Need to Know Podcast – Episode 13

The latest episode features Lee Hickin from Microsoft Australia speaking about the upcoming
release of the latest version of Microsoft’s Online offering – Office365 in depth. Lee talks about some of the more technical aspects of the product and what resellers should be doing to prepare.

You can access the podcast directly from:

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2011/01/11/episode-13-lee-hickin/

as well as view all previous episodes at:

http://ciaops.podbean.com

where you can not only subscribe via mediums such as iTunes but also leave comments and ratings on each episode.

If you are interested in, or know a business that is, sponsoring the show please contact me directly (director@ciaops.com). Also if you would like to appear as a guest or would like to hear from someone specifically again contact me (director@ciaops.com). Finally, if you think the show has provided you with value I’d appreciate any donation you’d care to make. All donations go to helping me improve what is offered (http://www.ciaops.com/donation).

Need to Know Podcast – Episode 11


The latest episode features Microsoft Security MVP Dana Epp from Scorpion Software (http://www.scorpionsoft.com/) speaking about the insecurities of wireless technology. Dana also delves into topics such as selling security to customers, how to monitor security and what to do if breeches are detected. He also spends some time discussing why ‘community’ is so important to the SMB segment.

You can access the podcast directly from:

http://ciaops.podbean.com/2010/12/14/episode-11-dana-epp/

as well as view all previous episodes at:

http://ciaops.podbean.com

where you can not only subscribe via mediums such as iTunes but also leave comments and ratings on each episode.

If you are interested in, or know a business that is, sponsoring the show please contact me directly (director@ciaops.com). Also if you would like to appear as a guest or would like to hear from someone specifically again contact me (director@ciaops.com). Finally, if you think the show has provided you with value I’d appreciate any donation you’d care to make. All donations go to helping me improve what is offered (http://www.ciaops.com/donation).

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.