This episode explores the intersection of gaming, particularly MMOs, and its impact on workplace dynamics. Dr. Melika Shirmohammadi and Mostafa Ayoobzadeh join hosts Chrystal Taylor and Sean Sebring to discuss…
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Community and Collaboration: Lessons from Gaming — SolarWinds TechPod 098
The True Cost of ITSM: On-Prem vs. SaaS
Cost is often one of the biggest concerns when considering IT service management (ITSM) solutions. For those using on-premises software with a perpetual licensing model, shifting to a subscription-based software as a service (SaaS) solution like our SolarWinds® Service Desk product, might seem like a price increase at first glance. However, software cost alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
Monitoring, Observability, and Operational Resilience — SolarWinds TechPod 097
In this episode of SolarWinds TechPod, hosts Chrystal Taylor and Sean Sebring explore the key differences between monitoring and observability with guest Jeff Stewart, GVP of Product Management at SolarWinds.…
The Prompt Journey — SolarWinds TechPod 096
Engage your meat computers with this philosophical discussion about the transformative impact of generative AI, prompt engineering, and beyond with Doug Bennett, Senior Global Partner Development Manager with Amazon Web…
The Power of Lifelong Learning – SolarWinds TechPod 095
It’s never been easier to learn new things, but the options can be overwhelming. TechPod hosts Sean Sebring and Chrystal Taylor discuss continuing education in the context of IT careers…
IT Trends and Predictions for 2025 – SolarWinds TechPod 094
SolarWinds Evangelists Sascha Giese and Kevin Kline join hosts Sean Sebring and Chrystal Taylor to discuss Gartner’s (and their own) predictions for the technology world in 2025. They explore the…
Ghosts of Tech Past and Future – SolarWinds TechPod 093
TechPod host Sean Sebring, co-host Chrystal Taylor, and Movies and Mainframes host Andy Garibay dive into the tech we nailed, the innovations they can’t wait for, and the tech missteps…
Understanding the Role of Security in Business — SolarWinds TechPod 092
Security expert Josh Vanhoose joins the podcast to discuss his journey into cybersecurity, the importance of real-world experience, and how to humanize security with hosts Chrystal Taylor and Sean Sebring.…
IT’s Not Easy Being Green — SolarWinds TechPod 091
In this episode of SolarWinds TechPod, hosts Sean Sebring and Chrystal Taylor discuss sustainability in technology with SolarWinds Evangelist Sascha Giese. They explore the energy consumption of data centers, innovative…
Ooo Shiny Shiny — Keeping IT Projects In Check | SolarWinds TechPod 090
Mark Roberts, Technical Director of Prosperon Networks, joins hosts Chrystal Taylor and Sean Sebring to salute the unique challenges of IT project management. From the joys of scope creep to…