Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast looks at Sponsr and how they are using tech in an innovative way to disrupt the industry. Sponsr is an organization that helps kids rally supporters, who in turn raise money to help support sports teams, high school clubs, and much more. Sponsr serves as the campaign manager as kids are empowered to raise support and launch ideas. “Sponsr, at the core, works when we get sales for businesses in a really disruptive, innovative way by giving back to kids...

Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast looks at how Esonus is disrupting the tech industry by utilizing technology in an innovative way. Esonus is a technology company that creates software that provides quick solutions to the various tech problems of larger companies. Esnous is a company that’s meant to be hired and fired as their job will be completed quickly and efficiently by using technology to create and integrate viable solutions.  “we're a technology company, but we create software,...

Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast looks at how Mosaic Learning is disrupting the tech industry by utilizing technology in an innovative way. By utilizing tech to make learning an interactive experience, they’ve helped numerous students learn new fields. Specifically, they’ve learned to combine the many facets of technology to make the learning experience easier for their students. “Think about the chair I'm sitting in today. The traditional learning management system breakdown because...

In celebration of the holidays, Brad and Bobby will be taking a break from their regular posting. We are excited to resume our regular posts in January. Enjoy your holiday season! 2021 has been quite the year. So much has changed and the IT industry has been no exception. While we’ve thoroughly enjoyed speaking to our audience about the changing tech world through The New IT Podcast, we are taking a short break to enjoy the holidays.  Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT...

Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast looks at how JobNimbus is disrupting the tech industry by creating a CRM for the niche market to help streamline processes and ensure fewer losses. By bringing technology to a pen and paper marker of home exterior contractors, they are enabling a more optimized and innovative process. “Most of our clients literally come over from using pen and paper, like I mentioned. So we're teaching about technology in general, not just JobNimbus. How do they engage...

Today’s episode of The New IT Podcast takes a look at how technology is being used to thwart phishing schemes online. How can you innovatively use technology to protect your company’s online data? Phishing schemes are all too common in the workplace and can compromise your sensitive information. PhishFirewall has learned to use technology to stop these attacks. “Phishing attacks are the biggest problem in cyber security, and it's not going away. Over 95% of the breaches that you hear about...

Today’s episode discusses analyzes Social Good Software and how they have used technology. Social Good works with non-profit organizations such as museums, galleries, and other arts & culture organizations. Many of these organizations use Altru to manage their online data such as ticket sales, calendars, etc. However, Altru has many shortcomings, and Social Good has used technology to fill those chasms and meet their client’s needs!  “We are a software as a service platform. That helps a...

Today’s episode discusses cryptocurrency and how it affects aspects such as real estate and business growth. Brad and Bobby, along with guest speaker Mike Waters discuss how cryptocurrency plays a part in the economic growth around us. Together, these tech experts analyze key insights into the pros and cons of crypto and how you can use it for your benefit.  “The blockchain is what the value is, right? The blockchain says there is a fixed number of x, and there is never going to be more or...

Today’s episode discusses staffing agencies and how they affect your company’s liability. Brad and Bobby, along with guest speaker Darren Lee from Proofpoint, discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as how Proofpoint is using technology in an innovative way to grow the business. Together, these tech experts analyze the role of technology within Proofpoint and how they’ve made it work for them. Tune into this week’s episode to find out more about how technology can be used in an innovative...

Today’s episode of the New IT Podcast invites guest speakers Tom Milligan and Jill Blankenship, founders of OurDivorce.com, to discuss the use of technology within their company. OurDivorce is an online tool used to help couples settle disputes during a divorce without having to pay for an attorney. Tom and Jill have utilized technology to create a fully automated mediation tool. Brad and Bobby analyze the use of tech within their company to identify innovative ways tech can be used to move a...

Today’s episode of the New IT Podcast discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. How important is diversity for successful work culture, and how can you cultivate inclusion among your working staff? Brad and Bobby analyze the IT industry and discuss ways that inclusion and diversity can help that industry grow! Tune into this week’s episode to find out more about how inclusion can help grow your business! “I’m hopeful for the future. I think there's some awareness,...

Today’s episode discusses staffing agencies and how they affect your company’s liability. Brad and Bobby, discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as how a staffing agency can help reduce the liability your company takes on when looking for new employees or qualified candidates. Traditional staffing requires you to assume full responsibility for that employee, which can have a large impact if that employee doesn’t work out. However, staffing agencies are a great way to alleviate the...

Today’s episode discusses digital marketing and its relation to the IT industry. Brad and Bobby, along with guest speaker Luke from Merklel discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as how digital marketing is important to the IT world and business growth. With the emergence of COVID-19, digital marketing became more important than ever, and IT technicians can help you make the most out of your digital marketing strategy! Tune into this week’s episode to find out more about digital marketing...

Today’s episode discusses the interview process and what you can expect when applying for an IT position. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as how you can interview well, both as a candidate and as an employer. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses will help create a more comfortable environment for you during the interview process. Tune into this week’s episode to find out more about the interview process within tech companies! “When someone is asked to tell a little...

Today’s episode discusses mental health and how it impacts those in the IT industry! Brad and Bobby, along with guest speaker Marshall Paepke, discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as what mental health is and what issues come up when it’s not discussed or addressed in the workplace. Depression, anxiety, suicide, etc. have become more and more prevalent during COVID, and so how should you deal with it your mental health in the workplace?  “Covid has brought this to the forefront for us...

Today’s episode discusses the role of PHP in the IT industry and whether or not it has become obsolete in the fast-moving tech industry. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as whether or not you should utilize PHP in your business. Together, they consult Courtesy Computer Services owner David Silva and gain his expert insight on the topic. Tune into this week’s episode to find out more about PHP and its role in tech! “I think PHP is actually a solid language, especially...

Today’s episode discusses whether or not the size of a company matters in regards to looking for a job. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as whether or not you should consider the size of a company when looking for a job position. Are you struggling to decide between multiple job opportunities? Tune into this week’s episode to find out how you can decide which company to go with when furthering your IT career. “Most candidates are looking for the Googles, the...

Today’s episode discusses the dynamic change between businesses looking for employees and clients looking for work. With a drastic increase in job openings over the last year, candidates are in a unique position, being to choose their job. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as how this “tipping point” has impacted the IT industry. Tune into this week’s episode to find out more! “Right now, it’s a candidate’s market. So you literally can choose what you want. I think...

Today’s episode discusses the important role of cloud technology in the IT world. How is cloud technology changing? What does it mean? Where is it going? Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape and the importance of cloud technology along with today’s guest speaker, Hossein from Advantage IT. These 3 experts analyze the impact of cloud technology on the IT industry and how you can make it work for you! Are you making the most out of cloud technology? Find out in this week’s episode! ...

Today’s episode discusses the importance of SaaS, or software as a service. Software use within your company can have a drastic impact on the direction of your company. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, and how software can be used for business growth. Are you utilizing your software as a service? Tune into this week’s episode to find out! “Software-as-a-service is basically software that companies provide to be able to do certain tasks or certain things. Take, for instance,...

Today’s episode discusses the purpose and importance of analytics in the business world, especially in the field of IT. From digital marketing to sales, how do you use data to understand business questions and predict outcomes? Brad and Bobby are joined today by guest speakers Kerrie and Jaoquin, members at R2Integrated (R2i). These analytics experts offer insight and direction about how you can use analytics to improve your business processes and achieve new levels of success.  “From tech...

Today’s episode discusses “unicorns” and what they mean in the business world. Learn why companies get so fixated on finding the “perfect fit” and whether or not this is a realistic desire for hiring managers. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape and whether or not companies should look for the “perfect” candidate when seeking to fill a position, as well as what consequences can come from that mindset.  “I don’t think it’s possible to find a “unicorn”, but it is possible to get...

Today’s episode discusses whether or not the demand for IT is heating up in Salt Lake City. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, and how certain areas are hot spots for IT and tech workers. Today’s episode focuses directly on Salt Lake City, one of the country’s biggest tech hubs. These experts offer their unique perspective on why Utah, specifically, Salt Lake City, is such a booming tech area. Tune into this week’s episode to find out more! “According to recent data published...

Today’s episode discusses what corporate companies actually look for in IT candidates. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as how you can stand out against the competition when looking for an IT position at a corporate company, specifically, Zion’s Bank. Today’s episode features guest speaker Kevin, an employee at Zion’s Bank. These experts offer insights into the corporate world and what they’re really looking for. Tune into this week’s episode to find out more! “There...

Today’s episode discusses the importance of culture in the workplace as well as how it impacts the success of a business. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as how culture plays an important role in everything from the quality of work, to the turnover rate in a company. Hear from two guest speakers, Levi McPherson and Travis Anderson, members of Culture Builders. These experts offer insights on culture and how you can improve yours today! Learn how to balance a strong...