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In this episode of Vendor Blender, Paul Croker sits down with James Griffin, CEO of CyberSentriq, to explore the evolving landscape of the Managed Service Provider (MSP) market.

Discover how the merger of Redstor and TitanHQ into CyberSentriq aims to address the convergence of backup and cybersecurity, a critical challenge for MSPs today.

James shares insights on navigating vendor consolidation, maintaining service quality, and the importance of cultural alignment in mergers.

Tune in to learn about the opportunities for MSPs to enhance their service offerings and the strategic moves CyberSentriq is making to become a leading player in the industry.

Also, hear which music track James adds to the Spotify playlist and why he added it.

Join in the conversation, does something resonate, maybe you have a question.

Comment on social media, or reach out to us on LinkedIn, search for our names, we'd love to hear from you.

So, let's dive in and hear what James has to say.

In this instalment, Paul Croker sits down with the CISO who has to look after cybersecurity for a Saas platform..

Paul was able to grab some time with rockstar CISO Patrick Beggs at the recent IT Nation Community event, which took place in London.

We talked a bit about the tech a bit, and went back in time to hear some of the cool things that Patrick has been involved with and where it's brought him today.

We talked about the human elements at play here; we talked about frameworks GDPR, NIST, for example.

Yes, AI is featured too, along with some cool insights into the person that is Patrick. We hear about the exciting developments with his family, which covers American Football, Rugby and WWE! - You gotta listen to see how we got to these topics!

Also tuned in to see what track Patrick added to our Spotify playlist for Business Insights.

The American Nightmare or The American Dream - #WWE 

Get in touch and let us know what you think of this. Who will Paul chat with next?

It's not every day you get to talk with the EVP of a multinational organisation and get the chance to ask them questions that differ from the normal ones asked.

Paul Croker was fortunate to get some time with Peter Kujawa of IT Nation and Connectwise.

We talked on the following topics

• Event Overview of IT Nation
• Peter’s Role at IT Nation & ConnectWise
• Community Events and MSPs
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
• Senior Leadership’s Involvement
• Company Culture
• Event Changes and Future Plans for IT Nation
• Personal Touch – Music Recommendation

You definitely want to hear what Peter had to say with Paul and listen out for his music track he added to the Spotify Playlist that accompanies the Business Insight Podcast series.

In this episode of the Vendor Blender podcast, Paul Croker speaks with Dan Boddington from RedStor about the importance of backing up Entra ID, Microsoft's cloud version of Active Directory. They discuss the emerging risks associated with cloud infrastructure, the complexities of setting up and restoring backups, and real-world use cases that highlight the necessity of this backup solution. The conversation emphasizes the critical role of Entra ID in organizational security and the need for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to consider this backup as part of their offerings.

• "What is Entra ID Backup and why do we need it?"
• "It's a new emerging risk in a business."
• "It's a hidden piece of infrastructure."

Nigel Moore, founder of the tech tribe, shares his journey in the tech space and the lessons he learned along the way.

He discusses the challenges faced by MSPs, such as pricing and packaging plans, and how he wrote a book to help others avoid the mistakes he made.

Nigel emphasizes the importance of self-belief and surrounding oneself with the right people, whether it's through peer groups or finding the right business coach.

He also highlights the unique and supportive nature of the MSP industry. In this conversation, Nigel and Paul discuss the importance of personal growth and mindset in the MSP industry.

They explore the challenges of breaking out of their comfort zones and making changes in their business and personal lives. Nigel shares his journey of overcoming limiting beliefs and the power of incremental changes.

They also discuss the value of providing quality services and the importance of balancing work and personal life. Nigel highlights the impact of volunteering and helping others as a way to find balance and fulfilment.

The conversation concludes with a discussion about the upcoming ScaleCon event in Vegas (which took place back in 2024)

Also, listen and find out which music track Nigel adds to our Spotify Playlist which accompanies the Business Insights Podcast see a link in the comments below.

Hello!

In this edition of the Business Insights podcast, I chatted with the CEO of IASME Emma Philpott.

IASME is the team that runs the Cyber Essentials Framework program certification.

In this instalment, we talked about the following points

Tune in to also find out which music track Emma added to our Business Insights Spotify playlist

In this episode of the Shoot the Breeze with MSPs podcast, Paul Croker interviews Chris Gorman and Daniel Shone from Apex, an MSP based in the Northwest.

They discuss their journey as friends turned business partners, the evolution of the MSP industry, and the importance of community and vendor relationships.

They also highlight the significance of embedding company values and focusing on customer service.

The conversation concludes with a discussion Apex's plans, including its cybersecurity stack and its goal of providing comprehensive solutions to its clients.

Tune in to find out which track each has added to our Spotify playlist.

🚀 New episode alert! 🚀

In the latest Vendor Blender podcast, CEO James Griffin sits down with Paul Croker to dive into how Redstor's leading solutions empower IT Service Providers to tackle modern challenges.

Our journey at Redstor has taken us from a storage consultancy to becoming a leading MSP and then vendor - it's been quite a ride!

James discusses how Redstor's software solves data recovery challenges and provides comprehensive AI-powered malware scanning and policy-driven disaster recovery.

He gives insights on handling objections, community involvement, and our strong ESG initiatives.

Tune in now to find out which track James adds to Vendor Blender's Spotify music wall of fame! 🎧 

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We are back with another Vendor Blender Podcast!

Cloud Billing is a billing solution that helps MSPs automate their monthly billing and consolidate data from different sources.

The conversation focuses on the importance of billing and how it can align with a data-driven organization. They discuss the challenges MSPs face with manual billing processes and the benefits of automating and standardizing billing.

They also touch on the role of data analytics in providing insights and identifying revenue leakage.

The episode concludes with a discussion on the value of networking and collaboration in the MSP community.

Please tune in to find out which track Ben adds to our #Spotify Playlist

Jazz, a double silver medalist for Team GB in swimming, shares her journey from learning to swim as a child to competing in the Olympics.

She talks about the dedication and hard work required to excel in the sport, as well as the support of her family.

Jazz discusses the importance of analyzing performance and making small improvements to achieve success. She also highlights the similarities between sports and business, emphasizing the need for understanding and coaching individuals to help them reach their full potential.

Jazz is now involved in swim coaching, business development, and sports commentary.

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:41 Early Swimming Journey and Competing for Team GB

03:30 Dedication, Family Support, and Balancing School and Training

05:38 Training Schedule and Commitments

07:15 The Thrill of Racing and Competing

09:42 Progressing in Swimming and Winning National Championships

14:06 Underwater Work and Adapting to Race Situations

16:03 Challenges of Racing Against Elite Competitors

18:01 Emotions and Achievements at the Olympics

21:39 Life in the Athletes' Village and Meeting Sporting Icons

23:31 Transitioning from Swimming to Coaching and Business

29:01 Applying Lessons from Sports to Business

33:34 Switching Off and Recharging

36:25 Jazz's Song Choice and Advice for Listeners