Best Virtual Desktops Podcasts (2025)

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Extending Support for macOS 7:03

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Control for Compliance Supports Mac OS Jeff announces that Control for Compliance now supports Mac OS for vulnerability scanning and patching. The integration allows for real-time detection and remediation of security issues on Mac devices, similar to the existing capabilities for Windows machines. Jeff emphasizes the importance of feature parity b…

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Citrix + Unicon + Imprivata: Streamlining Healthcare Access with One Tap 16:25

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n episode 188 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton and solutions architect Randy Price dive into how healthcare IT leaders are simplifying clinician access and improving patient care through the power of Citrix, Unicon ELUX OS, and Imprivata integration. They unpack how Citrix’s acquisition of Unicon delivers secure, centralized endpoint managem…

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Closing the Endpoint Gap: Business Continuity and IGEL’s Dual-Boot Solution 31:14

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In this episode of IGEL Weekly, Andy Whiteside sits down with Chris Feeney from IGEL’s Office of the CTO to explore a critical, often overlooked element of disaster recovery—endpoint resilience. They unpack how IGEL is addressing business continuity challenges with innovative solutions like IGEL Dual Boot and USB Recovery, enabling organizations to…

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Citrix 2507 LTSR: A Deep Dive into the Latest Innovations 34:51

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In this episode of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton is joined by Randy Price and Stuart Donaldson from XenTegra to unpack the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2507 Long-Term Service Release (LTSR). Together, they break down what’s new, what’s changed, and why it matters—from HDX enhancements and Secure HDX encryption to Device Trust, Uber Agent…

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Healthy as Tech Episode 16 - Many Tools; One Portal: The Healthcare Best Practice for Employee Efficiency 50:25

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Fragmented portals. Outdated SharePoint sites. Healthcare employees spending more time hunting for answers than doing their jobs. That’s the reality in most healthcare organizations today, and it’s costing time, money, and staff satisfaction. In this episode of Healthy as Tech, Natalie Tollefson and Matthew Allen, discuss how leading healthcare org…

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Citrix Licensing Shift: What to do before April 15, 2026 30:37

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Host Bill Sutton is joined by Todd Smith of Citrix and XenTegra Solutions Architect Randy Price to unpack Citrix’s move to the License Activation Service and what it means for on-prem environments. They explain who is affected, why Citrix is modernizing licensing, and how to prepare without disruption. You will hear version requirements, air-gapped…

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Healthy as Tech Episode 15 - How Children’s Wisconsin Got 1,500 PM Schedules Back on Track With ServiceNow 42:01

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When your preventive maintenance (PM) slips, it’s not just compliance at risk; it’s patient lives. For clinical engineering teams, keeping PM schedules up to date is critical. But when your scheduling system can’t handle grace periods, floating schedules, audit-ready reporting, and location-based requirements, things can spiral fast. In this episod…

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Extending Support for Microsoft Intune 9:44

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This episode of the "Upload with Control Up" podcast features Eugenia and Jeff discussing the integration of Intune with ControlUp for compliance. The podcast explains that ControlUp provides real-time analysis, troubleshooting, and remediation, which is especially valuable to customers using Intune. While Intune is excellent for application and OS…

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ControlUp Innovation Guild 30:12

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Eugenia and Jeff talk to Chris about the ControlUp Innovation Guild. The ControlUp Innovation Guild podcast offers a dynamic and insightful look into the fast-paced world of IT innovation. Hosted by members of the Guild and featuring conversations with industry experts and community leaders, each episode delves into the development and application …

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Deep Dive into ControlUp's Disk Monitor 20:45

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In this episode of the "ControlUp" podcast, hosts Jeff and Eugenia introduce and discuss ControlUp's new Disk Monitor tool with its creator, Chris Twiest. The Disk Monitor is designed to track all read and write activity on hard drives, providing valuable insights into disk usage. Chris explains that the Disk Monitor was initially developed to addr…

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Quantum-Ready Security with Citrix NetScaler: Protecting Data Today and Tomorrow 37:40

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In Episode 185 of The Citrix Session, Andy Whiteside, Bill Sutton, and Todd Smith explore how Citrix NetScaler is evolving into a true Swiss Army knife for security—delivering protection not just for Citrix workloads, but for all applications. The conversation dives into the looming challenge of quantum computing and the “harvest now, decrypt later…

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Rethinking Endpoint Strategy: Inside IGEL’s Preventive Security Model 38:02

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In Episode 103 of IGEL Weekly, host Andy Whiteside and Chris Feeney dive deep into what it means to truly rethink endpoint strategy in 2025. Using James Millington’s recent blog as a guide, they explore IGEL’s Preventive Security Model — a lightweight, adaptive, and policy-aligned approach that moves beyond the bloated, reactive stacks of the past.…

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Healthy as Tech Episode 14 - Paging AI: What Real-Time, Secure Clinical Intelligence Looks Like in Practice 50:43

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In this episode of Healthy as Tech, Rob Summitt, VP of Cloud Transformation and AI at Optimum, will sit down with Carrie Delente, Chief Visionary Officer at Celerate, and Seth Fogie, Sr. Information Security Consultant at Optimum, to unpack what it really takes to bring real-time, secure clinical intelligence to life, and how other organizations ca…

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Expanding Citrix DaaS with Amazon WorkSpaces Core Managed Instances 28:06

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In Episode 184 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton is joined by Citrix experts Geremy Meyers and Todd Smith to explore the newly enhanced integration between Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces Core Managed Instances. The team dives into what's new in this “version 2” release, how it enables flexible, cost-effective VDI deployment, and why it’s a…

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Why IT Needs Deep Visibility for Application Rollouts 24:25

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In Episode 183 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton is joined by Citrix experts Geremy Meyers and Todd Smith to break down how IT leaders can make smarter decisions when rolling out Windows 365. They explore the growing importance of deep visibility, flexible deployment models, and persona-based strategies to support modern hybrid environments. …

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XenServer 8.4: A New Era of Virtualization for All Workloads 24:35

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In Episode 182 of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton and Citrix’s Todd Smith dive into the expanded capabilities of XenServer 8.4, Citrix’s enterprise-grade hypervisor. No longer just for Citrix workloads, XenServer is now fully supported for all workloads under both Citrix Platform Licensing and UHMC—making it a strong contender for organization…

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What’s New and What’s Next at Citrix: LTSR, UHMC, Secure Browsers & More 44:17

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In Episode 181 of The Citrix Session, hosts Bill Sutton and Todd Smith dive into the key takeaways from the blog “What’s New and Next with Citrix: Q&A from our May 2025 Webinar.” From release cadence updates and licensing clarity to enhanced integration with Windows 365 and Nutanix, this episode is packed with forward-looking insights for Citrix ad…

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Demystifying Amazon Workspaces with ControlUp 20:59

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In this episode of The Upload with ControlUp, Jeff and Eugenia dive into the world of Amazon Workspaces—breaking down the different types (personal, pooled, core, and AppStream), and how ControlUp enhances visibility, manageability, and user experience across them. From shared responsibility models to peripheral frustrations and endpoint diagnostic…

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Citrix + Nutanix: The Easy Button for VDI Management 27:01

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Managing virtual desktops doesn’t have to be hard. In Episode 180 of The Citrix Session, Bill Sutton is joined by Citrix’s Todd Smith and Geremy Meyers—and special guest Phil Sellers from XenTegra—to break down the latest innovations from the Citrix + Nutanix partnership. What’s New & Why It Matters: One Integration Point: Citrix now supports Prism…

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Healthy as Tech Episode 13 - How AWS Is Helping Healthcare Call Centers Cut Patient Wait Times & Overhead 42:23

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When patients call with urgent medical needs, the last thing they should experience is elevator music and long hold times. However, with healthcare staff shortages, complex care coordination, and agents navigating multiple systems, even the most committed healthcare teams struggle to keep up. In this Healthy as Tech talk, Eric Schuller, Executive C…

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Rising Costs, Aging Hardware, & One Smart Way Forward 21:23

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As hardware costs climb and Windows 11 migration looms, IT leaders face a tough choice: upgrade or optimize. In Episode 179 of The Citrix Session, Bill Sutton (XenTegra) and Todd Smith (Citrix) unpack a smarter path—repurposing aging hardware with Citrix Elux and Scout. Why Listen: Learn how tariffs and supply chain delays are impacting endpoint st…

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Healthy as Tech Episode 12 - Is Azure Virtual Desktop Ready for Healthcare? 58:05

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Healthcare IT leaders are facing a critical decision: Is it time to move on from their traditional virtual desktop infrastructure? With rising costs, licensing frustrations, and a growing push for cloud-first strategies, many organizations are eyeing Microsoft’s Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) as a modern alternative. However, with Azure Virtual Deskto…

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Remote Control Update 10:36

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his episode of the podcast features a discussion between Jeff and Eugenia about the remote control capabilities of a product called Control Up. They explore the uses of remote control for both troubleshooting and helping users with tasks. The conversation highlights new features like “paste as keystroke” and enhanced security measures for clipboard…

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Maximize the Power of Alerts and Notifications 16:20

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In this episode of the ControlUp podcast, hosts Jeff Johnson and Eugenia Schipelliti delve into the topic of alerts within ControlUp for desktops, highlighting their importance and surprisingly low adoption rate among users. The discussion emphasizes the benefits of utilizing alerts to proactively identify and resolve issues, automate troubleshooti…

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CVAD 2503: What’s New in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 29:55

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In Episode 178, the Citrix Session team dives into the latest on-premises release—Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2503. Join Bill Sutton, Geremy Meyers, and Todd Smith as they break down the top new features, including auto-scale insights, a redesigned Web Studio, enhanced storage load balancing, dynamic display rendering with Build-to-Lossless, a…

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Healthy as Tech Episode 11 - Healthcare’s Race to AI: How To Innovate & Mitigate Risks at the Same Time 55:46

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AI is spreading rapidly across healthcare, and without the right guardrails, your organization could be one prompt away from a serious breach. As a healthcare IT leader, are you confident you know where AI is being used across your organization? Do you have the proper safeguards to keep data secure, patients protected, and compliance in check? In t…

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Citrix + NVIDIA: AI Virtual Workstations Are Here 28:19

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In this episode of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton is joined by Todd Smith, recently promoted Senior Manager for Account Technology Strategists (ATS) in the public sector at Citrix. Together, they dive into a pivotal blog article released at Citrix UNITE in New Orleans—“Citrix and NVIDIA Partner to Deliver AI Virtual Workstations.” What’s Insi…

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#096 - SD-What? 36:00

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Confused by the alphabet soup of SD-WAN? Wondering whether it's about connecting multiple sites or just improving your local internet performance? Join your Data Center Therapy guides, Matt "Connectivity Curmudgeon" Yette and Matt "Bandwidth Barista" Cozzolino, along with special guest Jeremy "The Network Navigator" Goosen, as they untangle the com…

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Integrating Chrome Enterprise Premium 25:15

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In episode 176 of The Citrix Session, host Andy Whiteside, along with guest Geremy Meyers, dives into the transformative integration of Chrome Enterprise Premium into the Citrix platform. This episode explores how Citrix is enhancing browser management and security for enterprise environments, making it easier than ever for businesses to handle web…

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ControlUp for Microsoft 34:10

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In this version, Eugenia and Jeff discuss how ControlUp can help customers get more value of their Microsoft investment. Real-time troubleshooting and remediation for Microsoft Intune End-to-end visibility for AVD and Windows 365 Get control over your Windows 10 to Windows 11 Migrations Make Microsoft Teams as reliable as a landline Be alerted when…

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Healthy as Tech Episode 10 - Why Epic Is Urging Healthcare To Use This Tool To Fight Ransomware 41:56

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Why Epic Is Urging Healthcare To Use This Tool To Fight Ransomware In this episode of Healthy as Tech, Curtis Hendrick, Senior Vice President of Cloud & Digital Transformation at Optimum Healthcare IT, sits down with Matt Dinger from AWS to discuss why Epic is urging healthcare organizations to adopt an Isolated Recovery Environment (IRE) to fight …

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Healthy as Tech Episode 9 - Finally, Your Healthcare Data Headaches Solved With ServiceNow 50:17

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Healthcare organizations invest thousands of dollars in tools to help them better control their data and gain deeper insights. But what if the most powerful data tool you could leverage was right under your nose? In this episode of Healthy as Tech, Natalie Tollefson, Sr. Director of Customer Success at Optimum Healthcare IT, sits down with Terri Mi…

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ControlUp for Web and SaaS Applications 23:42

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In this episode, we talk to Joel Stocker about ControlUp's latest innovation: ControlUp for Apps. This new addition to the ControlUp ONE Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platform offers real-time visibility and proactive management for SaaS and web applications. With the increasing reliance on diverse and complex applications in today's hybrid wor…

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XenServer 8 Unveiled: Navigating Hypervisor Upgrades and New Features 26:52

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Join hosts Bill Sutton, Todd Smith, and Geremy Meyers for episode 175 of the Citrix Session Podcast as they dive into the critical aspects of upgrading to XenServer 8. In this episode, they discuss the impending end-of-life status of Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 cu1, scheduled for June 25th, 2025, highlighting the necessity for users to transition to the …

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Introducing Session Remote Start: Faster logins, more productivity. 18:32

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In this episode of the Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton and a panel of experts, including Andy Whiteside, Geremy Meyers, and Todd Smith, delve into the latest enhancements Citrix has made to improve both security and operational efficiency. They discuss the new feature, Session Remote Start, which enables faster logons and boosts productivity by al…

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Citrix's Acquisition of Unicon 16:40

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Join us in episode 173 of the Citrix Session where host Bill Sutton, Director of Modern Workspace at XenTegra, and guest Geremy Meyers, ATS Director at Citrix, delve into Citrix’s latest strategic move—the acquisition of Unicon. In this episode, they explore how this acquisition integrates with Citrix’s current offerings, particularly focusing on U…

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Citrix's Strategic Moves in Security and App Development 44:55

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In this episode of The Citrix Session, Bill Sutton and guests delve into Citrix's recent strategic acquisitions of Device Trust and Strong Network, examining how these integrate with Citrix's security framework and enhance hybrid work environments. Join Andy Whiteside, Aaron Banner, Todd Smith, and Geremy Meyers as they explore the implications of …

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#095 - Into the Microsoft Jungle 43:07

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Are the dense jungles of Windows Server leaving you lost? Are Active Directory tangles, Entra ID integrations, or legacy issues keeping your IT nights sleepless? Well, grab your machete (or PowerShell) and join us on an expedition into the depths of Microsoft ecosystems in this week’s episode of Data Center Therapy!In this thrilling adventure, your…

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Welcome to the Future of Contact Centers! 15:19

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In this version, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of contact centers and explore how businesses are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance both employee and customer experiences. From Cloud-Based Calling (VoIP) and AI-driven analytics to omnichannel CRM software and remote workforce management, discover the tools and strategies tha…

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ControlUp Enrich v 2.0 10:50

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In today’s version! I’m excited to dive into a game-changing feature from ControlUp called “Enrich v2.0.” We’ll explore how this innovative tool seamlessly integrates real-time monitoring and remediation into your favorite SaaS applications beyond Microsoft Intune and ServiceNow. Get ready to learn how Enrich can boost your IT team’s efficiency, pr…

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IGEL Weekly: IGEL Secure Digital Signage 23:45

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I recall a few years ago buying a new car, it was a Hyundai Coupe, I’d never seen one before and thought I’d get something different. As soon as I got the key and drove it, I saw them all over the place! Not so unique after all. This phenomenon is called ‘Intentional Blindness’ or ‘Perceptual Blindness’, when we don’t notice something in our field …

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Encryption Innovations in Finance and Government Sectors 50:40

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In this episode of The Citrix Session, host Bill Sutton and guests dive deep into the latest advancements in hardware and device security, with a special focus on Netscaler disk encryption. Our experts, including Jeremy Myers and Todd Smith, discuss how these innovations originated from financial and public sectors and are now setting a standard fo…

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IGEL Weekly: Entering the AI Era at the Endpoint with IGEL and Lenovo 23:13

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At IGEL DISRUPT 2024 in Munich this week, Lenovo presented its vision of how generative AI’s next advancement will involve personalizing end-user devices. This means that computers, phones, tablets, and other devices will soon be able to understand the context of our activities and adapt to how we prefer to work. Overall, the concept of adding AI a…

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Healthy as Tech Episode 8 - Baptist Health CIO Shares His AI Secrets 45:44

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If you're a healthcare CIO, you're probably feeling the heat to adopt AI — but where do you even begin? In this episode of Healthy as Tech, Natalie Tollefson from Optimum Healthcare IT sits down with Aaron Miri, SVP, Chief Digital & Information Officer at Baptist Health, and Michael Peter, Chief AI Architect at Thinkgen.ai, to discuss how healthcar…

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IGEL Weekly Episode 100 - Disrupt Rebranding. Now and Next 32:57

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In this episode, Rene talk about the power of the IGEL community, and what makes it so sticky! Additionally we dive into some product discussions. Did you know that IGEL OS 11 is going end of life in December 2025. Finally, we close things out with a discussion of the IGEL Disrupt conference, and it's rebranding to IGEL Now and Next Host: Barry Bro…

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Advanced Agent Deployment Options for Edge DX 15:31

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In this episode, we dive into the agent deployment options for ControlUp’s Edge DX, a powerful tool designed to enhance digital employee experiences. We’ll explore various deployment methods, including manual installations and automated setups using configuration management tools like Microsoft Intune. The podcast highlights the importance of agent…

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Healthy as Tech Episode 7 58:04

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Implementing and running an enterprise EMR system like Epic is no easy feat. As EMR leaders, how do you make it easier for clinicians to get IT support, efficiently manage enhancement requests, and test and deploy Epic updates with high accuracy and audit-proof documentation? In this episode of Healthy as Tech, Natalie Tollefson and Louie Gomez fro…

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Spooky Myths About Supporting Any Desktop, Any Device, Anywhere 32:22

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In this podcast, we’re diving into some spine-chilling myths surrounding the support of any desktop, any device, anywhere! As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to unravel these tech tales that might give you goosebumps. From the misconception that device refreshes are the only way to boost performance to the belief that troubleshooting is…

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IGEL Weekly: Island and IGEL Redefine the Enterprise Endpoint 44:53

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There are many exciting announcements that are happening at this year’s annual IGEL DISRUPT event in Munich, one of which was the addition of the Island Enterprise Browser to the IGEL App Portal. In case you missed it, here is everything you need to know about the partnership between IGEL and Island and what it means for end-user computing. IGEL’s …

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Citrix VDA for macOS: Revolutionizing Remote Access for Developers and Creatives 31:01

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In this episode of The Citrix Session (Episode 170), host Bill Sutton is joined by Andy Whiteside, CEO of XenTegra, Citrix experts Jeremy Myers and Todd Smith, to discuss the exciting new capabilities of Citrix Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA) for macOS. Dive into how this game-changing feature enables Mac environments to be remotely accessed with the …