In this episode, Jeff Koziuk is joined by special guest Mat Burke, Microsoft Account Executive for Education, to discuss how the cloud has protected real businesses against the unexpected. Real Canadian emergencies are analyzed; sudden,potentially harmful scenarios like natural disasters, health threats in a community, and identity theft attacks.

MicrosoftAzure, is a solution that addresses urgent business concerns and savescompanies from potentially catastrophic results. The various business functionsof Microsoft Azure solved the following issues for Canadian organizations:

 

          Immediate need to scale-up data archiving

          Disaster recovery

          Instantaneous responsiveness

          Encryption

          Multifactor authentication

          Lower operational costs

Host Jeff Koziuk is joined by Acrodex Cloud Solutions Architect, Hank Neveu, for a discussion on cloud services. Learn how to leverage the cloud and gain strategic tips to help you take the first step towards utilizing the cloud. Other topics that are explored include:

 

·         Overview of Iaas, Paas, IaaS

 

·         Cloud vs On-premise

 

-          Capital vs Operating expenses

 

-          Examples

 

·         Benefits and possible uses of the cloud

 

·         Microsoft Canadian Data Centers

 

·         How do you take the first step?

 

-          What to ask the experts? (ROI, best workloads to migrate, etc.)

 

-          What should you ask yourself?

 

·         Cloud Assessment

 

-          Why is it important, what are my options, and what are the results?

The cloud can help you become more agile and responsive. However, other benefits include possible licensing and operating savings. Getting new projects off the ground in a more efficient and cost effective way is another advantage. Though your IT department is still needed to manage the cloud, with efficient management tools the cloud offers, they are now freed-up to handle other initiatives.

Specially related to IT and the role of a junior Tech Analyst, what can you expect on your first day and weeks upon starting a new position?

 

In this episode, the HR Podcast crew is joined by special guest, Ted Zanetic, Acrodex Worksite Operations Manager. Success tips and best practices are outlined—some discussion points include:

 

·        What to expect during on-boarding (first interactions as an employee)

 

·        First Day: success tips

 

·        Technical Analyst expectations 

 

 

·        Other (general):

 

- How does management gauge performance of new hires?

 

- Desk and personal area

 

- Soft skills

 

- Resources for new hires

In this special episode, Acrodex's National Manager of Microsoft Solutions, Donovan Charlton, touches on a variety of topics regarding Microsoft cloud products and services. These topics include general overviews, different functionalities, pricing models, and updates/changes to these offerings. Client stories and examples of how these products and services can help you overcome business challenges and regain control of your environment are also outlined. Topics discussed include:

Office 365

Active Directory

AD Premium

Azure

Microsoft Canadian Data Centres- Update

Microsoft EMS

Microsoft ECS - Update

Get insider tips and best-practice advice from the talent acquisition experts from Acrodex. Listen as Raza Hussain (Acrodex Marketing & Communications Manager) moderates an enlightening discussion with HR and Recruitment representatives.  

The changing trends of recruiting are discussed, as well as the 'do’s and don’ts' of the following:

Career Fairs

Résumés

LinkedIn and Social Media

Interviews

In this episode, returning guest and software expert, Andre Murrell, goes through the advantages of the different components of Software Assurance in Microsoft Enterprise Agreements. Get cost-saving tips as well as business and investment advice for your decisions regarding volume licensing.  

Episode highlights:

Benefits of Software Assurance, Enterprise Agreements and other Volume Licensing:

-         Breakdown of some examples of the benefits (hard and soft costs)

-         Subscription services (24x7 Problem Resolution,Planning Services, TechNet, Microsoft Online Concierge, and more)

-         Microsoft Home Use program

-         Office, Windows, SQL Server licensing (Product Use rights,Roaming Use, and more)

Client Discussion examples

Find value and leverage your licensing agreement

Do the features of your agreement provide your company with value?If not, we’ll let you know!  Learn how we can analyze your unique environment and the licenses you require.

In this episode, Andre Murrell, a software expert, and myself discuss the typical conversations had with clients around cloud technology. The intention of this episode is to educate and advise about the benefits/risks of transitioning and using the cloud from someone embedded in the industry. 

Episode highlights:

How to properly and safely leverage cloud technology that scale up and down for your business needs

Cost savings tips that can directly affect operational costs

Free-up your IT resources for more important tasks

Datacenter – DR in the cloud (either fully cloud or hybrid)

Security risks and Shadow IT

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/regions/#overview

Microsoft Cloud Service Level Agreement - https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/support/legal/sla/summary/

Microsoft Azure Trust Center - https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/support/trust-center/