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Trying to find the calm in the chaos of enterprise information technology. Join us as we share our insights and experiences from our combined 40-year career in information technology. If you are an information technology professional, just starting out on the help desk or in the CIO chair, this is the podcast for you.

Two Tech Tools

  • Jan 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 53m AVG DURATION
  • 16 EPISODES


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EP21 - Solarwinds and Security

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 53:36


In episode 21 the TTT discuss the Solarwinds breach, general security, and the rise of IT governance and compliance. The tools also discuss an article from Sensai Enterprises titles "THE CRAZIEST CYBERSECURITY STORIES OF 2020".Welcome to 2021 and a new episode of TTT!

EP20 - The Lies Your CIO Tells

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 49:28


In this episode the TTT talk about the realities of the agile, devops, ITIL, and other initiatives that your CIO may think they are aligned with, but in reality are not.Listen as the tools talk about common misbeliefs or we can call them lies about how the department is really aligned.

EP19 - What are you watching?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 57:08


In Episode 19 the TTT take a break from talking Information Technology to discuss current events and what shows we are watching.Join the TTT is a lively around shows like the Mandalorian, Queens Gambit, Vikings, and more.

EP18 - What's your favorite???

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 55:28


The Two Tech Tools take a break from the technical talk and discuss their favorites. In this Q&A session Nathan and Andrew ask each other what our favorites cereal, holiday, athletes, etc...Come and join the Two Tech Tools and learn a little more about us.

EP17 - Ways to Kill Your IT Career

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 56:02


In episode 17 the Two Tech Tools discuss the things you may be doing that are holding your IT career back.Listen as the Tools discuss why it is important to attend your company's Christmas party or opportunities you may be missing to advance your career.

EP16 - The State of The WAN with Comtel Communications

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 50:33


This week the Two Tech Tools welcome Pete Kraehmer from Comtel Communications to discuss the state of the WAN. We will also discuss with Pete other services Comtel provides in the WAN, and voice markets.

EP15 - Guardicore and Segmentation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 58:46


Come join Two Tech Tools Podcast’s Andrew and Nathan for a fascinating conversation with Christopher Buckley, Director of Professional Services for Guardicore. The world has changed and the way we secure and segment our enterprise environments needs to keep up with the fast pace of DevOps and cloud based architecture. Trying to find the calm in the chaos of enterprise information technology. Join us as we share our insights and experiences from our combined 40-year career in information technology. If you are an information technology professional, just starting out on the help desk or in the CIO chair, this is the podcast for you.

EP14 - The Fluffy Cuddlies Challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 10:48


In this short bridge episode, the TTT discuss some current events and throw down a challenge for all our listeners.The Fluffy Cuddlies Challenge! Beat our high score and bathe in the riches of an Amazon gift card.

EP13 - Are IT Certifications Worth it?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 49:54


In Episode 13 of the Two Tech Tools podcast, we discuss the value of IT certifications. Have you ever taken a CompTia, Microsoft, Cisco, or other certification?The Two Tech Tools discuss their experiences and examine if IT certifications are worth the time and money?

EP12 - Project Intake and Proof Of Concepts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 55:10


In this episode, the TTT talk about sourcing projects and running technical proof of concepts.How do you determine project requirements, success, and are POCs worth he time and effort?

EP11 - Avant Communications - The State of SD-WAN and SASE

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 75:07


In this episode, the TTT welcomes Bill Franklin from Avant Communications to discuss the state of the SD-WAN and SASE markets.We will discuss vendors such as Cisco, VMware, Cato Networks and the future of the SD-WAN and SASE.

EP10 - The Office 4.0 - Post Covid

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 57:09


What will office life look like after Covid-19? A return to cubicles, one-way walkways, and 6-foot distancing?In this episode, the TTT explores what office life may look like once we return to conventional office life.

EP09 - The Value of IT Conferences

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 60:08


Do you attend IT conferences, Microsoft Ignite, VMworld, Cisco Live, or RSA? If so, then this podcast is for you.In this episode, the TTT discuss the value of IT conferences and how to get the most bang for your buck when attending these events.

EP08 - The Frustrations of Working in IT

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 66:08


In this episode, the TTT discuss common frustrations we deal with working in Enterprise IT. The never-ending meetings and constant change can lead to frustrations and burnout. Listen as the TTT discuss their frustrations with life in Enterprise IT.

EP07 - IT Career Paths

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 52:29


Following up on Episode 6 "Recruiting for IT" the Two Tech Tools discuss IT Career paths. In this episode, the TTT discuss common career paths within a traditional Enterprise IT structure. For aspiring systems engineers, managers, or CIOs, this episode explores some of our thoughts and experiences progressing through our careers in IT.

EP06 - Recruiting for IT

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 46:39


In this episode, the TTT welcome Cyrus Bolden from "Legal Technology Solutions" to discuss how IT recruiters find and place talent.LTS is a leading provider of highly specialized, hard-to-find professionals within the E-Discovery, Litigation Support, Digital Forensic, and Cyber Security industries.

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