The Device Pros

www.thedevicepros.com The Device Pros podcast provides in-depth technical information and resources to IT Pros around the world from their unique perspective delivering those solutions to global organizations. The real world conversations and arguments about when, why and how will inform and entertain.

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Mobile as a catalyst for digital transformation Catalyst for Digital Transformation initiatives, four business scenarios that mobilize the enterprise We talk a lot about understanding the…

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Top 5 Differences of Microsoft Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3

Did you pre-order your Microsoft Surface 3?

Wow, I woke up to a great email announcing the new Microsoft Surface 3.  I am loving the price to value of this baby, and oh yeah, IT RUNS FULL WINDOWS!!  So the first thing I did was compare this to the Surface Pro 3and I admit I was pleasantly surprised.  My wife is gonna kill me, but I pre-ordered mine already, “I need it to do my job”.  Here are the…

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Free Event - A Look Ahead: Security and the Cloud Virtual Event

Free Event – A Look Ahead: Security and the Cloud Virtual Event

Free Microsoft Virtual Event – A Look Ahead: Security and the Cloud Virtual Event is streaming LIVE this Wednesday, March 25th

Industry thought leaders, Microsoft experts and other Microsoft customers will share their perspectives on what’s next for security and the cloud.  Virtual attendees will have access to behind the scenes interviews and the opportunity to download related session…

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4 Compelling Technical Decision Maker Wants

4 Compelling Technical Decision Maker Wants

Compel Technical Decision Maker Discussion

Based on the CxO view-point, TDMs everywhere are working to transform their IT departments and the way their businesses view them.  The transformation to become viewed as a service provider has been noted by Gartner, Forrester, CIO Magazine and countless other popular IT publications. But why?  In the past IT would just upgrade to the latest and greatest…

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3 Important CxO Technology Interests

3 Important CxO Technology Interests

CxO Technology Interests – They are not what you think

At the most basic level CxO technology interests are focused on trying to achieve one or more of three things:

Reduce bottom line (costs)

Increase top line (revenue)

Increase value with their customers

This is a conversation that IT Pros rarely understand or know how to participate in and few technical decision makers think in these terms.…

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3 High Impact Enterprise Mobility Discussions - Episode 25

3 High Impact Enterprise Mobility Discussions – Episode 25

High Impact Enterprise Mobility topics? Why do you care?

In episode 25 Frank and Alfred share businesses view for high impact solutions and how to frame those conversations when talking to your CxO team, your technical decision maker team and the IT Pro staff.  Frank shares some of his experiences speaking with Microsoft customers describing their concerns, their wants and their needs.

What is…

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Top 3 Enterprise Mobility Discussions – Episode 1 Listen in for the Top 3 Enterprise Mobility discussions In the first ever The Device Pros video podcast, …

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Lumia Denim Update – OMG Lumia Denim Top 5 New Features Are you ready for some Lumia Denim? We are. After reading the blog post and watching the video I was clicking the update phone button repeatedly hoping the update god would answer my prayers. 

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Enterprise Cloud Suite - Episode 24

Enterprise Cloud Suite – Episode 24

What is Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Suite?

In episode 24 Frank and Alfred take a look into the new Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Suite.  In the episode the guys discuss what ECS is, when to use it and why this is an important change for Microsoft customers.

Thriving in a cloud-first, mobile-first world

In the modern workplace, employees are always connected and always moving. They have more devices…

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Enterprise Mobility Exchange with Rob Tiffany Enterprise Mobility Exchange At the Enterprise Mobility Exchange Rob Tiffany discusses key mobility trends, what keeps CIOs awake at night, the changes companies need to make to be successful in mobility, the primary investment drivers in enterprise mobility technology, the importance of mobility in the C-Suite, and where he thinks the mobility market is headed in the next 3-5 years.

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Office 365 Mobile Device Management

Office 365 Mobile Device Management

Office 365 Mobile Device Management added for FREE!

In episode 22 Frank and Alfred take a look into the new features of Office 365 Mobile Device Management capabilities.  In the episode the guys discuss what was implemented but even get into why Microsoft would add MDM to Office 365 in the first place.  To start lets have a look at some statistics.

Enterprise Mobility Stats from Gartner

50% of…

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Great info by Funny Guys  USA on March 10, 2014 Stitcher by GillBates I really enjoy the show. The guys have great content and a funny delivery.

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High Level and Valuable  UK on August 16, 2014 iTunes by jbdcolley This is packed with great information and really fills a void for IT pros everywhere!

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Another Great Podcast about Devices  USA on March 21, 2014 Stitcher by MickiJ from USA Great Job, Great Info, and looking to see more from you all. Keep it up!

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Advice from the guys in the know!  UK on September 5, 2014 iTunes by Phil Olson - virtual-pizza.com Great show for those listeners interested in Microsoft solutions and services.

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Microsoft Christmas 2014 Special - Episode 23

Microsoft Christmas 2014 Special – Episode 23

A Microsoft Christmas

In episode 23 Frank and Alfred share their top 7 Christmas Gifts on their wish list!  Hurry before the special pricing is gone…

Xbox One with Kinect Assassin’s Creed Unity Bundle $449.00

Unite in the fight for freedom with this limited-edition Assassin’s Creed bundle.

This bundle includes:

Xbox One console

Xbox One Kinect sensor

Assassin’s Creed Unity  – download

Assassin’s…

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Free Office365 for Non-Profits

Free Office365 for Non-Profits

Non-Profit orgs get Free Office365

This is an amazing thing Microsoft is doing for business that always need help and money to invest in technology.  With the Free Office365 Nonprofit donation, qualified nonprofits get Office 365 for free or at a significant discount. Office 365 will reduce your costs, increase your organizational capacity, and foster better team collaboration, so you can do more…

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