Owning a small or medium business brings with it many unique challenges – from choosing which manufacturer to go with for your technology needs all the way to how to continue to grow and scale your business. The shift to hybrid work magnified to this, creating a new layer of complexity to both managing a business as well as employee satisfaction and retention. 

To sift through these challenges, and how he has successfully navigated them, today I am joined by Scott Kauffman, President of HighNoon, a full-service marketing agency located in Phoenix, AZ. Scott shares his perspective on business, technology and even provides a marketing tip for our listeners.

Small Business, Big Solutions: Building Your Business Through Technology

While the importance of cybersecurity solutions has been well documented, it is still easy to see the large corporations in the news, and find yourself as an SMB thinking you won’t be attacked. 

Unfortunately, the data and reality are a bit harsher. 46% of cyber attacks last year were targeted at businesses with 1,000 or fewer employees, with 60 percent of small companies go out of business within six months of falling victim to cyber attack.

Hope is not lost, and there are both practices and solutions that SMBs can leverage to improve their security posture. To dig into these, today Ian is joined by Nate Haleen, Lead Developer & Division Lead at Procellis Technology Inc. and Tyler Cohen Wood, a keynote speaker, author, national security expert, and overall cyber authority.

Small Business, Big Solutions: Influencing Your Cybersecurity Decisions

Every Tuesday – for just a few minutes – I join Heather Backman (my old buddy from her days on CHOM FM and Jack 103) on the air at 95.9 Star FM to give a quick blast about the current state of technology, media and Internet culture.

We call it Tech Tuesday (and we do it in just a few minutes).

Tech Tuesday - Star 95.9 FM

Pixelated Productivity - The Mirage of Remote Work Efficiency?

Pixelated Productivity - The Mirage of Remote Work Efficiency? - Tech Tuesday

While the cloud may have once been an unfamiliar concept, it has now become the baseline for operations for businesses of all sizes. In this new era, where priorities have shifted to increasing the efficiency and agility of innovation, developers and businesses are finding ways to level up their own platforms by integrating apps from the marketplace. 
 
In this episode, Ian is joined by Grant Shirk, Head of Product Marketing at Cisco Meraki, and Miriam Kung, SMB Product Marketing at Meraki, to discuss this new era of the cloud and how small businesses can take advantage of these developments to accelerate the growth of their businesses.

Learn more about Cisco SMB solutions: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/small-business.html?ccid=cc004168

Small Business, Big Solutions: The Future is Cloudy

Evo #99 - Hybrid Work - Vor- und Nachteile  & die richtige Balance

What is Tech Tuesday?

Every Tuesday – for just a few minutes – I join Heather Backman (my old buddy from her days on CHOM FM and Jack 103) on the air at 95.9 Star FM to give a quick blast about the current state of technology, media and Internet culture.

We call it Tech Tuesday (and we do it in just a few minutes).

WebEx-pectations - Are We Still Zooming Into The Future Of Work?

Career Conversations Podcast discussion on successful implementation of Flexible & Hybrid work with Mai Wel and how this kind of change is effecting other workplaces with Candice McFadyen from FiveSeven Consulting

Flexible & Hybrid work with Mai Wel

David Sutherland is the Managing Director at the Micro Agency, part of the M&C Saatchi Group. He has built his career as an in-house agency model consultant, helping advertisers select the suitable model for them and implementing it into their roster.
When the industry talks about in-house agencies, the conversation quickly turns to either in-housing or outsourcing, as if these are the only options. But in fact, there is a wide array of agency sourcing options, with most advertisers choosing one of the many hybrid models. 
David shared some common agency models beyond in-house and outsourced and the benefits and watch-outs for each.
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For more episodes of TrinityP3’s Managing Marketing podcast, visit https://www.trinityp3.com/managing-marketing-podcasts/ 
Recorded live on location with a Zoom H4n and edited, mixed and managed by JML Audio with thanks to Jared Lattouf.

David Sutherland And Darren Chat The Ins And Outs Of In-House Agencies

Prakash Mana is the Chief Executive Officer at Cloudbrink. Explore the future of work, as he explains how the organization is redefining the hybrid work setting through innovative connectivity solutions and possibilities.

Learn more about creating a flexible and efficient work environment with Cloudbrink, gaining insights from the forefront of hybrid and remote work evolution.

Read more here: https://cloudbrink.com/

CEO Prakash Mana Unveils Cloudbrink's Vision  Revolutionizing Hybrid Work Solutions Everywhere

When it comes to cyber security, you're not just protecting your business, you're also protecting your employees and clients. As a small or medium business, the threat of cyber security attacks are imminent. The reality is, you have to be prepared to survive an attack, not prevent one.

In this episode, we recap previous conversations that host Ian Thompson has had with guests around the topic of cyber security. He explores sobering statistics, essential strategies, and tangible steps every business should take to protect itself in an increasingly digital world.

Learn more about Cisco solutions for SMBs at cisco.com/go/smb.

Small Business, Big Solutions: Turning the Scary into Secure

The HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest podcast, hosted by Richard Simmons in London, provides a comprehensive analysis of the latest cybersecurity trends with a special focus on the healthcare sector. This episode covers the increasing vulnerabilities in print security due to hybrid work environments, where traditional document protection measures are proving inadequate. It also discusses the Internet Archive's recovery efforts following a major security breach affecting millions of users and the recent data breach suffered by Boston Children's Health Physicians due to a cyberattack by the BianLian hacker group. The episode highlights the risk posed by undercover North Korean IT workers exploiting foreign employment to access sensitive data, and notes the promising decline in ransomware encryption rates due to improved cybersecurity measures. Legislative efforts to enhance healthcare cybersecurity standards through the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act are explored, along with warnings from US and Australian authorities about Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure. The episode concludes with an investigation into the rise of “ClickFix” attacks, where fake Google Meet pages trick users into downloading malware, underscoring the evolving nature of cyber threats and the ongoing need for vigilance. 
https://healsecurity.com/

Cybersecurity Unveiled: Internet Archive Breach,and Global Threats Ripple Across Healthcare Industry

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In this episode of "Talking MEWShop," the team talks with Editor Carole Kravetz Aykanian, a former dancer turned film editor. She shares her unique journey and insights into the world of film editing. Her dance background influences her editing style, especially in terms of movement and rhythm. She discusses her work on 'The Morning Show', the differences between LA and NY editing communities, and the benefits of hybrid work. She also highlights the importance of taking breaks, self-preparation, and upcoming projects.

Editor Carole Kravetz Aykanian was born and raised in France where she started her career as a modern dancer and choreographer. After moving to Los Angeles to study filmmaking, she graduated from the American Film Institute (AFI), where she received the Joseph and Olga Auerbach Award. She cut the neo-noir classic “One false Move” for director Carl Franklin and went on to collaborate with him on several projects among them “Devil In A Blue Dress” produced by Jonathan Demme. Carole also cut the cult classic “Ghost World” for Terry Zwigoff and started another collaboration with Richard Shepard for whom she cut several films among them “The Matador”. 

Her work in television is rich and varied from comedy to drama. Among the many prestigious series are “Big Love,” “The Affair,” “How to Make it in America,” and more recently “The Morning Show.” Carole expanded her creative skills by editing two Animated features: “The Little Prince” directed by Mark Osborne and “Entergalactic” directed by Fletcher Moules, currently up for an Emmy award for Outstanding Animated Program.

Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications.

Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft.  We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. 


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Talking MEWShop with "The Morning Show" Editor Carole Kravetz Aykanian - Episode 6

Join our podcast where we explore how the work environment can be a lever for knowledge sharing. In today’s world of hybrid work, sharing and preserving knowledge is more important than ever. How can your work environment become a powerful lever for collaboration, creativity, and innovation? 

With expert insights from:
•	Jan Van Hee – Specialist in knowledge management, culture change, and information processes
•	Kati Barklund – Workplace strategist dedicated to unlocking organizational potential through optimized workspaces
•	Anton Maes – Organizational psychologist focusing on change management and workplace strategy

We dive into key questions, including:
•	The impact of hybrid work environments on knowledge sharing
•	The obstacles we face and how to overcome them
•	How technology and activity-based work can enhance knowledge exchange
•	Ensuring effective knowledge transfer across generations within the organization

Gain actionable insights and strategies to enhance knowledge sharing and drive innovation in your workplace. Tune in now and unlock the potential of your work environment!


Podcast: The Work Environment as a Lever for Knowledge Sharing

We start with a recap of Ian's trip to Japan (spoiler: it was awesome). 

We then get to discussing Webex backgrounds with some very serious opinions - are you a virtual background person?

We wrap up by identifying ways to create balance at work, especially at a company that is heavy on meetings. Also, we definitely don't want to return-to-office, but we do want to see people in person (trust us, this makes sense). All in all, a great, somewhat off the rails episode! 

Learn more about Cisco's solutions for SMBs: www.cisco.com/c/en_uk/solutions/…mall-business.html


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In this episode, we explore the silent crisis affecting today’s managers—the often-overlooked layer holding organizations together. Based on Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2025 report and recent insights from The Wall Street Journal, we uncover why managers are burning out, how hybrid work and AI adoption have made their role more complex, and what organizations must do to better support them.

The Managers We Forget

In this episode of Shift Happens, Jeff Edwards sits down with Brett Harrison, Director of Global Partner Go-To-Market Strategy for Collaboration at Cisco. From flying planes to driving partner success, Brett brings his strategic storytelling superpower to a packed conversation on the evolution of hybrid work, the AI-powered digital front door, and why interoperability is no longer optional.
They dig into:
• Market trends shaping collaboration and customer experience
• How AI is transforming contact centers and redefining brand interactions
• The power of Cisco’s 360 Partner Program and Partner Value Index
• Why “every customer is now a Cisco opportunity”
Whether you're a partner, customer, or Cisco team member—this episode delivers clear, actionable insights to help you grow your collaboration practice and elevate your brand.
👉 Tune in, take notes, and get ready to scale what sticks.


Shift Happens - Episode 7: Make it Simple, Scalable & Sticky - with Brett Harrison

We're back and start by learning that Kat's addicted to grapes, and would like this episode to be over quickly so she can get back to eating them.

We then jump in by sharing our own experiences working in a hybrid environment, and all the technology Cisco provides that make it seamless. We dovetail into a bit of computer networking (teasing a future episode...) before we get to smart buildings and how incredible a smart office is (not to brag). From improving user experiences to creating a more sustainable building - the possibilities are endless, even if our dogs probably wouldn't love it. The office should be a magnet not a mandate. Now just need to solve for the traffic for Ian (and keep Kat off the roads). 

All in all, one of our smarter episodes! 




404 Script Not Found: Hybrid Work

The Daily HEAL Security Dispatch Podcast is a leading source for up-to-the-minute news and deep insights in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity and threat intelligence. 

At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

Prakash Mana is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of industry experience. As the CEO and co-founder of Cloudbrink, Prakash has a strong track record of success, having served as CPO and CTO at Pulse Secure and held responsibilities for Citrix's NetScaler security gateway business. He earned degrees in electrical engineering, including a BE, MS, and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon. Prakash is recognized for his leadership in cybersecurity and networking particularly as it applies to remote and hybrid work technology, where he focuses on applying his business and technical expertise to innovate solutions that provide an in-office experience to the remote worker.

Hey, I’m Al Morales.
I read out my essays on work culture, leadership, and the strange beauty of office life.
Originally written for LinkedIn — now voiced here, one story at a time.

Managing Marketing is a weekly podcast hosted by the marketing subject matter experts at TrinityP3 Global Marketing Management Consultants.
Each podcast is a conversation with a thought-leader, expert, professional or practitioner of marketing, media, advertising and communications on the issues, insights and opportunities in the marketing management category.
Ideal for marketers, advertisers, media and commercial communications professionals.
TrinityP3 is the leading global marketing management consultancy with offices in Sydney, Singapore, London and New York. 
More marketing management thought-leading ideas and concepts can be found on the blog.

Named one of the top 20 consultancy podcast 2021 - Welp Magazine

Mitch Joel is Co-Founder of ThinkersOne - a platform that empowers companies with personalized and bite-sized thought leadership from the best Thinkers in the world. His first book, Six Pixels of Separation is a business and marketing bestseller. His second book, CTRL ALT Delete, was named one of the best business books of 2013 by Amazon. His podcast, Thinking With Mitch Joel is a weekly conversation about the future with some of the world's best thinkers.

The Cisco Podcast Network is a collective of podcasts from across Cisco spanning technology to culture and everything in between. Hear from Cisco customers, partners, and Cisco insiders on the topics that matter most to you. Email us with your feedback and suggestions. Discover your favorite playlists today!

The Manhattan Edit Workshop Podcast Network includes the event series “Sight, Sound & Story” featuring the industry's best Editors, Cinematographers, Sound Designers, Colorists, and VFX Artists, as well as the "Talking MEWShop" interview podcast.

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