Ready, Set, Midmarket!

This episode delves into the evolving landscape of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), emphasizing its importance for midmarket organizations. Experts Jawahar "Jawa" Sivasankar, who is the president of cybersecurity firm, Cyware, and Christopher J. Walsh, vice president and CISO for Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, discuss the shift from traditional cybersecurity tools to a more threat-centric approach, the integration of AI in cybersecurity, and the challenges of tool saturation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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In this episode of Ready, Set, Midmarket, host Adam Dennison and co-host Samara Lynn engage with CIOs Jay Ferro, Eric Tewey, and RC Woodson to discuss the current economic landscape and its impact on IT planning and spending. The conversation explores how organizations are adapting to economic uncertainties, the importance of strategic partnerships, and the role of technology and innovation in navigating challenges. The CIOs share insights on project management, cybersecurity concerns, and team dynamics during turbulent times, emphasizing the need for flexibility and proactive planning in their organizations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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In this episode of Ready, Set, Midmarket! the discussion revolves around agentic AI, its implications for midmarket organizations, and the associated security challenges. Daryan "D" Dehghanpisheh, president and co-Founder of Protect AI, shares insights on the rapid adoption of AI agents, the unique risks they pose, and the importance of integrating security measures as organizations navigate this evolving landscape. The conversation emphasizes the need for midmarket companies to adapt quickly, understand the implications of AI on labor, and develop robust security frameworks to manage the risks associated with AI deployment.

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Technical debt costs organizations nearly $3 million a year. Tech debt accumulates when companies take short cuts when writing code, by not updating legacy hardware, and for other reasons. Adam Dennison, Vice President, Midsize Enterprise Services at The Channel Company, and Samara Lynn, senior editor of MES Computing, speak with Ken Knapton, a seasoned IT leader and the author of Unveiling Tech Debt: A Business Leaders Guide to Measuring and Managing Enterprise Tech Debt Leverage, about how midmarket IT leaders can recognize and address tech debt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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In this episode: The Girl Scouts have great cookies, but did you know they also have great technology? Join us in our discussion with Michael Pompey, the Chief Information and Transformation Officer of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Hosts Adam Dennison and Samara Lynn speak with Pompey on AI's impact on corporate culture, the significance of "soft skills" for IT executives as well as the importance for a human connection in tech, policy making, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Welcome to the Ready.Set.Midmarket! podcast where we discuss the latest news, expert insights, tips and trends for midmarket IT leaders, hosted by Adam Dennison, VP of Midsized Enterprise Services (MES) at The Channel Company, and Samara Lynn, senior editor of MES Computing.

This episode features Jason Frame, Chief Information Officer of the Southern Nevada Health District, and Grant Walsh, head of IT security infrastructure and operations at Flow Control Group.

In this edition, we talk tech predictions for IT in 2025, how these midmarket IT leaders are using AI, concerns about DeepSeek, cybersecurity strategies, customer service bots that mimic humans so well down to throat clearing, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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