cutthroat than ever. What can companies to do survive and thrive at a time when upstarts and unknowns are making big moves? Consultant and author R. “Ray” Wang offers foresight and advice.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9109380 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2015 42 full false Ep. 41: What Is Microsoft Viva? Ep. 41: What Is Microsoft Viva? There’s a lot to unpack in this new employee experience platform. Get a breakdown of all four Microsoft Viva components designed to support a smarter workplace –– as well as Dux’s insights on how each one could benefit your users. 

]]> There’s a lot to unpack in this new employee experience platform. Get a breakdown of all four Microsoft Viva components designed to support a smarter workplace –– as well as Dux’s insights on how each one could benefit your users. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9081266 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 541 41 full false Ep. 40: Nurturing an All-Remote Workplace at Vital Farms Ep. 40: Nurturing an All-Remote Workplace at Vital Farms Find out how leading egg producer Vital Farms has shifted to a fully remote corporate workforce. Follow their flight path by surveying your staff needs, developing a plan to stay engaged from afar, and deploying collaboration tools to keep everyone on task and connected.

]]> Find out how leading egg producer Vital Farms has shifted to a fully remote corporate workforce. Follow their flight path by surveying your staff needs, developing a plan to stay engaged from afar, and deploying collaboration tools to keep everyone on task and connected.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9043562 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1413 40 full false Ep. 39: Why is Managing My Microsoft 365 Licenses So Complicated? Ep. 39: Why is Managing My Microsoft 365 Licenses So Complicated? Keeping track of your Microsoft 365 licenses is a tricky and time-consuming task. Does your organization have a plan? Dux shares common pain points, the big value of license management, and how AvePoint’s new Cense solution can help.

]]> Keeping track of your Microsoft 365 licenses is a tricky and time-consuming task. Does your organization have a plan? Dux shares common pain points, the big value of license management, and how AvePoint’s new Cense solution can help.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-9007623 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 521 39 full false Ep. 38: Supporting Disaster Relief with M365 at Team Rubicon Ep. 38: Supporting Disaster Relief with M365 at Team Rubicon Learn how a volunteer-based nonprofit uses Microsoft 365 to support and evolve its longtime mission: helping communities in need. Get strategies to tailor your digital transformation based on the job at hand — and discover why consolidating collaboration solutions makes teamwork easier. 

]]> Learn how a volunteer-based nonprofit uses Microsoft 365 to support and evolve its longtime mission: helping communities in need. Get strategies to tailor your digital transformation based on the job at hand — and discover why consolidating collaboration solutions makes teamwork easier. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8963458 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1707 38 full false Ep. 37: All things Microsoft Inspire Ep. 37: All things Microsoft Inspire Coming off the recent virtual conference, Dux explains what Microsoft partners should know about new solutions, educational opportunities, and discounted pricing models unveiled at the event — as well as the debut of AvePoint’s Global Partner Program. 

]]> Coming off the recent virtual conference, Dux explains what Microsoft partners should know about new solutions, educational opportunities, and discounted pricing models unveiled at the event — as well as the debut of AvePoint’s Global Partner Program. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8933260 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 472 37 full false Ep. 36: Forecasting the Future of Hybrid Work with Jared Spataro Ep. 36: Forecasting the Future of Hybrid Work with Jared Spataro More companies are deploying hybrid models for employees as COVID-19 cases decline. Tune in to hear about extensive Microsoft research on the issue — and get advice to successfully implement a hybrid workspace.

]]> More companies are deploying hybrid models for employees as COVID-19 cases decline. Tune in to hear about extensive Microsoft research on the issue — and get advice to successfully implement a hybrid workspace.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8888793 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1516 36 full false Ep. 35: Managing IT After the BB&T/SunTrust Merger with Paul Butticaz Ep. 35: Managing IT After the BB&T/SunTrust Merger with Paul Butticaz When two organizations merge, there’s a lot to consider — especially when it comes to technology. Get best practices from Paul Butticaz, who is helping streamline collaboration needs for employees at Truist, an American bank formed from the 2019 merger of BB&T and SunTrust.

]]> When two organizations merge, there’s a lot to consider — especially when it comes to technology. Get best practices from Paul Butticaz, who is helping streamline collaboration needs for employees at Truist, an American bank formed from the 2019 merger of BB&T and SunTrust.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8738692 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1796 35 full false Ep. 34: Automating City Services Requests to Empower Richmond Residents Ep. 34: Automating City Services Requests to Empower Richmond Residents Requesting municipal services isn’t always easy. Who do you call, and how can you make sure the job is completed? Learn how Richmond, Virginia, has automated these requests with RVA311, an online portal and a mobile app that allows residents to reach city government 24/7 with a tap or a click. 

]]> Requesting municipal services isn’t always easy. Who do you call, and how can you make sure the job is completed? Learn how Richmond, Virginia, has automated these requests with RVA311, an online portal and a mobile app that allows residents to reach city government 24/7 with a tap or a click. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8660122 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2065 34 full false Ep. 33: Building a Better Intranet with Sam Dolan and Brianne McClure Ep. 33: Building a Better Intranet with Sam Dolan and Brianne McClure Corporate intranets haven’t always gotten their due, and employee adoption may have been low in the past. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has made these centralized digital hubs a critical tool. Learn how an award-winning intranet project came together and get tips to create your own. 

]]> Corporate intranets haven’t always gotten their due, and employee adoption may have been low in the past. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has made these centralized digital hubs a critical tool. Learn how an award-winning intranet project came together and get tips to create your own. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8577011 Wed, 26 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2383 33 full false Ep. 32: Reimagining Legal Work and Collaboration at Kroll Ep. 32: Reimagining Legal Work and Collaboration at Kroll M365 solutions became pivotal during the pandemic, and they’re likely to support long-term collaboration an industry that has long relied on paper and email. Mike Ferrara, the director of legal management consulting at Kroll, offers thought leadership on the past year and what’s next. 

]]> M365 solutions became pivotal during the pandemic, and they’re likely to support long-term collaboration an industry that has long relied on paper and email. Mike Ferrara, the director of legal management consulting at Kroll, offers thought leadership on the past year and what’s next. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8492205 Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1398 32 full false Ep. 31: Celebrating 20 Years of SharePoint with Microsoft's Jeff Teper Ep. 31: Celebrating 20 Years of SharePoint with Microsoft's Jeff Teper SharePoint is turning 20! Join Microsoft’s Jeff Teper, also known as “the father of SharePoint,” to discuss key milestones of the past two decades, to learn how SharePoint has been essential for supporting remote work, and to explore what’s next for the collaborative platform. 

]]> SharePoint is turning 20! Join Microsoft’s Jeff Teper, also known as “the father of SharePoint,” to discuss key milestones of the past two decades, to learn how SharePoint has been essential for supporting remote work, and to explore what’s next for the collaborative platform. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8384819 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2188 31 full false Ep. 30: A Sunny Forecast for Cloud Governance at Bank of Hawaii Ep. 30: A Sunny Forecast for Cloud Governance at Bank of Hawaii Learn why monitoring user access and content generation in the cloud is key to stronger compliance and security. Kevin Byrne, a senior vice president at Bank of Hawaii, will share his experience with these important efforts.

]]> Learn why monitoring user access and content generation in the cloud is key to stronger compliance and security. Kevin Byrne, a senior vice president at Bank of Hawaii, will share his experience with these important efforts.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8231894 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1813 30 full false Ep. 29: Giving IT Teams a Place to Nest at Red Robin Ep. 29: Giving IT Teams a Place to Nest at Red Robin Make no mistake: Your IT employees are much more than a help desk. Author and IT executive leader Chris Laping explains how a popular restaurant chain worked to leverage and nurture this valuable human asset –– and why all companies will benefit from this approach.

]]> Make no mistake: Your IT employees are much more than a help desk. Author and IT executive leader Chris Laping explains how a popular restaurant chain worked to leverage and nurture this valuable human asset –– and why all companies will benefit from this approach.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8143420 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2166 29 full false Ep. 28: Evolving the Virtual Experience at Georgetown University Ep. 28: Evolving the Virtual Experience at Georgetown University Discover how collaboration tools helped Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business enable successful online learning for its MBA students. Associate dean Shelly Heinrich also shares tips for taking recruitment efforts and alumni functions virtual.  

]]> Discover how collaboration tools helped Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business enable successful online learning for its MBA students. Associate dean Shelly Heinrich also shares tips for taking recruitment efforts and alumni functions virtual.  

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-8051324 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1557 28 full false Ep. 27: Task Management with Microsoft Planner at Air University  Ep. 27: Task Management with Microsoft Planner at Air University  Learn how Air University CIO Jeff Lush deployed Microsoft Planner to assign action-oriented tasks to his IT team. We discuss the effort’s positive impact on efficiency and teamwork.  

]]> Learn how Air University CIO Jeff Lush deployed Microsoft Planner to assign action-oriented tasks to his IT team. We discuss the effort’s positive impact on efficiency and teamwork.  

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-7829488 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1940 27 full false Ep. 26: Making Services Safer in King County, Wash. Ep. 26: Making Services Safer in King County, Wash. Find out how Tanya Hannah and the 15,000 employees of King County, Washington use Microsoft Teams and other tools to support remote work, online self-service and customer safety. Tanya will also discuss how recent pandemic pivots have long-term benefits for county operations and innovation.  

]]> Find out how Tanya Hannah and the 15,000 employees of King County, Washington use Microsoft Teams and other tools to support remote work, online self-service and customer safety. Tanya will also discuss how recent pandemic pivots have long-term benefits for county operations and innovation.  

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-7607941 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2034 26 full false Ep. 25: Diversity + Inclusion in Tech with Abadesi Osunsade Ep. 25: Diversity + Inclusion in Tech with Abadesi Osunsade Abadesi started the Hustle Crew to help organizations examine and overcome their biases to become higher performing and more inclusive. We talk about where the tech industry is doing well and where it still needs some work to foster more diversity.

]]> Abadesi started the Hustle Crew to help organizations examine and overcome their biases to become higher performing and more inclusive. We talk about where the tech industry is doing well and where it still needs some work to foster more diversity.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-7235719 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2085 25 full false Ep. 24: Tenant to Tenant Migration at Ordina with Jo Geeraerts Ep. 24: Tenant to Tenant Migration at Ordina with Jo Geeraerts Jo lead a project team of 20 people to combine two M365 tenants with 2,000 users and 12 TB. Hear how they justified, executed, and measured the success of the project. 

]]> Jo lead a project team of 20 people to combine two M365 tenants with 2,000 users and 12 TB. Hear how they justified, executed, and measured the success of the project. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-7150423 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1914 24 full false Ep. 23: Teams Adoption at University of Florida IFAS with Joe Gasper and Dewayne Hyatt Ep. 23: Teams Adoption at University of Florida IFAS with Joe Gasper and Dewayne Hyatt Joe Gasper and Dewayne Hyatt have driven 5,600 miles across the state of Florida to work with 15 academic departments, 90 research centers and 67 county governments on their Teams adoption. Hear their strategies for connecting with users and why their Jurassic County project was a big hit.

]]> Joe Gasper and Dewayne Hyatt have driven 5,600 miles across the state of Florida to work with 15 academic departments, 90 research centers and 67 county governments on their Teams adoption. Hear their strategies for connecting with users and why their Jurassic County project was a big hit.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-6734437 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1965 23 full false Ep. 22: Employee Engagement with M365 at Spinnaker Software with Helen Behm Ep. 22: Employee Engagement with M365 at Spinnaker Software with Helen Behm Hear how Helen moved from spending most of her day pointing employees to information to empowering them to access it through a SharePoint intranet portal and Yammer. She brings a unique HR perspective that will benefit anyone working on modern workplace projects.

]]> Hear how Helen moved from spending most of her day pointing employees to information to empowering them to access it through a SharePoint intranet portal and Yammer. She brings a unique HR perspective that will benefit anyone working on modern workplace projects.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-6650791 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2015 22 full false Ep. 21: Service Modernization at City of Seattle with Dan Lewis and Robb Landis Ep. 21: Service Modernization at City of Seattle with Dan Lewis and Robb Landis We talk to Dan Lewis about his journey from Microsoft to the City of Seattle where he and Robb Landis accelerated their Microsoft 365 and Teams deployment across 39 departments from financial to fire and police.

]]> We talk to Dan Lewis about his journey from Microsoft to the City of Seattle where he and Robb Landis accelerated their Microsoft 365 and Teams deployment across 39 departments from financial to fire and police.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-6399907 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1885 21 full false Ep. 20: Service Design at Department of Veterans Affairs with Clarice Chan Ep. 20: Service Design at Department of Veterans Affairs with Clarice Chan After careful consideration on whether she was living her “best product market fit,” Clarice Chan transitioned from a successful career at Microsoft to working as a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the Department of Veterans Affairs where she made an incredible impact to how Veterans communicate with the department.

]]> After careful consideration on whether she was living her “best product market fit,” Clarice Chan transitioned from a successful career at Microsoft to working as a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the Department of Veterans Affairs where she made an incredible impact to how Veterans communicate with the department.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-6314713 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2814 20 full false Ep. 19: O365 at Florida Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services with Eric Brown Ep. 19: O365 at Florida Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services with Eric Brown Eric went from a career in law enforcement to driving digital transformation at FDACS. Hear how this agency has successfully adopted Teams, how they collaborate with other agencies that have separate tenants, and how he is thinking about cloud consolidation.

]]> Eric went from a career in law enforcement to driving digital transformation at FDACS. Hear how this agency has successfully adopted Teams, how they collaborate with other agencies that have separate tenants, and how he is thinking about cloud consolidation.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-5534038 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1624 19 full true Ep. 18: MSFT Teams “Triage” at Bala Consulting Engineering with Matt Ezold Ep. 18: MSFT Teams “Triage” at Bala Consulting Engineering with Matt Ezold Bala started on its Teams journey a month before COVID and had to accelerate adoption overnight. Learn how Matt handled the scramble, resulting Teams surge and why for him, digital transformation now is about consolidation and cleaning the environment. 

]]> Bala started on its Teams journey a month before COVID and had to accelerate adoption overnight. Learn how Matt handled the scramble, resulting Teams surge and why for him, digital transformation now is about consolidation and cleaning the environment. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-5299726 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2110 18 full false Ep. 17: PowerBI, Power Platform at Trek Bikes with Steve Novoselac Ep. 17: PowerBI, Power Platform at Trek Bikes with Steve Novoselac "Big events cause big changes,” says Steve. Hear how Trek Bikes’s modern workplace has evolved over the last decade as a serial early adopter. Steve also dives into how the company has been successful with PowerBi and Power Platform.

]]> "Big events cause big changes,” says Steve. Hear how Trek Bikes’s modern workplace has evolved over the last decade as a serial early adopter. Steve also dives into how the company has been successful with PowerBi and Power Platform.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-5079206 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1904 17 full false Ep. 16: Scaling Office 365 at the State of Indiana with Vanessa Williams Ep. 16: Scaling Office 365 at the State of Indiana with Vanessa Williams Vanessa and a team of two are supporting 100 agencies and 36,000 users within a central Office 365 tenant. Learn how she prepped the migration, is looking to scale support and thinks about crucial concepts like guest access.

]]> Vanessa and a team of two are supporting 100 agencies and 36,000 users within a central Office 365 tenant. Learn how she prepped the migration, is looking to scale support and thinks about crucial concepts like guest access.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-4949324 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2168 16 full false Ep. 15: Microsoft Teams Adoption at McLean Bible Church with Matt Pugh Ep. 15: Microsoft Teams Adoption at McLean Bible Church with Matt Pugh IT Director Matt Pugh talks about the “mega-church’s” journey to adopting Teams and private channels for mobilizing volunteers and coordinating the humanitarian response to COVID-19.

]]> IT Director Matt Pugh talks about the “mega-church’s” journey to adopting Teams and private channels for mobilizing volunteers and coordinating the humanitarian response to COVID-19.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-4701860 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1738 15 full false Ep. 14: Office 365 in the UNSW Classroom with Dr. David Kellermann Ep. 14: Office 365 in the UNSW Classroom with Dr. David Kellermann Hear how Dr. Kellerman created such an impressive “relentlessly collaborative” environment across Teams and Office 365 that he found himself presenting to Satya Nadella and on the keynote stage for Inspire. His experiences and lessons learned are relevant for every type of organization thinking about knowledge management. 

]]> Hear how Dr. Kellerman created such an impressive “relentlessly collaborative” environment across Teams and Office 365 that he found himself presenting to Satya Nadella and on the keynote stage for Inspire. His experiences and lessons learned are relevant for every type of organization thinking about knowledge management. 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-4565423 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 3391 14 full false Ep. 13: Azure + DevOps at H&M with Jakob Knutsson Ep. 13: Azure + DevOps at H&M with Jakob Knutsson Jakob is the lead cloud architect at H&M, and his team is helping the global retailer innovate faster with the power of the cloud. Hear how his team has helped scale 100 devops projects in 3 months at H&M and making the shift to a cloud first mindset.

]]> Jakob is the lead cloud architect at H&M, and his team is helping the global retailer innovate faster with the power of the cloud. Hear how his team has helped scale 100 devops projects in 3 months at H&M and making the shift to a cloud first mindset.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-4146092 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1206 13 full false Ep. 12: Rapid MSFT Teams Deployment at METC with Jeff Godderz Ep. 12: Rapid MSFT Teams Deployment at METC with Jeff Godderz Jeff was able to move his local government entity to the cloud and into Microsoft Teams right before the COVID pandemic. He talks about the challenges they are tackling around adoption, records, first-line workers and more!

]]> Jeff was able to move his local government entity to the cloud and into Microsoft Teams right before the COVID pandemic. He talks about the challenges they are tackling around adoption, records, first-line workers and more!

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-4014671 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1531 12 full false Ep. 11: O365 “as a Service” at Deloitte with Rob Foster Ep. 11: O365 “as a Service” at Deloitte with Rob Foster Rob discusses how Deloitte manages the pace of change, creates accountability through charge-back models, and his teams’ best practices for overseeing a large, advanced deployment of Office 365.

]]> Rob discusses how Deloitte manages the pace of change, creates accountability through charge-back models, and his teams’ best practices for overseeing a large, advanced deployment of Office 365.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-3826529 Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2591 11 full false Ep. 10: Microsoft Teams at Global Franchise Food Chain with Jaime LaPorte Ep. 10: Microsoft Teams at Global Franchise Food Chain with Jaime LaPorte Jamie played a key role in helping one of the largest companies in the world adopt Microsoft Teams. Hear the strategies that worked, the challenges she faced, and the insights she developed from user engagement.

Note: This was recorded prior to the COVID pandemic.

]]> Jamie played a key role in helping one of the largest companies in the world adopt Microsoft Teams. Hear the strategies that worked, the challenges she faced, and the insights she developed from user engagement.

Note: This was recorded prior to the COVID pandemic.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-3638437 Wed, 06 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1578 10 full false Ep. 9: Office 365 for First Line Workers at Belgian Police with Vincent Moreau Ep. 9: Office 365 for First Line Workers at Belgian Police with Vincent Moreau In 2015, Vincent and his team realized that terrorists and criminals had access to mobile technology and cloud tools so their police force should too. Listen to his story of how he successfully implemented Office 365 and how officers are using Yammer and Teams to actually catch criminals faster.

]]> In 2015, Vincent and his team realized that terrorists and criminals had access to mobile technology and cloud tools so their police force should too. Listen to his story of how he successfully implemented Office 365 and how officers are using Yammer and Teams to actually catch criminals faster.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-3432634 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2115 9 full false Ep. 8: Modern Intranets at Wells Fargo with Christy Punch Ep. 8: Modern Intranets at Wells Fargo with Christy Punch Christy has been leading the shift from a SharePoint 2010 based intranet to a modern portal with a .Net architecture with microservices leveraging SharePoint 2016. Hear the insights she derived from a year-long user research and prototype project as well as the innovative solutions that derived from that process that are currently driving company culture. Note: this was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

]]> Christy has been leading the shift from a SharePoint 2010 based intranet to a modern portal with a .Net architecture with microservices leveraging SharePoint 2016. Hear the insights she derived from a year-long user research and prototype project as well as the innovative solutions that derived from that process that are currently driving company culture. Note: this was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-3224737 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2393 8 full false Ep. 7: Seamless Teamwork at Microsoft with Keshav Puttaswamy Ep. 7: Seamless Teamwork at Microsoft with Keshav Puttaswamy Ever wonder how Microsoft manages its own modern workplace?. Keshav shares insights on his “seamless teamwork” framework, the move from Skype to Teams, compliant collaboration, preparing to support 50,000 employees to work from home and more!

Links: https://www.microsoft.com/itshowcase/blog/ 

]]> Ever wonder how Microsoft manages its own modern workplace?. Keshav shares insights on his “seamless teamwork” framework, the move from Skype to Teams, compliant collaboration, preparing to support 50,000 employees to work from home and more!

Links: https://www.microsoft.com/itshowcase/blog/ 

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-3188863 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1583 7 full false Ep. 6: Managing MSFT Teams at ISS Sweden with Christine Poulsen Ep. 6: Managing MSFT Teams at ISS Sweden with Christine Poulsen Christine has been on a two year O365 migration and adoption journey at the Swedish division of the 10 billion dollar company ISS Facility Services. Hear about how she has shut the door on the old ways of working while still supporting the business and tracking adoption progress.

]]> Christine has been on a two year O365 migration and adoption journey at the Swedish division of the 10 billion dollar company ISS Facility Services. Hear about how she has shut the door on the old ways of working while still supporting the business and tracking adoption progress.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-2737438 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 2164 6 full false Ep. 5: SharePoint Migration at United Airlines with Rick Garcia Ep. 5: SharePoint Migration at United Airlines with Rick Garcia Rick Garcia went from being a 7th grade teacher to leading one of the largest and most successful SharePoint migrations. Hear about how United Airlines has approached their SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2016 migration--a move that involves 45,000 SharePoint users, 10 Terabytes of data, customizations, and moving data centers to boot!

]]> Rick Garcia went from being a 7th grade teacher to leading one of the largest and most successful SharePoint migrations. Hear about how United Airlines has approached their SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2016 migration--a move that involves 45,000 SharePoint users, 10 Terabytes of data, customizations, and moving data centers to boot!

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-2705062 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1994 5 full false Ep. 4: Teams Adoption at Millennium Challenge Corporation with Jeremy Wood Ep. 4: Teams Adoption at Millennium Challenge Corporation with Jeremy Wood Jeremy has been leading his young government agency's Teams pilot program. Hear about what it takes to roll out Teams in the GCC in a regulated environment and how this effort has lead to a significant reduction in emails.

]]> Jeremy has been leading his young government agency's Teams pilot program. Hear about what it takes to roll out Teams in the GCC in a regulated environment and how this effort has lead to a significant reduction in emails.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-2616595 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 1712 4 full false Ep. 3: Office 365 Adoption at Major Grocer with Becky Goodman Ep. 3: Office 365 Adoption at Major Grocer with Becky Goodman Becky Goodman cut her teeth on SharePoint 2010 and now she's leading the charge to promote adoption of Office 365 to more than 200,000 users. Hear how she is managing change, looking at new training paradigms and putting forth a "usability first" mindset.

]]> Becky Goodman cut her teeth on SharePoint 2010 and now she's leading the charge to promote adoption of Office 365 to more than 200,000 users. Hear how she is managing change, looking at new training paradigms and putting forth a "usability first" mindset.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-2553124 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1750 3 full false Ep. 2: Office 365 Transformation at FedEx with Jes Flesch Ep. 2: Office 365 Transformation at FedEx with Jes Flesch FedEx has undergone a major Office 365 transformation having moved more than 261,000 users to the platform. Hear how Jes helped keep the migration on track, roots out the ROT in her environment, handles licensing and supports collaboration across 220 different countries.

]]> FedEx has undergone a major Office 365 transformation having moved more than 261,000 users to the platform. Hear how Jes helped keep the migration on track, roots out the ROT in her environment, handles licensing and supports collaboration across 220 different countries.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-2553034 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1818 2 full false Ep. 1: Power Platform at Heathrow Airport with Samit Saini Ep. 1: Power Platform at Heathrow Airport with Samit Saini Samit Saini joined the security team at Heathrow at 16 years old, straight from high school. Hear about how he discovered PowerPlatform and brought major changes to how Heathrow approaches app development leading to more than $792K in savings.

]]> Samit Saini joined the security team at Heathrow at 16 years old, straight from high school. Hear about how he discovered PowerPlatform and brought major changes to how Heathrow approaches app development leading to more than $792K in savings.

]]> AvePoint, Inc. Buzzsprout-2537836 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0500 2588 Office 365, shifthappens, shift happens, Samit Saini, Microsoft 365, PowerApps, PowerPlatform, IT strategy 1 full false