B2B Tech Talk with Ingram Micro

Successful digital transformation takes more than shiny technology—a true digital transformation provides value. Embracing the spirit of change and evolution is critical for building platforms and solutions that meet real needs and solve real problems. 
Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Sanjib Sahoo, chief digital officer at Ingram Micro, to get an inside look at his process for leadership in the digital space. They discuss: 
- Defining the Xvantage platform 
- Xvantage developmental challenges
- Key mindsets for success in digital transformation 
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Human Resources is more than hiring and firing—it touches every part of a company and has a sizable hand in crafting the culture employees and partners come to recognize and appreciate. A solid HR team can mean the difference between success and a mess.  
Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Simon Wilkins, director of Talent Acquisition & Org Effectiveness, and Amber Gould , executive director, Human Resources, both of Ingram Micro. They discuss: 
- A snapshot of HR responsibilities
- The value of hiring for potential vs perfection
- Humanizing HR and welcoming new hires 
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A diverse organization is more innovative and attracts and retains better talent. 
The tech field used to be distinctly male-dominated, but there’s been a purposeful shift in elevating women in the industry. 
Join host Harpreet Narang and Estelle Johannes, senior director of Member Communities at CompTIA, for Coffee with Women in Tech where they dive into: 
What companies can do to create a more inclusive culture
How diversity enhances the bottom line
Finding commonalities and aligning core values
The importance of continuous learning and transferable skills  


Our guest will also offer invaluable insight on how women can take their tech career to the next level.  
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Cisco is known for pioneering the early web and helping create the backbone of the internet, carving out a spot as a global tech leader through hardware. Today, they’re focused on providing top-tier software through innovation and acquisitions.   
Shelby Skrhak speaks with Christian Hansen, Software & Services business development manager at Cisco, alongside Kayla Zielezinski and Ariana Santiago, both solutions sales specialists at Ingram Micro. They discuss: 
- The history and evolution of Cisco 
- How Ingram Micro serves Cisco infrastructure
- A snapshot of Ingram Micro partner resources   
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Through the surge of contactless payment during the COVID-19 pandemic, associates experienced a new way to accelerate the point of sale without sacrificing engagement and service quality. Contactless payment isn't going anywhere anytime soon.  
Now the question is: how can tech companies deliver that solution at a mass scale while meeting customers where they’re at? The answer lies in innovation. 
Shelby Skrhak speaks with Andrew Kim , director - Product Management at Zebra Technologies , about: 
- The benefits of contactless payment
- Maintaining high-quality service
- Meeting customer expectations 
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Once you get a clear idea of what multi-cloud really is, then the real questions begin. One of the biggest: How do you know which hyper scaler to choose and what happens if you want to switch? Will there be downtime within that transition? Not if you use the right platform.
Shelby Skrhak speaks with Annette Miller , Multi-Cloud Partner Development Manager at VMware , and Illyse Sheaffer , Cloud/SDI - Technical Solutions Specialist at Intel , about:
Demystifying any confusion around multi-cloud
Choosing the right hyper scaler
Reasons why companies are moving to VMware     


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The future of extended reality is bright. But listening to the media, you might not get that impression.  
Stop thinking of cartoon torsos floating in a conference room and, instead, think of walking through a mall with holographic images popping up offering you 40% off deals.  
The best part: If you’re not sure where to get started, there’s dedicated extended reality (xR) events connecting interested parties.  
Shelby Skrhak is joined by Eric Hembree, director of Advanced Computing for Ingram Micro, to discuss: 
- Understanding the umbrella term of extended reality
- Establishing an xR community 
- Where technology is going in the next year 
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Cloud adoption is rapidly becoming a primary focus of businesses everywhere—with an expectation that at least half of all IT spending will shift from traditional to public cloud.  
But when today’s success in cloud means preparing for tomorrow’s cloud, you want to make sure you partner with the right team to drive continuous growth.  
Shelby Skrhak is joined by Joyce Hofman, director of cloud growth solutions at Ingram Micro, to discuss: 
Ingram Micro’s inspiration for global cloud growth solutions
Where the cloud business is heading
Setting up partners for success        


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The next level of Cisco platforms is here and more flexible than ever. Dedicated Cisco engineers built the Intersight platform with careful attention and user feedback as their guide—Intersight scales from a small dashboard to enterprise-level capabilities. 
Shelby Skrhak speaks with Carol Wright, senior technology consultant, John McNelly, technology consultant II, both of Ingram Micro and Dave Nentarz, systems architect at Cisco, about: 
- Defining Cisco Intersight 
- Qualifications for running Intersight
- Future features within the Intersight platform 
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The Meraki infrastructure is well known for firewalls, access points and switches—that’s only the beginning. More and more innovations continue to hit the market, poised to meet customers where they’re at and deliver easy-to-use security solutions. 
Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash speak with Aimee King and Jon Paddock , both distribution account managers at Cisco. They discuss: 
- How Meraki supports cybersecurity
- Practical uses for Meraki environmental sensors
- Implementing the Meraki infrastructure 
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