Keep track of the ever-changing Cloud technology landscape with Umbrellar's podcast featuring the latest in tech news and views from partners across New Zealand. We uncover how our comprehensive partner network of resellers and affiliates are driving forward the NZ Cloud Economy, find out what's keeping them up at night, and the technology transformations that have them excited about building the tech for tomorrow's world.
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It's easy to move into the cloud but what about ongoing management? Who's got the time or the experience for that? Short answer - Umbrellar. Adrian and Rob explain how to get the cloud environment you were 'sold' on the brochure and the advantages of having a crack team of cloud specialists at your beck and call.…
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Umbrellar CEO Dave Howden and Vanessa Sorenson, Chief Partner Officer A/NZ and Managing Director Microsoft NZ, catch up on all the dramatic changes since their last podcast chat - her roles, the pandemic, new data centres for the region and the integration of Australia and New Zealand in the Microsoft world. There's a lot to unpack! They discuss ho…
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Endless possibilities - how the cloud empowers us to do more
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Umbrellar's Rob Farnell (Head of Cloud Technology) and Adrian Venter (Head of Cloud Operations ... aka Supreme Overlord 😎) talk tech with Head of Business Operations Nadia Phillips. This engaging conversation covers everything from AI art, Machine Learning, SaaS, Automation and Managed Services. Uncover how AI is exciting people that wouldn't other…
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CEO Dave Howden and Head of Business Operations Nadia Phillips share the background story behind the recently announced purchase of New Zealand company Umbrellar Cloud Ltd by US-based cloud technology distributor Pax8. Pax8 have built a strong reputation on a global level over the past few years and recently set their sights on the Asia Pacific reg…
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David Howden (CEO Umbrellar) and Nadia Phillips (Head of Business Operations Umbrellar) talk to Patrick Quesnel (Microsoft Azure Platform Growth & Development Product Engineering Lead ANZ) and Jimmy Kerr (Launch Lead NZ Datacentre Region) about the upcoming launch of the new Microsoft datacenter region in New Zealand and how this huge investment in…
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Does your business unwittingly commit the biggest cardinal sin of Privacy? Did you know that New Zealand's Privacy Act is applicable to ALL businesses, regardless of size? Are you aware all businesses must have a delegated Privacy Officer responsible for protecting customer information? Privacy is one of those topics businesses tend to shy away fro…
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This month's partner podcast features Umbrellar guests David Howden (CEO) and Alexandr Basan (Head of Product & Commerce) and covers the latest happenings in and around Umbrellar. Nadia and Dave chat about the recently announced rebranding of the Microsoft Partner Network to the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program as of October this year. Dave shares t…
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The challenges of the last two years have created greater complexities in our workplace and a huge jump in the use of applications and online collaboration tools. PEP Worldwide's General Manager Jo McFadden chats with Nadia (Umbrellar Head of Marketing and Operations) about the "humanware" organisations often forget to "upgrade" when they update th…
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In our complex world of hybrid work and BYO technology, how do organisations maintain security? Mobile Mentor's CEO Daniel McCarthy and Head of Sales, NZ Jared Pedersen discuss with Nadia Phillips (Umbrellar Head of Marketing and Operations) how the pandemic has accelerated the practice of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) when onboarding new employees …
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Don't call me She-E-O: An International Women's Day special
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Listen in as 4 ladies flying high as executives in the tech industry discuss all things #breakingthebias for this International Women's Day Special. Nadia Phillips (Umbrellar), Tina Comrie (The Attention Agency), Samantha Borg (Datto) and Erika Palmer (Cupla) cover a range of important issues including hiring for diversity, how bad bosses made us b…
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What's possible in using technology to solve sustainability problems? In this episode, Umbrellar Digital Journalist, Cat Mules, asks Damon Kelly of Enlighten Designs about the current and future role of data and AI.
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As organisations across Australia adapt to the 'new normal' of living with Covid-19, Veeam has been helping customers make sure their data is secure, accessible and easily recoverable if disaster strikes.
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Research from NZIER and Xero suggests billions in productivity gains could be achieved by accelerating businesses' move to the cloud. Listen to this Cloud Talk with Craig Hudson, Managing Director of Xero to learn more.
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As retailers and property owners adapt to living with the presence of Covid-19, one artificial intelligence company is offering new ways to help them keep their people safe.
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David Howden is joined by Patrick Quesnel from Microsoft for a discussion around the new Microsoft Azure region that is coming to New Zealand.
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Umbrellars very own Head of Cloud David Howden comes onto the podcast to discuss how Umbrellar is adjusting to this new working landscape brought on by the Covid 19 lockdown.
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In this episode David Howden (Head of Cloud, Umbrellar) is joined by David Downs (Task Force Lead, MBIE) and Scott Arrol (CEO, NZHIT) as they discuss resiliency and community within New Zealand businesses
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Hamish Webber is joined by Scott Arrol CEO of NZHIT. They discuss the digital transformations of GPs during Covid 19 and what businesses outside of the health sector can do to support the sector during this demanding time.
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Hamish Webber sits down with Rob Cleghorn who is the head engineer at ClearPoint. They discuss ClearPoints work with DevOps and how it has benefited businesses in New Zealand and overseas.
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Vanessa Sorenson is the new Managing Director of Microsoft New Zealand. Bringing more than 20 years management experience in the New Zealand corporate ecosystem, and building on her most previous role as Microsoft’s New Zealand Enterprise Director, Vanessa brings a broad background centering on carving out winning business relationships. Vanessa’s …
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In this episode host Hamish Webber sits down with the new MD of Microsoft New Zealand Vanessa Sorenson. They talk about her new role within Microsoft, Initiatives she has been involved with during her time in the company and the future of A:I and Holo-lens.
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We enjoyed talking to Blair soo much that we just had to have him back! Join Blair Scott - MD of Walkerscott, as he talks to Julie Cooper about the term 'journey', an analytics lens into business applications, the balance of change, the power of partnership, the future of consultants…And more. This is an exciting podcast not to be missed!…
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New Zealand Spinal Trust work to empower people with spinal cord impairments and their whānau to embrace positive futures. As our latest Cloud for Good partner we decided to sit down with Hans Wouter, CEO, and Andrew Hall, National Programme Manager, to chat about our partnership and more. Covering their work, removing the uncertainty, and what the…
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David Howden sits down with Julie Cooper to delve into becoming a modern hosting partner. Covering traditional hypervisor technology, the move to 'as a service', and how to best build a new business model to stay relevant. After 'drinking their own champagne' this Umbrellar leadership duo are ready to spill. Past, present, and an insight into 'what…
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Aben Samuel is a Principal Consultant & Product Manager at Fusion5 and also leads the Azure User Group here in NZ orchestrating great events like Azure Boot camp! Dave Howden sits down with Aben to cover taking the wheel, handing back the power, thinking outside the box...And a bit on Azure. An insightful conversation perfect for your drive to work…
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David Spratt is back in studio talking to Dave Howden about the Tesla Model S 100, his new appointment, transport woes, the future of the power industry and more. An exciting conversation not to be missed! Visit Total Utilities here
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Erudite’s approach to healthcare software is heavily rooted in epidemiology; the study of how health-related phenomena operate in a specified population. Listen to Dave as he chats to Murray Polson (Managing Director at Erudite Group) about his position, journey, projects of passion, and what's next for health in terms of digitisation and modernisa…
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Paul Brislen a forefront authority on strategic media support talks to Dave Howden on PR and Communications. Delving into the changing industry, proactive communications, needed regulation, and the role of the reader. An insightful conversation not to be missed. Get in touch with Paul here
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Lauren Salisbury - a renowned Digital Change Agent, talks to Julie Cooper, about the right way up, industry patterns, the love of IoT, community and more. A digital change deep dive not to be missed. Visit her website here
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General Manager of leading cyber security consulting business, Aura Information Security, Peter Bailey’s role comprises of two key functions: maintaining the company’s strong track record in delivering high quality customer service and solutions; and helping businesses of all shapes and sizes understand the need for robust security practices. Baile…
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Join David Howden and SEO specialist Matt Chalk as they delve into Search Engine Optimisation, going beyond the customer journey, and how to see green. An invaluable conversation for those both starting and looking to develop their SEO.
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Umbrellar Head of Cloud Sales , Owen Swinson, talks to the CTO at Aware Group, Jourdan Templeton, delving into AI and Data solutions for organisational improvement, optimisation and innovation. Discussing AI, personal experience, unconscious bias and more.
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Join Umbrellar's very own Dave Howden and Sunny Lakhiyan as they discuss our Azure Manged Services practice. Delving into becoming a modern service provider, intelligence, optimisation, and seasonal workloads. An invaluable conversation for all considering Cloud adoption.
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Scott Arrol, CEO of NZHIT, talks to Dave Howden about health, digital, and the imperative to cut costs and improve the quality of patient care. To discover more about NZHIT and the immense value they add to our health sector visit: https://www.healthit.org.nz
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Join Blair Scott and Paul Knox as they talk to Dave Howden about the changes Walkerscott have seen since their inception. IOT and the collection of future looking data, getting your organizational data in order, and the buzz around bees.
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Join Mark Walton from Microsoft and Dave Howden as they discuss the road map for modern workplace, adoption, meetings of the future, and the biggest data set ever created. A conversation you don't want to miss.
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Geof Robinson, Co-founder and Director of Telesmart talks with Julie Cooper, Umbrellar Partner Manager. An insightful conversation about Telesmart, the road map of traditional telephony, his learnings and more.
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Join David Spratt and Dave Howden as they compare the consumption of IT infrastructure, as a commodity, with the electricity and utility market. Covering transformation, getting close to the value, cost reduction, and activating change.
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Heavy hitters of the IT industry - Julie Cooper, Zabeen Hussain, and Christine Foote talk with Dave Howden about diversity in the workplace, working in a male dominated industry, and what they see as the ideal.
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Join the powerhouse of New Zealand technology - Andrew Bedford, Patrick Quesnel, David Garrett, and Dave Howden as they discuss in depth New Zealand’s Only Azure Stack for Resale
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