SaaS Showdown

Join us as we dive into a timely conversation about AI's expanding role in the workplace and the challenges it presents for IT teams. From shadow IT to multi-year agreements, we discuss how businesses are adapting to AI's integration into everyday tools like Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365.

🔍 What's Inside:

The rise of shadow IT as employees use unauthorized AI tools.
The challenges of managing AI tools and multi-year contracts.
The high energy costs and emissions related to AI, including Google's recent carbon-neutral status reversal.
Speculations on how AI advancements will impact the push for renewable energy.

🌟 Features & Capabilities:

Analysis of whether centralized AI tools like Google’s Gemini or Microsoft’s Copilot are better suited for enterprise teams.
A discussion on the future of AI efficiency and its implications for both businesses and the environment.

💵 AI tools, though costly, are becoming essential for modern work. With growing energy consumption and rising operational expenses, finding sustainable ways to run these technologies will be crucial in the coming years.

Stick around as we explore these evolving dynamics in the world of business technology! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights.

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SaaS Showdown is our latest show to help educate and entertain SMB IT Professionals and is all about Managing SaaS Applications. Managing SaaS can be challenging, but with the right tools, and the right methodology, it doesn’t have to be. SaaS Showdown teaches you how to manage SaaS at your organization while staying sane!

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Join us as we talk SaaS security with DoControl on SaaS Showdown! In this episode, we sit down with Matt, Director of Cloud Alliances at DoControl, to dive into the rapidly evolving world of SaaS Security Posture Management. Get insights on how DoControl is helping businesses manage data exposure in corporate SaaS applications and protect sensitive data.

🔍 What's Inside:

Overview of DoControl's origin and the issues it solves
Real-world SaaS data security challenges
Key features of DoControl: visibility, remediation, and alerts

🌟 Features & Capabilities:

Immediate response to SaaS security risks
Risk-based remediation and user scoring
Integration with Google Workspace, Workday, Okta, and more

💡 DoControl tackles the growing challenges of SaaS security, protecting sensitive data in near real-time. Watch this episode to discover how it can improve your SaaS management strategy!

Learn more about SaaS Showdown at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://saasshowdown.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

SaaS Showdown is our latest show to help educate and entertain SMB IT Professionals and is all about Managing SaaS Applications. Managing SaaS can be challenging, but with the right tools, and the right methodology, it doesn’t have to be. SaaS Showdown teaches you how to manage SaaS at your organization while staying sane!

Be sure to subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss out on all of our amazing business technology shows! The show is also available on all major podcasting platforms.

tabGeeks Resources

🦸‍♀️ Continue the conversation over in our Slack community! Click here to sign up: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tabgeeks.com/slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎙 Check out our other shows Google Workspace Recap, Heroes of IT, and WFX: Work from Anywhere on our Youtube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/tabGeeks  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Join Colin McCarthy and Rose Layton in this episode of SAAS Showdown as they dive deep into the importance of Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) for businesses. Discover why having a well-structured AUP is crucial for organizational success, especially in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape.

🔍 What's Inside:

Understanding the fundamentals of Acceptable Use Policies

Exploring the challenges organizations face without a proper AUP

Discussing the significance of separating work and personal accounts

Insights into AI and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies

Tips for creating and maintaining an effective AUP

🌟 Key Takeaways:

The role of IT, HR, Legal, and Leadership in shaping AUPs

The evolving nature of AUPs with emerging technologies like AI

Practical advice for organizations of all sizes

💼 Don't miss this essential conversation on how to protect your business and employees by establishing clear and enforceable policies. Whether you're a startup or an established enterprise, this episode provides valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of IT governance.

Learn more about SaaS Showdown at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://saasshowdown.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

SaaS Showdown is our latest show to help educate and entertain SMB IT Professionals and is all about Managing SaaS Applications. Managing SaaS can be challenging, but with the right tools, and the right methodology, it doesn’t have to be. SaaS Showdown teaches you how to manage SaaS at your organization while staying sane!

Be sure to subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss out on all of our amazing business technology shows! The show is also available on all major podcasting platforms.

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🦸‍♀️ Continue the conversation over in our Slack community! Click here to sign up: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tabgeeks.com/slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎙 Check out our other shows Google Workspace Recap, Heroes of IT, and WFX: Work from Anywhere on our Youtube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/tabGeeks  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this special episode of SaaS Showdown, we dive into the catastrophic global technology outage that has paralyzed airlines like Delta and United, banks, 911 call centers, and even TV networks. Join hosts Rose Layton and Colin McCarthy and special guest Jesse Nowlin as they break down the events of the past 96 hours, discuss the root causes, and analyze the lessons learned.

We’ll explore the impact of the CrowdStrike update failure, which led to 3400 flight cancellations and affected millions of critical devices worldwide. Tune in for expert insights on disaster recovery, business continuity, and the future of IT infrastructure.

Key Highlights:

Overview of the global tech outage and its widespread impact.
Deep dive into the CrowdStrike updates that triggered the crisis.
Analysis of the response from various industries, including healthcare and aviation.
Lessons learned for CIOs and IT professionals to prevent future catastrophes.
Discussion on the future of SaaS and cloud-based solutions in disaster recovery.

Links

Crowdstrike Blog: https://www.crowdstrike.com/falcon-content-update-remediation-and-guidance-hub/

CrowdStrike Blog Technical Details: https://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/falcon-update-for-windows-hosts-technical-details/ 

Crowdstrike State of Application Security Report: https://www.crowdstrike.com/2024-state-of-application-security-report/ 

Southwest saved by using Windows archaic OS: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-31-saves-the-day-during-crowdstrike-outage 

Microsoft Communications Lead Frank Shaw: https://x.com/fxshaw/status/1814894383982125496 

Microsoft Recovery Tool to help with CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/intune-customer-success/new-recovery-tool-to-help-with-crowdstrike-issue-impacting/ba-p/4196959 

Learn more about SaaS Showdown at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://saasshowdown.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

SaaS Showdown is our latest show to help educate and entertain SMB IT Professionals and is all about Managing SaaS Applications. Managing SaaS can be challenging, but with the right tools, and the right methodology, it doesn’t have to be. SaaS Showdown teaches you how to manage SaaS at your organization while staying sane!

Be sure to subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss out on all of our amazing business technology shows! The show is also available on all major podcasting platforms.

tabGeeks Resources

🦸‍♀️ Continue the conversation over in our Slack community! Click here to sign up: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tabgeeks.com/slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎙 Check out our other shows Google Workspace Recap, Heroes of IT, and WFX: Work from Anywhere on our Youtube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/tabGeeks  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🧑‍💻🙋‍♂️ Need more help? Hire us to lend our expertise to your organization today by checking out our managed services offerings TABServices: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tabgeeks.com/tabservices  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Join us as we explore the booming trend of Low Code and No Code tools and the rise of citizen developers. From the implications of these tools on IT and productivity, we dive deep into how non-developers are transforming workflows without writing a single line of code. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and future of no-code platforms like Zapier, AppSheet, and more. Perfect for IT managers, business leaders, and tech enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion!

Learn more about SaaS Showdown at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://saasshowdown.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

SaaS Showdown is our latest show to help educate and entertain SMB IT Professionals and is all about Managing SaaS Applications. Managing SaaS can be challenging, but with the right tools, and the right methodology, it doesn’t have to be. SaaS Showdown teaches you how to manage SaaS at your organization while staying sane!

Be sure to subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss out on all of our amazing business technology shows! The show is also available on all major podcasting platforms.

tabGeeks Resources

🦸‍♀️ Continue the conversation over in our Slack community! Click here to sign up: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tabgeeks.com/slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎙 Check out our other shows Google Workspace Recap, Heroes of IT, and WFX: Work from Anywhere on our Youtube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/tabGeeks  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🧑‍💻🙋‍♂️ Need more help? Hire us to lend our expertise to your organization today by checking out our managed services offerings TABServices: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tabgeeks.com/tabservices  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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