Episodes

  • Ep 7. The value of cyber threat management and intelligence strategy
    Oct 24 2021

    We have repeatedly talked about how critical cyber resilience is to maintaining business continuity. It may seem that everyone understands the impact of a security threat, but for the MSPs’ clients or prospective clients may not fully understand the challenges that are specific threats within industries.

    In this episode, George Anderson and Frank Karabelas talk about the importance of prioritising cyber security and the value of having a solid threat management and intelligence strategy.

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    11 mins
  • Ep 6. Enabling MSPs to improve cybersecurity
    Sep 29 2021

    How well do today's MSPs cybersecurity measures stack up?

    A simple regular assessment will quickly provide  an insight into potential cyber risks, how, and  where to improve your client's security measures. 

    In this episode, Dennis Dols and Alex Madden talk about the opportunity to reach new levels of cybersecurity success and what that would look like.

    If you want to learn more about CSAT or want a free demo, you can get in touch with our presales team at csp@au.synnex-grp.com or submit an enquiry on this podcast page. 

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    19 mins
  • Ep 5. Solidify your Microsoft 365 business strategy
    Aug 16 2021

    The reality is, the products in Microsoft 365 each has its limitations and a part of understanding the product is  knowing the risks and making the decision to bolster and  offset that risk with a 3rd party blanket cover product.

    In this episode, Thomas Ferguson and Alex Baghdadlian explores differentiating retention policies, options, and  risks native to Microsoft 365, and the opportunities around having a cloud back up conversation with your customers.

    Additional resources:

    • Synnex Barracuda microsite
    • Book a free demo
    • Free 30 day trial
    • The State of the Office 365 report
    • Webinar on-demand: Solidify your Microsoft 365 business strategy

    Contact our Barracuda team if you have any questions or would like  more information about partnering with us:
    📧 sales@au.synnex-grp.com 
    📞 1300 100 100

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    17 mins
  • Ep 4. How Microsoft powers cloud innovation and business agility with Philip Meyer.
    Jul 13 2021

    Increase profitability, decrease technical skills gap challenges, and secure existing customers by delivering an all-in-one solutions stack.

    The Microsoft Modern Workplace framework delivers security capabilities for remote work, hybrid technologies for connectivity and lower latency, Power Platform to automate contactless processes, integrated Azure Lighthouse technology to view the shape of all your customers in just one click and so much more for greater efficiency, transparency and control.

    As Microsoft solutions continue to accelerate partner performance, hear insights on the next steps for growth in the Australian market from Philip Meyer.

    Show notes

    • 0:12 - 2:03 - What do cloud innovation and business agility mean to Microsoft?  
    • 2:04 -  The three top challenges partners are facing today as we move towards a hybrid working environment     
    • 3:00 - 4:39 - Philip's restaurant analogy: The opportunity to create more profitability for your business through 'IT-as-a-service'
    • 4:40 - 6:00  - The market skills gap challenge and securing new and loyal customers
    • 6:15 - 11:33:- How can partners deliver an all-in-one solution/meal, while managing all their customers efficiently?
    • 11:34 - 17:00 - Commerical cloud revenue increased 16B, 34% YoY. How is Microsoft keeping up with the acceleration of demands? 
    • 17:20 - 21:25 - How is Power Platform more than Power BI? The four components of Power Platform.
    • 21:31 - 22: 54 - Innovation pro tip - Turn images into spreadsheets in excel using AI. 
    • 23:00 - 22:55 - Capabilities pro tip: On teams, turn your PowerPoint live captioning to translate in a different language. 
    • 23:55 - 26:44 - Key Microsoft partner features and benefits through Synnex
    • 27: 17 - 30:12 Growth areas/next steps for the modern workplace and security space for the next 6-8 months 
    • 30: 13 - 30:54 - Episode outro + resources 

    For more information:

    • Synnex CSP microsite
    • Microsoft CSP enablement programs
    • How to equip your organisation with  the acceleration of remote work: aka.ms/srw
    • Australian partner zone
    • Synnex Insider cloud e-book: Accelerating the future of cloud 
    • Webinar on-demand: Simplifying Modern Workplace and Security

    Contact our CSP team for more information on partnering with us and if you have any questions on information mentioned in this podcast episode:
    📧 csp@au.synnex-grp.com 
    📞 1300 100 108 

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    31 mins
  • Ep 3. Key selling points to enable impactful teaching and learning with Google Workspace for Education.
    Jun 10 2021

    With over 12 months of learning and adjusting to the hybrid environment, businesses are now prepared with digital technologies, device strategies and methodologies in place to adjust and re-adjust when the need calls for it. The ongoing task is finding solutions to challenges in security, control and engagement.

    In this episode, Edmund Li, Ellena Uch and Ryan Hosken explore key selling points of new features in Google’s toolkit and resources evolving partner growth in the education space.

    Show notes:

    • 0:00 - 1:00 - Intro 
    • 1:10 - Trends        
    • 4:00 - Which education tier strength in implementing Google Workspace for Education in schools.  
    • 7:12 - How is Google keeping up to support customers to ensure they're prepared?
    • 9:25 - Customer needs in improving their business 
    • 10:38 - Complementary solutions and supporting partners deliver all-in-one solutions across current 
    • 13:25 - Top 3 selling points for partners   
    • 18:15 - How to get started and successfully grow with Google and Synnex   
    • 21:00 - Wrap up + upcoming New Zealand event on 24 June, 2021.

    Synnex NZ, Google Workspace and Google Workspace for Education event
    Date: Thursday 24 June, 2021
    Time: 5:30 - 8:00PM NZST
    Location: Park Hyatt 
    Registration link

    For more information:
    Synnex Cloud Microsite
    Synnex Cloud and Google Microsite

    Contact our Cloud team for more information on partnering with us, if you have any questions or want access to more detail on Google Workspace for Education:
    📧 team@synnexcloud.com.au
    📧
    googlecloud@synnex.com.au
    📞 1300 100 108 

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    23 mins
  • Ep 2. The most common Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations to look out for.
    Apr 12 2021

    Struggling to track down Dynamics 365 opportunities?

    Hosted by our CSP Product Specialist Alexander Madden, tune into this episode with David Blumentals and Adrian Wake from d365.Group to hear about common implementations, customer conversation starters, how to spot opportunities, new business features, tips for growth with industry examples and the 'secret sauce' of Dynamics 365.

    We teamed up with d365.Group to offer partners with a comprehensive service to start growing their Microsoft Dynamics 365 practice without the investment cost of building all the required expertise in-house.

    Show notes
    5:05 - Common implementations and what partners should look out for.
    7:25 - Synnex enablement and training resources.
    9:55 - Partner conversation starters and addressing pain points.
    11:20 - Exciting Dynamics 365 implementations.
    13:00 - The 'secret sauce'.
    16:11 - What to look out for particularly if you're a new Dynamics 365 partner.

    For more information:
    Synnex Dynamics 365 microsite
    Microsoft CSP enablement programs

    Contact our CSP team for more information on partnering with us, if you have any questions or want access to the Dynamics 365 marketing package mentioned in the podcast:
    📧 csp@au.synnex-grp.com 
    📞 1300 100 108 

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    19 mins
  • Ep 1. The convenience of everything you need to get anything done, all in one place with Google Workplace.
    Mar 10 2021

    After our Google Workspace virtual event with Acronis, CloudM and Parallels, our Head of Cloud Kuo Yoong sat down with IDG Editorial Director, James Henderson to recap on new revenue streams for partners.

    Listen to James and Kuo as they discuss:

    • What the partnership with Google Workspace means for Synnex AU channel partners.
    • Two attendee questions raised during the virtual event; 
    1. What key verticals are more open to adapt/shift to Google Cloud from a traditional structure?
    2. How can partners bundle a Chrome andWorkspace solution together and what else does a nicely rounded product bundle include?
    • How Synnex AU's ecosystem of cloud solutions combined with Google Workspace can enable SMBs, mid-market and enterprise customers differentiate in the industry and more.

    Contact a Synnex Cloud representative today to take advantage of the opportunities available to you:
    📧 team@synnexcloud.com.au
    📞 1300 100 100

    For more insight on how you can leverage Google Workspace to capitalise on new revenue stream, follow this link.

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    15 mins