The RaaP: Resourcive as a Podcast

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The RaaP: Resourcive as a Podcast

The RaaP, presented by Resourcive, is your go to place for to learn about the latest technology trends, market insights, and value-creation opportunities in the mid-market and enterprise. Hosted by Kyle Hall, Kyle Gotzman and Nick Creasey #TheRaaP will feature guests that include business leaders, industry thought leaders, executives, and more. Resourcive is a Technology Value Creation Partner advising middle-market and enterprise clients on IT service procurement. Technology topics include UCaaS, CCaaS, Cloud, Networking, SD-WAN, Security, SASE, MSPs/MSSPs, SaaS Licensing.

  1. SEP 30

    Episode #62: Unlocking the Power of a Technology Value Creation Partner

    In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of a Technology Value Creation Partner and explore why this approach is critical for mid-market and enterprise businesses. Tune in to learn: What makes a Technology Value Creation Partner different from traditional vendors. How to align technology investments with your overall business strategy. The importance of persistent engagement and proactive problem-solving. Why Resourcive is the best partner to help you navigate today's complex IT landscape.

    23 min

  2. SEP 11

    Episode #61: Network is Back! Solving Modern Network Challenges

    In this episode of The RaaP, Kyle Hall and Kyle Gotzman dive into the resurgence of network infrastructure and the evolving needs of multi-location businesses. They explore key trends like SD-WAN, SASE, and network topology changes, discussing the complexities of managing multiple vendors, faster implementation, and circuit aggregation. They also tackle the pros and cons of outsourcing vs. insourcing network management, offering practical insights for IT and business leaders. Plus, they discuss the growing importance of AI literacy in today’s workforce and how AI can enhance productivity. Tune in for valuable insights on solving modern network challenges and leveraging AI effectively. Key Topics: Network management complexities in multi-location businesses Shifting from MPLS to SD-WAN and SASE Outsourcing vs. insourcing: pros and cons The rise of AI-literate workforces Practical AI use cases in day-to-day operations

    24 min

  3. AUG 12

    Episode #60: Resourcive Has Been Acquired!

    The Kyle's give a breakdown of the acquisition by ScanSource announced last week.

    10 min

  4. JUN 10

    Episode #59: Understanding Technical Debt

    In today's episode of "The RaaP," hosts Kyle Gotzman and Kyle Hall dive into the intricate topic of technical debt. They begin with some lighthearted banter before transitioning to a detailed discussion on what technical debt entails, its implications, and how organizations can manage it effectively. 1. Defining Technical Debt: - Technical debt refers to the concept where decisions made during development lead to suboptimal outcomes, requiring future rework. This can apply to code, infrastructure, and various IT functions. - It is distinguished from technical constraints, which are limitations imposed by external factors like compliance or regulatory requirements. 2. Categories of Technical Debt: - Deliberate and Reckless: Knowing you're taking shortcuts without a plan to address them. - Deliberate and Prudent: Taking on debt intentionally with a plan to repay it. - Accidental and Reckless: Unintentionally accumulating debt due to poor planning. - Accidental and Prudent: Unplanned debt that arises despite careful planning. 3. Managing Technical Debt: - It's crucial to dedicate resources to paying down technical debt, akin to managing financial debt. Failure to do so can result in escalating 'interest' costs, hindering future development and innovation. - Organizations should treat technical debt repayment as a regular budget item, ensuring that it does not spiral out of control. 4. Impact of Technical Debt: - Accumulated technical debt can slow down an organization, making it difficult to implement new technologies like cloud computing and AI. - Managing technical debt is essential for maintaining agility and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. 5. Current Trends: - The hosts discuss how the move to cloud computing and the advent of AI are making the management of technical debt more critical than ever. Organizations need to ensure their systems are optimized for these new technologies. 6. Practical Implications: - Kyle Hall shares experiences of how technical debt affects not only clients but also the evaluation of vendors. The presence of technical debt in vendor solutions can impact their reliability and product development velocity. By the end of the episode, listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of technical debt, its challenges, and strategies to mitigate its impact. The discussion emphasizes the importance of intentionality and planning in managing technical debt to enable future growth and innovation.

    21 min

  5. MAY 6

    Episode #58: The IT Operating Model & Measuring the ROI of AI

    In this episode, the Kyle's discuss the challenges and strategies related to IT operating models for mid-sized companies, particularly those owned by private equity firms. They highlight the importance of scalability, resilience, and risk mitigation in these companies, which often have lean IT teams and face pressure to mature their infrastructure. They mention the significance of aligning IT strategies with the company's deal thesis and long-term goals, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to IT management. The conversation touches on topics such as onboarding processes, outsourcing decisions, and forward planning for future growth. Then, they discuss the evaluation of ROI (Return on Investment) in AI (Artificial Intelligence) implementations. Kyle Hall introduces the topic, emphasizing its relevance and complexity due to recent news articles and marketing claims about AI ROI. They delve into the challenges of assessing ROI for AI, considering both hard returns (such as cost savings and productivity increases) and soft benefits (like improved user experience and skill retention). They explore various use cases, ranging from computer vision in healthcare to predictive maintenance in vending machines, highlighting the potential impact on efficiency and decision-making. The conversation underscores the importance of defining clear use cases for AI projects and acknowledges the strategic imperative for organizations to explore AI despite the current difficulties in quantifying ROI. They conclude by emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and adaptation in AI initiatives.

    27 min

  6. APR 15

    Episode #57: Carveout Projects, Edge Computing & VDI, and a mailbag!

    In this episode, the Kyle's discuss the recent rise in carveout projects before Kyle teaches Kyle about edge computing and VDI. Then the guys give some advice to a user looking for guidance around a global SD-WAN deployment.

    36 min

  7. APR 8

    Episode #56: High Impact (non) vCISO Security Engagements & The Champion Challenger Model

    In this episode, the Kyle's discuss a recent Cybersecurity engagement where Adrian, our Cyber Practice Lead, is on site at publicly traded company. Then the KH teaches KG about the Champion Challenger Model as a vendor management strategy.

    25 min
  8. Episode #55: The Change in Importance of IT & The Case for (and against) Repatriation

    MAR 25

    Episode #55: The Change in Importance of IT & The Case for (and against) Repatriation

    Coming off a trip to New York to attend and speak at a leading PE firms CIO Summit, they Kyles discuss the conversation Resourcive led around the tech operating model. Then the KG teaches KH about repatriation and the where the cloud fits in the marketplace for infrastructure and compute needs.

    30 min
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The RaaP, presented by Resourcive, is your go to place for to learn about the latest technology trends, market insights, and value-creation opportunities in the mid-market and enterprise. Hosted by Kyle Hall, Kyle Gotzman and Nick Creasey #TheRaaP will feature guests that include business leaders, industry thought leaders, executives, and more. Resourcive is a Technology Value Creation Partner advising middle-market and enterprise clients on IT service procurement. Technology topics include UCaaS, CCaaS, Cloud, Networking, SD-WAN, Security, SASE, MSPs/MSSPs, SaaS Licensing.

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