Episodes

  • Network Design: Branch Office Connectivity
    Aug 15 2023

    In this episode, we dive into the first episode of a three-part mini-series on network design. First design episode is centered around the branch office. We take a look at what a branch is, how they've typically have been designed and where the future of the branch is headed. We talk some design aspects, some models of switches and routers and also some zero trust and SASE considerations

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    58 mins
  • TechNews Unleashed: July Tech News Roundup
    Aug 2 2023

    In this episode, Alex and Pat discuss Twitter's rebrand to X, Meta's Threads as competition to X, Google Cloud Platform turning a profit for the first time, Pat's time at Networking Field Day, and Cisco U features and capabilities!  If you're interested in Cisco's Rev Up to Recert initiative they have going on right now, check out this link

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    51 mins
  • Leadership Unleashed: What's in a Leader?
    Jul 25 2023

    We're back this week talking about what leadership looks like at all levels of the IT spectrum. What does it take to get to the next level when leadership is involved? What are some good leadership qualities, some bad ones, and everything in between! Join us  as we break it all down!

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Cisco Live Review
    Jul 5 2023

    We're back! This week we talk about Alex and Pat's experience at Cisco Live. Join us as we break down the good, the bad and everything else!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Full Career Change
    Jun 13 2023

    This week, Pat and Kyle sit down and chat about full tilt career changes. What does a full career change into IT look like? We talk about taking a pay cut in the short term, to benefit the long term, and settings some salary expectations as you balance you're new career

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    42 mins
  • Cisco Live Newbie
    May 30 2023

    Cisco Live US is June 4-8th this year in Las Vegas, NV. Are you a first-timer? Not sure what to do or where to start? We have you covered! Pat is a first-timer this year and so we discuss the dos and don'ts of Cisco Live. Are you going to Cisco Live US this year? Come hang with us! 

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    54 mins
  • Why You Shouldn't Get into Tech
    May 25 2023

    In this episode, Kyle and Pat sit down and discuss the things you won't hear about the tech industry. We talk about all the "reality" of the T industry rather than the buzzwords and all the positives you hear. Join us!

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    51 mins
  • Artificial Intelligence with Dave Walters
    May 9 2023

    This week we sit down and talk to the Director of Product Design at Slice Up, Dave Walters. We talk about what is AI, ChatGPTs massive explosion, some ethics around AI, the future of what AI is capable of, and much more! 

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    1 hr and 19 mins