CloudCents

You can't hack what you can't see. In the latest CloudCents episode, Jack explores data security vulnerabilities with featured guest, Brent Allen, founder of AppKey Cloud. Brent explains how companies can bridge security gaps by going passwordless.

In the latest CloudCents episode, Jack talks to Drew Schlussel, Director of Product Marketing at Wasabi – a fast-rising cloud storage company. Drew talks about the rapid shifts in the world of data that are being influenced by the new changes in workplaces globally.

In the latest CloudCents episode, Jack talks to Drew Schlussel, Director of Product Marketing at Wasabi – a fast rising cloud storage company. Drew talks about the rapid shifts in the world of data, that are being influenced by the new changes in workplaces globally.

The pandemic gave us a punch in the gut by making it clear that innovation is a necessity. Inspired by it, Jack and our featured guest, Tim Monner, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Steadfast, talk about the solution that helps keep the systems going and business rolling.

In the big fight of password VS passwordless, we must finally admit that in 2021 we should let go of our “123bang!” passwords. Today's featured guest, Brent Allen, founder of AppKey Cloud, drives the point home by explaining how passwords are the biggest vulnerability of a business and how going passwordless can save both time and reputation.

Staff is working from home, companies are in shambles, and vendor-reseller relationships are turning sour. But what if there was a viable solution for companies looking for a better, simpler, and centralized way to manage their network of resellers and distributors?

In the latest CloudCents episode, Jack explores the world of healthcare and recovery wear with featured guest, Dennis Brady, VP of Sales at Incrediwear. Telehealth has surged during the pandemic and increased the need for contactless buying. Incrediwear took advantage of the situation and virtualized their selling process by leveraging UCX's newest feature – The Virtual Channel.

In the latest CloudCents episode, Jack talks to Founder and CEO of threatSHIELD Security, Felix Negron, about how the pandemic has changed the cybersecurity industry forever. Looks like security risks increased by an estimated 200%, traditional security measures aren't cutting it anymore, and that the future lies in real-time detection.

In the latest CloudCents episode, Jack tackles the role of MSPs in the cloud service industry. Many companies are using a multi-cloud approach to grow and MSPs add a significant layer of value to that. No doubt, they will play a major part in this global paradigm shift that we're experiencing together.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack talks cloud, digitalization, and the evolution of digital services during the pandemic. He emphasizes how the permanent change in our technology landscape has caused digital services to surge and companies to accept cloud as the new now.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack talks to Jeff Johnson, VP of Big Red Media - a Robin Robins company that's focused on digital media and event creation. Jeff explains the tradeshow scene transformation and how they've pioneered the virtualization of tradeshows by creating hybrid events for the last decade.

In the latest CloudCents, UCX VP of Sales, David Converse, drops by to discuss with Jack about the tremendous changes businesses are experiencing during the pandemic and how going virtual is the way to thrive. David explains how UCX – an eCommerce platform that virtualizes the selling process – poses a great solution, especially for IT sellers.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack delves deeper into distributed data storage with CrowdStorage Co-founder and CEO, Colby Winegar. Jack is also presented with Polycloud - a fascinating CrowdStorage solution where your data is broken into different pieces and stored by different cloud providers, adhering to the idea that it's best to not put all your eggs in one basket.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack explores the data centers market of the Southeastern United States with DC BLOX VP of Channel and Alliances, Benny Middleton. Benny explains how the Southeast was underserved with two or three data centers at most and how DC BLOX changed that by strategically creating data centers to serve locally and connect globally.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack talks to NEC UNIVERGE Cloud Strategies Sales Director, Mike Mitsch, about how the pandemic has caused core technology demands to skyrocket. Mike explains how their corporation, an over 100-year-old core technology provider, has revamped the way enterprises operate by helping them go touchless.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack stresses the importance of cloud migration as the pandemic proved that many businesses are still far too unprepared. Moving to the cloud is not a luxury, it's a business solution for financial survival. The best architecture of today will not be the best architecture of the future, so you should adapt and migrate to not be stepped on by the wheel of time.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack talks to phoenixNAP Director of Channel Sales, Joel Wilhelm, about the very first scalable CPU in the cloud space: FlexServers. Joel explains how phoenixNAP in partnership with its primary vendors created the CPU that can be scaled to different performance levels, just by tuning its software. A prime example of how technology is evolving to make our lives easier.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack talks to EDJX CEO, John Cowan, about EDJX and the technology of Edge computing. John explains the Edge and emphasizes how it's going to be a necessity in a world that's soon to be dominated by the Internet of Things.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack explains how organizations have been surviving and thriving during the pandemic by moving to the cloud. Hospitals, healthcare institutions, governmental agencies, are all adapting to the changing landscape by smartly investing in the cloud and optimizing it for cost savings and we should, too. It's evident that cloud computing has revamped the corporate balance sheet forever.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack delves deeper into the field of Cybersecurity with Cybersecurity Expert and Founder of RNT Professional Services, Teresa Rule. They discuss how GDPR and the growing activity IoT activity is impacting cloud computing. Teresa talks about some fascinating cloud hacking cases they dealt with and emphasizes how we as end-users should upgrade our cloud knowledge since we'll lose more than data if our cloud gets hacked.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack discusses with Wasabi CEO, David Friend, how cloud infrastructure has helped solve challenges in the face of the current pandemic. David explains that with businesses working remotely and data being practically limitless, everyone searches for ways to contain their costs - cloud storage being just what they're looking for.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack discusses a Forbes article that describes the 3 must-have IT skills needed for every enterprise. What might sound basic are, in reality, very difficult and complex skill sets requiring quality training and education to develop the expertise essential for survival in today's IT world.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack talks about the recent developments around the introduction of 5G. The next generation of wireless technology, enabled by Cloud, will create a paradigm shift in many industries. Jack focuses on four industries which will be severely disrupted.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack explores the subject of disaster recovery and the many related services with a thought leader in the industry, Jason Snook, from Quorum. Jason explains, in simple terms, the TRUE mission of disaster recovery and the need for a holistic approach to business continuity and seamless recovery with no downtime.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack talks about the top service providers in the industry and the fact that they are starting to shift some of the business towards services. The recent acquisition of Red Hat by IBM could be the landscape shift which will force the large players to move to more flexibility. A multi-cloud environment will soon be a necessity for every enterprise.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack discusses a recent conversation with a nationally known cloud security expert who asked to remain anonymous. He explained the four top expectations for security in the coming year and, after taking extensive notes, Jack gives the listeners an insightful summary of what to watch for.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack discusses an article published in Businessworld about the top 8 areas of focus for cloud computing in the next year. He digs into each area and provides listeners with his commentary on the need for prioritization. Whether it's the need for a Multi-Cloud environment or cloud security concerns, Jack hits all the pain points which are being addressed by the industry.

Build what the Real Market Needs Be Flexible Remember your employees and co-workers are Human! Overcome, Adapt, Improvise! Don't Fear Competition Know your core competency Jack explores each topic and gives listeners his insights and uses his past experiences as a guide.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack interviews David Carman, Co-founder of FinTank and BNC, Business Network Chicago. David talks about the role of FinTank and the fintech scene in the Windy City. Jack and David Cover everything from crypto to AI and a few topics in between.

In the last CloudCents for the year, Jack gives his four major predictions for the cloud in 2019. He covers each prediction with the insight and analysis which is his trademark. Don't miss his look at the future of cloud.

Jack brings Emmanuel Amuzie, manager of Channel Partner Relationships at V2 Cloud, on the latest CloudCents to discuss the use of solutions like V2 in the Cloud Desktop Workspace. Jack and Emmanuel also discuss the cost of spinning up machines and the need for small businesses to recognize their specific needs.

In a special report on CloudCents, Jack gives the listeners the four important lessons from the move in the price of Bitcoin. Jack brings his market knowledge to the podcast and gives the listener certain insights into the markets structure that might not be known.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack shares an announcement made by a major exchange and central bank (SGX Singapore Exchange and MAS Monetary Authority of Singapore) about the settlement of tokenized assets. This announcement, which went largely unnoticed, was a huge step towards standardizing the use of Blockchain Technology and cryptocurrencies.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack talks about an article and speech given by Ray Dalio, Chairman and founder of Bridgewater Associates ( one of the largest hedge funds in the country) about the 5 most important roles in building a successful team. It becomes apparent that the roles, Mr. Dalio highlights, are the same regardless of the business but seem to resonate with the Fintech community.

Karl Scott from Satori consulting and the OMG cloud working group stops by to discuss the four major pain points for cloud adoption. Institutions are having a difficult time handling the architecture, migration, security and services needed. Jack and Karl go in-depth into each issue and search for answers.

Melvin Petties, CEO of Blockhive, stops by the studio and talks with Jack about the role of community around blockchain Technology. Aside from being a prolific writer and accomplished speaker, Melvin shares his thoughts on the role collaboration takes in the implementation of any technology, let alone blockchain. Don't miss this informative and energetic discussion.

The great people at Gartner Research put out an article earlier this year which projected IT spending on Cloud services to eclipse $1.3T by the year 2024. Jack discusses solid planning, which is the common theme among all his interviewees, and the reason behind the need for a on-demand, pay-as-you-go pricing model for the cloud.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack explores the use of blockchain, specifically Smart contracts, which are enabled by cloud technology. Jack talks about the transactional accuracy along with all the other benefits of using smart contracts in the world of commodity trading. The prediction: Smart contracts will be the way all commodities are transacted in the years to come.

Jack examines a piece released by CenturyLink which talks about the myths behind Cloud adoption. He discusses the various percentages of IT professionals who are still unclear about migration, scalability, and security. With a projected industry-wide spend of $411B by 2020, Cloud migration and adoption is fast becoming the most important part of the IT budget.

In this week's CloudCents, Jack discusses the top 5 reasons for the financial services industry to move assets to the public cloud. He discusses the various benefits and helps rationalize the capital expenditure. This is a must for all entrepreneurs, founders and business owners thinking about, or in the middle of, migration.

In the latest CloudCents, Jack has a lively discussion with Reuven Cohen, the father of IaaS and a thought leader in the world of technology. Reuven was the founder of Enomaly which was among the first to develop a self-service IaaS. As a serial entrepreneur, Reuven is an expert commentator, he has a unique perspective, and he possesses a wealth of information.

In the latest episode of CloudCents, Jack discusses a recent article by Angus Loten which was in the WSJ. The article titled, ‘Rush to Cloud Creates Risk of Overspending', seems to have hit the nail on the proverbial head according to Jack. The waste in cloud services calls for a more efficient marketplace and real optimization, especially with growing Cloud budgets.

In the latest episode of CloudCents, Jack discusses the recent article written by Nathan Ziv from MarTechSeries about succeeding with a multi-cloud Strategy. The six tips given by Nathan, meant for the world of marketing, can be used for any enterprise and Jack discusses each one in depth. The Cloud is here to stay…The flexibility, agility, and vision that are byproducts of the multi-cloud approach are the ultimate benefits.

In the latest episode of CloudCents, Jack talks with Dr. David Watts from Nebula Data Intel about the world of big data. The doctor and Jack discuss how big data is being collected and monetized in the world of medicine and how it will be traded as a commodity much like other tangible assets. Big data is the fuel for AI, machine learning and the rest of what the future holds.

In the most recent episode of CloudCents, Jack examines blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency markets with a leading expert in the field, Erik Schlesinger of Alpha Consulting. Erik explains how cryptos and blockchain are changing the global landscape and shares his vision of the evolution over the next few years. He also speaks with Jack about his ideas on how the “new world of cryptos” will be regulated. Whether you believe in cryptos or not, tune in to hear Erik and Jack talk about the disruption that is already happening.

On the latest episode of CloudCents, Jack examines the recent announcement by Dell about the unorthodox move with VMware which makes Dell a public company once again. Jack talks about the vision which Michael Dell had in comparison to some others that were Dell contemporaries. Dell had a vision for the cloud which many thought was too optimistic. He proved them wrong!

In the latest CloudCents podcast, Jack interviews two of the top Cloud Architects in the country from Asperitas consulting, Jose Girbes and Scott Wheeler. Both Jose and Scott have impressive backgrounds working with enterprises to enable successful migration of assets to the cloud. Jack and his guests explore the biggest hurdles and mistakes being made by customers seeking digital transformation. They also discuss security, “roadmaps” for migration, and everything a company needs for a successful move to the cloud.

In the latest episode of CloudCents, Jack talks with Dr. Bill Dafnis, the Associate Dean of Technology of Capella University. Jack explores how and what today's student is learning about infrastructure, AI, Blockchain technology and much more. Dr. Dafnis also shares his vision of the future of IT in a very dynamic world and gives us his insights into disruptive technology.

Jack discusses a recent article written by Vivendra Soni for wire19.com which talks about the astronomical capital spent on public infrastructure in the first quarter of 2018. Jack outlines the fact that the inefficiencies in the cost of public cloud will become an issue for the ‘C suite sooner rather than later. Jack also lets listeners understand the need for a competitive environment, with greater process efficiency.

In the latest episode of CloudCents, Jack talks with James Newson the founder and director of Sansom IT, a consultancy focusing on SMBs overseas. James gives his insights into the fast changing world of infrastructure from the UK, and the ways their business lives can be improved. He shares his vision for the future and the ‘nirvana' in technology which he hopes to see one day.

In the latest CloudCents podcast, Jack talks about a recent article in ZDNet and the need to correct the inefficiencies in the Cloud marketplace. Of the 300 IT professionals surveyed by SoftwareONE, 37% listed unpredictable costs as a top issue. CTO's are experiencing sticker shock with the lack of visibility…As services get gobbled up, the meter keeps running!