Insight On

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Insight On is the podcast for leaders who make technology decisions — and need them to deliver. From CEOs and CIOs to the next wave of decision-makers in strategy, operations, and IT, you're invited into the inner circle of business and tech leadership. Each episode features a candid conversation or focused expert take exploring how real organizations across industries are choosing and using technology to drive results. Whether it's AI adoption, IT investments, or navigating change, Insight On gives you the insight you need before your next big decision.

  1. Device Prices Are Rising. Here's How to Refresh Without Overspending | EP 17

    1D AGO

    Device Prices Are Rising. Here's How to Refresh Without Overspending | EP 17

    The RAM shortage is here — and device prices are climbing. OEMs are warning of increases that could hit 30% this year alone. So what do you do if you're the one managing the budget, the fleet, and the refresh timeline?  In this episode of Insight On, host Jillian Viner sits down with Ian Murray, a devices strategist who works with IT leaders every week to build smarter procurement and refresh strategies. Ian breaks down what's actually driving the price increases, how long they're likely to last, and what you can do right now to avoid overspending without putting your workforce at risk.  In this conversation, you'll hear:  Why the 3-year refresh cycle is dead and what's replacing it  How to use device telemetry and persona mapping to make data-driven refresh decisions instead of calendar-based ones  How to extend the life of your current fleet without tanking productivity or security  Whether a mixed PC and Mac environment could actually save you money Whether you're preparing for a budget meeting, rethinking your device lifecycle, or just trying to figure out what's hype and what's real about RAM-ageddon — this episode gives you a grounded, practical game plan.    Ready to get ahead of the shortage with a smarter device strategy?  👉 Learn more: https://www.insight.com/en_US/campaigns/insight/2026-ram-shortage.html  📩 Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know in the comments.

    25 min
  2. How One Program Can Boost Enrollment, Attendance, and GPAs Simultaneously EP | 16

    JAN 28

    How One Program Can Boost Enrollment, Attendance, and GPAs Simultaneously EP | 16

    What if one program could measurably improve enrollment, attendance, and GPAs — especially for the students your other initiatives aren't reaching?  In this episode of Insight On, host Jillian Viner sits down with Joe McAllister, senior business development manager at Insight and former high school math teacher, to talk about how esports in schools do exactly that. Joe explains why a small investment — often around $5K — can scale into campus-wide impact, and why esports labs become multipurpose spaces for CAD, VR, graphic design, and more.  You'll hear:  How structured esports programs drive social-emotional learning, communication. and teamwork  Why research shows no link between violent games and violent behavior — and what games schools actually choose to play  How esports create equity for students of all abilities, including those in wheelchairs or with learning differences  Where esports provide opportunities for college scholarships and unexpected career pathways (broadcast, marketing, IT, management)  Practical steps to start small, justify the spend to your board, and grow from a $5K pilot to a campus-wide program Jump right to…  00:00: Welcome and why this topic now  02:10: From gamer to educator to esports leader  04:37: What esports really are in education  05:13: Busting the "isolated gamer" stereotype  06:29: Social-emotional learning in the esports arena  07:41: Health, fitness, and performance in gaming  10:32: Violence in games — what research actually shows  12:53: The most surprising benefit: student equity  16:47: Do esports end after high school?  17:01: Scholarships, college programs, and career paths  22:40: Making the budget case — especially in low-income schools  28:26: The minimum viable esports program (starting around $5K)  33:04: How to launch, measure impact, and scale campus-wide

    35 min
  3. From 150,000 Failures to a 2030 Vision: How One Fire Chief Sparked Change EP | 15

    JAN 14

    From 150,000 Failures to a 2030 Vision: How One Fire Chief Sparked Change EP | 15

    Chief Dan Munsey leads San Bernardino County Fire — one of the largest fire departments in the U.S. — and he's on a mission to make it the most innovative. In this episode of Insight On, Chief Munsey joins CEO Joyce Mullen to discuss why the fire service is the second slowest adopter of technology (behind only construction), how his team is building toward a 2030 standard instead of settling for today's baseline, and how public-private partnerships with companies like Insight and Microsoft are reshaping what's possible.  You'll hear about:  • Why there's no wildfire crisis — there's a wildland management crisis  • The lie fire chiefs tell themselves about technology  • How robotics, drones, and AI can keep firefighters out of harm's way  • Building the public safety cloud to unify fragmented agencies  • Leadership lessons on putting people first and having a bold vision  Whether you're in public safety, enterprise IT, or any sector wrestling with legacy systems and cultural change, this conversation delivers practical insight on leading transformation at scale.  Jump right to…  00:00: Welcome/intro  00:31: The fire service's technology adoption problem  02:42: Why jealousy is the greatest catalyst for innovation  07:23: Root causes behind the wildland management crisis  11:22: Redefining the fire chief's number one job  14:52: Building a 2030 technology roadmap  19:05: Creating the public safety cloud with Insight  28:23: Vision, partners, and the operational plan  30:56: Bold goals — fires at 10 square feet or less  37:20: Robotics wins and drone-first response  43:11: Three leadership principles for driving change  48:09: How firefighters learned to embrace robots

    53 min
  4. Why AI Governance Isn't Compliance — It's Your Competitive Strategy EP | 14

    12/17/2025

    Why AI Governance Isn't Compliance — It's Your Competitive Strategy EP | 14

    AI isn't just a compliance checkbox — it's a competitive advantage. In this episode, leaders from Insight and Commvault unpack why governance is critical for innovation, how to mitigate AI-driven cyber threats, and what "agentic AI" means for identity and security.  Jump right to…  00:00 – Welcome and intro  00:46 – Why AI governance matters now  01:48 – Alan Atkinson on AI-driven cyber threats  05:26 – The rise of AI-powered attacks  06:20 – Jeremy Nelson: banning AI vs. embracing it  09:16 – Guardrails for safe AI adoption  11:11 – Mike Morgan on agile governance  14:05 – Securing experimentation with Microsoft Copilot  15:04 – Agentic AI and identity challenges  19:45 – Key takeaways and future outlook 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more tech leadership insights.  Learn more: https://www.insight.com/en_US/what-we-do/expertise/cybersecurity/grc.html

    23 min
  5. The Truth About AI Hype — And How Leaders Are Turning It Into ROI | EP 13

    12/10/2025

    The Truth About AI Hype — And How Leaders Are Turning It Into ROI | EP 13

    AI is everywhere — but most leaders are still stuck between hype and hesitation. In this episode, Insight and Microsoft execs share how they're moving from experimentation to ROI. Hear how internal use cases and agents are improving sales prospecting, how an airline used AI to optimize staffing during weather disruptions, and why empowering non-technical teams is key to scale. Plus, Logitech's Alex Mooney explains how AI is transforming device interactions, and Insight's Agentic Field Lead Sunny Wang breaks down the three tiers of agentic AI.  Jump right to…  00:00 – Welcome and intro  03:04 – Hilary Kerner (Insight) on why AI results don't match the hype  05:47 – Jeremy Nelson (Insight) on building the right AI team  07:46 – Mike Morgan (Insight) on culture, skills, and experimentation  12:02 – Julie Sanford (Microsoft) on being "Customer Zero"  16:43 – Julie Sanford (Microsoft) on culture and change management  19:17 – Bijah Gibson (Insight) on empowering non-technical teams  21:17 – Bijah Gibson (Insight) on airline staffing optimization with AI  23:07 – Alex Mooney (Logitech) on AI and device interactions  25:56 – Sunny Wang (Insight) on agentic AI and autonomous workflows  27:42 – Sunny Wang (Insight) on why humans still matter in AI workflows  30:02 – Closing thoughts and what's next    🎧 Listen now and subscribe:  https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/article/getting-ai-unstuck-how-to-win-over-your-cfo-and-scale-with-confidence.html  https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/case-studies/petai-an-ai-assistant-providing-personalised-pet-care-advice.html  https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/case-studies/the-sherlock-company-automates-creative-content-at-scale-with-vertex-ai-and-sada-services.html

    31 min
  6. The Hidden Factors That Determine AI Success | EP11

    11/26/2025

    The Hidden Factors That Determine AI Success | EP11

    Adrian Gregory, President of Insight EMEA, shares what separates AI leaders from laggards — and it's not the tech. From internal prototyping to bold operating model shifts, Adrian explains why success starts with business outcomes, not algorithms. Learn why change management is the real differentiator, how to avoid "AI washing," and why bravery beats protectionism. Jump right to…  00:00:00 – Welcome/intro  02:14 – Why tech isn't the AI bottleneck 05:47 – The real role of change management 09:32 – Being your own client zero 13:05 – Why bravery beats protectionism 17:40 – Rethinking operating models for AI 21:18 – Rapid prototyping and internal testing 25:03 – What laggards get wrong 28:45 – Final thoughts and CTA 🎧 Explore more: • https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/blog/real-world-ai-use-cases-delivering-roi-across-industries.html • https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/blog/ai-agents-wont-replace-your-team-theyll-unleash-it.html • https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/blog/why-your-organization-needs-model-context-protocol.html • https://www.insight.com/en_US/what-we-do/methodology/insight-prism.html

    37 min
  7. Bonus from Microsoft Ignite: Frontier Firms, AI Adoption & Agentic Future EP | 12

    11/24/2025

    Bonus from Microsoft Ignite: Frontier Firms, AI Adoption & Agentic Future EP | 12

    Live from Microsoft Ignite, this bonus episode features Alysa Taylor, Microsoft CMO for Commercial Cloud & AI, and Parker Johnston, Insight Agentic Field CTO, sharing what leaders need to know about AI adoption today. Jump right to… 00:00 – Welcome and intro 03:00 – Alysa Taylor: What is a Frontier Firm? 03:53 – Study insights: 3X ROI from AI 06:07 – The evolving role of partners 09:38 – AI in healthcare: Dragon Copilot 11:20 – Parker Johnston: Day two highlights and big announcements 12:32 – Agent 365 and security control plane 14:16 – Why failure is part of success 15:15 – Copilot and the future of work 17:40 – Misconceptions about Copilot adoption 19:20 – State of AI adoption: reality check 23:00 – Foundry and Model Router explained 24:11 – Closing thoughts and next steps You'll learn: • Why companies embedding AI into daily operations see three times higher ROI • What "Frontier Firms" are doing differently — and why it matters • How Microsoft's new Agent 365 and Foundry updates improve security and reduce costs • Practical steps for aligning Copilot with workflows instead of just buying licenses If you want real strategies for moving beyond pilots and hype to measurable outcomes, this episode is for you. 🎧 Watch now and subscribe for more business-focused tech insights. Resources: https://www.insight.com/en_US/what-we-do/methodology/insight-prism.html

    25 min
  8. High-Performing Teams Aren't Using AI — They're Working With It | EP 10

    11/05/2025

    High-Performing Teams Aren't Using AI — They're Working With It | EP 10

    Agentic AI isn't just a buzzword — it's the next evolution of how high-performing teams work. In this episode, Michael Nardone, Cloud Solutions Director and Distinguished Technologist at Insight, joins Jillian Viner to explore how agentic AI is reshaping workflows, empowering employees, and driving business outcomes. From vibe coding to strategic imperatives for the C-suite, this is a must-listen for leaders navigating the AI era. Jump right to…  00:00:00 – Welcome/intro  00:00:03 – Why Agentic AI now – Urgency & tech adoption curve 00:00:29 – Tech eras – Internet → Cloud → Mobile → AI 00:01:36 – Defining Agentic AI – AI with decision-making power 00:03:58 – Ideas to execution – Agents completing tasks autonomously 00:05:00 – Workflow example – Automating onboarding with AI 00:06:58 – Game-changer – AI doing the legwork for you 00:09:39 – Human oversight – People enrich AI outputs 00:12:38 – Adoption reality – 48% use AI, maturity varies 00:15:01 – Enterprise use cases – Copilot, Azure AI, ServiceNow 00:17:01 – Healthcare example – AI fixing patient workflow errors 00:24:00 – Vibe coding – Creative coding flow with AI 00:26:38 – Accessibility – Lowering barriers for non-developers 00:31:18 – Agentic SDLC – Integrating AI into dev lifecycle 00:36:02 – Governance & risk – Guardrails and AI gateways 00:39:59 – Leaders' playbook – Key questions before starting 00:47:20 – Choosing platforms – Avoid lock-in, ensure flexibility 🎧 Watch now and subscribe for more Insight On: https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/insight-on Explore more: https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/case-studies/the-sherlock-company-automates-creative-content-at-scale-with-vertex-ai-and-sada-services.html https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/article/getting-ai-unstuck-how-to-win-over-your-cfo-and-scale-with-confidence.html https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/insight-on/why-pilots-fail-and-what-pragmatic-leaders-do-differently.html https://www.insight.com/en_US/content-and-resources/blog/a-cisos-guide-to-agentic-ai.html https://www.insight.com/en_US/what-we-do/expertise/data-and-ai.html

    53 min
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Insight On is the podcast for leaders who make technology decisions — and need them to deliver. From CEOs and CIOs to the next wave of decision-makers in strategy, operations, and IT, you're invited into the inner circle of business and tech leadership. Each episode features a candid conversation or focused expert take exploring how real organizations across industries are choosing and using technology to drive results. Whether it's AI adoption, IT investments, or navigating change, Insight On gives you the insight you need before your next big decision.

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  • Creator
    Insight Enterprises
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
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    © 2025
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