The Catalyst by Softchoice

It’s been a while since we had “tickets to the game”. Calgary Flames IT Leader, Ziad Mehio, is feeling the impact of a sports season unlike any in history. He’s laser-focused now on how he’ll be getting fans off the couch and into the seats of a brand new, digitally-driven arena.  So, what potential does tech have to innovate the sports fan experience? How are sports fans staying energized? Will attending a game ever feel the same?  Featuring: Ziad Mehio, Vice President Technology & Food and

The journey back to school this year was a lot like the beginning of the pandemic all over again, filled with uncertainty. Erika, like many parents, questions whether kids will get much out of online learning, as schools try to sort out ways to make virtual classes more engaging.  Peter Singh from the Toronto District School Board - the fourth largest schoolboard in North America and largest in Canada - joins the podcast to discuss what this year’s back-to-school season looked like, and the

The global pandemic has forced businesses to evolve at lightspeed - not something most security and compliance professionals are huge fans of! As opportunistic attacks continue to rise and hackers get worse, should everyday people really be the last defense? Erika sits down with cybersecurity leader, David Kennedy, to discuss how the disruptions of COVID19 has changed the game for security professionals, the average Joe, and hackers alike. Featuring: David Kennedy, Founder and CTO at Binary Defense

Here’s the question we’re all getting a lot these days: “how are you hanging in there?”.But it’s a loaded question.  Erika Van Noort has been checking in with her colleagues, friends and family remotely over the past seven months, and realizing how fundamental technology is in everything we do. It’s played a starring role in maintaining her success, her relationships, and her own mental health. But it’s also brought up a lot of questions. Like, how do businesses maintain a company culture remotely

When people and technology come together, the potential is limitless. But while everyone is used to hearing about the revolutionary impact of tech, it can be easy to forget about the people behind it all.This podcast shines a light on the human side of IT leaders, as host Erika Van Noort explores and reframes our relationship to technology. It premieres October 1st, 2020.The Catalyst is an original podcast from Softchoice. For more on Softchoice, go to https://www.softchoice.com/