B2B Tech Talk with Ingram Micro

Remember the days of giving our friends flak for working from home? Well, we got what we asked for. 
Whether you’re used to the remote life or not, it feels a little different not having a choice in the matter. 
In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Ingram Micro’s UCC Director Steve Yochum jumps on a call with Keri to discuss tips for working remotely and staying secure while doing so. 
Plus, they talk about:  

Five types of remote workers 
How to make sure your remote employees are operating on a secure network 
Making the best of working from home with kids 
The remote worker checklist   

Reach out to Steve on LinkedIn or email at [email protected]

Convenience is king when it comes to user experience. That’s why Ingram Micro teamed up with Cisco to bring our partners Meraki Voyage and Cisco Virtual Learning. We realize it’s a hassle to click through multiple pages in order to find the info you need. So, we wanted to make a point of discussing these updated platforms on B2B Tech Talk. 
In this episode, Corie Moran of Ingram Micro, and Cisco Vendor Business Manager Michelle Edmonds, speak to Keri about:  

How Cisco and Ingram Micro are working to deliver relevant enablement to resellers 
How Ingram Micro helps its partners stay ahead of market trends 
Why on-demand content has been the top priority for Cisco and Ingram Micro

In the early days of information security, implementing a perimeter defense was enough to keep your company safe. But today, with so many points of access, a Zero Trust model is necessary. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri speaks with Ingram Micro tech consultant, Patrick Smith. 
Keri and Patrick discuss:  

Three main concepts of Zero Trust security 
How Zero Trust secures customer data 
The future of the Zero Trust security model  

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It’s amazing how quickly we absorb new technologies in our lives and move on from old ones. In the blink of an eye, flip phones transformed from cutting-edge gadgetry to the crude tools of Neanderthals. These days, we expect our tech to do a lot more. 
So, shouldn’t we expect more from the services that go with it? 
In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, host Keri Roberts talks with Peter Paldino, channel services marketing manager, Lenovo, and Michael Thompson, Lenovo market development executive, Ingram Micro. 
They discuss:  

Why users expect more from technology 
Why service should complement the hardware 
How a rewarding customer experience is better for everyone  

Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk 
Sponsored by D-Link and Ingram Micro Financial Solutions 
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It used to be that video was a nice to have feature.With the implementation of the AT&T video phone, people all over the world got excited about the prospect of having video wherever they went.  
Fast forward to 2020, and most millennials and Gen Z folks wouldn’t know what to do if the video portion of their day-to-day lives wasn’t.  
In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, host Keri Roberts talks with Chad Simon, Category Strategy Consultant, Ingram Micro, and Steve Yochum, Director & GM of UCC, Ingram Micro. 
They discuss:  

How video conferencing has changed over the years 
Why video is a must-have feature for ANY and EVERY business today 
How to maximize the customer experience when it comes to video conferencing  

For more information, please visit: United Communications and Collaboration & Jeff Yelton, VP Speciality Technologies or contact [email protected] 
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Sponsored by D-Link and Ingram Micro Financial Solutions 
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Nothing is 100 percent safe. But a zero-trust approach to security can keep data locked away from online predators.  
Cisco and Ingram are focusing on new security solutions, including the new Cisco Duo to help businesses stay protected. 
In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, host Keri Roberts talks with Thomas Mann, Sr. Solution Center Engineer, Ingram Micro, Kevin Switzer, Technology Consultant of Cyber Security for Cisco Solutions, Cisco, and Collin Rauen, Senior Channel Account Specialist, Ingram Micro. 
In this episode, they chat about:  

Changes in security in the past year 
Why a zero-trust solution is better than a firewall 
Solutions for secure remote access, bring-your-own-device plans and anything that specializes in healthcare data  

Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk 
Sponsored by Cisco and Ingram Micro Financial Solutions 
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Why does the way we sell online feel so foreign to how we sell in real life? 
Janet Schijns, founder and CEO of JS Group, has consulted entrepreneurs and corporate leaders alike on consolidating the two different ways we tend to sell 
Live from Ingram Micro’s U.S. Sales Kickoff, Janet shares with B2B Tech Talk host Keri Roberts five tips for tech entrepreneurs to ultimately achieve more success in selling. 
The two discuss:  

Janet’s journey through the entrepreneurial world and climbing the corporate ladder 
Why sales pros need to act more human when they’re selling online 
How regular social selling helps entrepreneurs attain success faster  

Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk 
Sponsored by Ingram Micro President’s Club and Ingram Micro Financial Solutions 
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Streaming services. Vehicles. Dog goodies. Even teeth alignment. 
It seems like every sort of product or service offers a monthly payment option these days. 
Why have subscription-based payments become the new norm? Because they’re easier! 
In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, host Keri Roberts speaks with Meagan Hosking—a business development manager of finances at Ingram Micro—and Ian Pugh, the director of strategic partnerships at GreatAmerica Financial Services. 
The trio discusses:  

Why monthly payment plans make financial sense 
How Ingram Micro partners can roll out monthly payment options for their customers 
Why customers love subscription-based payment methods  

Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk 
Sponsored by D-Link and Ingram Micro Financial Solutions. 
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As more and more millennials and Gen Zs enter the workforce, the expectation of modern technology in the workplace is growing. Today’s employees expect the same quality of tech at work as they have at home, which means the line between business and consumer solutions will continue to disintegrate. 
In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, live from the U.S. Sales Kickoff, guest host James Carbary of Sweet Fish Media speaks with Ingram Micro’s VP of business and consumer solutions, Craig Birmingham. 
James and Craig discuss:  

The main reasons why the line between consumer and business solutions is disappearing 
How partners are impacted by the consolidation of business and consumer needs 
How consistent collaboration between Ingram Micro and its partners is a win-win situation  

Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk 
Sponsored by Ingram Micro President’s Club and Ingram Micro Financial Solutions. 
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In this time of constant change, one thing remains the same: the need for organizations everywhere to learn how to leverage new technology. 
There is an opportunity for Ingram Micro partners to get a leg up in the race to the cloud. It’s called Cloud Summit 2020. 
In this episode of B2B Tech Talk live from the U.S. Sales Kickoff, guest host James Carbary of Sweet Fish Media checks in with the VP of cloud channel sales in North America, Tim Fitzgerald. 
The two discuss:  

Opportunities tech presents Ingram Micro partners to establish a competitive edge 
Who should be attending Cloud Summit 2020 
How Cloud Summit makes it easier for partners to sort through SaaS providers 
*PLEASE NOTE: Cloud Summit has been postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19  

Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk 
Sponsored by Ingram Micro President’s Club and Ingram Micro Financial Solutions. 
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