ASCII Anything

In this week's episode of ASCII Anything, Marc Brickley, Director of Application Development and Product Manager of Clear Path for Jira, sits down with Natalie Fischesser, Director of Application Development and Moser Labs, to tackle one of the most important technology decisions organizations face: 

Should you build custom software or buy an off-the-shelf solution? 

They explore: 

• When custom development creates competitive advantage 
• When SaaS solutions are the smarter financial move 
• Hidden costs of both options 
• Scalability, security, and compliance considerations 
• Accessibility and inclusive design implications 
• How to evaluate long-term product ownership and technical debt 

Drawing on decades of experience across federal aviation, aerospace, logistics, medical, consulting, and digital collaboration industries, Marc and Natalie provide a practical decision framework for IT leaders, product managers, and executive teams. 

If you're evaluating a new system or replacing legacy software this episode will help you make a confident, strategic build vs buy decision. 

Guest Host John Caviness joins us to explore the role of M365 license reselling services and discuss how the right partner can deliver more than just procurement. From optimizing license spend and simplifying billing to providing governance guidance, security alignment, and proactive support, resellers can become strategic advisors that help organizations get the most out of their Microsoft investment. 

Moser's own Matt Wren and Steven Frank break down common misconceptions, highlight real-world value-add scenarios, and discuss how businesses can evaluate whether a reseller partnership is the right move for their organization. 

This week's episode of ASCII Anything features a virtual webinar with Moser Consulting and Red Hat where we explore the advantages of AI automation and virtualization for modern enterprise. This virtual event with industry experts explores how AI automation and virtualization are reshaping enterprise IT. This event is tailored for business leaders and decision-makers seeking strategic insights into Red Hat’s open source solutions.

In this episode of ASCII Anything, Moser's Janie Stryjewski and Sam Ly join us to explore why onboarding and offboarding matter more than ever in modern organizations. From security and compliance to culture and employee experience, these processes form the bookends of the employee lifecycle. We discuss the critical role of IT in creating smooth, secure, and human-centered transitions, and how organizations can avoid costly missteps like access issues, data exposure, or inconsistent communication. 

Whether you’re in HR, IT, leadership, or operations, this conversation will equip you with practical insights to strengthen trust, improve retention, and protect your organization from risk. Because every “hello” and every “until next time” deserves to be done well.

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ASCII's Guest Host Tim Mack welcomes Moser's own John Murphy for this week's episode, Part 3 in a 3-part series on Healthcare Data.

John is one of Moser Consulting’s foremost experts in healthcare data modeling, interoperability, and governance. With decades of experience spanning healthcare, insurance, and financial services, he brings a rare business‑first perspective to complex data challenges. John played a pivotal role in developing IBM’s Unified Data Model for Healthcare (UDMH) and has led large‑scale healthcare data integration initiatives for organizations ranging from small providers to national systems with thousands of hospitals and hundreds of thousands of employees. 

John’s expertise spans FHIR and HL7 standards, data governance, privacy and consent, legacy system modernization, and large‑scale data transformation. What sets him apart is his ability to translate highly technical standards into real, measurable outcomes—helping organizations improve compliance, integration speed, data quality, and decision‑making. If you work with healthcare data, this is knowledge you want to have.

To see the slides in John's presentation, you can watch the video version of the podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eugoVFaPUvU

Or, Moser's newest blog about Healthcare Data includes a copy of the slides John is referencing in this episode:
https://www.moserit.com/blog/healthcare-data-interoperability-done-right

You can directly access the slide files here:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61730a7d9c7a0c57e52d6f0b/t/698b4c2acf0872423cec600c/1770736682991/2026_FHIR+Data+Interoperability.pdf

ASCII's Guest Host Tim Mack welcomes Moser's own John Murphy for this week's episode, Part 2 in a 3-part series on Healthcare Data.

John is one of Moser Consulting’s foremost experts in healthcare data modeling, interoperability, and governance. With decades of experience spanning healthcare, insurance, and financial services, he brings a rare business‑first perspective to complex data challenges. John played a pivotal role in developing IBM’s Unified Data Model for Healthcare (UDMH) and has led large‑scale healthcare data integration initiatives for organizations ranging from small providers to national systems with thousands of hospitals and hundreds of thousands of employees. 

John’s expertise spans FHIR and HL7 standards, data governance, privacy and consent, legacy system modernization, and large‑scale data transformation. What sets him apart is his ability to translate highly technical standards into real, measurable outcomes—helping organizations improve compliance, integration speed, data quality, and decision‑making. If you work with healthcare data, this is knowledge you want to have.

To see the slides in John's presentation, you can watch the video version of the podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eugoVFaPUvU

Or, Moser's newest blog about Healthcare Data includes a copy of the slides John is referencing in this episode:
https://www.moserit.com/blog/healthcare-data-interoperability-done-right

You can directly access the slide files here:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61730a7d9c7a0c57e52d6f0b/t/698b4c2acf0872423cec600c/1770736682991/2026_FHIR+Data+Interoperability.pdf

We're starting off Season 11 with a bang as ASCII's Guest Host Tim Mack welcomes Moser's own John Murphy for this week's episode, the first in a 3-part series on Healthcare Data.

John is one of Moser Consulting’s foremost experts in healthcare data modeling, interoperability, and governance. With decades of experience spanning healthcare, insurance, and financial services, he brings a rare business‑first perspective to complex data challenges. John played a pivotal role in developing IBM’s Unified Data Model for Healthcare (UDMH) and has led large‑scale healthcare data integration initiatives for organizations ranging from small providers to national systems with thousands of hospitals and hundreds of thousands of employees. 

John’s expertise spans FHIR and HL7 standards, data governance, privacy and consent, legacy system modernization, and large‑scale data transformation. What sets him apart is his ability to translate highly technical standards into real, measurable outcomes—helping organizations improve compliance, integration speed, data quality, and decision‑making. If you work with healthcare data, this is knowledge you want to have.

To see the slides in John's presentation, you can watch the video version of the podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eugoVFaPUvU

Or, Moser's newest blog about Healthcare Data includes a copy of the slides John is referencing in this episode:
https://www.moserit.com/blog/healthcare-data-interoperability-done-right

You can directly access the slide files here:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61730a7d9c7a0c57e52d6f0b/t/698b4c2acf0872423cec600c/1770736682991/2026_FHIR+Data+Interoperability.pdf

In the premiere episode of Season 11, we welcome a panel of Moser's experts featuring Tony Wilhelm, Brett Canova, Melissa Steffenson, and Ari Moreland to explore the transition from SSRS to Power BI for SQL Server reporting and what it means for modern data analytics. We discuss the migration process, the benefits of Power BI, and how organizations can leverage advanced reporting to drive smarter decisions, as well as best practices, common challenges, and opportunities for businesses to unlock the full potential of their data.


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Join host Angel Leon and Producer Brian as we trim up the tree with Clipsmas stuff, like bingle balls and Whofoo fluff! 

We're trimming every blessed window and every blessed door as we take a look back on some of our favorite moments from Season 10. Then we're going to hang pantookas on the ceiling and pile pankunas on the floor!

And be sure to find this week's episode over on Moser's YouTube channel so you can see Producer Brian's holiday sweater. It is NOT to be missed!

https://youtu.be/c0LgpL5H9jI

Thanks for listening. We'll see you in early 2026 for Season 11!

Black Friday has come and gone, but if you're still scratching your head and wondering what to get the tech fan in your life, some of Moser's consultants are stopping by this week to give you some ideas!

Camp Snap Digital Camera:
https://www.campsnapphoto.com/products/screen-free-digital-camera-v103

Logitech Mouse:
https://a.co/d/agAMG5G

Hard Mouse Pad:
https://a.co/d/3KOGEm1

Keyboard:
 https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Keys-Combo-Customizable-Illumination/dp/B0BKVY4WKT/ref=sr_1_20?crid=XJ9A77IOZHDI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lIsPqyJqyR8sVK_UgShB_iYObMSnDHiYSH7WGKYtxacy_41QUsHIkNOrRyK9rQkVKJ1vJSO3ELve2aOnjCUIP0R5--gU5fh613zgB_ya1mQfaORmeBYH4NN2yq_SR3ER5SpS1wYCWO1JjFiTaaoB7wPLAge8Nba3Wvxypz9b7WNRaz_WHyPVXzZsFL2VzLNAVhcXxCR190gsa9htqYRmiXLghJKusIysGLVRz3PW1UY.93AgSPAhZvSpOnmIBZvJVXUhw_sEAyT2k8whcgmtWp4&dib_tag=se&keywords=keyboard&qid=1764995382&sprefix=keyboard%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-20&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5998aa40-ec6f-4947-a68f-cd087fee0848&th=1

ZOOM Digital Audio Recorder:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJP4MQZ8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Google TV Streamer:
 https://store.google.com/product/google_tv_streamer?hl=en-US&pli=1

VSEE Streaming Box:
 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5BSG6RM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2Y2C3S82H0WWB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J3ctsTUEEAyF7F2D19QGYb6nsL9GK9nMLJdFyNNCccDFbMDVYptTYOTdbih3Ff9Pv1Fu-DVuYYgsBbac-1_9cCymGBtpDOPY2qE46lLJCAHl3v2QB-hz8dwu2CMONjgyi3hhVHdRpyTNWyMutuhZpHTeUMK08xxmYRp7Dc5gotPnIixGEeWv1vejfluJ7-fhBzJrJln4LXoC0xBJIScI5TMaU-mX1XI2nG2Z_brrkfc.9Fkv76gNWUXrIueioAcKbjPj73rxMXNpDuNzcF2r_F4&dib_tag=se&keywords=vseebox+v5+pro+2025+newest+version&qid=1764985268&sprefix=Vsee%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-5

META Glasses:
 https://www.amazon.com/Meta-Ray-Ban-Glasses-Wayfarer-Frames/dp/B0CGXX2HG5/ref=sr_1_3?crid=24POM9HK2K46E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tYC7mP0ri9AniC-OVIMEvt6xJ5bWHhfKX1oaRocau6tlX26Go3S0_w6uru4ZDed-