Tag: Podcast

CIAOPS Podcast–Episode 33

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/07/17/episode-33-ken-and-jeff/

 

In this episode I’m joined by Ken Shafer and Jeff Middleton to discuss the recent changes to the Microsoft Small Business Server offerings. We chat about what the changes mean and what impact they will have on resellers and the community at large. We look at some ideas for what needs to happen in the SMB technology reseller space. If you sell or support Windows Small Business Server don’t miss this episode.

 

Don’t forget all the other podcasts at http://ciaops.podbean.com and appreciate a like over at http://www.facebook.com/n2kpodcast.

 

I am always looking for guests to appear on the show so if you are interested please contact me directly (director@ciaops.com).

CIAOPS Podcast–Episode 32

In this episode I speak with Mark Giles from Phrixus Technologies about the challenges of marketing an SMB technology business. We discuss what has worked and what hasn’t when it comes to marketing spend and return on investment. There are plenty of great insights from Mark about the experiences he has had over the years and how he has been able to develop the successful results into real business benefit. If you want to know what marketing options really work, this is the episode for you.

 

You will find the episode at:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/07/10/epsiode-32-mark-giles/

 

You can find the complete list of CIAOPS Need to Know podcasts at:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com

 

where you can also subscribe via applications like iTunes.

 

As always, I’m still looking for people to come on the show and share their experiences of technology and business with the audience. If you are at interested please contact me directly (director@ciaops.com).

 

As always please send my your feedback via email or via:

 

http://www.ciaops.com/contact

 

It is always nice to hear from listeners.

CIAOPS Podcast–Episode 31

Just uploaded the latest edition of the CIAOPS Need to Know podcast. In this episode I speak with Michael Jenkin about the value of community and the benefits of volunteering.

 

Michael speaks across his involvement as a Microsoft MVP, being involved with the Australian Scout Jamboree and his involvement with GITCA. Michael really highlights the benefits that come from giving, not only personally but also professionally.

 

Listen to this episode at:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/06/26/episode-31-michael-jenkin/

 

A good place to start volunteering and giving back to the community might be to appear on an episode of the CIAOPS Need to Know podcast. It is simple, painless and can maybe help others with business and technology challenges. If you are at all interested in appearing please do not hesitate to contact me (director@ciaops.com) to discuss getting involved.

 

I also always appreciate feedback on the episode which you can do directly on the Need to Know podcast site or via the email address above.

 

Once again, a big thanks to Michael for once again giving back.

CIAOPS Podcast–Episode 30

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Since the last podcast with Alan Burchill the number of downloads for my podcast has skyrocketed to almost 1,800 this month and the month isn’t even over yet! Amazing. Who would have ever though? Hopefully those numbers will continue with the addition of the latest episode.

 

In Episode 30 I speak with German Office 365 MVP Kerstin Rachfahl about the challenges of Office 365 in Germany as well as the benefits of SharePoint Online for customers. You can access the latest episode via:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/05/22/episode-30-kerstin-rachfahl/

 

To access all the episodes and subscribe via your favourite service, including iTunes, visit:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com

 

I am always looking for guest to appear or suggestions for topics would be interested in hearing about, so don’t be shy, drop me an email and let me know (director@ciaops.com).

CIAOPS Podcast–Episode 29

In this episode I’m joined by Group Policy MVP Alan Burchill to speak about making network administration easier using Group Policy as well all things Windows 8 and Server 2012. You can listen to the show at:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/05/08/episode-29-alan-burchill/

 

Don’t forget all the other podcasts at http://ciaops.podbean.com

 

Remember if you want to be a guest please contact me (director@ciaops.com).

Need to Know Podcast – Episode 28

In this episode I speak with Powershell MVP Shane Hoey from QLD about Powershell and Lync. If you have ever wondered what Lync is and how it works on site or via Office 365 this is the episode for you.

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2012/04/24/episode-28-shane-hoey/

 

Don’t forget all the other podcasts at http://ciaops.podbean.com

 

Remember if you want to be a guest please contact me (director@ciaops.com).

CIAOPS podcast listeners grow

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Here are the stats from my podcast over the past few month. Firstly, I have no idea why April 2012 is showing the same level as March 2012 (April fool’s joke maybe?). But aside from that you can see the recent strong growth in listeners which is very pleasing to see. There was almost 600 episode downloads in March 2012. I would certainly attribute that to firstly the highly quality of people that have graced the microphone, to whom I’d like to say thanks. Secondly, the success of these numbers is obviously around the number of people who have taken the time to listen to the broadcasts. To them as well I also say thanks.

 

When I started doing the podcasts last year I never figured that one the most difficult challenges I would face would actually getting people to appear. Even to this day I really have to beg people to come on with me. There are so many very clever people out there with a huge amount of knowledge to share and I would have thought this podcast a perfect medium for them to share that. All shows are pre-recorded over Skype and done at a time that suits the guest. I really try and make it as painless as I can for people to come on the show but still I struggle to obtain guests.

 

As always I’d love to hear feedback from listeners as whom or what they’d like to hear on the show. I’d especially love to hear from people who’d be interested in being a guest but any feedback is also greatly appreciated. Remember, I’m happy to cover any topic that you’d like to discuss so don’t be shy.

 

I once again thank all those who have been guests and all those who have listened to an episode. I look forward to providing more episodes as soon as I can find more guests! All previous episodes can be found at:

 

http://ciaops.podbean.com