iTunes star

I’m proud to say that my podcast series has been accepted by iTunes and now appears in their podcast directory. The web page for it can be found here:

 

http://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/ciaops-need-to-know-podcasts/id406891445

 

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It is also nice to see that someone has already gone in and given it a rating (thanks VM Guru).

 

For all the episodes and easy ways to subscribe visit http://ciaops.podbean.com. A new episode due out next week and this one will be with noted security professional Dana Epp.

Need to Know podcast – Episode 10


I’ll first let you know is that thanks to Applied Marketing Technologies (www.amt.com.au) the Need to Know podcast distribution mechanism has undergone a complete revamp. You can now find all the episodes at http://ciaops.podbean.com along with numerous ways to subscribe via automatic updates, downloads to iTunes and even playing in a browser. They are still in the old location (www.ciaops.com/n2k) but the new medium is so much better.

Firstly let me tell what’s in Episode 10. It features George Sierchio from the Consultants Coach speaking about the important of running a business like you are going to sell it. Putting it another way, asking yourself what exit plan you have from your business? Even though you may never actually need to implement such a plan, circumstances may transpire that are outside of your control that could force you to exit your business. How are you going to ensure you receive maximum value for all the hard earned time and effort you have invested over the years? George covers off what you need to consider and how to go about putting these plan into place. This a hugely valuable episode for anyone running a business.

The new podcast site allows listeners to rate each show and provide comments and feedback which I hope everyone will do. The site also provides a way for listeners who like what I’ve done to provide direct assistance via a donation. It doesn’t matter how small a donation, it all goes into improving what is being offered. If you are interested in some commercial sponsorship like Applied Marketing Technology (www.amt.com.au) then I’d encourage you to get in contact with me directly.

As always I’m constantly on the look out for guests so if you’d like to come on the show or you would like to hear someone on the show please let me know (director@ciaops.com). With this revamp listening to the show on a regular basis should now be much easier and I hope the podcast will continue to grow.

Need to Know podcast – Episode 9

The next CIAOPS Need to Know podcast (Episode 9) with Jeff Alexander from Microsoft Australia.

The details of the podcast are:

 

http://www.ciaops.com/n2k – Episode 9 = 50MB (53 mins)

 

or via direct download:

 

http://bit.ly/cia-n2k9

 

Jeff and I discuss Windows Home Server and Vail as well as Windows Phone 7.

 

So let me know what you think and if you are interested on being on the show please also contact me (director@ciaops.com) as I am always looking for people to talk about business and technology.

Need to Know podcast – Episode 8

The next CIAOPS Need to Know podcast (Episode 8) with Richard Tubb from Jamescash.co.uk.

 

The details of the podcast are:

 

http://www.ciaops.com/n2k – Episode 8 = 55MB (58 mins)

 

or via direct download:

 

http://bit.ly/cia-n2k8

 

Richard and I discuss the challenges of merging a technology business and how to use social media successfully.

 

So let me know what you think and if you are interested on being on the show please also contact me (director@ciaops.com) as I am always looking for people to talk about business and technology.

 

Stay tuned as there plenty of great episodes coming real soon.

Need to Know Podcast – Episode 7

The next CIAOPS Need to Know podcast (Episode 7) with Vlad Mazek from OwnWebNow.

 

The details of the podcast are:

 

http://www.ciaops.com/n2k – Episode 7 = 65MB (70 mins)

 

or via direct download:

 

http://bit.ly/cia-n2k7

 

Vlad and I discuss cloud technology and where business is headed for the SMB.

 

So let me know what you think and if you are interested on being on the show please also contact me (director@ciaops.com) as I am always looking for people to talk about business and technology.

 

Stay tuned as there plenty of great episodes coming real soon.

Need to Know Podcast – Episode 6

I have just released the next CIAOPS Need to Know podcast (Episode 6) with Radek Tkaczyk from VM Vault.

 

The details of the podcast are:

 

http://www.ciaops.com/n2k – Episode 6 = 47MB (50 mins)

 

or via direct download:

 

http://bit.ly/cia-n2k6

 

Radek and I chat about the Virtualization, what’s new with VM Ware and more.

 

So let me know what you think and if you are interested on being on the show please also contact me (director@ciaops.com) as I am always looking for people to talk about business and technology.

 

Stay tuned as there plenty of great episodes coming real soon.

Need to Know Podcast – Episode 5

I have just released the next CIAOPS Need to Know podcast (Episode 5) with Mark O’Shea from Microsoft Australia.

 

The details of the podcast are:

 

http://www.ciaops.com/n2k – Episode 5 = 42MB (45 mins)

 

or via direct download:

 

http://bit.ly/cia-n2k5

 

Mark and I chat about the Microsoft Partner Conference, SBS 7 and Aurora, Microsoft InTune and more.

 

So let me know what you think and if you are interested on being on the show please also contact me (director@ciaops.com) as I am always looking for people to talk about business and technology.

 

Stay tuned as there plenty of great episodes coming real soon.

Way out west

I have just released the next CIAOPS Need to Know podcast (Episode 4) with Peter Vane from IT West.

 

The details of the podcast are:

 

http://www.ciaops.com/n2k – Episode 4 = 51MB (55 mins)

 

or via direct download:

 

http://bit.ly/cia-n2k4

 

In this episode Peter and I discuss how the move to the cloud affects many aspects of IT including the MSP model, client perceptions and reseller business plans.

 

So let me know what you think and if you are interested on being on the show please also contact me (director@ciaops.com) as I am always looking for people to talk about business and technology.

 

Stay tuned as there plenty of great episodes coming real soon.