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A technology knowledge hub from Connectability built for business leaders navigating today’s digital landscape. Explore real-world conversations around Managed IT, Cybersecurity, and cloud services — without the jargon. Practical perspectives, smarter strategies, and answers to the IT challenges shaping modern organizations. Connect with us: Website link: https://www.connectability.com/ Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectabilityInc/ LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectability-inc-/ YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC826qtH_PBhgDZ-18P-e-Jw

  1. 19 de ago.

    IT Problems Are Costing More Than Tickets: How To Control The Daily Disruption

    Addressing recurring technology friction at the root-cause level is essential for eliminating operational cost leaks, maintaining client responsiveness, and protecting core business continuity.  This episode examines how forward-thinking MSPs help executive leadership transition from reactive ticket patching to proactive, preventive IT management.  Discover how tracking ticket patterns, establishing clear single-point vendor accountability, standardizing hardware lifecycles, and testing cloud backup recovery paths eliminates daily workflow disruptions—such as application time-outs and permission delays—and protects overall business performance. Read more: https://connectability.com/blog/common-it-problems/  Connect with us:  Website link: https://www.connectability.com/  Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectabilityInc/  LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectability-inc-/  YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC826qtH_PBhgDZ-18P-e-Jw  Have questions? Reach out to us!

  2. 17 de ago.

    Break Fix Vs Managed Services: Choose IT Support That Reduces Downtime

    Moving from a reactive "break-fix" model to a managed IT service structure is a strategic management decision that directly impacts operational continuity and cost predictability. In this episode, we examine how Connectability helps Toronto-area businesses eliminate hidden downtime costs and establish process-driven technical oversight.  Learn how implementing vendor-agnostic support, 24/7 helpdesk routing, routine patch management, and SOC 2-certified backup recovery protocols protects daily workflows, secures sensitive records, and stabilizes long-term IT budgets.  Read more: https://connectability.com/blog/managed-service-vs-break-fix  Connect with us:  Website link: https://www.connectability.com/  Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectabilityInc/  LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectability-inc-/  YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC826qtH_PBhgDZ-18P-e-Jw  Have questions? Reach out to us: Brad Shafran, President - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-shafran-43465535/

  3. 22 de jul.

    The Benefits Of IT Outsourcing For IT Stability, Risk, And Control

    Outsourcing IT services isn't about surrendering operational control—it's about building a structured model for stability, cost control, and risk governance.  In this episode, we break down the benefits of IT outsourcing across fully managed, co-managed, and project-based models.  Learn how proactive patch management, Mobile Device Management (MDM), and structured vendor tracking eliminate surprise repair bills, free up internal capacity, and keep sensitive business data protected through clear SLA boundaries.  Read more: https://www.connectability.com/blog/benefits-and-risks-of-it-outsourcing/ Connect with us:  Website link: https://www.connectability.com/  Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectabilityInc/  LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectability-inc-/  YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC826qtH_PBhgDZ-18P-e-Jw  Have questions? Reach out to us!

  4. 13 de jul.

    Types Of Managed Services That Cut Ticket Delays, Downtime, And Vendor Confusion

    Are your employees constantly waiting on slow helpdesk tickets? When an outage happens, are your internet, software, and phone vendors all pointing fingers at each other? When IT support lacks clear ownership and response commitments, it creates massive operational friction across your business. In this video, we break down the different Types of Managed Services and help you choose the right IT support structure to eliminate ticket delays, prevent downtime, and simplify vendor chaos. We explore how to map help desk support and cybersecurity to your actual daily workflows, why treating security as an operating discipline is essential for remote teams, and how co-managed IT can support your internal tech staff during onboarding surges and complex projects. Read the full article: https://www.connectability.com/blog/types-of-managed-it-services Connect with us: Website link: https://www.connectability.com/ Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectabilityInc/ LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectability-inc-/ YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC826qtH_PBhgDZ-18P-e-Jw Brad Shafran, President https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-shafran-43465535/

  5. 24 de jun.

    Managed IT Services Pricing: What Leaders Need To Know Before They Sign

    When a growing professional services firm faces unpredictable tech billing or critical process stalls, unmanaged infrastructure quickly compromises your revenue velocity.  This episode breaks down the true structure of managed IT services pricing, evaluating how a predictable, per-user model—typically ranging from $150 to $225—replaces erratic hourly fees.  Learn how to cross-examine service level agreements (SLAs), verify included user-lifecycle onboarding, and eliminate hidden after-hours costs to turn tech liabilities into an organized, budget-friendly growth asset.  Read more: https://www.connectability.com/blog/managed-it-services-pricing/  Connect with us:  Website link: https://www.connectability.com/  Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectabilityInc/  LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectability-inc-/  YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC826qtH_PBhgDZ-18P-e-Jw  Have questions? Reach out to us: Brad Shafran, President, https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-shafran-43465535/

  6. 15 de jun.

    Toronto Tech Conferences 2026: How To Choose Events That Drive Real IT Decisions

    When a business invests heavily in attending elite technology events, the entire trip fails if those notes end up gathering dust in a forgotten shared folder.  This framework lays out a concrete plan for vetting upcoming tech summits, turning high-level keynote insights directly into backend operational controls.  Learn how to map conference takeaways to role-based permission policies, precise data localization constraints, and multi-vendor application architectures, guaranteeing that every single badge scan translates directly into structured IT tickets that drive measurable enterprise value. Read more: https://www.connectability.com/blog/top-tech-conferences-toronto/   Connect with us:  Website link: https://www.connectability.com/  Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectabilityInc/  LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectability-inc-/  YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC826qtH_PBhgDZ-18P-e-Jw  Have questions? Reach out to us: Brad Shafran, President at Connectability - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-shafran-43465535/

  7. 29 de mai.

    Managed Services vs. Professional Services: Stop Letting Work Fall Between Teams

    When a business debates whether a specific tech request falls under daily support or an isolated upgrade, it isn't an academic argument—it is a recipe for operational gridlock.  This episode deconstructs the structural differences between managed services and professional services, preventing critical tech requirements from falling into a dangerous handoff vacuum.  Learn how to map your infrastructure demands to separate ongoing operational maintenance from defined, project-based delivery, giving your finance team complete invoice clarity while keeping time-sensitive shipping lanes, onboarding tasks, and security overhauls moving forward on schedule. Read more: https://connectability.com/blog/managed-services-vs-professional-services  Connect with us:  Website link: https://www.connectability.com/  Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectabilityInc/  LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectability-inc-/  YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC826qtH_PBhgDZ-18P-e-Jw  Have questions? Reach out to us: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-shafran-43465535/

  8. 20 de mai.

    IT Managed Services Challenges: Why Closed Tickets Still Cost You

    The biggest myth in managed IT is that quiet systems mean healthy operations.  In this episode, Brad Shafran of Connectability breaks down why closed tickets often mask real, recurring workflow friction—like stalled file servers during month-end billing or CRM login delays.  Learn how to look past surface-level activity reports to gain true visibility into cost control, clarify vendor escalation ownership, and turn operational vulnerabilities into better service expectations that keep your business moving forward. Read more: https://www.connectability.com/blog/managed-it-services-challenges/    Connect with us:  Website link: https://www.connectability.com/  Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectabilityInc/  LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectability-inc-/  YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC826qtH_PBhgDZ-18P-e-Jw  Have questions? Reach out to us!

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A technology knowledge hub from Connectability built for business leaders navigating today’s digital landscape. Explore real-world conversations around Managed IT, Cybersecurity, and cloud services — without the jargon. Practical perspectives, smarter strategies, and answers to the IT challenges shaping modern organizations. Connect with us: Website link: https://www.connectability.com/ Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectabilityInc/ LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectability-inc-/ YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC826qtH_PBhgDZ-18P-e-Jw

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  • Criado por
    Connectability
  • Anos de atividade
    2026
  • Episódios
    13
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    Livre
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    © Connectability
  • Site do podcast
    Connect Corner