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Technology is an important aspect of most businesses today, but the industry itself comes with many nuances that make it hard to navigate for many. You don’t need to be an IT expert, though, to join Chief Operating Officer of Plow Networks Bryan Link as he cuts through the bull$hIT of the IT industry, through personal experiences and interviews with relevant business leaders. Each episode contains powerful insights and a few laughs that bring transparency and authenticity to a seemingly broken industry.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
This week, Bryan is joined by the Founder and Managing Director at Bridging Business & IT, LLC, Dave Burrill. Dave initially started his professional career as an academic; however, he quickly changed career paths to pursue the goal of becoming a VP of IT. From working in account to starting a consulting firm, Dave's vast experience makes him the expert on this week's topic, so much so that he even named his business after this principle, bridging the gap between business and IT. He reflects on the importance of communication between businesses and their IT departments and how improving these relationships strengthens organizations. Join us as we uncover the secret to bridging the gap between business and IT. We hope you enjoy.
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Book referenced in this show: How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
This week Bryan is joined by Plow Networks Co-Founder and CEO, Cameron Plato to talk about the evolution of the data center and data storage. With almost three decades of experience in the data center/data storage world, Cameron has seen it all. Bryan pushes Cameron to use that expertise to break down how it has evolved, what is happening today, and how companies should consider thinking about data and storage as tools they need to solve real business problems. We hope you enjoy this week's episode.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlowNetworks/podcasts
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Learn more about Plow Networks: https://plow.net/
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome back security expert Bil Harmer. With over three decades of experience in IT, Bil's reputation as a security guru precedes him. From navigating the intricacies of small startups to steering through the challenges of large enterprises and governmental agencies, Bil's expertise is unparalleled. Currently serving as an Operating Partner for Security at Craft Ventures, Bil's journey boasts engagements with industry giants like Good Data, Zscaler, and SecureAuth. Bryan and Bil dive into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Bil sheds light on the shifting strategies of both malicious actors and defenders, offering insights into the dynamic nature of security threats. From emerging trends to paradigm shifts, Bil offers a comprehensive analysis rooted in his extensive industry experience. The conversation concludes with Bil’s optimism regarding the future of security in an AI-driven world. Amidst the proliferation of artificial intelligence, he highlights opportunities for innovation and resilience, emphasizing the crucial role of technological advancements in fortifying our digital defenses. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlowNetworks/podcasts
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cuttheshitpod
Learn more about Plow Networks: https://plow.net/
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
This week Bryan is joined by Plow Networks' very own Senior Network Architect, Stephen Ziehr to talk about network monitoring and management. The two break down exactly what each term means and how they differ. As a network expert, Stephen explains the history of connectivity, how user demands have shifted the thinking behind the need to be connected, and how the risk of outages poses significantly higher implications to businesses than it did in years past. With AI, what does the future of networks look like? Will wifi become obsolete and be replaced entirely by 5G? These questions and more are answered in this episode, enjoy.
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Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
This week Bryan is joined once again by Plow Networks' Co Founders Brian Law and Cameron Plato for another Cut the $hIT After Hours. This week the three are recording after a not-so-great quarterly business review they were a part of earlier that day, and they have notes. The call inspired the topic of today's episode, QBRs, why do we do them, and if you're going to take the time to do them, how should they be conducted for all parties to get the most out of them and not leave feeling like their time was wasted. This leads them to conversations around planning for the year and how sometimes things don't always go to plan, and as business leaders you need to learn to roll with the punches. So if you've been frustrated after a QBR, or are stressing about this year, grab a drink and join us for this week's after hours episode. Enjoy.
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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
This week Bryan is joined by Tammy McCoy and James Terry of Indeed Flex to talk about how the company is using technology to reinvent how companies are recruiting and staffing talent. Tammy and James explain the evolution of the industry and get into the effects the pandemic had on candidates looking for jobs, the employers hiring, and the staffing firms themselves. Whether you're in the market for a job or you're on the employer side looking to fill a role, this episode is for you. We hope you enjoy this week's episode.
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Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
This week Bryan is joined by Walead Anwar for the first rendition of a series we will be doing on the podcast throughout the year called “From Then to Now”, to talk about voice. With over 15 years of experience in the voice/telephony business, he's the perfect person to walk us through the history and evolution of the voice space. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode.
To learn more about Plow Networks' hosted VoIP services: https://bit.ly/3tU244R
Like watching your podcasts rather than just listening? Check out our YouTube channel where you can watch all of our episodes.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlowNetworks/podcasts
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cuttheshitpod
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
This week Bryan is kicking off 2024 solo for his annual tech trends and predictions episode. In this episode, he talks about a myriad of topics from adopting AI to automate redundant work to biometric passwords becoming more common outside of an individual user level. He even cuts the $hIT about the increasing expense of IT, and what, at a minimum, companies should be doing to stay protected from cyber threats in 2024 given tighter budgets and increased costs. So let's start this year off right with no bull$hIT and get into another episode. Enjoy.
P.S. Happy Birthday Bryan!
Articles referenced in the show: https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-did-companies-use-generative-ai-in-2023-heres-a-look-at-five-early-adopters-6e09c6b3?mod=tech_feat1_ai_pos2
Learn more about Plow Networks here: https://plow.net/
Like watching your podcasts rather than just listening? Check out our YouTube channel where you can watch all of our episodes.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlowNetworks/podcasts
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cuttheshitpod
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
This week Bryan is joined by Fortinet's Jen Cothron. Jen is a Mid-Enterprise Account Manager at Fortinet, however, like so many of us in this industry, Jen didn't begin her career in technology. Jen made the move to tech ten years ago and hasn't looked back since. Listen to her and Bryan discuss her career journey, and how she and Fortinet are helping clients cut the $hIT when it comes to buying their stuff. We hope you enjoy this week's episode.
Like watching your podcasts rather than just listening? Check out our YouTube channel where you can watch all of our episodes.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlowNetworks/podcasts
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cuttheshitpod