IT Sucks Podcast

Tamara sat down with BTS Account Managers Maggie Cano & Anthony Terrano to talk about the 40 Year milestone of Burgess Technology Services providing IT Support to Maine businesses. As former techs and network enginners for BTS, they bring their unique perspective to the topic.

Want to hear more? Listen to the recent podcast episode with owners Mike Dorr & Matt Rice.

Or check out our former individual episodes with Maggie and Anthony.

For more info on the company itself, visit www.BTSMaine.com or email [email protected]

Tamara interviews owners Mike Dorr and Matt Rice about Burgess Technology Services reaching the 40 year milestone. They discuss changes in business technology over those decades as well as how the business has evolved to meet client's ever-changing needs.

Larges changes include cloud computing, hardware and now, Artificial Intelligence. See referenced links to Blog and Podcast topics below.

BTS Blogs and Services:

40 Years of Evolving in IT Support and Expertise - Burgess Technology Services

Burgess Technology Blog Archives - Burgess Technology Services

IT Security Suite - Burgess Technology Services

Security Awareness Training | IT Support Services BTS Maine

IT Sucks Podcast: 35th Anniversary Episode!

IT Sucks Podcast: How the Pandemic Changed How Business is Done

Find episodes on business technology services, issues and tools and more, as well as interviews with referenced staff members Maggie Cano and Anthony Terrano, at www.itsuckspodcast.com

For more information, visit www.BTSMaine.com or call 207-443-9554.

Tamara chats with Network Engineer Micah Simmler about his time with Burgess, tech-related hobbies, and what he'd like to see for the future of technology. Micah celebrates 10 Years with Team BTS in November of this year.

Find additional episodes at IT Sucks Podcast.com. Learn more about Burgess Technology Services at BTSMaine.com.

Mike and Matt share insights with regard to tools and discounts available to non-profits, (Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Dell, Tech Soup, Quickbooks and others) and a few of our favorite non-profits share their tech wish lists and how our listeners can help!

For more information, visit:

www.btsmaine.com

www.bathymca.org

www.bathfoodbank.org

www.bbbsbathbrunswick.org

www.midcoastyouth.org

Matt and Tamara talk about Hunting Technology.

Technology changes: https://community.legendarywhitetails.com/blog/3-technological-advances-that-changed-hunting-forever/

SpyPoint Cell Adapter: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/spypoint-cell-link-universal-cellular-adapter

Outdoor Hub – Deer Hunting Tech: https://www.outdoorhub.com/deer-hunting-technology/

Quiver App: https://www.quiverapp.co/

GhostStop: https://www.ghoststop.com/rem-pod-with-temp/

ANT scope: https://www.atncorp.com/smart-hd-weapon-sight

Hunt Stamp App: https://huntstand.com/

Trail Cams: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/best-trail-cameras

Hunting GPS: https://outdoorwilds.com/best-hunting-gps-under-200/

Deer on the trail cam. (referenced by Matt)

For more information on Burgess Technology Services and Maine Business IT Support, visit www.btsmaine.com or email [email protected]

Dr. Frank Appunn, Professor of Information Technology Management speaks to BTS about the evolution of Cybersecurity, relevant degree programs at Thomas College in Waterville, and the vast career opportunities in the field.

For more information on topics referenced:

www.thomas.edu

www.btsmaine.com

Security Awareness Training: https://www.burgesstechnologyservices.com/business-it-support-services/security-awareness-training

FireEye Breach: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fireeye-cyber-idUSKBN28I31E

Huawei: https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgecalhoun/2021/09/27/the-huawei-hostage-crisis-is-not-over-it-has-escalated/?sh=537cd2af3e9f

To mark Cyber Security Awarness Month, Mike and Matt explain the tools of Burgess Technology Services IT Security Suite, how they work in practical terms, and how they benefit our clients' network security.

This includes not only standard network security, but specific protections and monitoring reports required in highly regulated industries, such as financial, medical and municipal.

For more information on how these tools can help your secure your business, email [email protected] or visit https://www.burgesstechnologyservices.com/business-it-support-services/bts-it-security-suite/

For previous episodes, visit www.itsuckspodcast.com

Tamara chats with BTS engineer Ben Weston, who shares about a day in the life of a tech, experiences from his 25 years in IT, how remote support tools have changed the industry, and what some geeks do in their downtime.

Ben and his Tech Desk co-pilot Gir.

Tamara chats with Steve Marson of Central Maine Pyrotechnics about how fireworks technology has evolved over his 50 years in the business.

For more information: www.centralmainepyrotechnics.com

www.btsmaine.com

Find previous episodes of the IT Sucks Podcast at www.itsuckspodcast.com

Mike, Matt and Tamara chat about fun and practical tech apps and products to enhance your summer outdoor adventures. Settle in for a listen, and enjoy exploring the links below! (you might want to pack a lunch and a compass app before falling down that rabbithole)

https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/campstove-2-plus

https://www.amazon.com/Minipresso-Portable-Espresso-Compatible-Manually/dp/B00VTA9F6U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lifUhfpZqQg

https://downeast.com/travel-outdoors/greatmainescavengerhunt/

https://www.basemap.com/

https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-satellite-internet-explained/

https://www.spypoint.com/en/products/cellular-trail-camera/product-link-micro-lte.html

https://gotennamesh.com/products/mesh?gclid=CjwKCAjwqcKFBhAhEiwAfEr7zTRQ8cfSO8lKAyxMPDFZIPv_rGCc7_lmVXPS28Lac_5_V7UujduzwhoCDF4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.heimplanet.com/categories/shelters/tents

https://www.heimplanet.com/products/mavericks-white

www.bioliteenergy.com

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19993263/outdoor-camping-gear/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_whm_d_bm_a19993263&gclid=CjwKCAjwtJ2FBhAuEiwAIKu19mT-hMtd1AFdMgg_Zt0Z4jO3YOtHtTbxasCVpEAcdnR7X0vrsqfxnRoCiGUQAvD_BwE

https://www.jackery.com/pages/solar-generator

https://hiconsumption.com/best-camping-gadgets/

https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails

https://www.alltrails.com/

https://www.discoverboating.com/resources/best-fishing-apps

https://www.onwater.app/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtJ2FBhAuEiwAIKu19h3TCWDWmDevAoLeJtB5uyNZts2RWkueEQKnsEbvONNxnp9aXde1ZhoCr0oQAvD_BwE

https://flyfisherpro.com/blog/best-fishing-apps/

https://www.pinterest.com/wildernesstoday/outdoor-gadgets/

https://www.crn.com/slide-shows/mobility/10-fun-tech-gadgets-for-a-hot-summer/7?itc=refresh

https://hikingguy.com/best-hiking-gear/

https://www.beach.com/tips/15-beach-gadgets-to-revolutionize-your-next-vacation/

http://www.strikealert.com/

https://www.tapsmart.com/apps/5-great-apps-to-install-before-going-on-a-camping-or-hiking-trip/

https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a651778/best-apple-watch-apps-compass/

https://www.inspiredcamping.com/best-camping-and-outdoor-apps/