B2B Tech Talk with Ingram Micro

Cybersecurity is a constant game of iteration, adaptation and innovation. Don’t let your system get left behind—stay on top of what’s new, and remember the bad actors are learning just like you. 

Shelby Skrhak speaks with Luis Palacio, Director, OT Channels at Fortinet, about:

• The definition of operational technology (OT)
• Insights from Fortinet’s annual OT report
• Best practices for addressing key concerns across cybersecurity

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For the first time in 22 years, Cisco is making significant changes to their partner program. They went into more detail at the recent Cisco Partner Summit, and it looks like Cisco partners are in for a different type of collaboration.

Shelby Skrhak speaks with Bobby Young, Sr. Technical Enablement Engineer at Ingram Micro, about:

• How the Cisco Partner Summit supports partners
• How the Cisco Partner Program is changing

• The four metrics that make up the partner value index

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Cybersecurity is more than just backup and recovery—it’s also business continuity and finding effective ways of keeping data secure and operations running smoothly.
 
Shelby Skrhak speaks with Michael St-Jean, global partner business executive at Red Hat, about:

• How Red Hat supports business continuity
• How Veeam Kasten ties into OpenShift
• What partners should know about modern workloads

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The cloud isn’t going anywhere. As hyperscalers continue to rise, now is the time to determine where you fit into the cloud landscape and how to best position your services to meet end-user needs.

Shelby Skrhak speaks with Laurent Haccoun, category business manager modern infrastructure solutions, Darryl Oliver, director, global cloud portfolio development and Anastasia Quinn, senior program manager, all of Ingram Micro, about:

• The state of the cloud today
• Navigating cloud commits
• How private offers affect the marketplace 

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Partners are in good hands with Cisco’s consistent attention to detail and constant innovation and that includes their Partner Specializations resources.

Shelby Skrhak speaks with Bobby Young, Sr. Technical Enablement Engineer at Ingram Micro, about:

• How Partner Specializations support end users
• Why Cisco shifted from Architectures to Partner Specializations
• How Cisco Black Belt Academy fits into the picture

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Microsoft is staying on top of streamlining business operations with Copilot and Microsoft Business Central, designed for momentum-based workflows and saving time without losing quality.

Shelby Skrhak speaks with Pam Johnson, director of partner marketing at Microsoft, about:

• Basic Microsoft Business Central functions
• What Microsoft Business Central means for partners
• How Copilot works with Microsoft Business Central

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Retailers and customers are spoiled for choice when it comes to customer experience. The tricky part comes when deciding what options make the most sense, as well as when and where they best fit.Devaughn Bittle, Patrick Cash, and Kevin Fraser chat with Eric Hilton, regional portfolio manager—North America at Zebra Technologies, about:

• What it means to build the modern store
• The three pillars of building a positive customer experience
• The importance of recognizing the nuances of positive customer experiences

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To get the most out of a solution, you need to understand its capabilities. To understand its capabilities, you need a knowledgeable guide. To get a knowledgeable guide, you need Ingram Micro’s CARE program.

Shelby Skrhak speaks with Chris Heinrich, technical adoption executive, and Jason Kennedy, sr. customer success account executive, both of Ingram Micro, about:

• The importance of customer success
• The CARE program and what it means for customers 
• How customer success raises contract value

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In these times of economic turmoil, small businesses need all the help they can get. Star Micronics is on the case to provide efficient, reliable support to help partners streamline their operations.

Shelby Skrhak speaks with Kate Orara, partner development manager at Star Micronics, about:

• How Star Micronics has evolved over the years 
• How resellers can help end users during inflation
• The benefits of partnering with Star Micronics

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It can be intimidating to dig into a new automation solution, but through Red Hat, you can learn Ansible in an afternoon, and rest assured you’re in good hands.

Shelby Skrhak speaks with Cameron Skidmore, global partner solution architect at Red Hat, about:

• How Red Hat forged a path of innovation
• The definition of Red Hat’s Ansible Automation platform for enterprise
• Why anyone can learn to use Ansible for enterprise

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