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What"s Up with Tech?

Tech Transformation with Evan Kirstel: A podcast exploring the latest trends and innovations in the tech industry, and how businesses can leverage them for growth, diving into the world of B2B, discussing strategies, trends, and sharing insights from industry leaders!With over three decades in telecom and IT, I"ve mastered the art of transforming social media into a dynamic platform for audience engagement, community building, and establishing thought leadership. My approach isn"t about personal

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16:17

Conversive AI: Revolutionizing Customer Communication...

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2025/04/08

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Remember when business communication meant just phone calls and plain text messages? Those days are rapidly disappearing as customers expect seamless conversations across multiple channels at any hour of the day or night. Nitin from Conversive AI takes us through the fascinating evolution of customer communication technology, from their beginnings as an SMS-focused company fifteen years ago to today's AI-powered omnichannel platf...

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17:09

Globalizing Communications: How LoopUp Streamlines...

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2025/04/07

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Cloud telephony is revolutionizing how multinational businesses communicate, and nobody understands this transformation better than Steve Flavell co-CEO and co-founder of LoopUp. After 20 years in remote communications, his company now specializes in integrating cloud telephony with Microsoft Teams—filling the crucial gap in Microsoft's otherwise comprehensive unified communications platform. The pandemic accelerated Teams a...

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20:27

Beyond Manual: The Future of Intelligent IT Management

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2025/04/04

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com The devices we rely on for productivity often become our biggest source of frustration. From patching nightmares to security vulnerabilities, managing technology creates endless headaches for IT teams—unless you've embraced automation. Peter from NinjaOne takes us deep into the world of IT automation, revealing the stark reality of organizational maturity: some teams spend half their working hours on repetitive tasks while others...

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26:11

Transforming Enterprise Data Protection: How Eon's...

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2025/04/02

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Cloud infrastructure is undergoing a dramatic shift, and with it comes the need to rethink how we approach data protection. In my conversation with Ofir Ehrlich, co-founder of Eon, we delve into why traditional backup approaches fall short in modern cloud environments and how his company is pioneering a fundamentally different approach to enterprise cloud backup and recovery. Ofir, whose previous company CloudEndure was acquired ...

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36:15

Transforming the C-Suite: Why Every Leader Needs a...

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2025/04/01

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Doug from CEO Sales Strategies takes us on a remarkable journey through the evolution of sales leadership, beginning with his first entrepreneurial venture at just six years old in his father's industrial machinery business. That early lesson—realizing he could earn $10 in eight minutes selling a part versus working 40 hours for the same amount—sparked a lifelong passion for sales efficiency that led him to build 36 businesses thr...

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16:55

Transforming Developer Velocity: How CodeMetal is...

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2025/03/31

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com The gap between AI research and deployable software has long been a bottleneck for innovation. Peter Morales, CEO of CodeMetal, is bridging this divide with an approach that's fundamentally different from the AI coding assistants flooding the market. Drawing from his physics background and experience developing AI systems for the F-35 fighter jet and drone defense systems protecting Washington DC, Peter recognized a pattern: whet...

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26:59

From AI to Quantum: Security's Wild Ride

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2025/03/28

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and few understand this better than Bob Carver, a 25-year veteran who built Verizon Wireless's security incident response team from the ground up. Our conversation at RSA Conference cuts through the hype to examine what's really happening on the digital battlefield. Artificial intelligence stands at the forefront of cybersecurity discussions, functioning as what Bob call...

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22:49

Behind the Scenes at Curiosity Lab: Atlanta's...

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2025/03/27

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com At the cutting edge of urban innovation sits Curiosity Lab, a groundbreaking "living laboratory" in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, just outside Atlanta. Brandon Branham, who serves as both Assistant City Manager/CTO for the city and Executive Director/CTO for Curiosity Lab, is pioneering a new model for how municipalities can accelerate technological advancement. Unlike traditional testing facilities, Curiosity Lab offers something ...

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19:45

From Telecom to AI: How 8x8 Simplifies Employee and...

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2025/03/26

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Cloud communications has evolved far beyond buzzwords and technical features—today it's about delivering real business outcomes. In this engaging conversation with Bruno, CMO of 8x8, we explore how one of the original players in the communications technology space continues to adapt and innovate in a highly competitive market. Bruno shares a refreshingly straightforward approach to making complex technology accessible: focus on t...

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18:24

Voice, AI, and the Future of Communications

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2025/03/25

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com The communication technology landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and Mitel is at the forefront with a clear strategy focused on "innovation with purpose." In this enlightening conversation, Mitel's Chief Technology Officer Luiz Domingos reveals how his 30+ years of industry experience shapes the company's approach to modernizing communications. Domingos articulates Mitel's four strategic pillars—experiences, hybrid deployme...

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19:38

The Global Battle for Critical Minerals and Why It...

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2025/03/24

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com What powers the smartphone in your pocket or the electric vehicle in your garage? In this eye-opening conversation with Ernest Scheyder, author of "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives," we dive deep into the hidden world of critical minerals that make our modern technological existence possible. Scheyder, who spent decades covering the energy industry before turning his focus to critical miner...

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24:05

Autonomous Enterprise: The Future of AI-Driven...

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2025/03/21

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com The dream of an autonomous enterprise has been theoretical for decades, but Digitate is making it a tangible reality. Rajiv Nayan Vice President and General Manager reveals how their Ignio platform is transforming how global organizations operate by eliminating the 80-90% of repetitive tasks that consume valuable human potential. What makes Digitate's approach revolutionary is their unified layer of intelligence that shifts enter...

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16:53

Convergence: How NextMed Health Is Reimagining...

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2025/03/17

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com At the convergence of breakthrough technologies, visionary thinking, and human ingenuity lies healthcare's most promising future. Dr. Daniel Kraft's NextMed Health stands as a beacon for those looking to navigate this dynamic landscape, offering a unique gathering unlike conventional healthcare conferences. "We're at an inflection point with health and medicine," shares Dr. Kraft, painting a vivid picture of healthcare transforma...

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21:34

Mitel's Next Chapter: Leadership in Hybrid...

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2025/03/17

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Mitel stands at a pivotal moment in its 50-year journey, emerging stronger than ever after strategic moves that have positioned the company as a formidable player in hybrid communications. In this candid conversation, we explore how Mitel's recent acquisition of Unify has created the largest global install base in the industry, while a smart financial restructuring eliminates debt constraints and unleashes new agility to pursue in...

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20:37

Beyond Social Posts: Reimagining Marketing in the Age...

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2025/03/14

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com The marketing landscape has undergone a seismic shift with the emergence of AI tools, but as many businesses discover, not all platforms deliver equal value. Meet www.brainiest.ai - a revolutionary AI marketing solution created by industry veterans with over 40 years of experience at companies like Intel and Microsoft. Founded shortly after ChatGPT's debut, Brainiest takes a fundamentally different approach to AI marketing....

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Unlocking Commercial Innovation with Dassault Systems

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2025/03/13

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com When software and hardware collide, manufacturing undergoes a fundamental transformation. In this revealing conversation with Tom from Dassault Systems, we explore how the digital revolution is reshaping product development, marketing, and the customer experience. At the heart of this evolution are three key technological forces: software-defined products that adapt to user needs, AI that streamlines design and personalization, a...

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The Evolution of IT Management: How NinjaOne is...

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2025/03/12

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Automation isn't just a buzzword—it's the key to solving today's most pressing IT challenges. Jeff from NinjaOne reveals how modern organizations are transforming their approach to device management in an era of distributed workforces and growing complexity. The conversation dives deep into how IT teams are consolidating their toolsets after years of implementing haphazard solutions during the pandemic. Rather than juggling numer...

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22:29

Beyond Smartphones: The Converging Worlds of 5G, AI,...

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2025/03/11

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com We've reached the halftime mark of the 5G journey, and the game is about to get much more interesting. Stephen Douglas, Head of Market Strategy at Spirant, joins us to break down the findings from their comprehensive annual report on the state of 5G, drawing insights from 415 global engagements in 2023. The telecommunications landscape is transforming rapidly as operators pivot toward 5G Standalone architecture and advanced capab...

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Accelerating Microsoft Teams Adoption: Ziro...

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2025/03/10

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Voice data represents an untapped goldmine of insights for organizations, yet most businesses struggle to access and leverage this resource effectively. Stephen from Ziro Technologies reveals how they're changing this dynamic by accelerating Microsoft Teams calling migrations and transforming how companies utilize their communications data. At Mobile World Congress, where the transformation from traditional telco to innovative te...

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30:45

Does Your Social Strategy Match Your Business Goals?

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2025/03/10

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com The modern B2B buyer journey has fundamentally transformed, with prospects now conducting 60-80% of their research before ever contacting a vendor—and increasingly, that research happens on social media platforms. Daniel Kushner, co-founder and CEO of Oktopost, reveals how this shift demands a complete rethinking of B2B social strategy. At the heart of successful B2B social media lies a critical mindset shift that must start at t...

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