Best Wireless Infrastructure Podcasts (2025)

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HN802: Unifying Networking and Security with Fortinet SASE: Architecture, Reality, and Lessons Learned (Sponsored) 58:39

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The architecture and tech stack of a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution will influence how the service performs, the robustness of its security controls, and the complexity of its operations. Sponsor Fortinet joins Heavy Networking to make the case that a unified offering, which integrates SD-WAN and SSE from a single vendor, provides a... …

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TNO047: Advice From Both Sides of the Network Aisle 49:35

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Senad Palislamovic has held many roles in his time, from engineer to network operator to sales engineer and back again. He’s been around long enough to see trends come and go. Senad visits Total Network Operations to share some of his observations on network automation, AI for NetOps, and the quality of network data. Senad... Read more »…

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The Art and Science of Wireless Network Design 16:48

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Many of us take seamless connectivity for granted. It seems effortless to stream videos, send photos, or run smart factories—but behind the scenes, an invisible web of technology is meticulously designed to make it happen. In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, host Amanda Razani sits down with Kelly Burroughs, Director of Strategy and Market Developm…

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IPB186: An Inside Look at RFC 9872 for Discovering v6 Prefixes 20:10

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RFC 9872 makes recommendations for NAT64 prefix discovery for hosts supporting v4-to-v6 translation. Co-host Nick Buralgio is a co-author of this RFC, so we’re taking the opportunity to talk about it in detail. We discuss the problems RFC 9872 is addressing and why a new RFC was needed for operational guidance, not necessarily defining a... Read mo…

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N4N041: Switched Virtual Interface (SVI) and Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) 49:58

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If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a Switched Virtual Interface (SVI) and Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB), today’s show is for you! Ethan Banks and Holly Metlitzky start with some history and the basics of communication between layer 2 and layer 3 and then explain how the concepts of SVI and IRB... Read more »…

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D2DO285: The Death of IaC Has Been Greatly Exaggerated 39:52

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While declaring the death of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or Terraform may get you clicks on LinkedIn, IaC is alive and kicking. On today’s Day Two DevOps we talk about why IaC still matters. Guest Malcolm Matalka argues that IaC provides the tools and a model for managing infrastructure across its lifecycle in a structured... Read more »…

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Powering AI and Growing Food: How EnergiAcres is Rewriting the Energy Playbook, with Shawn Cutter 20:25

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In this episode, Shawn Cutter, Founder and CEO of EnergiAcres, shares how his company is tackling the data center energy crisis with a truly circular solution that sustains energy, food, and water simultaneously. Drawing from his roots as a sixth-generation Ohio farmer and his experience in technology and oil and gas, Shawn explains how EnergiAcres…

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PP083: A CISO’s Perspective on Model Context Protocol (MCP) 44:03

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Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open-source protocol that enables AI agents to connect to data, tools, workflows, and other agents both within and outside of enterprise borders. As organizations dive head-first into AI projects, MCP and other agentic protocols are being quickly adopted. And that means security and network teams need to understan…

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Breaking Silos: The Power of AI Transformation 14:23

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Are you wondering how AI can move from hype to real, measurable business results? Many organizations talk about transformation, but few truly know how to integrate AI into daily operations to drive efficiency and smarter decision-making. From ad tech to publishing, leaders face a pressing question: how can AI help teams work faster, smarter, and mo…

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HW063: Designing a Wireless-First Office 23:28

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A wireless-first office is a sensible goal these days when most laptops don’t have an Ethernet port and lots of devices use Wi-Fi. Wireless and network architect Phil Sosaya led the transition to wireless-first offices at sites across the globe. He details his design approach, including why he doesn’t bother with site survey software. He... Read mo…

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How WSP is Driving the Future of V2X Technology 42:11

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This week on the ITP, the team guesses which U.S. transit agencies led 2024’s bus ridership rankings before Virginia Lingham of WSP details how V2X technology is transforming roadway safety through connected infrastructure, collaboration and workforce innovation.By ITP

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NB548: Broadcom Brings Chips to Wi-Fi 8 Party; Attorneys General Scrutinize HPE/Juniper Settlement 29:16

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Take a Network Break! On today’s coverage, F5 releases an emergency security update after state-backed threat actors breach internal systems, and North Korean attackers use the blockchain to host and hide malware. Broadcom is shipping an 800G NIC aimed at AI workloads, and Broadcom joins the Wi-Fi 8 party early with a sampling of pre-standard... Re…

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The Box Music Network: The Interactive TV Channel MTV Had to Kill 13:18

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The Box Music Network was the interactive TV channel that let viewers pick the music videos — years before YouTube and streaming. Launched in Miami in 1985, The Box gave communities real control over what played next, from underground hip-hop to banned Madonna videos. By the mid-1990s it was reaching 30 million homes and even beating MTV in viewers…

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HN801: Will a Natural Language Interface (NLI) Replace Your CLI? 59:51

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Could an LLM or some kind of an AI-driven language model, such as a natural language interface, someday replace our beloved CLI? That is, instead of needing to understand the syntax of a specific vendor’s CLI, could a language model allow network operators to use plain language to get the information they need or the... Read more »…

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TNO046: Prisma AIRS: Securing the Multi-Cloud and AI Runtime (Sponsored) 27:22

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Multi-cloud, automation, and AI are changing how modern networks operate and how firewalls and security policies are administered. In today’s sponsored episode with Palo Alto Networks, we dig into offerings such as CLARA (Cloud and AI Risk Assessment) that help ops teams gain more visibility into the structure and workflows of their multi-cloud net…

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LIU002: Do You Need a College Degree to Succeed in IT? 1:02:29

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A college degree can be a useful stepping stone into a tech career, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to have it on your resume. But do you really need that college degree to succeed in IT? Maybe, maybe not. Today’s guest is Wes Noonan, whose non-traditional path into and through a career in IT has... Read more »…

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Cloud vs. Edge: The Future of AI Infrastructure 15:58

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Are rising AI workloads pushing your infrastructure to the limit—and leaving you wondering whether cloud, edge, or on-prem is the smarter investment? As companies rush to deploy generative AI and analytics everywhere, leaders face mounting pressure to balance performance, cost, and reliability. This episode explores the hidden expenses of AI infras…

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TCG060: Rockets, Networks, and Markets With Michael Reid 1:00:45

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Michael Reid went from studying aerospace engineering to becoming CEO at Megaport, a global network-as-a-service platform. How did he get there, and what can we learn from his journey? We walk his career path, including a pivotal role scaling ThousandEyes from 74 million to over 2.4x ARR post-acquisition, and how those experiences shaped his approa…

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NAN103: The Evolution of Multi-Cloud Networking 47:47

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We’re thrilled to welcome Tim McConnaughy back to the podcast. Tim is a hybrid cloud network architect, author, and co-host of the Cables to Cloud podcast. He recently wrote a 5-part blog series titled ‘Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road’ that reflects on his career path, including his decision to leave a startup. We discuss the impetus... Read more »…

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PP082: Building a Workable Mobile Security Strategy In a World of Risky Apps 1:02:01

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Today we’re bringing back one of our favorite guests — Akili Akridge. He’s a former Baltimore cop who transitioned to building and leading mobile offense and defense teams for federal agencies and Fortune 100s. These days he’s a straight-talking expert on all things mobile security. We’re digging into mobile threats, why they keep CISOs up... Read …

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The Impact of Video Surveillance-as-a-Service 15:17

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AI and cloud computing are reshaping video surveillance, but are we prepared for what’s ahead? Traditional DVR systems are being replaced by intelligent, data-driven cloud platforms. Businesses and cities now face tough questions about privacy, data ownership, and the role of AI in predicting human behavior. How do we balance innovation with respon…

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HS114: In or Out? Deciding Which IT Functions to Bring In or Push Out 39:41

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In times of major change–whether in IT or the economy–organizations should take a fresh look at their sourcing strategy. Companies outsourcing key functions need to re-examine the reasoning and scrutinize the results. The same goes for in-house functions. IT leaders need to ask: is our sourcing strategy in line with our current corporate and IT... …

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NB547: New Cisco Router Targets AI DCI; Salesforce Launches ServiceNow Competitor 30:55

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Take a Network Break! We start with listener follow-up on security browsers, and then dive into a deep pool of Juniper vulnerabilities to pick two critical ones affecting Juniper Space. We also get an update from SonicWall that the breach of its cloud storage service affected all users of the service. Cisco announces a new... Read more »…

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JTA's NAVI Autonomous Vehicle Program 45:50

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The ITP team brings back infrastructure-themed Two Truths and a Lie before Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nat Ford discusses the city's NAVI autonomous vehicle pilot. Jacksonville's aging Skyway system was transformed into a 10-mile AV corridor while keeping safety and multimodal transportation access in mind.…

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Charlie Ergen’s $23 Billion Spectrum Gamble: How Dish Lost the 5G Race 13:06

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What happens when a professional poker player spends decades hoarding billions of dollars in spectrum licenses? In this episode of Fully Modulated, we follow Charlie Ergen’s incredible rise from selling backyard satellite dishes to running Dish Network, his bold $13 billion bet on 5G, and the $23 billion spectrum sale that just ended his dream of b…

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TNO045: IP and Optical Integration: Automation Across Layers 1:02:17

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LightRiver has software and service products focused on the automation, optimization, and simplification of multi-layer, multi-vendor, and multi-generation networking. Today we have a team from LightRiver lead by Jim Brinksma to help explain how LightRiver is advancing automation in optical and bridging the gap between the IP and optical layers. Th…

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HN800: Root Cause Analysis for the Entire Stack (Sponsored) 1:11:47

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Today’s show is one of those “We’re living in the future” episodes, where we talk about using AI to perform root cause analysis of a performance issue. But not root cause analysis for just the networking part of the stack. The full stack. Why? Because it’s not good enough to say “it’s not the network”.... Read more »…

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IPB185: When IPv6 VPN and DNS Don’t Cooperate 17:06

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Sometimes weirdness occurs within DNS if you’re on an IPv4 network and you connect to a dual-stack or v6-only VPN. Maybe the browser doesn’t connect, but you can still send pings, or vice versa. Is the OS getting confused about which stack and which order of interfaces to request services? Is the weird behavior being... Read more »…

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Transforming Old Code with AI 13:26

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Legacy software keeps businesses running, but updating it is slow, risky, and expensive. What if AI could read, map, and modernize millions of lines of code in days instead of months? How can organizations move faster without breaking what already works? In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, Amanda Razani talks with Ray Ploski, Vice President of Corp…

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N4N040: Mock Interview for a Network Administration Job 1:03:15

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The job interview is an inescapable part of a career journey. Today on N Is For Networking, we conduct a mock interview with a candidate who’s applying for a junior network administration role. The goal is to give Toni Mrowetz, our candidate, feedback. At the same time, we hope this helps anyone listening who might... Read more »…

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D2DO284: AI, MCP, and the Identities that Tie Them All Together 45:07

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AI is developing at an incredible pace. With that development comes questions. For instance, how do you connect your resources to agents? How do agents connect with each other? And how do you keep it all secure? Our guest Christian Posta is here to guide us through AI, MCP, and the concept of workload identities.... Read more »…

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Rio AI City: How Brazil Is Powering the Future of Sustainable Digital Infrastructure with Alessandro Lombardi 22:12

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In this episode, Alessandro Lombardi, Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers, shares how Brazil is emerging as a global hub for green AI infrastructure. He discusses the vision behind Rio AI City, a multibillion-dollar project powered 100% by renewable energy, developed in partnership with the city of Rio de Janeiro. From leveraging Brazil’s abu…

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PP081: News Roundup – BRICKstorm Backdoor Targets Network Appliances, GitHub Unveils Supply Chain Defense Plans 48:26

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By Packet Pushers

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The Future of Cybersecurity with AI and Quantum Computing 27:29

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By Amanda Razani

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HW062: Designing Access Points For the Enterprise 25:18

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By Packet Pushers

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The Power of Technology in Modern Construction with Trimble 55:34

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How Businesses Can Have Success with AI 58:58

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By CDW Canada

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NB546: Meta Mulls GPU Startup Purchase; Indirect Prompt Injection Exacerbates AI Risks 50:42

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By Packet Pushers

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Tech Bytes: Building a UEC-Supported AI Data Center Fabric With Nokia (Sponsored) 16:34

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By Packet Pushers

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When Metallica Discovered Their Own Song on Radio Before They Released It - The Napster Leak That Changed Music Forever 17:52

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In 2000, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich got the shock of his life: their unreleased song "I Disappear" was playing on radio stations across America - before they'd even finished recording it. This is the wild story of how a leaked demo ended up on Napster, radio DJs started downloading it illegally, and one phone call triggered the biggest lawsuit i…

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TNO044: Inside a Global Enterprise Data Center Network Migration (Sponsored) 44:16

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Today we get an inside look at a major data center migration that Nokia is undertaking. Nokia is our sponsor for today’s episode. The company is moving legacy sets of data center networking equipment to its own Event Driven Automation (EDA) solution. We go behind the scenes of Nokia’s own IT department, which is supporting... Read more »…

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HN799: Multi-Homing IPv6 to Your Home Lab 47:28

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If you’ve got an Autonomous System Number (ASN) and an IPv6 block, you too can multi-home IPv6 to your home lab! Sounds easy, right? Well, maybe…but today we’re going to discuss why you’d want to and how you can do that with guest Anton Lönnerbro. Anton is a solutions architect at a managed service provider... Read more »…

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Inside the Future of Driverless Trucking Technology 29:56

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Could human error in trucking be drastically reduced, making highways a safer place? In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, Amanda Razani sits down with Bart Teeter, Director of Fleet and Operational Safety at Bot Auto, to explore the cutting-edge world of autonomous trucking. With 26 years in the Texas Highway Patrol, Bart brings unmatched expertise …

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LIU001: Growing Pains 15:44

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Starting any new endeavor is hard. That’s particularly true for a career in tech. And that’s the reason Alexis Bertholf and Kevin Nanns are launching the Life In Uptime podcast. In each episode they’ll sit down with engineers, leaders, and builders in tech to uncover the stories behind their careers to help you see how... Read more »…

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TCG059: From Source of Truth to Knowledge Graph – Rethinking Network Data 46:30

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Network automation has a data problem. Traditional tools may hit limitations when managing complex infrastructure relationships. We explore how OpsMill’s InfraHub uses graph databases and temporal versioning to create what our guest calls “the knowledge graph of infrastructure” – enabling true version control at the database level while maintaining…

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NAN102: Practical Applications for AI in Network Automation 1:00:01

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As AI becomes more integrated into the IT landscape, developers, engineers, and operators are looking for practical ways to use these new tools. Joining us today is Ryan Booth; he’s built a career around network automation, giving him a unique perspective on how network engineering, operations, software development, and AI intersect. We explore the…

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Jeff Mucci Unveils What’s Next: A New Brand and the Future of Digital Infrastructure 29:34

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In this episode, Jeff Mucci, Founder and CEO of Arden Media, shares the story behind acquiring RCR Wireless News and evolving it into RCR Tech, a broader platform covering telecom, enterprise networks, and AI infrastructure. From the early days of deregulation and broadband wireless to today’s trillion-dollar investments in data centers, Jeff highl…

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PP080: The State of OT Risks in 2025 (and What to Do About Them) 44:32

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What does the risk environment for Operational Technology (OT) look like in 2025? JJ and Drew review four recent reports on the state of OT security from Dragos, Fortinet, and others. We discuss ransomware impacts, ongoing risks of RDP traffic, directly exposed OT devices, and overall attack trends and the tools and processes that organizations... …

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HS113: Bad Tech Romance: Five Signs You’re In an Abusive IT Relationship 40:50

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Sure, some days you hate your job. But how do you know when an IT position has gone from being run-of-the-mill annoying to truly toxic? And what do you do about it? Johna Johnson and John Burke are joined by Sandy Miller, a pseudonym for a CIO at a major global company who talks about... Read more »By Packet Pushers