MSPs will bridge the gap between business and technology with Humanize IT — a fun, educational podcast that will keep your MSP relevant, maximize your value and help your clients see you as a trusted partner. In each episode, hosts Adam Walter, Skip Ziegler and other industry experts will show MSPs how to excel with a new, more conversation-based approach to technology!
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June 15, 202628 min
Legal Review with AI
-In this episode, Adam Walter and Skip Ziegler explore how AI tools like Claude can revolutionize legal document review, making it faster, more accurate, and cost-effective. They discuss practical strategies for leveraging AI in legal workflows, emphasizing the importance of human oversight and context-aware analysis.Key Topics-Using AI like Claude for legal review-Importance of context and human oversight-Strategies for effective AI-assisted legal analysis
May 11, 202626 min
Is MS Office dead?
Is Microsoft Office on its last legs? Here’s why I think it might be time to move on... 🛑 Tag someone who still swears by Word! In a world full of AI tools, I found myself questioning my reliance on Microsoft Office. I rarely open Word anymore. Instead, I’m using Notepad for quick notes and Google Docs for basic formatting. When I need professional documents, I turn to AI like Claude to help me create richer content. But there’s a catch - many forget to proofread, leading to errors that slip through. Are we witnessing the decline of the Office suite? What’s your take on this shift? Let’s discuss! #MicrosoftOffice #AI #DigitalTools #Productivity #TechnologyTrends
April 27, 202625 min
Virtual Employees: What are they?
This episode explores the concept of virtual employees powered by AI, differentiating them from simple chatbots and scripts. It discusses how AI harnesses, consensus-building among AI agents, and virtualizing roles can transform business operations, improve efficiency, and empower employees.
April 13, 202624 min
AI and Skynet: Navigating AI Ethics
This episode explores the ethical and regulatory challenges of AI development, focusing on recent industry responses to government overreach, the importance of responsible AI use, and the need for thoughtful legislation. The hosts discuss historical parallels, current AI debates, and the future of AI governance.
April 13, 202624 min
AI and Skynet: Navigating AI Ethics
This episode explores the ethical and regulatory challenges of AI development, focusing on recent industry responses to government overreach, the importance of responsible AI use, and the need for thoughtful legislation. The hosts discuss historical parallels, current AI debates, and the future of AI governance.
March 24, 202623 min
How to start with AI...again...
This episode explores how to get started with AI, focusing on practical steps, platform choices, workflow integration, and security considerations. Perfect for beginners and those looking to leverage AI in daily workflows.
March 16, 202629 min
How AI Agents Can Transform Network Management
Insights from John Capobianco Discover actionable steps and innovative tools to integrate AI into your network environment with insights from expert John Capobianco. Whether you're starting from scratch or enhancing current infrastructure, this episode offers practical advice and real-world examples to accelerate your AI journey in IT.Main Topics:Starting with open-source AI tools for network automationBuilding virtual agents and digital coworkersUsing AI for troubleshooting, configuration, and process automationThe societal and industry impact of rapid AI advancementsPractical tips for organizational adoption and behavior managementThe exponential pace of AI development and staying aheadOlamma AILM StudioMicrosoft Foundry AIOpenclawClaude by AnthropicGemini by GoogleReplitLinkedInTwitterTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to practical AI in networking and why it's crucial today02:45 - Starting with open-source tools like Olamma, LM Studio, and Microsoft Foundry04:42 - Building AI agents and integrating them into your network operations06:01 - Virtual employees as digital coworkers and automation examples08:11 - Human resources perspective: training and defining AI behavior10:01 - AI phone alerts and proactive network testing with agents12:10 - Creating scalable abstraction layers for network management14:14 - Automating API discovery and configuration using AI prompts16:00 - The emerging signs of AI intelligence through agent behavior17:06 - Teaching AI to review code and provide high-level feedback18:39 - The Ralph Wiggum prompt iteration trick for GPT models20:10 - Pre-seeding AI behaviors for consistent responses22:21 - Encouragement to start now despite uncertainties23:16 - The speed of AI evolution and societal implications24:36 - How AI enhances skills versus diminishes them25:59 - Moving forward in a rapidly changing tech environment26:21 - Less than 1% of AI users understand its full potential27:05 - Get inspired: Create complex projects with AI like recreating video games28:16 - Final thoughts: embrace experimentation and stay curiousResources & Links:Connect with John Capobianco:This episode encourages network engineers, IT professionals, and decision-makers to shed preconceptions and actively experiment with AI. The rapid pace of advancements means the best time to start is now—don’t get left behind as the industry transforms at an unprecedented rate.
March 2, 202623 min
Introducing Vibeops: Advice for Engineers
In this episode, John Capobianco shares his journey from engineering to DevOps and introduces the concept of vibeOps—an innovative approach to network automation and AI integration. Discover how AI is transforming network management, reducing technical debt, and enabling network engineers to code in natural language.
February 23, 202623 min
Agentic AI: What is it?
Exploring the concept of agentic AI and its transformative impact on business processes and personal productivity. Learn how virtual employees can automate routine tasks, standardize workflows, and free up human potential for higher-value activities.
February 17, 202623 min
What you don't know about AI
In this conversation, Adam Walter and Skip Ziegler discuss the rapid evolution of AI and its implications for businesses. They emphasize the importance of understanding how clients are using AI, the necessity of internal adoption of AI tools, and the potential security risks associated with AI. The speakers advocate for building a framework to navigate these changes and highlight practical tools and strategies for leveraging AI effectively in business. They conclude by stressing the urgency of embracing AI to remain competitive in the market.
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