Podcast appearances and mentions of keri roberts

In episode 628 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, I am resharing a meditation/mantra I did awhile back that seemed to be helpful to others.  Take about 10 minutes and find some peace in your day.  This short Meditation Mantra is about finding your value.  Are you feeling a sense of imposter syndrome or maybe lacking confidence in a certain area of your life?  Or maybe you find you're so concerned about others you forget that you yourself have value?  Then this is the perfect audio for you.  You can play this any time for a just a few minutes and slowly begin to shift your mindset into a more positive loving space and be reminded that yes, you have value.   Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

In episode 569 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series. Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on letting out emotions.  Ever feel like you're holding so much in and need to let it out or not sure how?  I know for me, I have to let myself feel fully and then I'm able to focus on what to do next.   That's what this meditation is all about - letting go.    Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

Meditation Mantra Series: Moving Through Loneliness  In episode 557 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series. As part of the Wednesday mindset education series on this show you’ll be hearing from me as I share with you some writings I've created based off of some of the internal meditations, mantras and internal dialogue that I do for myself or have created for others. Over the years this thinking has helped me and others so I share it with you because sometimes we just need to know there are options to help us improve our mindset, be okay and even thrive.     Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on dealing with and understanding loneliness vs being alone.   Please note, if you are feeling excessive loneliness or depression, reach out to your doctor, a therapist or a professional to seek help.   Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

CIOs have to pick and choose wisely when it comes to investing in technology. And they need the ability to change investment strategy as certain technologies become obsolete. Managing cost structure is no small task…but it can become easier with the right financing solutions. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Anthony Mackle, SVP & Chief Financial Officer, U.S., and Latin America at Ingram Micro and Bob Gentile, VP & CIO U.S. Information Technology at Ingram Micro, to discuss how Ingram Micro’s financing solutions benefit partners. They also discussed: -Financial challenges for CIOs. -How the shift to work from home impacted technology investments. -How a CIO can present financial information to the CFO. -Advantages of SaaS. -How Ingram Micro helps businesses make the best financial decisions. -The future of technology. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Today's organizations require a better way to easily manage software across an entire lifecycle. That’s where Cisco Enterprise Agreements come in. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Kristen Travis, Sr. Manager of Vendor Business at Ingram Micro, and Cisco Technology Consultants at Ingram Micro, Carol Wright and Bobby Young, to discuss how the Cisco Enterprise Agreement software-buying program simplifies license management and makes software easy to buy, consume, and manage. They also discussed: -What a Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) is. -How Cisco EAs benefit Ingram Micro partners. -How Ingram Micro and Cisco work together to create solutions. -How Ingram’s sole distributor program, Empower EA, supports partners. -How Ingram helps with Empower EA implementation. -The future of technology. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Getting people to change their habits is challenging. It’s also the main objective of a good sales rep. How can salespeople move from fear of objection to focusing on customer needs to changing habits and closing the deal? In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Andy Ryder, Facilitator & Resultant at ELP and certified facilitator of IBM’s global sales school, to discuss how companies can develop their sales representative’s and manager’s professional skills. They also discussed: -Common issues salespeople face and how they can overcome them. -Techniques for practicing conscious selling. -How to use emotion to help your customers create habits. -How sellers can shift their mindset to overcome fear and focus on the customer. -How IBM Technology Support Services can benefit your business. -The future of technology. Learn more about IBM Technology Support Services. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Meditation Mantra Series: Cultivating Kindness for Yourself and Others In episode 542 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series. As part of the Wednesday mindset education series on this show you’ll be hearing from me as I share with you some writings I've created based off of some of the internal meditations, mantras and internal dialogue that I do for myself. Over the years this thinking has helped me and so I share it with you because sometimes we just need to know how to give and accept kindness.  Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on kindness.    Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

With 2020 being such a devastating time for so many small to medium sized businesses, it’s more important now than ever before to have a team in your corner. A group of people who know what you’re going through and that can share tips, tricks, advice, best practices, and so much more. If you’ve ever heard someone talk about Ingram Micro’s SMB Alliance, but weren’t sure what it was, why it was important, or why you should consider joining, let’s clear that up. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Devaughn Bittle and Patrick Cash, 2 members of Ingram Micro’s SMB alliance, and real life good friends. They spend time talking all about: -Wins and challenges their respective businesses have faced as a result of COVID-19 -Trends in the tech space moving into 2021 and beyond -How they first got involved in the SMB alliance and why it’s been such a good thing for their businesses -Where technology is going to be moving in the coming years -What to expect from their new podcast, “As the Gears Turn” Hear more about Ingram Micro’s SMB team from Executive Director of SMB Sales Darren Gottesmann and Sr. SMB Development Executive Kelly Sander. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Let’s start basic. What’s “as a service”? It’s a means for an end user to consume technology via a payment stream or a payment structure instead of paying for all of the solution upfront. Launching an as-a-service solution is pretty much a must nowadays. Recently on B2B Tech Talk, your host Keri Roberts spoke with Derek Meier, Senior Manager for Ingram Micro Flexible Payment Solutions, about strategy for implementing as-a-service programs. What they talked about: -How to get started, step by step -Questions to ask about whether you’re reading for as a service -Challenge areas & solutions -Success stories from Ingram partners Learn more at Ingram Micro Flexible Payment Solutions. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalkListen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

In 2020, the number of cyberattacks related to the pandemic grew from a few hundred daily to over 5,000 in one day alone. With the migration out of the office and the increased exposure to cybersecurity attacks, safeguarding individuals working from home has quickly become a top priority. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Dr. Ali Baghdadi, CEO of Middle East, Turkey & Africa and Senior VP at Ingram Micro, to discuss how the pandemic impacted cybersecurity and how organizations can protect against attacks in 2021. They also discussed: How to prevent malware as well as keep voice and face recognition secure How an organization can bring back a sense of security after an attack Which security measures organizations should invest in for 2021 Three things people can do now to secure themselves as they work from home Products and segments partners should focus on in the next year Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website.

Meditation Mantra Series: Finding Patience in Your Day In episode 530 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series. As part of the Wednesday mindset education series on this show you’ll be hearing from me as I share with you some writings I've created based off of some of the internal meditations, mantras and internal dialogue that I do for myself. Over the years this thinking has helped me and so I share it with you because sometimes we just need to know, it's okay to go at our own pace.    Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on patience.  Sometimes when we're going through a tough time, we put too many expectations on ourselves.  This is to help create a more patient mindset.    Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined again by Ed Soo Hoo, an Innovation & Transformation executive at Lenovo. In our last episode, Ed talked about the intersection of technology andcreativity and how to understand and use data in the current time. In thisepisode, Ed breaks down how a business could utilize and monetize data using adata strategy. What he talked about: ● The components of a data strategy ● Five actions to take using data strategy ● Storage and security considerations ● Interpreting and monetizing data ● How Lenovo can help businesses with their data needs This is part two of a two-part interview with Ed Soo Hoo. Listen topart one here. Lenovo and Ingram Micro can help you with your custom strategy andhelp you choose the best products for your needs. Find out how here.

Education is under pressure to evolve faster than ever before, especially with the rise of fully remote learning. Education customers are planning for a future that incorporates distance learning, IoT-driven smart classrooms, high-speed connectivity and more, all delivered in a secure environment that offers equitable access to every student. Those are big asks, but Cisco and Ingram Micro are here to help partners rise to the challenge. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Nicole Dziedzic, a Senior Vendor Business Manager for Cisco at Ingram Micro, and Jonathan Zemrac, a Senior Manager of Consulting and Enablement Services at Ingram Micro, to discuss how Cisco’s Solution in a Box helps guide partners as they position education solutions to deliver on the business outcomes their customers need. They also discuss: -Struggles the education system is currently facing. -Trends in education for both the near and distant future. -How technology plays a role in social-emotional learning. -How Solution in a Box works and what’s included. -Where tech is going in the next year, particularly in the education space. Read more about Solutions in a Box in our Business Transformation Center Technology Lookbook. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Addressing client’s financial problems in the COVID economy requires thoughtful solutions. Many customers are simply hesitant to buy. Those businesses that can proactively offer payment options for the tech they sell are the partners that are the ones who will get their customers to “yes” sooner. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Aaron Lehman, a Business Development Executive at Ingram Micro Flexible Payment Solutions, and Bill Tracy, the VP of Technology Solutions at Structured. Together they explore how Ingram Micro Flexible Payment Solutions offers payment options for the solutions partners sell to customers. They also discuss: -How Structured partners with Ingram Micro. -How Ingram tailors financing solutions to individual businesses. -How IMFPS removes common objections that slow down sales. -What financing conversations look like with the IMFPS team. -Where tech is headed. Interested in learning more about Ingram Micro Flexible Payment Solutions? Contact a Financial Solutions representative. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Learn how to store, use, interpret, and monetize data. Many in the tech field are concerned about where data is and the amount of space it occupies. But in today’s “new normal,” organizations need to look further than just location and volume. Interpretation and creativity are increasingly becoming critical factors as well. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Ed Soo Hoo, an Innovation & Transformation Executive at Lenovo, to explore the intersection of where technology meets creativity and how combining hard data and creative interpretation helps humanity. They also discuss: Where data lives and how to find it. How to best use data. How to effectively interpret data. How to keep data secure. How to monetize data. Where creativity fits into data. In the next episode of B2B Tech Talk, Ed breaks down data insight further by bringing us through a business sample so you take this back to your team and do it yourself! Learn more about how Lenovo can help you with your data needs. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Data is the lifeblood of every business. With the pace of digital transformation accelerated in 2020, progress can only be made when we push to innovate and advance in 2021. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Don Hinkley, the Outside Senior Sales Manager at Dell Technologies, a vendor partner of the President’s Club, to discuss lessons from digital acceleration in 2020, and how Ingram Micro and Dell work together to help individuals work from home. Don also explains: Lessons learned from 2020 Why partners should consider PowerStore for midrange storage needs How Dell Technologies is helping people work from home What makes 5G better than 4G The biggest benefits of being in the President's Club Emerging technologies for 2021 Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. This is part of a special series showcasing some of the great people who support Ingram Micro President’s Club. The President’s Club is an exclusive program through Ingram Micro for our top vendors to have more access to our sales associates. Learn more about the program here.

It’s what most helped us survive in 2020. In one word, what is the most valuable resource for 2021? Relationships. In this episode, host Keri Roberts interviews Jim Veraldi, VP, Data Center Solutions at Ingram Micro, about lessons from 2020 and vision for 2021. Jim also tells us about: His passion for data center solutions Why solution selling is the future Tips and insights for resellers in 2021 “What I learned I could summarize in the relationships we have. The partnerships that we forged over the many years became critical.” — Jim Veraldi To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

As technology grows and moves faster, security needs to do the same. Especially now, with more people working from home than ever before. In 2020, the Security BU space grew and expanded significantly to account for security needs. And in 2021, Ingram Micro’s partners can look forward to more exciting technologies and partnerships in the space. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Eric Kohl, the VP of Advanced Solutions, Networking and Security Business Unit at Ingram Micro, to discuss lessons in security from 2020, what that means for 2021, and how Ingram Micro supports partners’ security measures. Eric also explains: How the Security BU space expanded in 2020 How the Emerging Business Group (EBG) supports partners How Ingram Micro is helping partners and customers stay protected How EBG and Security BU can engage with the President’s Club How to get people to adopt new ideas and technologies Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. This is part of a special series showcasing some of the great people who support Ingram Micro President’s Club. The President’s Club is an exclusive program through Ingram Micro for our top vendors to have more access to our sales associates. Learn more about the program here.

In episode 518 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series.   As part of the Wednesday mindset education series on this show you’ll be hearing from me as I share with you some writings I've created based off of some of the internal meditations, mantras and internal dialogue that I do for myself. Over the years this thinking has helped me and so I share it with you because sometimes we just need to know, yes, I got this.   Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on growth.  We have started a new year and it always seems to be a time people decide to change although side note, you can change and grow any time of the year.  This meditation is about getting into a growth mindset.   Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

WebEx, Teams, Zoom—linking all those communication platforms should be top of mind for partners in 2021. In a recent episode of B2B Tech Talk, host Keri Roberts interviewed Jeff Yelton, VP and GM Infrastructure and Specialty Technologies at Ingram Micro, about how to solve the most pressing needs of the mobile workforce. Jeff talked about: The two factors driving unified communications right now Optimizing and managing a hybrid workforce The growing digital signage market Payment technology to elevate the customer experience “When we first went into the pandemic, everyone was focused on the technology out there so their employees could work from home. They weren't really thinking about how you manage that remote workforce.” —Jeff Yelton Listen to our earlier interview with Jeff in Ep. 124. Contact Jeff on LinkedIn or by email. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

This is the fourth episode in Ingram Micro’s replay series, where we share with you some of our favorite episodes over the last year that will be helpful to you right now. This is part two of a two-part episode from October 2019. In it, Keri Roberts chats with Chris Paffrath and Bill Vogtsberger, two of Ingram’s top security leaders, about organized crime and security. In this episode you’ll hear about phishing attacks and a real life example of how something as simple as leaving a door open more often than it should be at a facility caused an attack. As we head into the new year, now is a great time to make sure your security is up to date and ready to take on new challenges. Learn more about how to be involved with Ingram Micro’s Security BU program by contacting Irma Garcia. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Subscribe to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher so you don’t miss any of the great things we have coming in 2021. Or, tune in on our website.

A presidential election is always followed by substantial change. The same holds true for 2020, with the added stresses of the pandemic continuing into the new year. Technology agencies will continue to be impacted by these circumstances in 2021. But can they prepare for them? In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Eminence Griffin, Senior Manager of Government Affairs at Dell Technologies, to discuss federal buying season predictions based on our new President-elect and COVID repercussions in 2021. Eminence also explains: Ways agencies can empower work from home employees How supply chain will affect technology agencies NDAA expectations for fiscal year 2021 What an upcoming stimulus package could mean for the industry How companies can focus on green energy for the federal market Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. Learn more about how Ingram Micro partners with Dell Technologies on our website or contact an Ingram Micro representative.

Having a secure remote work-from-home environment is crucial right now, and will continue to be important as people head back to the office. People need the ability to work from anywhere, which means they need unique and efficient capabilities that can empower them to do so. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by Matthew White, a Senior Business Transformation Center Engineer at Ingram Micro, to discuss technologies and features that enable people to work both from home and in the office. Matthew also explains: A remote work experience forecast for 2021 How the move to the cloud affects collaboration New Cisco Webex products to look forward to Unique updates for Cisco Webex The future of technology Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. Learn more about Cisco Virtual Learning and Ingram Micro’s Business Transformation Center, or contact your Ingram Micro representative.

About 70% of the US knowledge worker population is working remotely right now. That’s going to require some major adaptation, but we’re ready. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, your host Keri Roberts interviews Michelle McCrea, Manager of Partner Operations at Cisco, and Peter Graber, Executive Director - Advanced Solutions at Ingram Micro, about 5 ways we have adapted together to serve our partners in 2021. You’ll hear us talk about: Dramatic shifts in customer needs and our response How WebEx delivers a hybrid WFH/office experience Cisco Virtual Learning Center What partners should do to prep for 2021 Get in touch with Michelle here and Peter here. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

The disruption of the workplace is an opportunity to reimagine the future of business. The shift to a remote workplace has served to accelerate the need for solutions oriented toward digital transformation that enable customers to print from anywhere, on any device, without compromising security. As a recognized MPS market leader, HP has helped drive print and meet printing needs for every type of business while ensuring secure information and data flow across teams, tasks and workplaces. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined by John McCoubrie, manager of NA Channel Managed Print Services at HP, to discuss how to grow your MPS space with HP. John also explains: How the MPS space has and will continue to evolve Transactional vs. contractual services What HP is doing to help drive print with customers How HP is helping MPS go carbon neutral Where technology is headed in the next year Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website. To utilize Ingram Micro’s MPS program, contact your representative at Ingram Micro.

There are two types of disruption: The thing that disrupted you because you didn’t see it coming The thing that disrupted you that you did see coming, but you didn’t do anything about But what if you do want to do something about it? You’d need to see it coming first. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts is joined again by Matthew Griffin, an international advisor at 311 Institute and Wells Future Forum and speaker on the Future of Technology, to discuss futuristic thinking and the value of entrepreneurship in an age of digital disruption. Matt also explains: How he has helped companies think far into the future How those in the B2B tech space can prepare for the future of work right now How organizations and individuals can flourish within disruption How to train employees with skills that complement AI Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

People say that change is a constant. But change isn’t constant. It’s exponential. Organizations and industries can be disrupted in just one day. Now more than ever, leaders have to look to the future if they’re going to lead it. They have to be prepared for what’s coming to protect what’s already here. They have to predict disruption today for stronger impact tomorrow, because the future belongs to us all. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts catches up with Matthew Griffin, an international advisor at 311 Institute and Wells Future Forum and speaker on the Future of Technology, to discuss the future of work. Matt also explains: Why he got into his role of thinking and teaching 20-50 years ahead What Industry 4.0 is and what it looks like in terms of time frame How automated and autonomous platforms fit into the future of work What artificial intelligence means for employees, organizations and society Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

People say that change is a constant. But change isn’t constant. It’s exponential. Organizations and industries can be disrupted in just one day. Now more than ever, leaders have to look to the future if they’re going to lead it. They have to be prepared for what’s coming to protect what’s already here. They have to predict disruption today for stronger impact tomorrow, because the future belongs to us all. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts catches up with Matthew Griffin, an international advisor at 311 Institute and Wells Future Forum and speaker on the Future of Technology, to discuss the future of work. Matt also explains: Why he got into his role of thinking and teaching 20-50 years ahead What Industry 4.0 is and what it looks like in terms of time frame How automated and autonomous platforms fit into the future of work What artificial intelligence means for employees, organizations and society Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

A bundle offering is way, way better than a single vertical, especially for WFH. It allows partners access to a top-level product (like Webex meetings) plus the security that’s so essential in our WFH environment. This bundle approach allows the partner to pick different options to address multiple verticals with a solution that solves a business proficiency issue. In this episode, Keri Roberts interviews Collin Rauen, senior channel account specialist at Ingram Micro; Mike Brooks, sales business development manager collaboration at Cisco; and Marc Nagao, America's distribution security business development at Cisco. Topics they hit on: Cisco’s secure WFH approach Webex meetings are more than just meetings The cross-solution approach to bundling RELATED: Listen to these standout guests discuss a safe return to the office. To learn more, contact Collin Rauen. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

It’s so new that it’s still being called “NewCo.” The IBM Partner Ecosystem Strategy is headed toward even more flexible consumption models in 2021. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, host Keri Roberts speaks with Rose Nunez-Renck, Vice President, IBM Partner Ecosystem Strategy and Transformation at IBM Systems, and Cheryl Rang, Director of Advanced Solutions at Ingram Micro, about the latest news from IBM about what partners need most to face the new year. Rose and Cheryl talked about: Client buying needs for application and infrastructure services The GTS segment becoming an all new company IBM cloud solutions for cost optimization Focus, clarity and agility—partner feedback

Conversations around credit and finance can be scary. But with Ingram Micro’s financial solutions process, partners have nothing to fear. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts sits down with Heather Kopp, a Financial Solutions Executive at Ingram Micro, and Matthew Bookspan, the CEO of Blacktip, a Business and Technology Consulting Firm to chat about what it’s like to talk financial solutions with Ingram Micro. They also discuss: How the financial team helps onboard partners into the SMB Alliance. What initial conversations and training is like with the Ingram Micro financial team. How Microsoft Surface as a Service benefits partners and customers. Where technology is headed. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

In episode 503 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series.   Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on letting out emotions.  Ever feel like you're holding so much in and need to let it out or not sure how?  I know for me, I have to let myself feel fully and then I'm able to focus on what to do next.   That's what this meditation is all about - letting go.    Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

More and more companies are migrating to a multicloud environment. With this mass migration comes pressing resiliency, flexibility and security concerns that are critical to IT infrastructures. Can this migration be supported and sustained? In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts catches up with Shannon Elwell, a business unit executive of North America Power Systems Sales at IBM, and Cheryl Thompson, a sr. technology consultant at Ingram Micro, to discuss how to move businesses into a digital transformation age. They also discuss: IBM’s strategic position with Red Hat The difference between on-premises and hybrid cloud The top 3 use cases for hybrid multicloud on IBM power systems Where technology is going in the next year Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk.

It’s estimated that only 2-3% of businesses think about storage. That’s because in the past storage has just been a place where businesses dump data. But the ability to store data in a way that is safe and allows businesses to retrieve it quickly is becoming more and more crucial for the future. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts catches up with Ric Halsaver, the North America Flash, Software Defined and Red Hat Storage channel sales leader at IBM, and Mark Miller, a technology consultant at Ingram Micro. The three discuss: How virtualization helps businesses manage massive amounts of data How IBM’s single hardware platform allows businesses to get the most value out of their data Security, storage management and the future of technology Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Learn more about the Ingram Micro and IBM partnership and IBM’s software portfolio. Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

At its inception, Lexmark encountered the toughest printing application environments. Today, it continues to change and move faster than any organization in the industry. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts catches up with Phil Carter, Director of Services Portfolio Management at Lexmark and Steve Delaney, a Distribution Account Manager with Lexmark to talk about what the company is currently doing in the MPS space. They also discuss: MPS market threats and opportunities Lexmark and the catalyst for MPS market growth Printer device security and sustainability How technology is becoming more invisible Learn more about Lexmark and Managed Print Services by visiting their website. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Gaming is bigger than Hollywood and sports—it’s the ultimate stay-at-home pastime of choice with a 32% increase in revenue in 2020. Oh, and 43% of esports viewers say they appreciate brands that connect with them through gaming channels. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, host Keri Roberts interviews Steve Hitchcock, Channel Sales Manager, Gaming at Seagate Technology, about all things gaming—and why this is such an essential vertical. They also talked about… Ingram Micro adding companies from the gaming space as a new business unit 3 types of storage for gamers How to decide on ideal storage for your gaming rig Tournaments, esports and branding Plus, hear a special guest appearance from Stacy Gerke, Business Unit Marketing Manager, about how Ingram Micro is growing their gaming program. “Gaming right now is probably the hottest at-home tech sector that you could find yourself wanting to get involved in when it comes to selling products.” — Steve Hitchcock Get in touch with Steve on LinkedIn, or if you’re a partner, reach out to Michael Ernst by email. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

The Ingram Micro ONE Experience 2020 was ONE for the books. Despite the challenges of creating a fully virtual large-scale event, Ingram Micro was determined to offer partners substantial and actionable takeaways, as well as make some exciting announcements. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts chats with Sabine Howest, Vice President of Global Partner Engagement & IoT at Ingram Micro, to review Ingram Micro’s first ever fully global and virtual conference, the ONE Experience. The two discuss: Challenges and opportunities in planning a global virtual event Ingram Micro’s global advanced solutions strategy Opportunities for channel partners to grow and scale in 2021 The future of the global technology market Missed the ONE Experience? Check out Ingram Micro’s on-demand content and unlock industry insights to propel your business forward in 2021 here. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Data and networking will always come back to fiber optics and fiber optics backbone. Because your business process depends on a fiber backbone, it is critical that backbone developments occur with minimal disruption to your business. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts catches up with Tom Kovanic, Business Development Manager with Panduit Ventures, to discuss: The functionality of a single mode fiber vs. a multimode fiber. Why Panduit’s OneMode is the best fiber optics solution for the modern world. Exciting developments in technology and where tech is headed. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

As a result of COVID-19, more companies are beginning to realize things like community engagement, corporate social responsibility and social purpose are not just nice for an organization to have… They’re absolutely essential. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts catches up with Jamie Ferullo, the Director of Advanced Computing at Ingram Micro and Jennifer Owen, the Senior Account Executive at United Way of Buffalo and Erie County. They discuss: How organizations can create new opportunities for generosity in the current climate. How United Way brings organizations together to create systemic community change. How Ingram Micro and United Way align on social causes for greater impact. How companies can use technology for corporate social responsibility. Learn more about Buffalo United Way or find your local UW office here. Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Most companies are going through a refresh phase due to COVID-19 and pivoting from remote work to an office/remote hybrid. With employees going back to the office, businesses need to have the right tools in place to ensure employee safety and overall organizational health. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts catches up with… Collin Rauen, Senior Channel Account Specialist at Ingram Micro, Mike Brooks, Sales Business Development Manager Collaboration at Cisco, and Marc Nagao, America’s Distribution Security Business Development at Cisco. The four discuss: What security and business resilience looks like during a pandemic How Cisco is helping organizations go back to office spaces safely How Ingram Micro makes the transition from home to office stress free “Historically, network and network security have been thought of as pretty complicated things to manage, and I think at CISCO, we’re actually making network and network security a lot easier to understand and manage.” —Marc Nagow Follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Sponsored by Cisco and Ingram Micro Financial Solutions Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website.

Data Driven Design was recently featured as a Top 25 Voice and AI company by Top 25 Today. Here is my recent interview with Keri Roberts where we talk about how Data Driven Design uses Voice Technology to help businesses scale. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paulhickey/support

In episode 491 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series. As part of the Wednesday mindset education series on this show you’ll be hearing from me as I share with you some writings I've created based off of some of the internal meditations, mantras and internal dialogue that I do for myself. Over the years this thinking has helped me and so I share it with you because sometimes we just need to know, yes, I am awesome and I can do it.   Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on confidence in the work world.  When you lose your job, or navigating a new career path or have been put in a role that pushes you to grow, it can sometimes make you question your confidence.  Can I do this?  Am I qualified?  That's what this meditation is all about.    Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

Accelerate, simplify and better together. These are the 3 core pillars of the collaboration model for Cisco’s Flex 3.0. In this episode of #B2BTechTalk, host Keri Roberts interviews Christopher Heinrich, Cisco Senior Technology Consultant at Ingram Micro, about everything Cisco Collaboration Flex 3.0. You’ll hear about: The perpetual model vs. the annuity model 5 amazing updates to make things easier for partners Even more Flex 3.0 learning opportunities “It's really allowing organizations and customers to deploy their collaboration applications in what they see fit and how they see fit—and allows them to pay for them how they want to pay for them.” — Christopher Heinrich To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Lessons from 2020: Disruption isn’t when, but if. How’s your org doing when it comes to creating a truly mature operational resiliency? In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, host Keri Roberts speaks with Patrick Potter, Solutions Marketing at RSA Security, about building resiliency into every part of your org. We chatted about: Resiliency vs. recovery Strategies for building resilience (plus cyber resiliency) What you can and can’t predict—and how to be resilient anyway “It takes all the business to look at how they can build resiliency into what they do. It's not just an IT issue.” — Patrick Potter Find out more about resiliency at RSA.com, or if you’re a partner, email rsa-licensing@ingrammicro.com. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

If you could have peace of mind for free, you’d take it, right? VMware’s Carbon Black offers intrinsic security against the ever-evolving threat of malware, ransomware, zero-day attacks and more. In this episode of #B2BTechTalk, host Keri Roberts discusses intrinsic security and the threat landscape with VMware’s Tom Houpt, Regional Channel Account Manager, and Tyler Zito, Inside Channel Solution Engineer. They talked about: How current security is broken VMware’s intrinsic security vision Carbon Black Cloud at Indeed.com Free trial! “Intrinsic security is enabling teams to utilize any app, any device, on any environment, whether a public, private or hybrid cloud network.” — Tyler Zito Check out Carbon Black offerings here or contact our team. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Churn is the #1 factor that will cause a recurring revenue model to fail. Unlock the greatest way to forecast future cash flow and budgets with a hybrid recurring revenue model. In this episode of B2B Tech Talk, Keri Roberts interviews Patrick Dempsey, Distribution Services and Software Manager at Cisco, Nicole Dziedzic, Senior Vendor Business Manager for Cisco at Ingram Micro, and Chris Blackwell, Partner Success Executive at Ingram Micro, about why this model is so essential for partners. They talked about: The shift to subscription models How recurring revenue helps with long-term business Hybrid models and available resources "A recurring revenue model is a business model that enables a business to have more predictable revenue streams.” — Nicole Dziedzic Learn about recurring revenue at Cisco Virtual Learning or through your Ingram Micro team. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

The #1 reason people are scared of AI isn’t job loss. It’s loss of expertise. People fear the computer will come in and show them up at what they’ve spent their professional lives perfecting. That will never happen. In this episode, host Keri Roberts interviews Mark Thames, Global Partner Business Development Leader - AI Enterprise at Juniper Networks, about mind-blowing applications for Mist 360 that don’t steal human jobs. Things they discussed: -AI as a valuable addition to the IT department -How AI improves the customer experience -AI applications for enterprise and SMB “Popular use cases right now with AI are getting better insight into your environment, to do better automation to quickly solve problems, and to have self-driving environments.” — Mark Thames Get in touch with Mark on LinkedIn and learn about Juniper at juniper.assist@ingrammicro.com. To join the discussion, follow us on Twitter @IngramTechSol #B2BTechTalk Listen to this episode and more like it by subscribing to B2B Tech Talk on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

In episode 479 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday Mindset series which includes expert talks, connected conversations, meditation/mantras and talks with Aiden. This episode is part of the Meditation Mantra series. As part of the Wednesday mindset education series on this show you’ll be hearing from me as I share with you some writings I've created based off of some of the internal meditations, mantras and internal dialogue that I do for myself. Over the years this thinking has helped me and so I share it with you because sometimes we just need to know, yes, I matter and I'll be ok.    Today’s meditation and mantra is focused on the idea to keep going when things get hard.  It could be a workout program, a new business or finding a job.  Sometime we just need the reminder and mindset to keep going.  Written and Read by Keri Roberts.

Building a community and brand based on the quality work that you do is an essential part of expanding your business. So, in today's Expert Insight Interview, we talk with Keri Roberts about building a community and branding through podcasts.

The core values of kindness, respect and teamwork are evident in everything that dancer/choreographer/entrepreneur Keri Roberts does.  These core values help her stay accountable to her mission. I am so delighted to have her on a second time to catch up as we talk about the growth of her dance company, the interesting aspects of… The post http://annettbone.com/152/ (#152: How Your Mission Helps You Stay Accountable [Podcast]) appeared first on http://annettbone.com (Annett Bone).