Convergence

Burnout in the workplace is a growing concern as more and more employees are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of their jobs. Burnout can manifest in a variety of ways, including physical and emotional fatigue, lack of motivation, and difficulty concentrating. It can also lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and a higher risk of mental health issues, in addition to high costs to the companies these employees work for. Burnout is more common in IT professionals due to a combination of factors, such as a lack of work-life balance, lack of recognition, inadequate compensation, and lack of autonomy. Today we are hosting Jordana Shapiro, Cato Networks’ Global Organizational Development & Learning Director. We will discuss ways to prevent burnout, methods for healing and recovering from burnout, and strategies for dealing with burnout in the workplace. So, whether you're an employee, manager, or business owner, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Product marketing for information technology services is a crucial aspect of any IT business. It involves effectively communicating the value and benefits of your services to potential customers, positioning them in the market, and ultimately driving sales. In this episode, we're diving into the future of IT and discussing the latest techniques and tactics for promoting cutting-edge products and services. From identifying target markets to crafting compelling messaging, we'll share insights and expert advice on how to effectively market the technology of tomorrow. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn how to market the future of IT with strategies for success

In mid-2022 two large US accounting firms, Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG) and BKD, joined forces to create Forvis, a $1.5B business ranking #8 in the top 100 US accounting firms. Forvis is a merger of equals, with a total footprint of over 70 locations and more than 5,000 employees. Rationalizing the networking, security, and remote access infrastructure of both organizations and creating a common architecture presented a unique challenge. Our guest, John Bowels, is the CIO of Forvis that previously served as the CIO of DHG. Join us to hear about the path taken by John, the IT leader of the newly formed Forvis, to bring together both organizations into the SASE platform used by DHG since 2019. This is an on-going and multi-faceted endeavor involving cultural, operational, and technical change. If your company growth strategy involves mergers and acquisition or if you are facing an upcoming M&A project - this episode is a must listen.

With legacy network solutions based on VPN, authenticated users used to gain access to everything on the same subnet. Only a password prevented unauthorized users from accessing a resource. Zero trust flipped that paradigm by allowing users to only “see” the specific applications and resources explicitly permitted by their company’s security policy. Where did zero trust come from and why should you care? Today’s guest is Bill Carter, Cato Networks’ sales engineer. We’ll talk about the principles of zero-trust, verification processes and how does a proper ZTNA architecture should look like.

Shifting your career path to get into the IT world can be intimidating but it is certainly not impossible. In fact, you may probably have most of the required skills but may not know that yet. In this episode, we are hosting Boaz Barzel, Cato Networks’ sales enablement lead. We’ll talk about the moves you need to make to acquire the experience needed, how to market yourself, and most importantly, we’ll define what are the key factors you should consider when shifting careers paths into IT Stay tuned

Hypergrowth, a term described first in a 2008 Harvard Business Review article is the steep part of the S-curve that most young companies or start-ups experience at some point, sorting winners from losers. Companies that are focused on this stage will need to overcome many challenges, from technological tools that are not scalable to hiring the right talent and capture as much of the market as possible. In this episode, we are hosting Mark Bayne, Cato Networks’ VP of sales engineering. We’ll talk about What makes a startup successful, how to build a sales engineering team in a company at a hyper-growth stage, and what is the career progression of such a team.

Solving emerging business needs with point solutions, inevitably creates a pile of network and security products that must be integrated, managed and maintained by IT. As networks expand to include cloud and remote users, handling this only becomes more complicated and expensive. Yet, the alternative of outsourcing management to a 3rd party entails higher costs and lack of control. Can IT professionals avoid the hassle of point solutions without compromising control of enterprise-wide network and security? How can they facilitate business growth and respond effectively to evolving industry changes? Today we are hosting Daniel Virkler, Cato Networks’ Sales Engineer. We’ll talk about the transition from point solutions to convergence and how it enables IT professionals with the tools to do what they need to do best and not sweat the grunt work

Choosing an IT partner is not a decision to be taken lightly. And with so many options to choose from, it can be an overwhelming decision. People’s knowledge and technical capabilities vary greatly, so the best partner probably will not be the same for each organization. So, what should you expect as a customer? How long does it take for a vendor to fully onboard an IT solution? Paul Van Lierop, Cato Networks’ Channel Sales Engineer, will share his secret sauce to help you choose the right vendor to cover all your needs.

It’s 2022 and you can’t open your LinkedIn or read a news article without some mention of “The Great Resignation.” The Great Resignation shows no sign of slowing down, and in fact may be ramping up. According to a recent survey from Microsoft, 52% of Gen Z and Millennials are considering joining the “Great Reshuffle,” up 3% from 2021. 35% of Gen X and Baby Boomers are also thinking about a job change in 2022. And with low levels of happiness reported by working IT professionals (putting IT in the bottom 43% according to an ongoing survey of millions by Career Explorer), CIOs should take this statistic seriously. In this episode, we are hosting Branden Odell and Nick Holden, Cato Networks’ Talent acquisition partners in the US and London. We’ll talk about why talented people in tech are quitting their jobs, what are the best incentives and how to adapt the company culture to welcome Gen Z

We’re in the middle of a significant transformation regarding the way we produce and consume, thanks to the digitization of manufacturing processes. This transition is so impactful that it received its own definition, Industry 4.0. This name represents the fourth revolution that has occurred in the manufacturing ecosystem. In this special episode, Yishay Yovel, Cato Network’s Chief Marketing Officer interviews Alfred Sobrinho, PlayPower’s Vice President and Head of Information Technology, where they’ll discuss how the implementation of a SASE Infrastructure looks for manufacturing companies. So, if you are not familiar with the term Industry 4.0, this is the episode for you…

When it comes to technical documentation, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a 600-page User Manual (like the kind that comes with a Windows 95 or an AOL installation). And, these user guides were created to tell us how to understand technical software inside and out. It’s safe to say that the way we use new tech has evolved since Windows 95. So how do you write effective documentation that allows users to understand your software, product or tech service? In this episode, Yaakov Simon, Cato Networks’ Documentation Manager, highlights the differences in documentation strategies for agile, service-based companies vs static, product-based companies

In 2021, Gartner introduced a new category, the Security Service Edge, or SSE, to describe the convergence of certain network security functions in the cloud. SSE converged Secure Web Gateway, Cloud access security broker, data loss prevention and zero trust network access into a single cloud service. SSE is a first step in achieving security-driven transformation, by converging secure, consistent access to all applications for all users. But what are the actual benefits of SSE and what is driving its adoption? Yishay Yovel, Cato Network’s CMO, is cover everything there is to know about SSE, including why it is different from SASE and how to get your IT infrastructure prepared for what is coming next

Tech, especially IT, has a gender issue. Even though women have come a long way in terms of the roles they are involved in, they are still under-represented and often, undervalued. Gender inequality is a pressing issue that has far-reaching societal, economic, and cultural consequences. Clearly it is “touching a nerve” in terms of what women need to face in a male-dominated world. So, what is holding women back in IT? On this episode, we are hosting Kathryn Abbas, Cato Networks’ Channel Account Manager. We will talk about the gender gap in the IT industry and how to encourage decision makers to have a much-needed conversation to improve the situation.

Technology is a strategic requirement for every global organization and its board of directors, regardless of industry. No one is immune from the machinations of technological evolution and the associated disruption that follows. As a result, we can no longer separate business strategy from technology strategy, forcing corporate boards to converge their decision-making processes around a strategic agenda of innovation and risk-mitigation.

The tools, systems, and devices that we use to work, communicate, and manage our day-to-day activities have made life more comfortable for almost everyone. Our digital transformation was meant to blur the lines of race, gender, age, and ability, but technology has more work to do to become truly inclusive, especially when considering the issue of accessible technology for those with disabilities Our guest today is Jeff Aronow, Cato Network’s Support Operations Manager. Jeff is from the US and has worked in the tech industry for over 25 years. He was born with a condition called Ocular Albinism, which in the states rendered him legally blind. Upon moving to the UK he was upgraded to only Sight Impaired. With a visual acuity of 20/200 (or 6/60 if you are into the whole metric thing), we've asked Jeff to join us today to talk about his "view" on accessibility in the tech industry

One of the most mysterious and yet popular buzzwords in IT today is cloud-computing or, simply “the cloud.” But what is the cloud actually? How does its architecture affect the way your organization can grow? Should all your applications run on a public or a private cloud or both? In this episode will leave you with the knowledge you need to, at least, have a friendly conversation with your colleagues about the main cloud architecture types. We will be hosting Dane Jackson, Cato Networks Senior Manager of professional services

For every technological advancement in consumer and business productivity, IT systems, operations and security must also try and keep pace. On this episode, Evin Safdia, Cato Networks' director of product marketing talks about how complicated IT solutions actually need to be and how can we do much more with less if we optimize them properly​