
Ep. 76: Transforming Employee Experience with AI and Microsoft Copilot
In this episode of the #shifthappens podcast, Richard Harbridge, Chief Technology Officer at 2toLead, Microsoft MVP, and AvePoint Community Champion, joins us in an insightful discussion on how to maximize productivity, quality, and collaboration with AI tools like Microsoft's Copilot. Join us as we dive deep into best practices for AI adoption, including team-based learning models, considerations around security and compliance, and measuring ROI through improved outcomes.
25 Apr 202441min

Ep. 75: MSPs as Technology Partners: Leading Organizations to Digital Transformation Success
Matthew Bookspan, CEO of Orlando-based MSP Blacktip, joins the #shifthappens podcast to discuss enabling digital transformation for organizations, large and small. In this episode, we cover the critical role of MSPs as technology partners—from adapting to trends, managing environments, empowering customers with emerging technologies, following best practices for a secure Microsoft 365 platform, and the game-changing potential of generative AI.
11 Apr 202429min

Ep. 74: Building an Information Management Foundation for Human-AI Collaboration
In today’s episode of the #shifthappens podcast, AvePoint Chief Brand Officer, Dux Raymond Sy, and AvePoint Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Mario Carvajal, are joined by Tori Liu, President & CEO of AIIM. Together, they discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shining a light on existing information management challenges, the importance of a universal framework for AI governance, and steps organizations can take to prepare their data and culture for the AI-powered w...
3 Apr 202440min

Ep. 73: How Governments Worldwide Are Using AI to Transform Public Services
In this episode, we catch up with Angela Heise, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft, about how governments and public sector organizations around the world are leveraging AI to transform services, empower employees, and better engage with citizens. Angela shares insights from her travels across Asia and Australia, including common themes around using AI ethically, managing risk, adopting cloud, and the importance of change management.
21 Mars 202432min

Ep. 72: Ctrl Alt Delete: Learning Cognitive Decluttering to Unlock Your Full Potential
Renie Cavallari, author of HEADTRASH: Dumping Toxic Habits and Clearing Emotional Clutter, joins the #shifthappens podcast to discuss how to overcome negative self-talk and limiting beliefs to unlock your full potential. She provides practical strategies to decrease emotional stress, gain clarity, and take productive action to pursue your boldest goals.
7 Mars 202440min

Ep. 71: Riding the Waves of Change in Cybersecurity: How partners can prepare customers for emerging threats and generative AI
In this episode, Kyle Alspach, Senior Editor at CRN, discusses major shifts happening in cybersecurity and the potential impacts of generative AI. Hear Kyle's insights on trends like security operations, identity threats, consolidation of tools, autonomous decision-making, finding vulnerabilities, and more. Discover best practices partners can leverage as they guide customers in this fast-changing landscape.
22 Feb 202433min

Ep. 70: Evolving Cybersecurity: Key Trends and Best Practices for Organizations
Senior editor JP Ruth from InformationWeek joins us in our latest episode to discuss the latest cybersecurity trends, including notification requirements, supply chain vulnerabilities, social engineering threats, AI risks and benefits, edge computing developments, and evolving security best practices. We cover key takeaways for organizations to improve their security posture.
8 Feb 202428min

Ep. 69: People First, Tech Second: Leading with Kindness in Times of Digital Transformation
In this episode, we catch up with Gino Degregori, President & CEO of Bravo Consulting Group, and discuss leading with kindness in times of digital transformation. Learn how technology should enhance, not replace, core human skills and practices. Gino shares insights from his experience helping government agencies and enterprises adopt tools like Microsoft 365, and the importance of focusing on people first.
22 Dec 202326min