All areas of an organization, even those still in the analog world, are being transformed by technology. This shift isn't just modernizing manual processes with digital tools, but changing the fabric of an organization to support a new way of thinking. So while it may be a buzzword, digital transformation is happening and we're here to unpack it with you. Between big ideas and tiny details is the ten thousand foot view. Join the technology consultants from Vervint as we discuss the changing ...
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Generative AI: A Solution Looking for a Problem
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of generative AI, exploring its hype, history, and real-world implications. Guests, Abby Breyer, Director of Experience Delivery, and Brian Partin, Enterprise Director, discuss how AI isn't as new as the recent media frenzy suggests—it’s been evolving for thousands of years. They dissect the excitement s…
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From the Heart of Healthcare: Getting Personal with Katie and Jim
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In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt discussion with Vervint’s Healthcare Strategist Katie Veeninga and CIO Jim VanderMey. Both Katie and Jim share their personal journeys within the healthcare sector and how these experiences shape their client interactions.Together, they emphasize the importance of integrating technology with a human-centric…
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Mid-Year Review: Swearing Chat Bots, CrowdStrike, and Automated Mediocrity
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In this episode, we sit down with Vervint's CIO, Jim VanderMey, and VP of Sales and Marketing, Kyle Nelson, as they evaluate the IT industry during the first half of 2024. Together, they analyze industry predictions and discuss feedback reported by clients and other stakeholders, including trends in cloud, AI, and data. Podcast host, Danielle Haski…
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Episode 61: The Impact of AI on Business Dynamics With Lutz Beck
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Hear from Lutz Beck, CIO of Daimler Truck North America, as he joins Jake Trippel, Vervint’s Director of Business Development, to discuss navigating business dynamics driven by AI innovation, data, agility, and evolving leadership roles. Enjoy!Oleh Vervint
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Episode 60: Digital Transformation Three Years Post-Pandemic
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In this episode, we look back to the initial onset of the pandemic three years ago to examine the past and present state of company’s digital transformation efforts. Join Aaron Kamphuis, Channel Partner Manager, and Lisa Helminiak, Principal Strategist, for an eye-opening conversation. Enjoy the episode!…
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Episode 59: Optimization vs. Modernization, With Allen Emerick and Chad Willaert
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In this episode, we are joined by Allen Emerick, Director of Strategy, and Chad Willaert, Principal Architect. Allen and Chad joined to discuss and define modernization vs. optimization in enterprise architecture and explore why organizations must have a sound digital backbone. Enjoy the episode!Oleh Vervint
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Episode 58: Let’s Talk AI, With Jim VanderMey and Brian Partin
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In this episode, we dive into the world of artificial intelligence. We are joined by CIO and co-founder Jim VanderMey and enterprise cloud architect Brian Partin. We’ll define the term, discuss how clients are exploring the new technology, and cover the benefits and limitations of AI.Oleh Vervint
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Episode 57: The Future of Tech, With Jim VanderMey
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In this podcast episode, CIO Jim VanderMey shares several highlights from the recent Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. We talk about the future of artificial intelligence, how technology will (or won’t) replace the work of humans, and how the future of technology is not what you may think it is. Hit the play button and enjoy the …
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Episode 56: Digital Twins with Jesse David and Alex Tweedy
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In this episode, Jesse David, Configuration Services Developer, and Alex Tweedy, IoT Architect, define and discuss digital twins. If you haven’t heard this term before, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about the applications of digital twins, their potential advantages, and how to begin engaging with this new technology. Hit the play button and en…
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Episode 55: Let's Talk Security With Richard Maloley
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In this episode, we talk to Richard Maloley, Sr. Security Consultant, about the most common IT cyber security threats businesses are facing, cloud security, and a few of our differentiators in this space. Richard shares some of his own tips and techniques that he uses to stay safe and secure. He also explains the importance of conducting a security…
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Episode 54: It's Not Intranet, It's DEEP With Jim VanderMey and Lisa Helminiak
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In this episode, we talk to CIO and co-founder Jim VanderMey, as well as Principal Lisa Helminiak, about the ins and outs of Intranet vs. DEEP. If you haven’t heard the term DEEP before in this context, we’ll define it and provide practical applications for your own business. Enjoy the episode!Oleh Vervint
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Episode 53: Creating a Culture That Lasts, With Hannah Staal and Derek Fricano
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We all want it, but how do we get it? In this episode, we speak to Hannah Staal, Talent Acquisition Lead, and Derek Fricano, Design Team Manager, about building a culture that lasts within an organization. How do you create a workforce that withstands change, from updating job titles to experiencing a global pandemic? Hannah and Derek discuss build…
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Episode 52: What Is a Digital Backbone? With Aaron Kamphuis and Allen Emerick
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How do organizations form solid foundations and achieve longevity? In this episode, we speak to Aaron Kamphuis, Strategy Leader of Digital Business, and Allen Emerick, Strategy Leader of Digital Operations, to define the term “digital backbone” and discuss the people, processes and technology that make up an organization’s digital backbone. Aaron a…
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Episode 51: Configuration Services with Scott Tykoski and Charles Lentz
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Whether it’s designing a room layout, an office configuration or a vehicular layout, there are so many different opportunities for a consumer to be a part of the design process. In this episode, Scott Tykoski and Charles Lentz talk all things configuration services.Oleh Vervint
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Episode 50: The Human Side of IoT with Jen Nowlin and Lisa Helminiak
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When you hear the phrase Human Side of IoT, what does that mean? Whether you are blue sky innovation client or a client looking for your next generation innovation, you need to consider the human side of developing your connected product. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jen Nowlin, Connected Products Business Line Leader and Lisa Helminiak, Desig…
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Episode 49: Automation Infrastructure with Jim VanderMey and Allen Derusha - Part 2
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In the conclusion of our two-part episode on automation infrastructure, CIO Jim VanderMey and Sr. Engineer Allen Derusha talk about interoperability between systems. The two chat about RedFish, which allows for a unified approach. Learn more about the advantages of automation. Enjoy this episode!Oleh Vervint
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Episode 48: Automation Infrastructure with Jim VanderMey and Allen Derusha
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In this episode, CIO Jim VanderMey and Sr. Engineer Allen Derusha talk about automation infrastructure. Learn more about Allen’s day-to-day responsibilities. VanderMey and Derusha chat about security and latency in the cloud. We’ll also examine the question of making a cloud-like atmosphere for private workloads. Tune in to the latest episode now!…
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Episode 47: OST Acquires Stratum Technology
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We acquired Texas-based cloud service provider Stratum Technology on December 31, 2021. For both organizations, the acquisition means that clients will have access to more support, experience, and expertise than ever before. Learn more in this podcast episode about what's next. Enjoy!Oleh Vervint
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Episode 46: Recapping AWS re:Invent with Jen Nowlin and Nick Young
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In this episode, we are excited to welcome Jen Nowlin and Nick Young of our Connected Products Team! After their recent trip to Las Vegas for the AWS re:Invent conference, Jen and Nick discussed the latest and greatest announcements and insights, what you need to know about IoT, and where connected products and AWS are headed in the future.Listen t…
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Episode 45: Finding Your Purpose at Work Featuring Meredith Bronk
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What does it mean to find your purpose at work? Why is it important? In this episode, we talk to President and CEO Meredith Bronk about how she makes time for reflection and celebration. Bronk also talks about how leaders have worked to maintain culture and collaboration with employees working in places across the country and the globe. What does i…
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Episode 44: The Future of Work Featuring Andy Van Solkema
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In this episode, Andy Van Solkema looks into his crystal ball and offers his take on what the future of work looks like. The way he sees it, in the past, life used to fit into work. Now, work fits into life. How can people set up time to be creative and time for deep work? Does Andy see the work from home trend continuing? Tune in to the episode to…
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Episode 43: Cost Optimization with Alex Tweedy
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In this episode, Data and Technology Leader and Architect Alex Tweedy shines a light on our new cost optimization offer. At the start of a cost optimization engagement, we will work with clients to discover: what are your goals? Why did you launch a connected product in the first place? What is working well? Learn more about what a cost optimizatio…
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Episode 42: Mobile Accessibility With Andrea Bloemendaal
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In this episode, we chat with OST’s Andrea Bloemendaal about mobile accessibility. Learn more about web and industry standards as well as what technologies you can expect to see coming your way soon.Oleh Vervint
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The Future of Leadership with Barbara Rapaport
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Renowned Leadership Coach and Author, Barbara Rapaport believes that the answers are always in the room. It's a tenet of her coaching practice and a thread that applies throughout her work locally, nationally and globally with leaders. Andrew Powell sat down with Barbara to talk about leadership and how she views its future in a post-pandemic world…
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It's not Telehealth; It's Healthcare
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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote healthcare (also known as telehealth) was gaining some traction and popularity, but once the pandemic hit, remote doctor visits suddenly became the default. Telehealth expert Joe Brennan is confident that trend is here to stay. On this episode, Joe is interviewed by CIO, Jim VanderMey. They discuss how telehea…
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Like most of you, we've spent the past year dialing into Zoom meetings to connect with coworkers, collaborate, plan our work and even record our podcasts. It's been a huge shift for us, but for people like Liam Martin, working remotely has been a way of life long before the pandemic. In this episode, we interview Liam Martin, the founder of TimeDoc…
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It's officially been a year since we all abruptly left the office to shelter at home from COVID-19 and it's safe to say the way we work has changed forever. While some may be headed back in the office, many have embraced the flexibility of working remotely. Solutions Expert, Chad Willaert, and Chad Ruel, Cloud Solutions Architect make up our Modern…
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Managing your task list? Making dinner? Doing homework? The principles of the Agile Manifesto, while typically applied to accomplishing a development sprint, can apply to more than you think. On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews Elizabeth Wilson (who you'll recognize from past Ten Thousand Feet episodes on Agile) and Delivery Practice Team Lea…
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Reorganizing IT to Create and Support Products, Feat. Brian Hart
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As IT evolves to deliver value to the business, product development is likely inevitable. But doing so successfully requires organizing in a way that you can both develop a great product AND support it. Brian Hart, VP of IT Internal Business Solutions at Amway shares his insights on this topic and why it's really more of a practice than a destinati…
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Zoom meetings, Slack conversations and Microsoft Teams have allowed us to continue to make progress in the Covid-19 era. They aren't new tools, but their usage has become more the rule than the exception. They have allowed us to continue to build our work relationships and maintain momentum. But for those starting a new job, those tools are being r…
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A zombie, while decidedly undead is certainly not alive. As we come off the Halloween season, we wanted to point out another kind of undead, yet not alive being: the IoT Zombie. On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews two of our connected product experts: Aaron Kamphuis and Jen Nowlin. Jen has been in IoT for 20 years, before it was really a ‘thi…
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A significant amount time has passed since the dawn of Coronavirus. It's been long enough that we've moved through several phases of business change. It started with putting out fires and then reprioritizing efforts, allowing us to move into a new phase where we can respond to opportunity. Design Director, Brian Hauch, interviews VP of Digital Stra…
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Advocating for Design with Lisa Helminiak
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There's a difference between making a product and designing a product experience. We all know what it's like to use something that you don't necessarily want to use again - and a key aspect of that is design. On this episode, we welcome Lisa Helminiak, Founder and CEO of Azul Seven, a design team based in Minneapolis that recently joined us. We're …
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During the global recession of 2007 & 2008, Apple launched the iPhone and Netflix began their streaming services - two formative technologies of our lifetime that would go on to reshape our lives. As we move forward through this pandemic, companies are looking to harness that same creativity to innovate. A couple months ago, we hosted a roundtable …
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X as a service (XaaS) has become a popular consumption model for organizations. There are a lot of benefits, including variable costs, flexibility, and freeing up resources to create and innovate. On this episode, our new VP of Enterprise Solutions, Mitch Prust, joins Account Executive, Dan Frank to discuss XaaS. They break down the considerations …
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Part 2 with Shannon Cohen - Racial Equity
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This episode is part two of Meredith Bronk’s interview with entrepreneur and innovator, Shannon Cohen. On this half of our interview, we discussed racial equity in America and how organizations can move forward genuinely and authentically to be part of a solution from the place they are today. In light of possibly the largest movement in U.S. histo…
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence, feat. Shannon Cohen - Part 1
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"The people who left your office before the pandemic are not the same people who are coming back." Shannon Cohen, Founder and CEO of Shannon Cohen, Inc., her company focused on helping leaders thrive at the intersection of joy and purpose. Shannon is an author, a speaker and also runs an online retail shop with greeting cards and other inspirationa…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Action
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We talk about being a people-first organization. We value our employees and our families so much that it's baked into our company values. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee (DEI) exists to help OST deliver on that mission for all employees, especially those that haven't been traditionally represented in technology industry. On this epis…
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On this episode, we share the second half of our conversation around Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with John Vancil and Dave Trayers. This part is all about implementation. John & Dave have consulted on several ERP implementations and share a few common pitfalls and tips to set you up for a successful launch. Enjoy!…
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Enterprise Resource Planning. It's possibly one of the largest enterprise software categories in existence, helping businesses manage day-to-day activities from a single database. Our resident ERP experts, John Vancil and Dave Trayers discuss all things ERP in our two-part ERP series. This is the first intallment, featuring an overview of ERP and h…
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The time for telehealth has arrived, and along with it, a global pandemic. Telehealth expert, Joe Brennan, and CIO, Jim VanderMey have a discussion about what coronavirus has done to the telehealth industry. They cover why hospitals are scrambling to implement remote visits and ways to take advantage of this change in healthcare needs. Enjoy…
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A couple months ago, working remote was a perk. While definitely gaining momentum, it was still considered a luxury for most companies...one that they hadn't totally figured out how to support at scale. But, times changed. Quickly. On this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Wilson, our resident SAFe & agile expert about the challenges and opportunitie…
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MedTalk: Innovation and Healthcare with Kapios Health
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Launching new technology is almost never easy, but it's particularly nuanced in the healthcare space. Rightfully so, as doctors and patients often rely on these technologies in critical ways. That's why regional health system, ProMedica, partnered with the healthcare technology experts at Kapios Health to launch new technology that improves patient…
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Stratasys talks Manufacturing in the Digital Era
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One of the top industries experiencing the change and opportunities of digitization is Manufacturing. From new efficiencies and possibilities, to an unprecedented connection with their customers, business today is not what it once was. On this episode, we get into that topic with Pat Carey, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth at Stratasys, th…
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CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show is a behemoth of a conference that takes over Las Vegas, Nevada in January every year. Several employees attended CES this year and came back with some interesting takeaways. On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews Design Lead, Chris Chiles and Sr. UX Designer, Bethany Boyd. From their favorite…
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This is the second episode in our MedTalk series where we interview professionals in the medical field both on the delivery side and the clinical side. Through these interviews, we hear more about their story, their field and how they are dealing with the shift to digital. This time we talk with Dr. Scott Brasseur, an Internal Medicine Physician pr…
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Tips to Scale Your Digital Innovation
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Are you interested in digital innovations in a healthcare setting? If so, our new MedTalk series is for you. As we work with many health systems on their IT Infrastructure and Digital Ecosystem, we're excited to interview experts in the medical field as part of this series. On it, we will feature health professionals to learn more about their exper…
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Company culture can be a true competitive advantage. But how do you grow without losing the parts of your culture that made you successful in the first place? On this episode we talk with Tamara Iakiri, our Director of Talent Experience. Tamara has been with us through several growth periods, starting when the company had just 50 employees through …
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Women in Leadership Panel @ Twin Cities Startup Week
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In 2019, 29% of senior management roles are held by women, the highest number ever on record, but there is still so much opportunity for women to have a seat at the table. Our VP of Sales & Marketing, Lisa Jilek, moderated a panel with four female leaders at Twin Cities Startup Week in Minneapolis. Joining her was: Beth Klawitter - Sr Director Cust…
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