Lenovo Channel Chatter
Channel Chatter is your go-to, one-stop resource for everything Lenovo Channel—where we cover the latest tech trends, provide actionable insights, and equip you with powerful sales tips and tricks. This podcast is part of Lenovo’s Channel Chatter communications strategy to provide our Partners with actionable technology information in an easy-to-digest format.
Episodes
32 episodes
DaaS
IT departments are constantly being challenged with reducing costs, minimizing disruption, and maximizing productivity for their teams. Stephen Miller and star guest, Sandra, responsible for portfolio enablement worldwide, help deliver the powe...
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32:38
Why Lenovo for the Modern Workforce
Stephen Miller is back, this time to sit down with Brian Mignault, Director NA Vertical Solutions & Smart Collaboration Sales, to share insights for empowering employees with productivity and collaboration enhancing software, hardware, and ...
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43:27
Lessons from the LA Unified Cyberattack for K-12
Why do hackers target K-12? And how can you keep your customers safer? Ann Panaro, K-12 Community Manager and Technologist, Stephen Miller share insights from a recent breach of 400, 000 LA Unified School District students’ records. And how Len...
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22:19
Higher Ed Tech Talk
Is data security at colleges and universities keeping up with our always-on culture? Listen in to this spirited discussion between our Higher Education Community Manager, Ann Panaro and Senior Technologist, Stephen Miller, for insights on how L...
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19:37
The State of Lenovo 360 pt. 1
How have the people, program, and tools of Lenovo 360 evolved to better meet your needs? Get the business-building scoop from Stephen Miller and Jeff Taylor.
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26:20
Visuals and Accessories
Stephen Miller, Lenovo Technologist, dives into the benefits of looking better and sounding better online with Visuals and Accessories upselling tips. And you won’t believe who his special guests are.
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24:04
Bigger than the Game. Esports Creating Opportunity
Ann Panaro, Lenovo’s K-12 and Higher Education Community Manager—and Jeff Palumbo, Lenovo’s Global Esports Solutions Manager, discuss developing a great Esports program to make the most of its vast benefits and opportunities. Gaming, event pann...
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29:36
Transforming Your CTE Space for the Gaming World
In a growing program, Esports promotes acceptance and inclusivity and provides an outlet for students to do what they enjoy while garnering educational benefits. Ann Panaro, Lenovo’s K12 and Higher-Ed Community Manager, is joined by Jeff Palumb...
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23:47
Outcome Based Selling with Lenovo 360
Partner, Andy Whiteside, founder of Xentegra, joins Stephen Miller to explain how Lenovo’s outcome based solutions fit into his company’s sales equation. Learn how Lenovo 360 helps you activate your customer pipeline and fully realize the power...
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23:26
K-12 Software Trends
Do you serve K-12 customers? Then you don’t want to miss this riveting exchange! K-12 Community Manager Ann Panaro gets into the nitty gritty of K-12 software needs with Blake Gregorisch and how to grow this business segment.
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31:26
The State of Higher Education Tech
Higher education Partners and their customers have been on a roller coaster ride with the turning tides of remote learning. Ann Panaro and Craig Ewell give us a peek behind the Higher Education IT curtain and insights on how to capitalize on tr...
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22:34
Laptop Roundup: CES Revelations
Join host Stephen Miller, Lenovo Brand Ambassador, to get an insightful recap on what’s new for the ThinkPad lineup, including our sustainability champion, the Z series. Special guests from, Allison Heeter and Megan Corkell, join in the fun. Th...
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24:00
Evolve Your Sales Process with Blitzmasters
Lenovo’s Chief Technologist, Stephen Miller, and Andrea Sittig-Rolf of Blitzmasters dissect the business sales process and how to maximize various methods of contacting customers. Listen to techniques, successful sales stories, and tips for pro...
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34:13
Business Advantage through Diversity and Inclusion
Lenovo’s Chief Technologist, Stephen Miller, is joined by Lenovo’s partner for Diversity and Inclusion, Shantell Thomas, to discuss the representation of diverse communities and their impact on businesses. Plus, learn how to optimize tech tools...
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29:39
The Future of Hybrid Work and the Back-to-the-Office Movement
Achieve higher levels of collaboration productivity wherever your team works and attract your employees back to the office—with Lenovo’s Chief Technologist, Stephen Miller, and Brian Mignault, Lenovo’s Director of North America Vertical Solutio...
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33:03
The Perfect Match: Windows 11 and ThinkBook
Join two Lenovo tech superstars—Stephen Miller and Kaila Woodard—as they sit down to talk about the launch Windows 11 and how ThinkBook is poised to make the most of the new system. When you listen, you’ll learn about devices designed for smart...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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10:45
Activate Autopilot with Windows 11
Sit down with Lenovo’s Stephen Miller as he takes another dive into the Windows 11 launch and what it means for business customers. On this episode, you’ll learn about Windows Autopilot and the benefits it offers. From fast deployment to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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11:17
Winning the Hybrid Work Game with Windows 11
Lenovo’s Chief Technologist, Stephen Miller, and Commercial Trainer at Microsoft, Joanna Belvedere, bring their A-game providing business benefits. The two masters of their field break down how Windows 11 can be your team’s ultimate tool for pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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21:31
AR/VR With Stephen Miller
Sit down with our very own Stephen Miller to get the ins and outs of AR and VR in today’s business world! During this chat, you’ll learn the best ways to position these next-gen technologies for success with your customers.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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29:46
Security & Collaboration
Sit down with our host Stephen Miller and an entire lineup of superstar guests on this edition of Channel Chatter. When you listen, you’ll get deep insight into the importance of device and data security, especially as it pertains to the world ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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34:24
LDI: The Software Service No Business Can Live Without
What if you could save your customers 201 hours a year on IT blind spots? With Lenovo Device Intelligence, you can. This SaaS gives insights into fleet management so IT managers can take proactive, preventive measures before the blue screen of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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38:49
Breathing Room: Rethinking Your Workspace with ThinkVision
Couldn’t we all use more order in our chaotic lives? When home became home office, the need for space raised its hand. Breathing Room is the answer. Hear Stephen and Kelley Jonkoff, an organization expert, discuss ways to change the way you see...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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46:51
How Everything as a Service Changes the Game
Join 5S Technologies, Les Roach, Director of Sales and Marketing and our host, Stephen Miller, as they explain how to open customers’ eyes to “everything as a service.” In this era of subscription addiction, you’ll learn how subscription-based ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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42:07
Boosting Productivity with Scalable Services
What if you could deliver a productive, secure and collaborative work environment that caters to the demands of the top talent of today? AND meet strict security standards? Meet Lenovo Cloud Marketplace, the perfect upsell for businesses lookin...
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20:34
The Unexpected Side of Esports
Prepare to have your mind changed about esports. Host Stephen Miller, Lenovo Brand Ambassador, talks to esports expert, Jeff Palumbo, about how this phenomenon is sweeping campuses nationwide. And it’s not just for the nerds who play Fortnight ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:06