Best CompTIA Communities Podcasts (2024)

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#142 - MJ Shoer, CompTIA Chief Community Officer 14:37

5h ago14:37

14:37

ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher Joel Zaidspiner sits down with CompTIA Chief Community Officer, MJ Shoer, for a conversation about all the latest happenings at CompTIA, upcoming CompTIA events, and more.

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#141 - Ascii Chicago 2024 10:43

17d ago10:43

10:43

Join ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher live at the 2024 Ascii Conference in Schaumburg, IL. This episode, he speaks with Ringfree and Atro. Vendors interviewed: Ringfree (00:30) Atro (04:30)

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#140 - Pax8 Beyond 2024 22:18

1M ago22:18

22:18

Join ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher live at the 2024 Pax8 Beyond Conference in Denver. This episode, he speaks with EasyDMARC, Ionos, Ostendo, Alcion, and SuperOps. Vendors interviewed: EasyDMARC (00:22) Ionos (04:05) Ostendio (08:01) Alcion (11:48) SuperOps (15:58)

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Episode 139 - 2024 RSA Conference, Part 3 40:44

2M ago40:44

40:44

Join ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher live at the 2024 RSA Conference in San Francisco. This episode, he speaks with Fortra, ManageEngine, Next DLP, Sophos, Tenable, and ExtraHop. Vendors interviewed: Fortra (00:29) ManageEngine (05:03) Next DLP (09:51) Sophos (15:33) Tenable (23:59) ExtraHop (33:30)…

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Episode 138 - 2024 RSA Conference, Part 2 35:48

2M ago35:48

35:48

Join ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher live at the 2024 RSA Conference in San Francisco. This episode, he speaks with ColorTokens, HackerOne, Malwarebytes, Veriti, Blumira, and We-Bridge. Vendors interviewed: ColorTokens (00:25) HackerOne (05:15) Malwarebytes (11:51) Veriti (21:32) Blumira (25:22) We-Bridge (32:56)…

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Episode 137 - 2024 RSA Conference, Part 1 39:35

2M ago39:35

39:35

Join ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher live at the 2024 RSA Conference in San Francisco. This episode, he speaks with SkyHigh Security, Cyware, Radiant Security, Secureworks, and Zerofox. Vendors interviewed: Skyhigh Security (00:26) Cyware (09:56) Radiant Security (20:53) Secureworks (24:44) Zerofox (34:33)…

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Episode 136 - Ultimate IT Growth Conference 2024 12:44

2M ago12:44

12:44

Join ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher live at the Ultimate IT Growth Conference in Dallas, Texas. This episode, he speaks with Salesbildr on what it can do to help MSPs save time, quote better, and improve efficiency, and with Jennifer Bleem of MSP Sales Revolution to discuss the Ultimate It Growth event and learn how her programs …

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Episode 135 - Kaseya Connect 2024 36:45

2M ago36:45

36:45

Join ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher Joel Zaidspiner live at at Kaseya Connect 2024 in Las Vegas as he chats with Addigy about how they can help MSPs manage Apple devices, what Atakama can do to help close an important security gap, Kaseya's Partner First Pledge and what that means for their partners, how Empath can help upskill y…

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Ascii 2024 - New Jersey 14:55

3M ago14:55

14:55

Join ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher Joel Zaidspiner live at Ascii in New Jersey as he chats with Hirexe on how they can help with staffing, IT Governance USA's entrance into the channel, new vendor Rotate and their holistic cybersecurity platform built for SMB, and how Infrassist can help MSPs scale. Vendors interviewed: Hirexe I…

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Voice of the Vendor - Robin Robins IT Sales & Marketing Boot Camp 33:39

3M ago33:39

33:39

Join ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher Joel Zaidspiner at the Robin Robins IT Sales & Marketing Boot Camp in Nashville, Tennessee. This episode, he checks out what's new with Gradient MSP, what LiveWireCloud can do to help you grow, how Visionary 360 can help ConnectWise users save on administrative time, and with new AI platform Ha…

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Episode 132 - N-Able Empower 2024 18:39

4M ago18:39

18:39

Join ChannelPro vice president and associate publisher Joel Zaidspiner at N-Able Empower 2024 in Frisco, Texas. This episode, he chats with Rewst about their new integration with N-Able, new security initiatives with CyberFox, and what InSOC is doing to help drive MSP growth with their security soltions. Vendors interviewed in this podcast: Rewst C…

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Episode 131 - Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2024 38:21

4M ago38:21

38:21

Recorded live at the 2024 Channel Partners Conference and Expo at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. This episode, ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher Joel Zaidspiner talks with iFax on taking digital faxing and document management to the next level, changes at Avant and their State of Disruption Report, what the Advancing Leadership N…

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Episode 130 - ThreatLocker Zero Trust World 18:31

4M ago18:31

18:31

In this episode, ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher Joel Zaidspinner chats with some notable vendors at the event — including the CEO of ThreatLocker himself, Danny Jenkins. We learn about how MSPs are stepping up the way they think about security, ways to keep a growth mindset, and how to easily incorporate security awareness traini…

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Episode 129 - Kaseya, Zencontract, & SonicWall 18:53

5M ago18:53

18:53

Join ChannelPro‘s traveling reporter Joel Zaidspinner as he visits with noteworthy vendors at NerdioCon 2024 on February 12-16. in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This episode ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher Joel Zaidspiner chats with Kaseya on partner development, the latest product updates with Zencontract, and some exciting new…

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Is your business prepared for a ransomware attack? 28:18

3y ago28:18

28:18

The facts are staggering. Cybercrime is up 600% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and ransomware attacks are estimated to cost $6 trillion annually by 2021 per PurpleSec. Now is not the time to find your business insurance does not cover you in case of an attack. Miles Jobgen, director of the CompTIA Cybersecurity Community, welcomes Michael Goldstein,…

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Ep 38: Leading the Diversity Charge: Strategies to Lead Where You Stand 29:04

3y ago29:04

29:04

Driving organizational change through diversity, equity and inclusion is everyone’s job and is more effective when each of us participates. We get stuck in the belief that only the people with a title or authority can transform company culture. In actuality, we can lead from wherever we’re standing. Join the CompTIA Advancing Tech Talent & Diversit…

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Episode 37: The Benefits of Being a Volunteer 22:42

3y ago22:42

22:42

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and at CompTIA, volunteers fuel our communities, councils, and technology interest groups. Miles Jobgen is joined by two volunteer leaders, Greg Plum and Susanne Tedrick, as they discuss the benefits of being a volunteer both professionally and personally.…

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Ep 36: The Importance of Interns and Apprentices in the Workforce 25:29

3+ y ago25:29

25:29

April is National Internship Awareness Month. Amy Kardel and Charles Eaton join Gary Bixler to discuss the benefits and importance of interns and apprentices in the workforce. Learn about the exciting programs CompTIA is leading with apprentices and how every business can benefit. Visit: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/ and https://www.comptia.org/h…

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Episode 35: DEI Success Factors for SMBs 49:14

3+ y ago49:14

49:14

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are not just for the big enterprise organizations. Small and mid-sized organizations can achieve the same benefits of improved innovation, better problem solving and engaged employees for greater business outcomes. CompTIA’s Advancing Tech Talent and Diversity community met with members of the vCom …

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Enlightened Leadership 20:54

3+ y ago20:54

20:54

In this special edition of CompTIA’s Biz Tech podcast, Nancy Hammervik, CEO of CompTIA’s Career Tech Academy and Executive Vice President of Industry Relations is joined by Peter Arthur Smith. Peter is the Founder and Principal Director at Leadership Solutions, Inc. (https://ileadershipsolutions.com/). During this engaging conversation, Peter and N…

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Gen X Meets Gen Z: Bitcoin and Beyond 15:27

3+ y ago15:27

15:27

CompTIA SVP Annette Taber and her son Garrett talk blockchain, Bitcoin, and why every tech company should pay attention to cryptocurrency and the technology behind it. This is the first in a podcast series featuring CompTIA leaders and their children discussing their generational views of emerging technologies. Join CompTIA's Blockchain Technology …

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Episode 34: Beyond International Women’s Day: A discussion with Amanda Stewart 21:52

3+ y ago21:52

21:52

Amanda Stewart is an accomplished managed service provider (MSP) who has not only succeeded in a traditionally male environment but thrived and grown her business beyond expectations. Amanda meets with Estelle Johannes, director of the UK Business Technology Community at CompTIA, to discuss the challenges, struggles, and opportunities of being a fe…

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Episode 33: Migrate to the Cloud to Realize Your Full Business Potential 37:12

3+ y ago37:12

37:12

Remember when people would ask, “What is the cloud?” It seems like a lifetime ago. As remote work has become increasingly common, having a cloud strategy is no longer a choice. Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA, and Sean Barrett, director of sales operations and marketing at Nuvolex, discuss how organizations are migratin…

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Episode 32: The past, present and future of the MSPs 44:29

3+ y ago44:29

44:29

Estelle Johannes, director of the UK Business Technology Community at CompTIA, chats with Nigel Moore, the self-described tribal leader at Tech Tribe. Nigel owned his a managed service provider (MSP) for 15 years and is now on a journey to help MSPs avoid the mistakes he made. Listen in to hear more about the lessons he learned, what makes a great …

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Episode 31: Supply Chain Attacks and State Actors: The Evolving Challenge of Cybersecurity 48:51

3+ y ago48:51

48:51

The recent successful cyber espionage of Federal departments and other sensitive networks has exposed a threat that has long been feared. While the full ramifications have yet to play out, what we know now is enough to demand industry response on how to address the threat of supply chain attacks and how the world of international politics will cont…

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Episode 30: Why It’s Important to be the Cloud Communications Expert

3+ y ago

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The exact shape of the hype cycle for cloud computing over the past ten years is not clear, but it seems like it has had more ups and downs than the average trend. In this episode, Alan Rihm, CEO and founder of CoreDial, and Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA, discuss how businesses are not just exploring new cloud options…

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Episode 29: Sales Made Easy: Pitch Product and Survive, Sell Value and Thrive 48:42

3+ y ago48:42

48:42

As an entrepreneur, it is not uncommon to hit roadblocks and struggle with selling your idea, solution or product. In this episode, Robert Kinch and Frank Dion, founders of Get More Sales Corporation, discuss their practical process to sell value with Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA. This systematic approach to sales is…

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Episode 28: The Big Shift - Self Motivation and the New Employment Process 44:16

3+ y ago44:16

44:16

Estelle Johannes, director of the Benelux Business Technology Community at CompTIA, and Scott Tyson, member of the Benelux Community’s Executive Council and tech industry leader, discuss how to view the changes and disruptions of 2020 in a more positive way. Scott provides his view on how business recruitment has been affected and how to maintain a…

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Episode 27: Demystifying Blockchain and busting common myths 34:47

3+ y ago34:47

34:47

Blockchain is a powerful, innovative database technology for transparent, permanent data keeping and useful for a multitude of scenarios. But it’s not the best fit for every environment. In this episode, Debbie Kestin Schildkraut, global program director, blockchain marketing, IBM, and Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA, e…

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Episode 26: The Change in Employment Relationship HR & Tips for Success 29:36

3+ y ago29:36

29:36

Estelle Johannes, director of the UK Business Technology Community at CompTIA, has a chat with Georgina Bradshaw, owner and principal consultant at Blue Ram Solutions. Georgina provides insight into how the employment relationship changed in 2020 and shares her top HR tips for success as we emerge from the pandemic. The role of a "people manager" h…

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Episode 25: The Speed of Digital Transformation 37:01

3+ y ago37:01

37:01

As we navigate this “new world,” and find ourselves consistently increasing our digital engagements, we need some innovative solutions. In this episode, Tom Martin, CEO of Glance Networks, and Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA, discuss how Glance has successfully transitioned from a small business screen share tool to a p…

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Episode 24: Learners are Earners: Secrets of Top Technologists Pt. 2 34:17

3+ y ago34:17

34:17

Technology is embedded in just about everything we do – from starting our cars to mobile orders at our favorite coffee shop to connecting with colleagues and clients. As an aspiring or current technology professional, you can choose from a wide range of opportunities. In the United States alone, there are about 750,000 tech jobs that go unfilled ea…

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Episode 23: The role of live staff in lead capture with assistance from AI and automation 45:27

3+ y ago45:27

45:27

You don’t need to be a technical expert to understand how artificial intelligence (AI) is going to transform lead generation and conversion for marketers. In this episode, Maddy Martin, head of growth and education at Smith.ai, and Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA, discuss the role of live staff in lead capture with assi…

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Episode 22: Learners are Earners: Secrets of Top Technologists 35:20

3+ y ago35:20

35:20

Technology is embedded in just about everything we do—from starting our cars to mobile orders at our favorite coffee shop to connecting with colleagues and clients. As an aspiring or current technology professional, you can choose from a wide range of opportunities. In the United States alone, there are about 750,000 tech jobs that go unfilled each…

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Episode 21: Simple Steps to Reduce Ransomware Risk 49:38

3+ y ago49:38

49:38

How can I protect my own business from ransomware attacks? How can I talk to my clients about the new risks and realities of ransomware when I already told them I take care of their data security? What are some of the real consequences of ransomware? Kevin McDonald, cybersecurity practitioner, presenter, trainer, and COO and CISO at Alvaka Networks…

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Episode 20: Digital Transformation? Get Your Shift Together! 28:06

3+ y ago28:06

28:06

Getting customers to embrace the power that technology can bring to their business has been the at the core of the “digital transformation” for years. But that conversation can be had with an immediacy and urgency previously unknown given new realities of remote work and a rising awareness of cybersecurity threats. Miles Jobgen, Director of the IT …

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Episode 19: Preventing Cyber Attacks and Protecting Your Business 38:17

4y ago38:17

38:17

Cyberattacks. Ransomware. Future crimes. All are very real and all are happening every day to businesses around the world. In this episode, CompTIA Community managers Adam Proulx and Miles Jobgen chat with Ken Muir, chief security officer, LCM Security Inc., and dig deep into the world of cybercrimes, how hackers are using emerging technologies to …

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Episode 18: Mitigating Your Business from Cyber Attacks 43:26

4y ago43:26

43:26

Our data is publicly available, easily obtained on the internet, and essentially represents a guidebook for hackers to steal our identities. In this episode, Jeff Dawley, president and founder of Cybersecurity Compliance Corp., and Adam Proulx, senior manager of member communities at CompTIA, discuss how artificial intelligence is being developed a…

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Episode 17: Culture Shift: Courageous Conversations (Part 4) 24:45

4y ago24:45

24:45

In part four of a four-episode series dedicated to dissecting culture shifts, guests Paige Reh, Human Resources Director, Strategic Communications, Cal Jackson , Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Global Programs, Tech Data, Cassandra Allen, Director, Talent Management, vCom, and Susanne Tedrick, Cloud Engineer, IBM join Yvette Steele, director of th…

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Episode 16: MSP Panel Business Phase: Living with COVID-19 40:12

4y ago40:12

40:12

Listen in as Estelle Johannes, Director of CompTIA's UK Business Technology community, leads a discussion with MSP's sharing lessons from business in a time of COVID. Mark Williams of Pensar, Melissa Rambridge of Sweethaven Limited, and Steven Tytgat of Tyneso NV reflect on what they have learned about running a technology business since COVID-19 s…

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Episode 15: Culture Shift: The Road to Equity for All (Part 3) 27:13

4y ago27:13

27:13

In part three of a four-episode series dedicated to dissecting culture shifts, guests Paige Reh, Human Resources Director, Strategic Communications, Cal Jackson , Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Global Programs, Tech Data, Cassandra Allen, Director, Talent Management, vCom, and Susanne Tedrick, Cloud Engineer, IBM join Yvette Steele, director of t…

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Episode 14: Marketing Strategies for 2020 and Beyond 37:11

4y ago37:11

37:11

The Founder and President of eBridge Marketing Solutions, Hartland Ross along with the VP of Digital Marketing, Devin Rose join Community host Miles Jobgen to breakdown marketing strategies an IT Solution Provider can employ to grow their brand, customer base, or talent. Which marketing strategies are the best investment for your business for the t…

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Episode 13: Culture Shift: Build a Talent Advantage Part 2 32:01

4y ago32:01

32:01

Company culture affects every aspect of your business—from talent acquisition and management to product development and sales to employee engagement and wellness. What worked yesterday may not work as well today and definitely won’t work tomorrow. Why? Social movements make culture shifts happen. To be successful, leaders must listen and adapt beha…

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Episode 12: Culture Shift: Talent Untethered Part 1 31:25

4y ago31:25

31:25

Company culture affects every aspect of your business—from talent acquisition and management to product development and sales to employee engagement and wellness. What worked yesterday may not work as well today and definitely won’t work tomorrow. Why? Social movements make culture shifts happen. To be successful, leaders must listen and adapt beha…

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Episode 11: One on One with Bob Stegner, Hall of Fame Inductee 42:16

4y ago42:16

42:16

This week on the CompTIA Biz Tech podcast, we talk with the newest inductee into the IT Hall of Fame—Bob Stegner, senior vice president of marketing, North America, at SYNNEX. Stegner, an advocate and champion for the tech industry and channel for 30 years, talks with CompTIA’s Scott Campbell about why he’s so passionate about the SMB market, how t…

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Episode 10: ChannelCon "live" 23:41

4y ago23:41

23:41

Join the CompTIA team as they visit with members during ChannelCon Online. From the educational sessions to the Solutions Showcase to the special announcements, we talk with both new and long-time ChannelCon attendees to get their perspectives on this premier event for the tech industry. Special guests include: Pete Busam Tony Francisco Shannon May…

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Episode 9: Introducing the CompTIA ISAO 33:38

4y ago33:38

33:38

Join MJ Shoer, executive director, CompTIA ISAO, and Miles Jobgen, director of the CompTIA IT Security Community, as they discuss the CompTIA ISAO. The CompTIA Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) is dedicated to providing critical threat intelligence to technology vendors, MSPs, solution providers, integrators, distributors, busine…

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Episode 8: ChannelCon 2020 Preview 24:32

4y ago24:32

24:32

This week on the CompTIA Biz Tech podcast, Gary Bixler and Nancy Hammervik, executive vice president of industry relations at CompTIA, give listeners an inside look at what attendees can expect during ChannelCon Online. From community sessions, expert speakers, and some fun-focused activities, this is an event you do not want to miss. Register for …

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Episode 7: COVID-19 Security Industry Response Part 2 40:36

4y ago40:36

40:36

Members from the IT Security Community Executive Council address the numerous challenges IT solution providers have had to manage in keeping their clients up and running through the phases of a global pandemic.Taken from our June virtual community meeting, the first part of this 2-part podcast lays out the risks that have been exposed, fundamental …

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Episode 6: COVID-19 Security Industry Response Part 1 36:11

4y ago36:11

36:11

Members from the IT Security Community Executive Council address the numerous challenges IT solution providers have had to manage in keeping their clients up and running through the phases of a global pandemic. Taken from our June virtual community meeting, the first part of this 2-part podcast lays out the risks that have been exposed, fundamental…

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