IT SPARC Cast
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 92
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Who Owns Your Time? Setting Work Expectations in the Remote Work Era
In Episode 11 of IT SPARC Cast - Deep Dive, John and Lou examine one of the biggest workplace tensions—time. Who truly owns your work hours? How has technology blurred the boundaries between professi…
South Carolina Goes Nuclear, Stargate Project Launches, and TikTok Privacy Concerns
In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou dive into South Carolina’s nuclear reboot to meet AI energy demands, the $500 billion Stargate Project promising AI infrastructure innovation, and a dee…
Effective Leadership of Remote Workers - Part 2: Asynchronous Tools, Team Building, and Recognition
In Episode 10 of IT SPARC Cast Deep Dive, John and Lou conclude the sub-series on managing remote workers with insights on asynchronous communication tools, innovative team-building activities, and t…
Doom in a PDF, Microsoft Co-Pilot Chat, and VMware’s Mass Exodus
In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou explore quirky tech feats like Doom running in a PDF, dive into Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot Chat and its implications for Agentic AI, and discuss JP Morgan’s…
Being an Effective Leader for Remote Workers - Part 1: Meetings That Matter and Tailored Engagement
In the latest Episode of our series on supporting remote workers John and Lou dive into best practices for effective virtual meetings and personalized engagement. Learn how to keep teams connected, f…
CES Enterprise Recap - NVidia’s AI Leap, Ubiquiti’s Enterprise Move, and Deep Fission
In Episode 19 of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou explore NVidia’s groundbreaking announcements at CES, including the Blackwell architecture and a $3,000 AI supercomputer. They also analyze Ubiquiti’s new…
AI for Workers, Government Hardware Fails, and Security Overhauls
In Episode 18 of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou tackle AI’s role in accelerating productivity (OR NOT), a Chinese hack on the US Treasury, and the urgent need for government IT modernization. Plus, a sp…
Salt Typhoon Hacks, Siri’s Future, and the Death of Hashtags
Show Notes:
In this holiday episode of the IT SPARC Cast:
- Saint Elon nixes hashtags
- Ho Ho Holy S#!T - Apple Intelligence sucks
AND
- AT&T rings in the new year with RTO. You get RTO! You get RTO! Y…
Clear Audio for Remote Work: From Noise Suppression to Microphone Choice
In Episode 5 of this series on supporting remote workers, John and Lou focus on achieving clear audio for online meetings and remote work. They discuss sound absorption, noise suppression, software t…
English as a Programming Language, AI’s Web Takeover, and UEFI Security Warnings
In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou discuss the rise of English and LLMs replacing programming language, AI’s potential to replace web browsers, and the latest security concerns with UEFI …
IT's Role in Remote Work: Lighting - From Practical Setups to Professional Standards
In Episode 4 of this series on supporting remote workers, John and Lou focus on lighting essentials for creating an effective and professional remote workspace. They discuss types of lighting, color …
Apple Vulnerabilities, VMware Alternatives, and Pat Gelsinger’s Intel
In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou tackle Apple’s latest security vulnerabilities, explore Proxmox and OpenNebula as alternatives to VMware, and analyze Pat Gelsinger’s departure as Intel…
IT’s Role in Remote Work: Virtual Backgrounds, Professionalism, and Lead by Exmaple
In Episode 3 of this series on remote work, John and Lou explore practical tips and tools for creating professional virtual setups. They discuss the importance of clear audio, lighting, virtual backg…
Phobos Ransomware Arrest, Windows 365 Link Nerd Fight, and a Palo Alto CVE Warning
In Episode 14 of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou delve into the latest enterprise IT news. Topics include the extradition of a ransomware mastermind, a heated debate over Microsoft’s new Windows 365 Link…
IT’s Role in Supporting Remote Workers: Communication, Tools, and Culture
In Episode 2 of this multi-part series, John and Lou dive deeper into IT’s role in supporting remote work. They discuss the critical elements of successful remote work environments, including clear c…
OpenAI Agents, Salesforce’s AI Expansion, and Android’s Critical Security Flaws
In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou cover the latest in AI and cybersecurity. OpenAI prepares to launch locally-hosted AI agents, Salesforce ramps up its AI-powered products with new hires…
IT’s Essential Role in Enabling Remote Work: Productivity, Flexibility, and the RTO Debate
In this first episode of a new series, John and Lou explore IT’s critical role in supporting remote work. They discuss why remote work matters, the benefits it brings to employees and businesses, and…
TP-Link Zombies are coming, GitHub’s AI Spark Tool, and a Critical SharePoint Vulnerability
In this Episode of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou dive into the latest in IT security and automation. They cover TP-Link devices forming a massive botnet, GitHub’s AI-powered Spark for micro app creatio…
AI in K-12 Education Part 3: Policies, Challenges, and the Path Forward
In the final episode of this three-part series, John and Lou discuss the future of AI in K-12 education. They cover how IT leaders stay informed on AI developments, the role of AI in classrooms, and …
AT&T vs. Broadcom, Delta’s Legal Battle with CrowdStrike, and Super Micro’s Audit Issues
In Episode 11 of IT SPARC Cast, John and Lou unpack high-stakes lawsuits and investigations shaking the IT industry. They cover AT&T’s clash with Broadcom over VMWare support costs, Delta’s lawsuit a…