Welcome back to the Technostrategist!

Today's cloud-based, "always-on" tech landscape allows work to happen whenever; however, it also leaves the door open for threats to occur at any point. This evolving landscape has rendered traditional anti-virus useless against the "fileless" attacks and stolen credentials that hackers use today. So what strategies and measures can you take to ensure that you and your organization's data remain safe?

In this week's episode of the Technostrategist, we dive into EDR (Endpoint Detection Response  and MDR (Managed Detection Response) and how they work together to monitor activity and proactively stop any threats 🔒

At tamburrino, we love homegrown innovators who are solving real problems, creating opportunity, and shaping a smarter, more secure future right in our backyard. This summer, join us for our 901 Summer Spotlight series where we will highlight some of the people and organizations fueling innovation right here in Memphis!

Print isn't dead! Innovation isn't just for screens. It's happening on presses, in mailboxes, and in smart campaign strategies that blend the best of digital marketing with print.

This week's spotlight is directFX, a Memphis-based full-service commercial print shop that has been innovating in the print and direct mail space for over two decades. Chirs Warner, co-owner of directFX, joins Patrick to share how his team is using cutting-edge digital inkjet technology, USPS Informed Delivery, predictive audience mapping with AI, and integrated campaign tools to make print marketing more precise, personalized, and ROI-driven than ever before!

Innovation in technology is not just happening in Silicon Valley. At tamburrino, we love homegrown innovators who are solving real problems, creating opportunity, and shaping a smarter, more secure future right in our backyard. This summer, join us for our 901 Summer Spotlight series where we will highlight some of the people and organizations fueling innovation right here in Memphis!

Over the past 20 years, Comfort Keepers of the Mid-South has become a trusted partner in senior-care for many families through their compassionate approach that bridges independence and support. This week, Brad Godwin, owner of Comfort Keepers, joins Patrick as they dive into how Comfort Keepers has thoughtfully integrated technology while still preserving the personal, human relationships at the heart of caregiving. Implementing the use tech such as AI-powered caregiver matching, real-time monitoring, and digital care plans in combination with their expertise in caregiving, Comfort Keepers has continued on their mission of elevating the human spirit by improving the communication, safety, and quality of life for those they care for. 

Innovation in technology is not just happening in Silicon Valley. At tamburrino, we love homegrown innovators who are solving real problems, creating opportunity, and shaping a smarter, more secure future right in our backyard. This summer, join us for our 901 Summer Spotlight series where we will highlight some of the people and organizations fueling innovation right here in Memphis!

Today's episode takes us to into the heart of Mud Island where steampunk aesthetics combine with interactive tech and storytelling to create the immersive Baron von Opperbean attraction. This week, Christopher Reyes, co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer, and Kathryn Hicks, co-founder and Chief of Games and Technology, join the show as they detail the inspiration behind the experience as well as the tech that makes it all possible! 

Beyond the experience's  technical innovation, Christopher and Kathryn see Baron von Opperbean as a way to further cultivate the Memphis tech-environment!  

Innovation in technology is not just happening in Silicon Valley. At tamburrino, we love homegrown innovators who are solving real problems, creating opportunity, and shaping a smarter, more secure future right in our backyard. This summer, join us for our 901 Summer Spotlight series where we will highlight some of the people and organizations fueling innovation right here in Memphis!

This week, Patrick is joined by Mark Gulner, Executive Director of Temple Israel, as he explores how one of the South’s most prominent Reform Jewish congregations is using technology to deepen spirituality, expand community access, and preserve sacred traditions. From livestreamed Shabbat services to digital archives and future-facing plans like holograms, Temple Israel is proving that faith and innovation aren’t mutually exclusive—they’re deeply intertwined.

Innovation in technology is not just happening in Silicon Valley. At tamburrino, we love homegrown innovators who are solving real problems, creating opportunity, and shaping a smarter, more secure future right in our backyard. This summer, join us for our 901 Summer Spotlight series where we will highlight some of the people and organizations fueling innovation right here in Memphis!

To kick things off, Audrey Willis, Chief Innovation and Programming Officer at Code Crew, joins Patrick to discuss their Hustle & Code hack-a-thon that blends athletics, creativity, and tech for Memphis youth over the course of a three-day camp. Even though the camp is only three-days, Audrey outlines the impacts this program has on youth, their career development, and the long-term impact it has on the development and growth of the city's businesses and workforce. 


Don't miss your opportunity to help out! Code Crew is calling on Memphis businesses, tech professionals, those working in athletics, and community leaders to mentor, sponsor, volunteer, and support Memphis's next-generation of tech talent! 

In this week's episode, we dive into the powerful world of generative AI - capable of everything from writing poetry to creating awkward 6-fingered images. However, with this kind of power, AI can be incredibly useful to your organization. As with all things in the world of tech, though, it has its security concerns, so join us as we explore the key risks and how to proactively protect your data, brand, and infrastructure.

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In this week's episode of the Technostrategist, we dive into the ever-changing IT landscape and how new innovations impact how your organization's digital environment is built and managed. Some key areas of IT innovation include:
⚙️ Distributed cloud architectures
⚙️ "As-a-service" models
⚙️ The transformation of the traditional office 

As we discuss these areas of innovation, we also give you the strategies you need to build a robust and agile infrastructure that supports your business goals. As a business leader, being prepared for these infrastructure and service shifts allows you to create a digital foundation for your business to thrive in a rapidly changing environment! 

Keep up with all things Technostrategist by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @tamburrinoinc! 

Onboarding is first impression a new hire has on your company culture, company values, and their place within the team. In today's current work environment, your organization's first impression is crucial for hybrid and remote workers. A fundamentally different onboarding approach is needed for hybrid and remote workers than the traditional in-office approach. 

To ensure that your organization makes the best first impression on your new hires, we dive into the tools and strategies that can optimize your onboarding process. 

#newhire #onboarding #ai #tech

In today's business world, technology is essential. However, technology alone doesn't guarantee success; it's the people who use that technology that drive your organization forward. 

Working with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) can provide your organization with the support it needs whenever your people are struggling with tech issues. Choosing the right MSP to partner with, though, presents a unique challenge. Finding the right MSP requires finding an MSP that truly prioritizes user experience.

In this week's episode, we will dive into the key qualities that you should be looking for in an MSP to partner with. By finding the right partner, your organization's users will feel supported, and your business will be productive. 

Managed Service Providers (MSPs), like tamburrino, take on the responsibilty of managing an organization's IT infrastructure including network security, data backups, cloud services, and much more. 

Traditionally many organizations had their own individual IT departments. However, as the tech world continues to evolve and become more complex, many business leaders now have to determine whether utilizing an MSP is worth the investment.

So, in this week's epiosde we dive into the benefits that working with an MSP can provide your organization - and how it can even help save your organization money!

Be sure to stay up to date with all things Technostrategist by following us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram @tamburrinoinc  

In the convenient, connected, digital world of today, the presence of bots and AI generated content may seem ubiquitous. However, with this content proliferated everywhere, it can be difficult to determine where danger lies as it is designed to deceive you, manipulate you, and potentially even steal from you.

In this week's epiosde of the Technostrategist, we give you the tools and tips you need to not only spot bots and AI generated content but also to protect yourself!

Be sure to keep up with all things Technostrategist by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @tamburrinoinc !

When was the last time your organization refreshed its fleet of devices?

If it's been a while, that could potentially cause serious concerns for both your organization's productivity and security. 

In this week's episode, we explore a critical aspect of IT management - planning for your end-of-year fleet refresh. We explore why refreshing your fleet of devices is essential for security, productivity, compatibility, and morale. Additionally, we look at why the end of the year is the ideal time for such a measure. 

Be sure to keep up with all things Technostrategist by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @tamburrinoinc! Remember - stay curious, stay informed, and stay tech-savvy!

AI is no longer reserved for tech-enthusiasts - it is now rapidly transforming how we work. AI tools can help you be more productive, boost creativity, and even more. Now, there are a number of free AI tools that you can take advantage of, so in this week's episode, we take a deep dive into these tools and explore some of the leading options, discuss their benefits, and crucially how they can be utilized safely and responsibly. 

Be sure to keep up with all things Technostrategist by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @tamburrinoinc. And remember, stay curious, stay informed, and stay tech savvy!

Are you using your email as a task management system? Has the constant ding of your email served as a constant plague to your workday? You may be a victim of the pitfall of using your email as a task manager.

In this episode of the Technostrategist, we dive into the abyss of troubles that comes with inappropriately using your email as a task manager. Of course, there are better solutions that can be utilized for task management, so in this episode, we will also look at the strengths and weaknesses of some of the most popular task management systems. 

Be sure to keep up with all things Technostrategist by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @tamburrinoinc! 

Crowdstrike is a major player in the cybersecurity landscape working to help protect their clients against ransomware and other cyber threats. However, their recent outage caused widespread mayhem as the airline, healthcare, and numerous other industries were impacted by the disruption in Crowdstrike's services.

In today's episode, we'll dive into the Crowdstrike outage to not just examine the technical failures but to also acknowledge the shared responsibility that we have as vendors and clients in preventing such disruptions from occurring.

Additional resources to help you better understand the Crowdstrike failure and its impacts: 

• Crowdstrike's Official Statement: https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/to-our-customers-and-partners/
• Impacts of outage: https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/24/tech/crowdstrike-outage-cost-cause/index.html

Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @tamburrinoinc to keep up with all things Technostrategist, and remember - stay curious, stay informed, and stay tech-savvy!

In today's digital environment, potential threats are lurking in every corner of the internet. Scammers are out to get your private information with increasingly sophisticated tactics and strategies. It is important to understand and identify these tactics that scammers use so that you can protect yourself and your data while online! So join us for today's episode as we go to Scam-Busters Boot Camp where we’ll dive into scammers, their strategies, red flags to look for, and how to protect yourself online. 

Be sure to stay up to date with all things Tamburrino by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @tamburrinoinc

Remember stay curious, stay informed, and stay tech savvy! 

In today's digital age, online collaboration has become the norm. To properly collaborate with internal and external users, efficient file sharing is essential.

In today's episode, we'll be diving into the Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 collaboration ecosystems, the two most popular, to explore their unique offerings, how they can be utilized, and the strengths of each. No matter which ecosystem you use, this episode provides you with some tips and tricks to make the most out of your online collaboration.

To keep up with all things tech, be sure to follow us Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @tamburrinoinc - and remember, stay curious, stay informed, and stay tech-savvy!

Cyber threats are constantly evolving. To keep your organization and its data safe, you NEED a multi-layered approach to security.

In this week's episode, we will take a deep dive into two tools that can be added on top of traditional firewalls and antivirus software - Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Operations Center (SOC). These tools provide a powerful combination of proactive defense, rapid response, and expert analysis, protecting your organization from a number of threats. 

Be sure to follow us on our socials @tamburrinoinc for more tips, tools, and tricks when it comes to your organization's IT solutions. And remember - stay curious, stay informed, and stay tech savvy!

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way that we do business, allowing for increased accessibility and scalability along with other advantages. However, as with all things tech, everything isn't all good. 

In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into cloud computing to lay out the pros and cons to determine if cloud computing is the right solution for your business. 

Be sure to follow us on our socials @tamburrinoinc for more tips, tools, and tricks when it comes to your organization's IT solutions. And remember - stay curious, stay informed, and stay tech savvy!

How would your organization handle a situation where you have no Internet? What about if your devices are inactive? 

For many organizations (yes, we're looking at you M*Donald's), it would be complete CHAOS without their frequently relied upon IT systems. 

So, this week, we look at the importance of having a plan in place for that ill-fated day when your tech fails to keep your organization running smoothly and on schedule!

Make sure to stay connected with all things Technostragesist by following us on social media @tamburrinoinc!

What does the word budgeting make you think of? Pinching pennies? Collecting coins?

In this week's episode, we dive into why creating a tech budget is essential for your organization's success. Having a budget is not about restricting spending; it's about planning ahead, making smart decisions, and maximizing your tech ROI! So, we also provide you with some tips and tricks to build your own IT budget and be smart about it!

Be sure to keep up with all things Technostrategist on our Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @tamburrinoinc 

In this week's episode, we're going to crack the code on credential security!

Hackers and other nefarious cyber-criminals prey on weak passwords, so use these tips and tricks to turn your passwords into an impenetrable defense for your data.

Be sure to connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @tamburrinoinc !

Continuing our series on cybersecurity, we discuss the importance of educating and training your team. 

To protect yourself from cybersecurity threats, you must first understand the threats themselves, so in this week's episode, we will transform you into a scam-busting ninja!

We will discuss some common techniques used by scammers and measures you can take to protect yourself and others from falling victim to their schemes. 

As always, stay curious, stay informed, stay tech-savvy, and stay connected with us on Instagram and Facebook @tamburrinoinc !

Don't let your organization become another statistic on the cybercrime scoreboard! In this episode, we dive into how to protect your organization from ransomware - a digital hostage situation - as well as red flags to look for. For the sake of your data, you won't want to miss this episode!

As always, stay curious, stay informed, stay tech-savvy, and stay connected with us on Instagram and Facebook @tamburrinoinc !

Wrapping up our series on Mobile Device Management, we take a deep dive into Application Management! This aspect of Mobile Device Management allows you to buy all of the apps for your organization, keep apps up to date, customize who gets what apps, and configure apps to make setup easier for your employees, all while adding another layer of security to your organization's data.

Make sure to stay connected with us on all of our social platforms to stay up to date on all things Technostrategist @tamburrinoinc !

In the second part of our series on mobile device management, we lock down the importance of security🔒.

By 2025, over 70% of business will happen entirely over a wireless platform - increasing the number of mobile devices utilized in the workplace. However, the more mobile devices you deploy. the bigger the hole in your organization's security as each small device has all kinds of data and can be easily lost or stolen. 

One solution to make the management of your fleet of mobile devices simple and efficient is mobile device management!

This week, we begin our 3-part series on Mobile Device Management.

To start the series, we dive into what mobile device management is and the various ways it can be utilized in your organization.

Specifically, we dive into zero-touch configuration, a solution that makes the setup and standardization of all of your organization's devices simple and efficient!

Be sure to connect with us on all social platforms @tamburrinoinc to stay up-to-date on all things tech! Stay curious, stay informed, and stay tech-savvy!

This week, we conclude our series on why C-Suite executives should be as involved and knowledgeable as possible in their organization's technology solutions.

To wrap the series, we discuss mobile device management and how it intersects with C-Suite Leadership and its implications for business.

Be sure to connect with us on all social platforms @tamburrinoinc to stay up-to-date on new episodes of Technostrategist and other content tech content!

As we continue our series where we explore and advise C-level executives on why they should be as involved in tech as they can be in their organization, this week, we dive into hacking and the ways hackers can get in.

As an executive, there are strategies that can be used, such as Zero Trust and DNS, that can significantly reduce the risk of your organization being hacked. Join us as we walk through what these solutions are, as well as what questions you need to ask to ensure that your organization is secure.

Connect with us on all platforms to keep up with all things IT and tech-related @tamburrinoinc

As always, stay curious, stay informed, and stay tech-savvy!

Thank you for joining us for another episode! This week marks the beginning of our multi-part series, where we will explore and advise C-level executives on why they should be as involved in tech as they can be in their organization. So, we'll get things started this week by discussing risk-management - specific tech threats such as phishing, the best strategies to manage risk, and why it is important as an executive to be knowledgeable about potential risks to your business.

Make sure to connect with us on all platforms to keep up with all things IT and tech-related  @tamburrinoinc

As always, stay curious, stay informed, and stay tech-savvy!

Welcome to the Technostrategist - hosted by Patrick Tamburrino! In our inaugural episode, we dive into the world of information technology managed service providers (MSPs) - what they do, the services they provide, and how they can be a solution for your business!

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to stay on top of all things tech! We'll be dropping episodes consistently, so you don't want to miss out!

Also be sure to follow us on our social @tamburrinoinc!

Stay curious, stay educated, and stay tech-savvy!