In this episode, host KJ Burke is joined by guests Daniel Pinsky, CSO & Head of Information Security, CDW Canada and David Shipley, CEO and Cofounder, Beauceron Security Inc. to discuss the need to educate our users on cybersecurity best practices and how we can build a security minded organization. To learn more, visit cdw.ca…

In this episode, host KJ Burke and guest Jim Love discuss some of the insights coming out of the 2024 Hybrid Cloud Report.To learn more, visit cdw.caPor Jim Love

What are some of the traditional uses cases for HPC and AI that the Federal Government uses currently? · What are some of the identified use cases that have been difficult to implement? · What challenges have stalled those implementations historically? · How has the current state of HPC and AI changed so that some of those use cases can now be real…

Up until recently access to AI was really restricted to fewer people. The need for specialized tools, knowledge and technology created hurdles that many organizations were not able to clear. How have you seen access to AI and the perceived value of AI change across different consumers? One of the ways we have been segmenting generative AI with cust…

What has the role of supercomputers been historically? Has the advent of GPU clusters changed the role of HPC? How is the technology changing to meet new needs of researchers and organizations? As we look at supercomputing across different verticals, what parts of the technology and software stack stay similar and where does that stack depart from …

Why do organizations use staff augmentation and managed services? How do you differentiate and decide between filling roles that are internal, external consulting or managed services? What are some of the considerations that management focuses on when they build a plan to leverage managed services? What makes a good managed services partner? What a…

In this episode, we discuss smart retail innovations and how they lead to a better and more cost-effective environment for retail storefrontsTo learn more, visit cdw.caPor CDW Canada

In this episode, we discuss technology innovations impacting the way patients are cared for, where they are cared for, and how effective that care ultimately is. The current state of healthcare. Where are we at and what is currently in flight as far as technology innovation that we are seeing? How is innovation in technology changing the way patien…

In this episode, we discuss... The hardware ecosystem from device to data centre and platform NPUs and endpoints Cloud platforms for AI Access to tools Future of AI – Multimodal – Multisensory - sora To learn more, visit cdw.caPor CDW Canada

In this episode we discuss... Current state of cybersecurity Types of AI are impacting cybersecurity How bad actors are leveraging GenAI to be more productive What is the measurable impact of GenAI to the risk profile of businesses? What keeps you up at night when you think about AI as a cybersecurity risk? To learn more, visit cdw.ca…

In this episode, we discuss… The current and expected future state of the economy How that state affects business investment planning Discuss the unique aspects and benefits of CAPEX Discuss the unique aspects and benefits of OPEX How public cloud has changed the way businesses plan spend How IT can communicate with the business more effectively to…

Join us this season as we engage with industry leaders in technical discussions around key innovations that are affecting all our lives in business, and in many cases our daily lives as well. To learn more, visit cdw.caPor CDW Canada

In this episode, we discuss… How to identify the best place to operate applications Three best practices for looking at technology decisions Challenges that customers are facing with migrating workloads to the cloud, and what’s driving them to build cloud-like environments in their data centre Data activation over time, and how it could be a potent…

In this episode, we discuss… How customers are approaching security across the hybrid cloud Increased complexity that organizations face as they move into the hybrid cloud Shared responsibility model and how providers apply security controls to their services How remote work impacts security in the cloud How customers are approaching SASE solutions…

In this episode, we discuss… What is operational trust, and why is it a roadblock for many organizations? How to break down barriers for organizations trying to implement infrastructure as code How can infrastructure as code address differences between public cloud and on-premises, VM-based solutions and container systems? How infrastructure as cod…

In this episode, we discuss… How CDW reorganized internally to remove silos between its public cloud and enterprise data centre teams Why CDW needed to move to a hybrid cloud strategy to better support customers Where CDW is seeing benefits from bringing teams together and changing the focus from technologies to business outcomes How the culture ar…

In this episode, we discuss… How Cisco is helping customers tackle visibility across the hybrid cloud Key challenges with gathering real-time metrics in the hybrid cloud and how to address them The rise of open-source platforms and the new challenges and opportunities they bring How to get started with real-time analytics and application observabil…

In this episode, we discuss… Microsoft's Developer Velocity report: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-ca/overview/developer-velocity/ How do you define modern applications? Why “risk mitigation” should be the seventh R in app modernization What separates top-performing companies from bottom-performing companies How do you define success in adopting ap…

The difference between data gravity and data inertia How data can be moved across clouds, and from on-premises to the cloud Why having a solid data fabric helps empower businesses and adds business value How to change data from being a business detractor to a business enabler How to address security in the cloud while keeping data portable How NetA…

Four technologies that you need to support AI workloads Whether it makes sense to move AI data into the cloud or to run certain workloads on premises Why processes need to change to support AI programs and what IT teams can do from an infrastructure standpoint to support their data science team The three different levels of maturity for organizatio…

Understanding what workloads are running in an environment, and what the dependencies are between applications How to structure applications to make them portable to transition to the public cloud, or to multiple clouds Do containers and VMs work differently across the public and private cloud? Understanding what multicloud actually means, and does…

What’s driving application modernization for organizations? Identifying which legacy applications to move into the cloud – how much refactoring makes sense? The state of app modernization in Canada Avoiding mistakes around vendor lock-in, cloud security and backup Best practices that are driving success with app modernization, and the benefits that…

How to minimize the complexity of hybrid cloud networking Avoiding some of the pitfalls and getting the most value from hybrid cloud networks How CDW and Cisco work together to help customers with network design Normalizing the cloud operational model in terms of provisioning, management and security How to re-evaluate your network in an environmen…

What do hybrid cloud and hybrid IT mean? Are workloads better suited for the public cloud or in the data centre? Evolution from “cloud only” thinking to locating data where it brings the most value Moving back to the data centre when things are more expensive to run in the cloud What to consider when turning your data centre into a hybrid cloud, an…

Is the zero trust framework essential for security? How has zero trust security become embedded in organizations? How to find the right balance between usability and security Best practices for security policy development How does zero trust enhance user experience? To learn more, visit cdw.caPor CDW Canada

Walking the fine line between data privacy and data security How to minimize the risk of sharing too much personally identifiable information (PII) When should a business leader reach out to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada after a data breach? Why GDPR has more name recognition than Canada’s PIPEDA What’s the next chapter for data privacy in Can…

How to become more informed about AI and machine learning How are cybersecurity companies using AI and ML? Ethical considerations when using AI and ML Will AI and ML fully replace an organization’s cybersecurity team? To learn more, visit cdw.caPor CDW Canada

What small business owners should keep in mind when it comes to cybersecurity Do smaller businesses have any cybersecurity advantages over larger companies? How to communicate the importance of cybersecurity to small business employees How the increase in remote work impacts data breach defences To learn more, visit cdw.ca…

Why are people the best defence against a cyberattack? How do you make cybersecurity training a positive experience for employees? How to develop good cyber hygiene in both your personal and professional lives Changes made by organizations in response to the latest cybersecurity threats To learn more, visit cdw.ca…

Key topics in this episode Can working from home be just as secure as working from an office? Pros and cons of a VPN when it comes to network security Cybersecurity threats related to videoconferencing The importance of creating strong, unique passwords Email security and how to spot a phishing attack Security best practices for smart home devices …

Listen to the trailer for the new cybersecurity podcast series hosted by CDW and Cisco, Get IT: Cybersecurity insights for the forseeable future. Episodes coming soon! To learn more, visit cdw.caPor CDW Canada