CIAOPS - Need to Know podcasts

Episode 43 - Abi Vickram

In this episode I speak with Kerio APAC Sales Director Abi Vickram about Kerio Workspace. This is a great option for many small businesses that aren't ready yet for SharePoint but still need a collaboration solution. Workspace is a really simple product to set up and use and most importantly it provides resellers with an opportunity to introduce their clients top the benefits of sharing all sort of information quickly and easily. Kerio Workspace

Episode 42 - Philip Elder

In this episode I speak with SBS MVP Philip Elder about the opportunities around an on premise IT business focused on the SMB market. We discuss the challenges now faced in this market and what the secrets to success will be in the future. MPECS Inc Blog

Episode 41 - Ben Schorr

In this episode I speak with OneNote MVP Ben Schorr about one of our favourite products, Microsoft OneNote. We hear from Ben about how much OneNote can benefit any business and what it can be used for in a business to help manage information overload. After listening to this episode I'm sure you'll want to investigate OneNote more if you haven't already. @bschorr http://www.rolandschorr.com/

Episode 40 - Gus Gonzalez

Join me in this episode as I speak with Microsoft CRM MVP Gus Gonzalez all about the benefits CRM can bring to a business. We learn how that CRM is more than just technology it is a process but a process worth investing in, especially for small business. Listen along and learn about how to improve you relationship with your customers and prospects. http://www.zero2ten.com/ @gusgonzalez2

Episode 39 - Dean Calvert

In this episode I speak with SBS MVP Dean Calvert about how to maximize the relationship IT providers can have with vendors like Microsoft. Dean shares his wealth of experience and provides some good tips on how to stand out from the crowd in the sphere of vendor relations. Web - www.calvert.net.au Twitter - @batmanoz

Episode 38 - David Hall and Richard Denny

A change of pace with this episode. I speak with David Hall and Richard Denny about the benefits of Meetup.com and how they built a successful entrepreneur group in Sydney. We cover what the benefits are of these groups, why you should get involved and what to expect when you attend. David and Richard - http://www.businesswealthbuilders.com.au/

Episode 37 - Christian Buckley

In this episode I speak with SharePoint MVP Christian Buckley about the importance of SharePoint governance. In short, why you need to plan up front to ensure SharePoint projects are a success initially and going forward. Christian shares his wealth of experience in this area and provides some great tips on what should be done for all SharePoint projects, big and small. http://www.twitter.com/buckleyplanet http://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbuckley

Episode 36 - Mark O'Shea

Mark O'Shea returns to the podcast to give us an update on what been happening with him and technology. Mark shares insight from Microsoft TechEd US as well as what he see coming down the pipeline from Microsoft. Beware, plenty of opinions are expressed in this episode. Mark O'Shea - http://twitter.com/intunedin http://intunedin.net/

Episode 35 - Aidan Finn

In this episode I speak with Aidan Finn a Microsoft MVP for virtualization and find a number of insights into the upcoming release of Hyper V in Server 2012. Aidan provides some great analysis of many of the best features of hyper-v as well as some great tips and techniques you should be using when working with Microsoft virtualiation. Blog - www.aidanfinn.com Twitter - @joe_elway Other helpful links www.hyper-v.nu workinghardinit.wordpress.com

Episode 34 - Juan Soto

In this episode I speak with Microsoft Access MVP Juan Soto about the benefits of considering Access as a solution for many business problems. We also chat about growing a business and finding new customers by successfully using Google Adwords. A great mix of technical and business content for this episode. Juan Soto - http://accessexperts.net/blog/