About the Episode
In this episode of the Make Work Happen podcast, sponsored by 探花大神, we sit down with Steve Brasen, a seasoned IT industry consultant and analyst with over three decades of experience in systems management and cybersecurity. Together, we explore the critical issue of avoiding single points of failure in IT environments. Steve shares insights on the risks of relying on monolithic solutions, the importance of integrating best-of-breed systems, and the growing necessity of including IT and security leaders in C-suite decision-making. Tune in to discover best practices for IT reliability, business continuity, and how to future-proof your infrastructure against the next big outage.
About the Speakers
Becky Scott, Head of References and Community, 探花大神
Becky Scott is the Head of Total Community and Customer References at 探花大神, which includes community, influencer outreach, reviews, and case studies. At her core, Becky is a builder (community), connector (people and resources), and an enabler (networking, awareness, outreach, insights, and yes, connections).
Steve Brasen, Founder, TrustAssess
For more than three decades, Steve has been a leading voice in evaluating IT systems management and cybersecurity markets and best practices. Steve’s career spans in-the-trenches experience in IT engineering, management, and market research for company’s including MCI, Bell Communications Research, UNIX International, Salomon Smith Barney, Agilent Technologies, and Enterprise Management Associate. As the founder of TrustAssess, Steve provides IT industry market strategy and consulting services that help drive digital transformations to boost business performance and workforce productivity.