Atlassian Impact with Isos Technology
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Enterprise Transformation Made Simple: Focusing On Alignment and the Problems That Matter So Your Organization Can Compete and Thrive
<p>In this insightful episode of Atlassian Impact, Erin Philips, your host, dives deep into the challenges of enterprise transformations with Tracy Walton, Director of Agile Services at Isos Technology. Tracy shares her extensive experience in helping organizations achieve business agility and alignment, offering valuable strategies to correct misalignment and drive better business outcomes.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Main Topics</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>01:22 - Defining Business Agility: Tracy explains the concept and its importance in today’s market.</p> </li> <li><p>02:39 - Understanding Enterprise Transformation: Discussing the gap between current state and desired outcomes.</p> </li> <li><p>03:43 - The Pyramid of Clarity: Aligning identity, goals, strategy, and work for effective transformation.</p> </li> <li><p>07:26 - Why Transformations Fail: Exploring common pitfalls and the importance of clear mission and vision.</p> </li> <li><p>08:00 - Signs of a Failing Transformation: Identifying symptoms of misalignment and deeper organizational issues.</p> </li> <li><p>14:24 - Importance of Alignment: Focusing on outcomes over tools to ensure successful strategy execution.</p> </li> <li><p>17:27 - Accelerating Transformation: The role of expert partners in navigating complex transformations.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Guests</strong></p> <ul> <li><p><strong>Host:</strong> Erin Philips on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/"> LinkedIn</a></p> </li> <li><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Tracy Walton on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyjwalton/">LinkedIn</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Resources</strong></p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.isostech.com/services/agile-services"><strong>Isos Technology</strong></a><strong> </strong>– Learn more about the services offered by Isos Technology.</p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Succeeding-Agile-Software-Development-Scrum/dp/0321579364"><strong>Succeeding with Agile by Mike Cohn</strong></a><strong> </strong>– The book that inspired Tracy Walton’s career in agile.</p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://go.isostech.com/how-atlassian-solutions-can-help-you-correct-misalignment-and-supercharge-business-outcomes"><strong>How Atlassian Solutions Can Help You Correct Misalignment and Supercharge Business Outcomes</strong></a> - Download our whitepaper for a deeper dive into organizational alignment.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</strong></p> <p><br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atlassian-impact-with-isos-technology/id1571052872">Apple</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5FXkZFhy2uGhkKi0IhTHmN?si=39513ce63c5044ae">Spotify</a> </p>
Get to Know the New Managed Services: How Atlassian MSPs are Evolving to Meet Market Needs
<p>In this episode of Atlassian Impact, show host Erin Philips delves into the evolving role of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with special guest Jay Louvis, Director of Managed Services at Isos Technology. Jay shares insights on how MSPs are adapting to current market conditions, the shift organizations are making toward cloud-based solutions, and the strategic value MSPs bring to enterprise organizations.</p> <p><strong>Main Topics</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>1:32: Impact of Market Conditions on Atlassian Ecosystem: How inflation, election year, and other market factors are influencing investment in Atlassian tools</p> </li> <li><p>2:45: Rethinking Managed Services: How MSPs are adapting to changing market needs by being more creative and cost-efficient</p> </li> <li><p>3:15: Evaluating Managed Services Solutions: Key considerations for organizations when comparing different providers</p> </li> <li><p>5:05: Importance of MSPs’ Expertise and Resource Location</p> </li> <li><p>7:41: Role of MSPs in SaaS-Based Delivery Models: Changes with the shift to cloud platforms and SaaS solutions</p> </li> <li><p>10:28: Leveraging AI in Managed Services: Potential and limitations of AI and its impact on the role of MSPs</p> </li> <li><p>13:18: Shifting Perceptions of Managed Services: Changing mindsets around MSPs from commodity to strategic investment</p> </li> <li><p>16:05: Real-Life Customer Success Stories: Innovative managed services relationships and how customers benefited</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Guests</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Jay Louvis, Director of Managed Services at Isos Technology</p> </li> <li><p>Jay is the Strategic Practice Owner (SPO) of Managed Services at Isos. He began his technical career as a college student at Apple retail. Jay believes the customer service experience was incredibly valuable in preparing him for a consulting role by learning how to handle a variety of customers in technical and non-technical situations. He enjoys a fast-paced environment focused on building relationships. Outside of work, Jay spends time cooking, drinking craft beer, surfing, snowboarding, and being a dad. </p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</strong></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atlassian-impact-with-isos-technology/id1571052872">Apple</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5FXkZFhy2uGhkKi0IhTHmN?si=39513ce63c5044ae">Spotify</a> </p> <p><br></p>
From Setbacks to Success: How to Overcome Data Center to Cloud Migration Challenges
<p>In this episode of Atlassian Impact, Erin Philips and guest expert Galen Kralik, a Technical Project Manager at Isos Technology, discuss the intricacies of Atlassian Cloud migrations. They delve into common pain points of on-prem solutions, the benefits of Cloud migration, and the hesitations enterprises face due to control and security concerns. The episode provides valuable insights on best practices for planning and executing migrations, the importance of thorough preparation and collaborative processes, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls. The discussion also highlights the significance of consistent governance and clear expectations to ensure a successful migration to the cloud.</p> <p><strong>Main Topics</strong></p> <ul> <li>00:56 - Common Pain Points with On-Prem Solutions that Lead to Cloud Consideration</li> <li>02:13 - Cloud Solution Upkeep: Security Patches and Disaster Recovery</li> <li>03:53 - Why Enterprises Hesitate to Move to the Cloud: Control, Security, and Compliance Concerns</li> <li>06:15 - Balancing Control and Trust in Cloud Migrations</li> <li>07:26 - Best Practices for Planning and Executing Successful Cloud Migrations</li> <li>09:12 - Preparing Data for Migration: The Role of Assessments</li> <li>10:52 - Collaborative Migration Process: Ensuring a Smooth Transition</li> <li>13:30 - Common Pitfalls in Cloud Migrations and Strategies to Mitigate Risks</li> <li>16:00 - Importance of Consistent Governance for Successful Cloud Migrations</li> <li>17:36 - Recommendations for Ensuring Ongoing Cloud Success: Optimization, Enhancement, and Maintenance</li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Guests</strong></p> <ul> <li>Galen Kralik, Technical Project Manager at Isos Technology</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Resources</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Whitepaper: </strong><a href="https://isos.link/3KXwmse"><strong>The Essential Guide to Overcoming Migration Obstacles and Accelerating Your Transition to Cloud</strong></a></li> </ul>
Team '24 Takeaways with Appfire, HYCU, and Tempo
<p><strong>Episode Introduction</strong></p> <p>In this episode of Atlassian Impact, host Erin Philips brings together a panel of experts from key Atlassian partners—Appfire, HYCU, and Tempo—to discuss the latest news, trends, and insights from Atlassian's Team ‘24 conference. The experts dive into the most exciting announcements and developments, offering their perspectives on how new features and best practices can be leveraged to maximize the value of Atlassian tools. Whether you’re an Atlassian veteran or new to the ecosystem, this episode provides valuable knowledge and actionable tips to enhance your team's productivity, collaboration, and workplace happiness.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Main Topics</strong></p> <ul> <li>01:56 - AI Innovations in Atlassian Tools</li> <li>06:19 - Enterprise Cloud Migration</li> <li>10:37 - Data Protection and User Access</li> <li>12:36 - Service Management Trends</li> <li>17:57 - Asset and Configuration Management</li> <li>18:47 - Developer Experience Enhancements</li> <li>24:20 - Atlassian System of Work</li> <li>29:54 - Community Engagement and Upcoming Events</li> <li>31:44 - Closing Remarks</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Episode Guests</strong></p> <ul> <li>Nikki Zavadska, Lead Product Manager, Growth at Appfire</li> <li>Andy Fernandez, Director, Product Management at HYCU</li> <li>Shannon Mason, Chief Strategy Officer at Tempo</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources</strong></p> <p><a href="https://blog.isostech.com/heres-the-biggest-news-from-atlassian-team-24">The Biggest News from Atlassian Team ‘24</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</strong><br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atlassian-impact-with-isos-technology/id1571052872">Apple</a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5FXkZFhy2uGhkKi0IhTHmN?si=39513ce63c5044ae">Spotify</a><strong> </strong></p>