QualITy Time with Rick & Rob
QualITy Time with Rick & Rob
Quality Time Podcast
A technology podcast by New England's leading IT solutions provider, designed to keep IT professionals informed on the latest enterprise technology solutions to gain a competitive business advantage. We cover topics related to networking, security, data center, cloud, collaboration, and carrier services. Guest speakers include Aqueduct's subject matter experts and leading technology partners. Our episodes feature a "Let's Taco-bout IT" segment where we'll answer your IT questions while trying new tacos from restaurants in the New England area. Submit questions to [email protected].
EP15 - A Peek Behind the Curtain of IT Solutions Development, ft. Zack James
In today's episode, Rick and Rob chat with guest Zack James, Business Development Manager of Comm & Collab, about how the Solution Development team  continues to evolve and create the most valuable technology solutions based on industry standards and customer feedback.  Additionally, they touch on how Aqueduct defines offerings over time to bring instantaneous value to your business. Have questions you want to be answered in our next episode? Submit them here or email us at [email protected]. Visit www.aqueducttech.com for more information about our solutions and services.
Dec 21, 2022
29 min
EP14 - How to Navigate the Evolving Cybersecurity Market
In this episode, we discuss one of Rick's favorite topics, cybersecurity, and how to navigate the ever-changing regulations customers are faced with in today's market. Covered topics include government policies, cyberattacks, and recommendations on how to go back to the basics as you assess your organization's security posture. Have questions you want to be answered in our next episode? Submit them here or email us at [email protected]. Visit www.aqueducttech.com for more information about our solutions and services.
Oct 18, 2022
19 min
EP13 - The Future of Workplace Collaboration ft. Sunthar Anandarajah
The way people communicate and collaborate with one another continues to change. Hybrid work is here to stay and we now have the tools to do it efficiently and productively. In this episode, Rick and Rob we’re joined by Sunthar Anandarajah, who shares practical insights from his 15+ years of experience in the unified communications and collaboration space. Have questions you want to be answered in our next episode? Submit them here or email us at [email protected]. Visit www.aqueducttech.com for more information about our solutions and services.
Sep 20, 2022
21 min
EP12 - Key Tips for Handling Rapidly Shifting Networking & Infrastructure Needs
In this episode, Rick and Rob share strategies and solutions to help solve today's growing challenge of providing secure and reliable networks outside of the office in a "work from anywhere environment". Have questions you want to be answered in our next episode? Submit them here or email us at [email protected]. Visit www.aqueducttech.com for more information about our solutions and services.
Jul 13, 2022
15 min
EP11 - Critical Cybersecurity Areas to Focus On
Join us as we kick off season 2 of QualITy Time with Rick and Rob! In this episode, we discuss the recent "Shields Up" Advisory that the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released. Join us as we share recommendations on critical cybersecurity areas to focus on. Have questions you want to be answered in our next episode? Submit them here or email us at [email protected]. Visit www.aqueducttech.com for more information about our solutions and services.
Apr 27, 2022
19 min
EP10 - Trends That are Shaping the IT Landscape in 2022 ft. Dan Murray
Live and in person again, Rick and Rob meet with Dan Murray, SVP of Strategic Growth and Operations to discuss 2021 IT trends and areas we expect significant impact to customers in 2022, including shifts in IT buying models, technology convergence, and automation.  Featured questions from this episode's "Let's Taco 'bout IT" segment:  What is the future role of application performance monitoring? Have questions you want to be answered in our next episode? Submit them here or email us at [email protected]. Visit www.aqueducttech.com for more information about our solutions and services.
Jan 20, 2022
56 min
EP9 - How As-a-Service Models are Shifting the IT Landscape
Live and in person, Rick and Rob discuss IT-as-a-Service models, the many different offerings on the market including Ransomware-as-a-Service, and the benefits of shifting from CapEx to OpEx.  Featured questions from this episode's "Let's Taco 'bout IT" segment: "What's a common misconception of the cloud?" Have questions you want to be answered in our next episode? Submit them here or email us at [email protected]. Visit www.aqueducttech.com for more information about our solutions and services.
Dec 10, 2021
28 min
EP8 - Enterprise Networking & Wireless Connectivity ft. Mike O'Brien
Mike O'Brien, commonly referred to as OB, joins Rick and Rob to share his expertise in networking and stories on some of the ways he's had to be creative in architecting network solutions for businesses. OB also discusses wireless connectivity, the advantages of Wi-Fi 6, and his favorite food to grill.  Featured questions from this episode's "Let's Taco 'bout IT" segment: Tim: "What is your favorite antivirus and why?" Alex: "How do you address ransomware for SaaS providers? Have questions you want to be answered in our next episode? Submit them here or email us at [email protected]. Visit www.aqueducttech.com for more information about our solutions and services.
Oct 20, 2021
52 min
EP7 - Shared Responsibility in the Cloud, CICD, and Preventing Downtime ft. Neil Mager
Join Rick and Rob as they discuss cloud solutions including the Shared Responsibility Model, CICD, how to use partners like AppDynamics to prevent downtime, and Rick's favorite topic, cloud security with Aqueduct's Cloud Practice Director, Neil Mager.  Have questions you want to be answered in our next episode? Submit them here or email us at [email protected]. Visit www.aqueducttech.com for more information about our solutions and services.
Aug 5, 2021
40 min
EP6 - Cloud Solutions & Common Misconceptions ft. Neil Mager
Listen in as Rick and Rob discuss some of the misconceptions about cloud solutions, the difference between cloud and cloud native, and advice on what organization's should keep in mind when choosing cloud vendors with Aqueduct's Cloud Native Director, Neil Mager.  Have questions you want to be answered in our next episode? Submit them here or email us at [email protected]. Visit www.aqueducttech.com for more information about our solutions and services.
Aug 5, 2021
30 min
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