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    <itunes:title>EP 033: The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:title>EP 031: Microsoft Exchange Hack – Why You Should Be Using Cloud Email</itunes:title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>EP 030: Microsoft 365 Add-On Services You Should Be Utilizing</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Chuck and Brian as they walk you through 3rd party spam filtering, data backup, Vision's managed email service solution, multi-factor authentication, advance threat protection (ATP), and the value they will bring to your existing technology set-up. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>EP 027: Is it Time to Switch Your Managed IT Service Provider?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[During this episode, we will answer the question: When is it time to switch my managed  IT services provider?  We also discuss cost-saving strategies, insider tips, and questions you must ask any computer consultant before giving them access to your network. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>EP 026: Employee Retention – Strategies for Retaining Top Talent in Tech</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you keep current employees engaged and happy in the field of tech? In cities like Metro Detroit, where the tech industry is booming, companies are competing for top talent. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chuck and Brian discuss everything you need to know about ransomware: How to protect your business from it and what to do if your devices become infected.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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