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Heads In The Cloud

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Join three telecom industry leaders as they discuss tips and tricks in the Unified Communications world. Plus, meet their expert guests who share their own unique perspectives on the industry.
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Digital-first has replaced digital transformation as the imperative for organizations to align technology investments with business goals. It is crucial for every business to respond quickly and adapt, and to become more resilient, more flexible and more prepared to drive recovery and growth in the face of inevitable future challenges. This is what VMware call being Future Ready. Provocative, compelling and above all, useful conversation from VMware. Get the very latest insights from leading ...
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The ALYNMENT podcast aims to connect the dots between private networks, their business implications, and enterprise needs in a way that is both accessible and thought-provoking. It captures the real-world stories and realistic perspectives that help enterprises align the what, why, and how of everything related to private networks. The podcast answers the following questions: - What makes private networks real? - How can we go beyond the buzzwords and see the impact of private networks in ou ...
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Breaking Down the Bytes

Pat Allen | Kyle Wolfe | Alex Battaglia

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A podcast about beginning your journey in the vast world of I.T. Hosts Pat, Kyle and Alex talk about a variety of things to consider, look out for, and do as you navigate the world of I.T. They talk about everything from breaking into certifications to how to stay relevant in today's fast-changing world of I.T. Join them as they have guests from "all walks of I.T. life" on the show all while having a great time!
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From fostering equitable access to enhancing the classroom experience, private cellular networks are transforming K-12 education. With the rise of digital learning tools, the need for continuous, reliable wireless connectivity has never been more important. In this changing educational landscape, can private 5G networks serve as the infrastructure …
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Private mobile networks are becoming a critical utility for businesses to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve safety and security. The deployments are growing steadily; however, a patchwork of available wireless solutions makes it challenging for many enterprises to have a standardized approach to address the connectivity needs of dive…
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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…
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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 Support …
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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! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple P…
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With advancements in connectivity, the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things, and the exponential growth of mobile devices, traditional network infrastructure has found it challenging to meet the surging demand for secure and efficient communication solutions. Some enterprises are now turning to private cellular networks as a compelling con…
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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! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Emai…
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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 Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to le…
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The lack of access to broadband internet can significantly hinder economic growth, education, and healthcare, making it difficult for communities to compete in the modern world. Bringing reliable, high-speed connectivity to remote and underserved areas in the US is a complex challenge that requires a unique set of solutions. Can private LTE and fix…
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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! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Po…
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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! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin …
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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! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedi…
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into SD-WAN technology, specifically what it is, where it came from, and where it's going. Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - break…
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In this episode, we sit down with Harry Chen, Director of Staffing at Arraya Solutions. We chat about what you can do to stand out, some resume tips, some trends in the industry, and a bunch more! Connect with Harry on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycchen/ Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let…
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In this episode, Pat does a solo show and talks about burnout in tech. Also touches on how to spot burnout and some things you can do to avoid it and recharge from it. Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedbac…
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This week we sit and talk with Pat's co-worker Chris, who is a SOC Engineer at Customers Bank. We chat about how he got into cybersecurity, some SOC everyday tools, phishing attacks, and even some future SOC visions with ChatGPT. Join us! Connect with Chris on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwojtowicz/ Support the show Like us? Gi…
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Content is everywhere in today's world! It doesn't magically just show up on your favorite streaming device, it's pumped through something called Content Delivery Networks or CDNs. This week Alex gives us a glimpse of what a CDN is, its purpose, and how our favorite shows get in the palm of our hands! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on P…
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We're back for our 50th episode! The big 5-0. This week is our monthly tech news show and we give a shoutout to the Cisco Champions community, Alex using Cisco Continuing Education Credits and renew his CCIE and also some ChatGPT/Google Bard news. Tune in! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Fol…
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4G and 5G cellular networks are becoming increasingly popular amongst enterprises as more organizations look for ways to accelerate their digital strategy. However, many challenges come with private cellular networks, such as finding the right solution that meets business application needs, its cost-effectiveness, security, reliability, and scalabi…
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This week we chat with our good friend Luis Garcia Jr (AKA NetSecWheezy) on his rise from ice cream vendor to implementation engineer at CDW. We discuss next-gen firewalls and some of their capabilities, also we discuss how important it is to network on social media sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Po…
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We sit down with Pat and Alex's former co-worker Ryan Young, a Kubernetes and Docker expert who is now currently the Chief Architect and SliceUP. We break down what containers are, how they're useful, when to use them, and where the future of containers is heading. Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us …
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This week we take a deep dive look into the world of Azure. Mainly focused around the AZ900 exam and a broad overview of Azure concepts and services. Join us for this deep look into one of the major cloud platforms! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | T…
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Wireless communications are constantly growing in complexity with new protocols, new devices, and new spectrum options. Ensuring all possible combinations work dependably at their peak performance has always been critical for guaranteeing network readiness. But the era of Private 5G and industrial applications adds new dynamics to ensuring the safe…
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Back this month with our monthly Tech News episode! We're talking more Big Tech layoffs, Netflix co-CEO leaving and other great tidbits around the tech world Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Emai…
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The Internet of Things promises to bring us amazing efficiencies. It’s projected to have billions of connected devices helping us monitor environmental conditions, enhance public safety, automate industrial processes, and fulfill the vision of self-driving cars. But have the outcomes justified the hype? Do enterprises have clarity on the most viabl…
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This week we're joined by Pat's co-worker Havi Rodriguez and we talk all things Azure! We talk about what cloud engineering is, some good Azure certs to start with and where the cloud industry is heading. If you're looking for the Azure certification tree, wizlabs.com has a good blog about it! https://www.whizlabs.com/blog/azure-certifications-path…
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We're BACK! After a bit of a break for the holiday(s), we're back in the saddle with a new episode. Join us this week as we talk about interviews and how to ace them. We also talk about some of the best and worst interviews we've had throughout our careers. If you have any interview stories, please hit us up on our socials! Like us? Give us a revie…
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Telecommunication networks never stop evolving, moving in less than 15 years from 3G to LTE to 5G, and having our data move from on-site to the cloud and to the edge. But what does this mean for the security of our data? With the rising adoption of connected devices & applications, enterprises are at a greater risk of data breaches, ransomware, and…
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Join us this week as Alex and Pat talk about what's going on with Twitter, our thoughts on the Big Tech layoffs and how to standout if your company is laying off workers. Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out ou…
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It's inevitable, you're going to break something. No one bats .1000 in this business. This week Pat and Alex talk about their most memorable IT horror stories and reminisce about what they broke over the years! Do you have a horror story to tell? Hit us up! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Dow…
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Building off of last week's Top Skills for 2023 episode, this week we talk about the Top Certifications for 2023. Curious about a cert to take? Not sure where to start? Tune in and let us break it all down! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discor…
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A new debut! This week we welcome Alex as a 3rd host to the show! This week we’re talking about the top skills to have for 2023. What skills will make you stand out? Got other skills we didn’t cover? Let us know! Network Chuck’s Docker Container Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGz9DS-aIeY Cisco’s blog on Github https://blogs.cisco.com/learnin…
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Back this week after the live episode debacle! This week we're chatting about what type of environment might be a better fit for you, corporate or startup? We break down the pros and cons of both types of environments and which one we like best. Join us! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Check out our website …
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First day on the job? Not sure what to expect or do? We have you covered! We break down some tips and strategies to get through the first day of the new job. Also, we talk about gauging company culture and how to make things a little easier to navigate those waters. Join us! TechaWare is having its Women, Wine, and Tech event in Burlington, MA on O…
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This week we tackle the tough subject of salaries and how to approach salary negotiations. Some tips on what sort of mindset you need, some tools to help you know where to start, and just some general tips on how to approach your boss when it's that time. Couple of websites that'll help you figure out where to start www.glassdoor.com www.fishbowlap…
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Imposter Syndrome is real! We've all been through it and it can be damaging to a career. This week we talk about what it is, some characteristics of it, how to deal with it, and much more! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.io Want to give feedback? Fill out ou…
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The networking needs of a digital enterprise are shifting to ensure anytime, anywhere connectivity to reliably and securely interconnect their people, places, and things. The notion of a universal wireless network for enterprise blurs the lines between historical local area and wide area network boundaries. But can the highly vouched 5G cellular ne…
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In this episode, we talk about ways to get that big promotion. We break down a few much-needed skills to get to that next rung of the ladder, also discussing the differences between team leader and manager positions. If you're looking to take your career to the next level, this is the episode for you! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple…
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This week we sat down with Pat's friend and mentor, Alex Battaglia. Alex is currently the network engineering manager at Disney Streaming. We chat about landing that job with a big tech company, how to tweak your resume for the job you're applying for, and also leveraging recruiters and LinkedIn to land the job. Tune in! Like us? Give us a review o…
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Leaving a position can be a heavy decision. This week we talk about some strategies you can take to decide if leaving a job is the right move or to stick it out a little longer. Also, we break down some signs of when it's time to look for a new job, whether that's changes around you or maybe it's just time to leave to find a new challenge. Tune in …
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Office politics are a hazard of the job. It's dirty, exhausting, and can lead to some really toxic environments. This week we take a look at how to recognize them, and some strategies on how to avoid them! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.io Want to give feed…
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Keith Hartranft, Senior Enterprise Security Architect at The College Board joins us this week to talk all things Cyber Security! Keith was a former professor of both Pat and Kyle and has held multiple positions in the cyber security space. We talked about securing the public cloud, attackers targeting certain groups, a few certifications to break i…
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Documentation! Everyone's favorite topic! OK, maybe not. This week we break down why documentation is so important, albeit, not the most exciting topic. Documentation can really make your job easier if done right, tune in to see how Pat and Kyle have handled documentation and why you should be doing it from day 1! Like us? Give us a review on Podch…
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This week we sat down with Pat's former co-worker at EvolveIP, Nicci Townsend. We talk about her role at Microsoft, hybrid/multi-cloud options, and Nicci's nonprofit organization she founded, TechaWare. Follow Nicci and TechaWare on all their socials, they have a lot of great things to offer and some amazing events coming up in a city near you! Tec…
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This week we sat down with Kyle's former coworker John Glasgow and the fascinating world of Software Engineering. We chat about what programming languages are in demand, solving problems through coding, starting a blog to show your progress and even a little managerial responsibilities! Check out John's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/i…
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This week we're talking on the heavier side of things. We hope it doesn't happen to you but we're talking about losing your job! Pat and Kyle lay out some things you should do in the event you do lose your job. Nervous? Scared? Panicked? No worries, we got you covered! MySkillsMyFuture Website Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcast…
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The widespread use of digital devices and applications raises the need for pervasive cellular coverage. However, the existing private cellular networks are not sufficiently scalable and economical to extend in dynamically changing indoor and outdoor enterprise environments. New network architectures are needed to deal with unique enterprise use cas…
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In this episode, we sit down and talk about low to free-cost study material. We've used most of these platforms and find them very useful. See the links below for further info! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Check out our website https://www.breakingbytespod.io Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow …
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