The app modernization movement is completely changing the IT industry. With the continued shift over to digital, companies are realizing how critical it is for future growth.
Shelby Skrhak talks with Joe Cropper — STSM, Power Systems Hybrid Multicloud Management with IBM— about:
-What is application modernization
-Why it’s happening now
-Common blockers for app modernization
-The journey of application modernization
-Value add for Red Hat Openshift
For more information, contact [email protected] or visit the Application Modernization Field Guide.
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There tends to be a lot of chaos in network environments. With a switch to Secure SD-WAN, you can bring fast, scalable, and flexible connectivity to your organization while lowering costs and simplifying operations.
In this episode, Travis King talks with Jaime Ortiz, Principal Engineer for Fortinet, about:

The difference between SD-WAN and MPLS
The types of organizations that would benefit from SD-WAN
How SD-WAN helps companies consolidate the network stack

Contact the dedicated Fortinet team at Ingram Micro at [email protected].
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IBM made some significant announcements this past year. One of them covered some big adjustments to its go-to-market strategy.
To break it all down, Shelby Skrhak speaks with Jessica Colello, IBM Public Cloud Sales Leader, Financial Services Market, about:

Adjustments to IBM’s go-to-market strategy
Why IBM Cloud for Financial Services is important for the channel
What partners need to have in place to talk to IBM clients about Cloud Financial
3 types of partner benefits

For more information, contact Ben Chappell ([email protected]) or visit IBM Cloud Business Partner Accelerator and Learn and Earn.
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Managed print services (MPS) is a service that helps customers access, optimize, and manage all of their document output needs. And it’s exactly what your thermal printing fleet needs.
In this episode, Shelby Skrhak talks with Matt Murtha, Solutions Specialist at Ingram Micro, about:

How MPS works with a new bundle of hardware, software, and services
7 reasons to move to MPS with Zebra

For more information, contact Matt at [email protected].
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Samsung rugged mobile devices occupy the sweet spot between more fragile, consumer-grade devices and clunky, ultra-rugged devices. This enables them to serve a broad range of needs across multiple industries.
In this episode, Shelby Skrhak talks with Saurabh Shah, Senior Product Manager for Samsung Mobile, about:

Best-fit environments for Samsung rugged devices
Use cases in transportation, public safety and manufacturing
Extending the lifecycle of B2B devices
Knox Suite

For more information, reach out to Carl Conte at Ingram Micro ([email protected]) or visit the Samsung Ascend Partner Portal.
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The public sector team at Zebra Technologies has recently seen an increased emphasis on and demand for improved tracking of key inventory and assets.
In this episode, Travis King speaks with two members of the Zebra Technologies team, John Wiley, Senior Government Channel Account Manager, and Matt Kowalski, Manager of Business Operations, about:

The four pillars at Zebra Technologies
How prescriptive analytics is contributing to the public sector
The challenges of asset intelligence
What Zebra Ventures looks for in potential investments

For more information, contact Mike Grizanti: [email protected].
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, the gaming industry has seen a huge surge in popularity, reaching nearly 3 billion players. Now, the industry has its sights set on the scholastic market.
In this episode, Travis King speaks with Mike Stachura, National Account Manager, and Aaron Addison, Eastern Regional Manager, both from LG, about:

The rise of the gaming market
Diversity and inclusion in gaming
The genesis of Battle Academy
LG gear for gamers

Learn more about The Battle Academy and visit Ingram Micro Gaming.
For more information, contact [email protected].
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For more than 25 years, Rich Freeman, the Executive Editor of Channel Pro Network, has been covering the IT industry, including over 8 years in Microsoft’s vertical industry and enterprise marketing groups.
In episode 223, Shelby Skrhak talks with him about what he’s seeing in the channel, including topics like:
-Opportunities that exist for channel pros with regards to remote work
-Layers needed in a work-from-home security stack
-Takeaways from the Channel Pro State of the SMB Channel report
-How selling has changed over the last 5 years
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What if you could tap into the combined knowledge of some of the best salespeople in the country to improve the skills of your sales team?
In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Shelby Skrhak speaks with James Farrar, Sales Program Manager at Ingram Micro, about the Trust X Alliance Sales Advance Program, including topics like:
-How the Sales Advance Program works
-The benefits of joining
-How sales teams in the US and UK compare
For more information, listen to episode 98 of B2B Tech Talk or visit Trust X Alliance.
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Change in the technology industry is inevitable. IBM Global Financing can give you the financial support you need to stay ahead of the curve.
In this podcast episode, Travis King speaks with Stacey Faile, Financial Client Executive for IBM Global Financing, and Lindsay Corbett, Solutions Development Executive for IBM Software at Ingram Micro, about:
-Changes in financial solutions over the past year
-How IGF supports the IBM business as well as the Red Hat Business
-Why proactive proposing is integral
-Paths to success for new partners onboarding with Ingram Micro
Learn more about the IBM Partner Ecosystem and Ingram Micro’s Financial Solutions. Hear how IBM Global Financing helped PacGenesis grow.
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