AVANT Technology Insights

Welcome to another Security-focused episode of Technology Insights, hosted by Stephen Semmelroth, AVANT Sr. Director of Security, and George Just, Chief Revenue Officer of ThreatBlokr. In this episode, Stephen and George take a step back to think about security and the problems in this space that you're facing. For the next 30 minutes, listen in as they guide you on how to tackle those problems and more!

In our latest AVANT Technology Insights podcast, AVANT Senior Analyst Chris Brennan is joined by Marcus Garcia, VP of Sales at NICE CXone! They explore shifting customer tendencies, and what that evolution means for organizations focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience, or CX.

Digital communications between a company and its customers and prospects certainly doesn't feel new. After all, many companies have chat, email, and web forms as "Contact Us" options on their websites. Additionally, several organizations market to their prospects using email and SMS. While these digital mediums were intended to offer convenience and promised efficiencies, many barriers to effective digital communications still exist. Why is that the case? What are the best practices when getting started with a digital communication strategy? Most importantly, what impact will a well-designed digital strategy have on the customer and employee experience? Tune into our latest AVANT Technology Insights podcast and join John Paullin, Senior Analyst at AVANT, and Boris Ginshpun, Vice President of Product Strategy at LiveVox, as we explore the answers to those questions and more!

In this podcast, AVANT President and co-founder Drew Lydecker is joined by Tony Lauro, Director of Security Technology and Strategy at Akamai. They're focusing on educating, entertaining, and sparking thoughtful conversation all around cybersecurity with Akamai, one of its biggest players. They explore what keeps CIOs up at night - and what Akamai is doing to help them sleep better. Plus, they explain how beneficial utilizing the technologies Akamai builds is for leadership visibility. How can you prepare for and understand the world we're living in today, through a cybersecurity lens? Is there any light at the end of that tunnel? Drew and Tony answer all of this and more in our latest episode of AVANT Technology Insights!

In this episode, we talk with Tony Scribner of Ntirety, who challenges the way we think about build-or-buy decisions and how to apply security. Does it really move the needle? Jump in and get ready for the newest episode of the AVANT Technology Insights podcast.

"Find an employer that is going to support you, train you, and give you that opportunity."

All along the cybersecurity side of the house, everyone needs to take best practices and precautions seriously. You should assume someone is attempting to get into every single device you have that is connected to the Internet. Enterprises must make sure they are protected by seeking out talented people who can provide that necessary support.

How does Thrive solve the talent balancing problem? They don't just have a single-pronged attack; they actually go through multiple levels. In this episode, Senior Director of AVANT Analytics Stephen Semmelroth and CEO of Thrive Rob Stephenson break into the details of the art of talent balance and offer a helpful guide to finding the right people who can help your organization stay protected.

In this episode, we discuss enterprise technology management and what it can do for your business. Gone are the days of having a small pool of vendors supporting your business. Now, it's dozens of technologies, and brand-new or evolving ones at that! We explore some of the common questions that arise as a result of these changes. How can you keep track of the rapid pace of evolution in technology? How do you know what you're actually spending your money on? How do you integrate new technologies into various businesses? Listen in and learn as we answer these questions and more!

Welcome to a special Veteran's Day podcast hosted by AVANT Sr. Director of Security and Kyle Hall and Adrian Tilston of Resourcive. In this episode, they discuss how they bring on transitioning veterans and explore their own journeys of transition. Join us and learn how to capitalize on talent that can help you move that needle.

"It doesn't matter how big or small your organization is if you're hiring right now. There is a program that can get transitioning veterans into that through Skillbridge. There are so many organizations, from Hiring Our Heroes to Shift or a whole myriad of programs, to help transition veterans and get them into your company. You really don't have a reason not to be leveraging this, because it is so easy and it's such a high payoff," said Adrian Tilston.

This is the very first podcast from AVANT President and co-founder Drew Lydecker. In this episode, he and CEO of Dialpad Craig Walker are covering a lot of ground! Listen in to learn what it truly takes to become an entrepreneur and why it's so important to develop a unique culture that matches your company. Plus, they explain why unified communications in CCaaS are potentially the greatest weapon EVER invented for sales and how they can help an organization evolve from good to great. Put your helmet on, grab your popcorn, and settle in as they explore the journey of becoming the best version of oneself.

In this episode, we're talking about "Everything as a Service" in IT, and it's a game changer for how you consume and manage anything in this ever-changing fast-paced world.