TECHTALK DETROIT
Bringing you the latest in tech news and Detroit happenings.
New episodes every Monday.
Meet Your Hosts
Chuck Lobert
Chuck Lobert, has been in the IT industry for nearly two decades & with VCS since ’04. Throughout the years, Lobert has held nearly every position at VCS & is responsible for several major organizational shifts within VCS. Outside of the office you can find him spending time with family & friends, golfing, or snowboarding.
Brian Spurgeon
Brian Spurgeon has over 15 years of experience working in the technology industry, with 10 of those years here at VCS. Brian’s previous roles as a Service Desk Engineer to the Professional Services Manager, have all contributed to how he leads the technical staff as the VP of Technology. When not learning about the latest tech, Brian likes to spend his time outdoors fishing, hiking, golfing, and snowboarding.
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TechTalk Detroit EP 033: Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
“We can’t talk tech without talking about this particular hack.” On episode 33 of TechTalk Detroit, Chuck and Brian discuss…
TechTalk Detroit EP 032: A New Hybrid Work Environment
Over a year has passed since the pandemic began and vaccines are becoming widely available. In turn, companies have begun gradually…
TechTalk Detroit EP 031: Microsoft Exchange Hack – Why You Should Be Using Cloud Email
On episode 31, Chuck and Brian walk us through the recent Microsoft Exchange Hack (an attack on on-premise Exchange servers) –…
TechTalk Detroit EP 030: Microsoft 365 Add-On Services You Should Be Utilizing
On episode 30 of TechTalk Detroit, Chuck and Brian walk you through 3rd party spam filtering, data backup, Vision’s managed email…
TechTalk Detroit EP 029: Meet Our Staff – Max Elsner
Who is Max Elsner? (03:00) “I am a technical business analyst and I help provide IT solutions to our clients.” Prior to…
TechTalk Detroit EP 028: IT Budgeting and Planning
How to Strategically Plan Your IT Budget IT Budgeting and Planning What is the value of budgeting for IT expenses? (4:11) The…
TechTalk Detroit EP 027: Is it Time to Switch Your Managed IT Service Provider?
How to Keep Employees Engaged and Satisfied Within the Field of Tech During this episode, we will answer the question: When is…
TechTalk Detroit EP 026: Employee Retention – How to Keep Employees Engaged and Satisfied Within the Field of Tech
How to Keep Employees Engaged and Satisfied Within the Field of Tech How do you keep your employees engaged and happy at…
TechTalk Detroit EP 025: How to Choose The Right Electronic Devices for Your Business
Considerations When Choosing Hardware for your Business On this episode of TechTalk Detroit Chuck Lobert and Brian Spurgeon answer questions like: How…
TechTalk Detroit EP 024: What is Ransomware? Everything You Need to Know
How to Protect Your Business From Ransomware Attacks What is Ransomware? (2:10) According to Microsoft, Ransomware is a type of malware…
TechTalk Detroit EP 023: Meet Your Hosts: Chuck Lobert & Brian Spurgeon
In this episode of TechTalk Detroit, Chuck Lobert and Brian Spurgeon discuss their professional backgrounds. About Chuck Lobert VP of Sales…
TechTalk Detroit EP 022: Microsoft 365 Security Best Practices
Microsoft 365 Security Best Practices Chuck and Brian discuss the top 5 ways to keep your devices and data secure while using…
TechTalk Detroit EP 021: 3 Ways to Reduce IT Costs
3 Ways to Reduce IT Costs Whether you have an internal IT department or work with an IT partner, here are 3…
TechTalk Detroit EP 020: How to Choose a Managed IT Services Provider
How to Choose a IT Managed Services Provider Research Managed IT Service Providers in Your Area (01:43) Conduct an online search…
TechTalk Detroit EP 019: The 4 Phases of IT Project Management
How to Effectively Manage IT Projects IT projects can at times be tedious and complex, therefore it is important to establish a…
TechTalk Detroit EP 018: What Should You Consider When Moving to a New Office Location?
What Should You Consider When Moving to a New Office Location? While moving into a new office location is exciting, it can…
TechTalk Detroit EP 017: How to Write a One-Year Business Plan for IT Professionals
How to Write a One-Year Business Plan for IT Professionals How to Create a One-Year Business Plan Why is a one-year business…
TechTalk Detroit EP 016: 4 Ways to Encourage Professional Growth Among IT Professionals
4 Ways to Encourage Professional Growth Among IT Professionals 1. Create an Effective Training Plan What does an effective training plan look…
TechTalk Detroit EP 015: Signs Your Business Needs Co-Managed IT Services
Is your internal IT team overwhelmed with daily, tedious tasks? Co-managed IT services might be a great solution. Unlike a…
TechTalk Detroit EP 014: 2020 – The Year of Cybercrime? Feat. Arctic Wolf
Cybersecurity in a Remote Workforce Concerns revolving around network security, phishing emails, and password protection has become a new focus for businesses….
TechTalk Detroit EP 013: How Microsoft is Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Microsoft’s biggest events go virtual Learn what steps Microsoft is taking to better support their partners during the pandemic. In…
TechTalk Detroit EP 012: Which Microsoft Plan is Right for Your Business?
Which Microsoft Plan is Right for Your Business? With Microsoft recently changing their subscription bundles, it can be difficult to decipher…
TechTalk Detroit EP 011: Maintaining Business Continuity with a Remote Workforce (Feat. George from Datto)
Maintaining Business Continuity with a Remote Workforce What does Datto do? Datto offers unified continuity, networking, and business management solutions. How…
TechTalk Detroit EP 010: The New Normal
The New Normal Chuck and Brian discuss their day-to-day routines since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TechTalk Detroit EP 009: COVID-19 & The Effects on the Finance Industry
On the ninth episode of TechTalk Detroit, hosts Chuck Lobert & Brian Spurgeon discuss the implications of COVID-19 and remote work for firms in the financial industry.
TechTalk Detroit EP 008: Working From Home
On the eighth episode of TechTalk Detroit, hosts Chuck Lobert & Brian Spurgeon connect remotely on Zoom to talk about work-from-home best practices during the coronavirus pandemic.
TechTalk Detroit EP 007: Managing Business Continuity During The Coronavirus Pandemic
On the seventh episode of TechTalk Detroit, hosts Chuck Lobert & Brian Spurgeon return after a hiatus to talk about the coronavirus pandemic and what it means for businesses.
TechTalk Detroit EP 006: 2020 Small Business Tech Trends
On the sixth episode of TechTalk Detroit hosts Chuck Lobert & Brian Spurgeon discuss the top small business tech trends to watch in 2020. Consumer and business technology are always changing. In hopes of finding the next groundbreaking innovation for users, market leaders continually push the boundaries of current technology. For a small business owner — or even just as a personal consumer — it can be difficult to keep up.
TechTalk Detroit EP 005: What are the Benefits of Using Microsoft SharePoint?
On the fifth episode of TechTalk Detroit hosts Chuck Lobert & Brian Spurgeon, along with special guest Abbey Colville, explore the benefits of using Microsoft SharePoint.
TechTalk Detroit EP 004: Why You Should Hire a Chief Information Officer
On the fourth episode of TechTalk Detroit Chuck Lobert & Brian Spurgeon discuss the importance of Chief Information Officers – what do they do, why are they necessary, and how can businesses fill that role?
TechTalk Detroit EP 003: How to Create a Yearly IT Strategic Plan
On the third episode of TechTalk Detroit Chuck Lobert & Brian Spurgeon discuss what businesses should consider when planning their yearly IT strategy.
TechTalk Detroit EP 002: What You Need To Know About The End Of Windows 7
On the second episode of TechTalk Detroit hosts Chuck Lobert & Brian Spurgeon discuss Microsoft Windows 7’s “end of life”.
TechTalk Detroit EP 001: Backup & Recovery 101
The first episode of TechTalk Detroit is live! Chuck Lobert & Brian Spurgeon discuss data backup and what businesses need to know about it.
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