EChannelNews Podcast
IT and Cybersecurity news geared towards people involved in the IT industry including vendors, VARs, MSPs, MSSPs, SOCs, NOCs, Resellers, and other industry professionals. Our topics cover industry news, partner programs, cybersecurity, AI and more.
Episodes
92 episodes
The Road Ahead in 2026 with Jay McBain
Jay McBain, Chief Analyst Channels, Partnerships & Ecosystems at Omdia, outlined the strategic shifts facing the tech industry ahead of 2026. He pointe...
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AI, Tariffs, and GDPR: The Channel’s Triple Threat in 2026
Julian sat down with Randal Wark and Paolo Del Nibletto to discuss the business climate in 2025, addressing the unpredic...
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AppDirect’s Marketplace AI Vision for 2026
Guest: Andy Sen, CTO, AppDirect, a leading multinational technology company that provides a B2B Subsc...
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Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem Episode 7: AI in Cybersecurity: Offense vs. Defense
Presenters: Julian Lee, Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersecurity, AI and Digital Transformation<...
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Onit: AI and Cybersecurity Perspectives
Craig Bell, President and CEO of Onit, talked about the evolution of the IT sector, particularly the transition of Onit from an office equipment suppli...
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Synergy Associates: Future of the Channel in a Hyper-Automated World
Aron Waisman, VP Sales of Synergy Associates, highlighting the company’s efforts to enhance its presence in Canada and its unique offerings in the technology distribution sector. He provided an overview of Synergy, emphasizing its 26 years of e...
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Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem Episode 6: Understanding MDR, Pen Testing, and Application Security
Presenters: Julian Lee, Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersecurity, AI and Digital Transformation<...
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Ekco: Cybersecurity and the Evolving Threat Landscape
Guest: Pat Larkin, President, Ekco, a Dublin-based “security-first managed cloud provider” that has grown rapi...
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TetraNoodle: The Impact of AI on Team Dynamics and Productivity
Manuj Aggarwal, Founder of TetraNoodle Technologies, talked about the integration of AI within Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and the opportuni...
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More Storage and Performance with Infinidat
Julian sat down with an ECN regular, Eric Herzog, CMO of Infinidat, a data storage company that provides high-performance, enterprise-class data storage...
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Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem Episode 5: AI Policy and Shadow IT Challenges
Presenters: Evgeniy Kharam, Cybersecurity Architect | Evangelist | Consultant | Advisor | Podcaster | Visionary | Speaker |
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Storage Guardian: Incident Response Planning and Preparedness
Speaker: Omry Farajun, President, Storage GuardianOmry and Julian delved into the significance of inci...
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Syncro: Configuration Drift – Preventing Security Risks
Special Guest: Kristen Costagliola, CTO, SyncroK...
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Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem Episode 4: AI Poisoning and the Challenges of Agentic AI
Presenters: Evgeniy Kharam, Cybersecurity Architect | Evangelist | Consultant | Advisor | Podcaster | Visionary | Speaker |
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LogMeIn: Innovations in Patch Management and MSP Solutions
Chris Savio, Senior Director, Product Marketing at GoTo (fka LogMeIn), talked about GoTo’s suite of solutions, particularly the Resolve product, which provides a unified endpoint manag...
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Alkira: AI Impact and Cloud Infrastructure Challenges
Doug Houghton, Director of Channels at Alkira (means “happy place” or “bright and sunny” in Australian Aboriginal), talked about...
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BlueVoyant: Third-Party Risk and Security Practices
Brendan Conlon, Global Director of Supply Chain Defense at BlueVoyant, presented the company’s multifaceted approach to cybersecurity, highlightin...
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Storage Guardian: Cybersecurity Strategies for MSPs
Speaker: Omry Farajun, President, Storage GuardianOmry spoke about the critical cybersecurity strategi...
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Syncro: Microsoft 365 Security: Essentials to Strengthen Your Posture
Special Guest: Rich Dean, Senior Director of Product Management, SyncroRichard highlighted Microsoft’s ro...
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Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem Episode 3: AI in Code Development and Security Management
Presenters: Evgeniy Kharam, Cybersecurity Architect | Evangelist | Consultant | Advisor | Podcaster | Visionary | Speaker |
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Novipro: Rising Threats, Falling Preparedness
Guest: Alain Cormier, CEO, Novipro, a well-established Canadian IT solutions provider, headquartered in Montre...
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J-SAS: From Chaos to Confidence — Making Compliance a Strategic Advantage
Sase Janki, CEO of J-SAS, talked about the challenges organizations face regarding cybersecurity protection and compliance. He identified three major...
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Storage Guardian: Secure Disaster Readiness and Response
Speaker: Omry Farajun, President, Storage GuardianOmry spoke about the evolving landscape of cybersecu...
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