B2B Tech Talk with Ingram Micro

With robocalls, phishing emails and Slack attacks, the likelihood you will encounter a fraudulent attack is nearly 100%. Whether you fall victim to that attack is a different story. Ingram Micro’s Director of Safety & Security in the US, Cris Paffrath, and Senior Manager of Corporate Security, Bill Vogtsberger, fill us in on how to limit the risk of fraudulent attacks.They cover everything from business email compromise to scams happening over instant messenger apps.

Organizing enterprise networking can be stressful. Learn how to control all access points. 
Dan Stewart, Senior Business Transformation Engineer for Cisco Solutions at Ingram Micro, gives us the lowdown on organizing an effective and comprehensive digital environment using Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA).  
Resources covered:  

Cisco Enterprise Networks 
Cisco Enterprise Security 
Cisco WiFi 6 
Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA) 
Ingram Micro Business Transformation Center 
Cisco Partner Showcase 

 
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As technology continues to advance, the world is able to progress forward. 
Unfortunately, not all agents use the development of technology for good. 
Anthony Giandomenico, Senior Security Strategist/Researcher for Fortinet, fills us in on the precautions organizations should be taking to remain secure in a volatile environment. 
He covers:  

The current landscape of malware. 
Ransomware’s progress. 
Cybercrime trends. 
The future of B2B technology and security.  

Access the Q2 2019 Threat Landscape Report here. 
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No matter how much the tech world evolves, as humans, we will always need relationships. 
Even as an IT service provider, Ingram Micro recognizes the value of face-to-face interaction. Talking to someone over email or even video conference does not have the same magnitude as in-person. 
That’s why Ingram Micro established the ONE Event. 
Ingram Micro’s Director of Event Marketing & Partner Communities, Holly Niedzielski, sits down with us to answer all our questions about this one-of-a-kind conference. In this episode, we cover the value of relationships in business, the power of live working solutions, and more. 
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More information about Ingram Micro ONE here 

One definition of a visionary leader is someone who has...  
“... a compelling vision for their business. They can see beyond the ambiguity and challenges of today to an empowering picture of tomorrow.” 
Visionary leadership is a concept Steve Meek, founder and CEO of the Fulcrum Group, puts a great amount of value into.  
Steve sits down with us to discuss how he implements visionary leadership and what that means for small businesses and the future of technology. In this episode, we cover security threats, IT industry trends, and more. 
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The Internet of Things is moving fast.  
There’s no denying the impact IoT will eventually have on all industries. Nonetheless, it can be difficult to see how IoT can benefit some businesses today. 
That’s why we asked an expert to fill us in. Eric Hembree, Director of IoT at Ingram Micro, sits down to discuss the practical impact IoT monitoring can have on businesses like yours. 
In this episode, we cover new sensor technology, our end-user-first approach, and more. 
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More information about Ingram Micro IoT here

We all can see that technology is constantly changing. 
Hardware and software alike are continually morphing to better serve enterprises and the individual. 
It only makes sense that pricing models adjust to this ever-evolving environment. 
Paul Sibick, Channel Account Specialist at Ingram Micro for Cisco Security, and Jan Engelbrecht, Director of Strategy and Planning at the Offer Monetization Office for Cisco, sit down to answer all our questions on managed service license agreements (MSLA). 
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Technical difficulties are a presenter’s worst nightmare. 
With how far technology has come, shouldn’t there be an easier, more effective way to present information? 
We address this debacle with Kurt DeYoung, VP of Channel Sales at Barco. He offers a solution to two major obstacles we’re facing in the modern workplace:  

The generational disconnect when it comes to virtual collaboration. 
Meetings are taking up the majority of our days. We need the tech to operate smoothly.  

In this episode, we cover wireless presentation systems, team collaboration, and more. 
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There are endless combinations of tech your organization could be using. 
An application for this. Another for that. 
While choosing the best software for your business is important, have you considered the type of storage and security you’ll be implementing? These factors can also have countless combinations. It all depends on what works best for your organization. 
We had the chance to discuss hybrid storage solutions and security in more depth with Chief Technologist for Enterprises at Ingram Micro, Karl Connolly. In this episode, he gives us the lowdown on hybrid solutions and the enterprises they’re right for. 
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We sit down to discuss this more in-depth with Chief Country Executive of Ingram Micro’s U.S. branch, Kirk Robinson. He gives us specifics on how getting out of your comfort zone can lead to growth in your industry, including,  

Taking calculated risks 
Continuous learning 
Working towards a major goal  

”Get comfortable being uncomfortable.” - Kirk Robinson 
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