ChannelPro Weekly Podcast

Is Matt STILL getting over that cold? Yes, though just barely and not enough to prevent him from joining the conversation about BitTitan’s new managed services automation release, Autotask’s new fixed-rate BDR pricing, and the margin opportunities in custom digital signage.

Still struggling to recuperate from the cold he was just coming down with a week ago, ChannelPro Weekly's Matt Whitlock joins co-hosts Cecilia Galvin and Rich Freeman for some free-wheeling discussion of Xerox's big new product launch, Samsung's bold move to turn its brand new Galaxy S8 smartphone into a desktop productivity tool, and SonicWall's impressively brisk partner program growth.

That's followed by a look at tax season phishing scams your clients could be falling for as you read this, a broader survey of the security landscape with Neal Bradbury of Intronis and Ian Trump of SolarWinds, a visit with a VCR peripheral from Matt's tech museum that only people old enough to know what a VCR is will recall, and more Note 7-on-fire jokes than the team at Samsung probably appreciates. Another red hot show!

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Episode #: 038 Title: Is That a Fire in your Pocket? Duration: 1:26:40 File size: 36.5MB Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor

Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

• Xerox Launches Giant Salvo of Printers and MFPs for Small Workgroups and Up
• Samsung Partners with VMware to Turn Galaxy S8 Into a Productivity Tool
• SonicWall Rolls Out New Training Service and Marketing Campaigns
• 4 Tips for Avoiding Tax Season Phishing Scams
• Legendary Con Man and Security Consultant Headlines ASCII Group Conference
• CompTIA AMM Wrap-Up Part 3: Picking Up the Pace on Security
• Where's Joel?
• Matt's Museum Pick: VCR Plus+
• Matt's Tech Pick: Samsung Galaxy S8
• Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview

Still struggling to recuperate from the cold he was just coming down with a week ago, ChannelPro Weekly’s Matt Whitlock joins co-hosts Cecilia Galvin and Rich Freeman for some free-wheeling discussion of Xerox’s big new product launch, Samsung’s bold move to turn its brand new Galaxy S8 smartphone into a desktop productivity tool, and SonicWall’s impressively brisk partner program growth.

Welcome to ChannelPro Weekly, Man Show Edition! With co-host Cecilia Galvin out this week, Matt and Rich somehow manage to go an entire podcast without scratching, belching, or talking about sports. They do, however, talk about the zero-configuration routers Aditum now offers resellers of its managed internet access service, Mailprotector's first-ever infusion of outside investment capital, and some high-speed color inkjet printers from Epson, before pivoting into a conversation about search engine marketing with the head duo at managed services lead generation firm MSP SEO Factory.

All that's followed by a nostalgic visit with a Palm PDA from Matt's hardware museum, a peek at a super-svelte new laptop from Acer, and a brief but enlightening discussion of Indian buffet restaurants. Bon appetit!

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Episode #: 037 Title: Testosterone Gone Wild Duration: 1:01:14 File size: 28.0MB Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor

Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

• Aditum Introduces "Zero-Touch" Routers for its Multiple Dwelling Unit Internet Access Service
• Mailprotector Secures Outside Funding to Fuel Rapid Growth
• Epson Unveils High-Speed A3 Color Inkjet MFPs
• Where's Joel?
• Matt's Museum Pick: Palm III/IIIc
• Matt's Tech Pick: Acer Swift 7
• Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview

Welcome to ChannelPro Weekly, Man Show Edition! With co-host Cecilia Galvin out this week, Matt and Rich somehow manage to go an entire podcast without scratching, belching, or talking about sports.

Join the slightly groggy, sleep-deprived ChannelPro Weekly crew as they discuss some new hardware from Zyxel and Lenovo, a new outsourced NOC offering from lesser-known RMM/PSA vendor Pulseway, the merits of buying versus building customer lists, and the magic ingredients that make for happiness on the job in IT.

That's followed by an interview with Anthony Graziano, of "boutique" Microsoft cloud solution distributor SherWeb, and a look at the surprisingly durable HP all-in-one in Matt's kitchen (which will soon become part of his tech museum) and its forthcoming replacement.

Oh, and goats. More than you ever thought you'd hear about goats on this podcast.

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Episode #: 036 Title: Stalled by the Goats Duration: 1:22:23 File size: 37.7MB Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor

Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

• Zyxel Launches 802.11ac Wall Plate Access Point
• Lenovo Unveils DX8200D Software-Defined Storage Solution
• Pulseway Adds NOC Services
• Customer Lists: Buy or Build?
• 4 Surprising Insights on Tech Job Satisfaction from Spiceworks
• Two Minute Drill: SherWeb
• Where's Joel?
• Matt's Museum Pick: HP TouchSmart 2
• Matt's Tech Pick: Planar PCT2235 22" Frameless Projected Capacitive Touchscreen Monitor
• Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview

Join the slightly groggy, sleep-deprived ChannelPro Weekly crew as they discuss some new hardware from Zyxel and Lenovo, a new outsourced NOC offering from lesser-known RMM/PSA vendor Pulseway, the merits of buying versus building customer lists, and the magic ingredients that make for happiness on the job in IT.

The ChannelPro team is back home from Atlanta and back in podcasting action! This week, Matt, Cecilia, and Rich recap last week's ChannelPro SMB Forum event, discuss some of the underappreciated solutions from our 2017 Vendors on the Vanguard list, and check in on the latest news from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Datto. Then Matt offers up his take on Microsoft's decision to use ARM-based servers in its cloud data centers and explains why cool-looking mice and can be money-making peripherals for anyone who sells PCs.

Don't miss Rich's interview with up-and-coming security vendor Carvir either, or our nostalgic return to the (very) early days of caller ID in our weekly visit to Matt's tech museum. It'll have you breaking out those parachute pants in the back of your closet for sure!

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Episode #: 035 Title: Things You Put Your Hands On Duration: 1:26:03 File size: 39.4MB Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor

Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

• Scenes from the ChannelPro SMB Forum 2017 - Atlanta
• Meet the 2017 ChannelPro Vendors on the Vanguard
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Buys Nimble Storage
• Datto Rolls Out New Global Partner Program
• Microsoft Commits to Using ARM Servers in its Cloud Data Centers
• The Perfect Mouse for Every Hand
• 60 Second Guru: Know your Sales Math
• Where's Joel?
• Matt's Museum Pick: Bell Atlantic Caller ID
• Matt's Tech Pick: Yealink T48G-Skype for Business Edition IP desk phone
• Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview

The ChannelPro team is back home from Atlanta and back in podcasting action! This week, Matt, Cecilia, and Rich recap last week’s ChannelPro SMB Forum event, discuss some of the underappreciated solutions from our 2017 Vendors on the Vanguard list, and check in on the latest news from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Datto.

Recorded on-site in Atlanta a day before our first live event of the year by a harried band of hosts, the somewhat abbreviated but reliably informative 34th episode of ChannelPro Weekly features discussions of what's next for resellers now that Tech Data has completed its acquisition of Avnet Technology Solutions, an interesting new solution from Nimble Storage, and common myths about offering managed print services.

You'll also hear the one and only Joel Zaidspiner interview Datto CEO Austin McChord about the vendor's new networking solution and learn why a new Sennheiser USB headset is Matt's tech pick of the week. Last but not least, we'll tell you what not to order at a Waffle House. Bonus!

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Show Information:

Episode #: 034 Title: Waffles and Bags of Cash Duration: 56:21 File size: 25.8MB Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor

Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

• Tech Data Closes Acquisition of Avnet Technology Solutions
• Nimble Introduces Cross-Cloud Block Storage Service
• Debunking 3 Myths of Managed Print Services
• Datto CEO: We're Still All About Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Where's Joel?
• Matt's Tech Pick: Sennheiser SC 30 USB CTRL
• Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview