#277 Miguel Duarte: I Packed Up My Life And Moved To Dubai.
Release Date: 04/20/2026
#297 Neil Lomax: People need to engage with other people.
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#296 Jonathan Bartholomew: AI is changing the world for the better.
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#295 Carl Henriksen and Ross McKenzie: The market is flying out here.
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#294 Rob Demain: The attackers are winning right now.
Channel Chat Podcast
AI is changing cybersecurity faster than most businesses realise. In this episode of Channel Chat, Rob Demain, CEO & Founder of e2e-assure joins Marc Sumner to discuss why cyber resilience now matters more than prevention, how attackers are using AI, and why the future of cyber defence will be AI vs AI. They cover: Why speed is everything in cyber defence The biggest mistakes businesses still make How AI is transforming both attackers and defenders What MSPs and IT leaders need to do next Why Rob believes "15 minutes is too long" when responding to...
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#293: Guy Hocking: Everyone thinks they're too small to get hacked... until it happens.
Channel Chat Podcast
What does it really take to grow an MSP for more than 20 years? In this episode of Channel Chat, Marc Sumner sits down with Guy Hocking, Managing Director of Utilize PLC, to discuss his journey from infrastructure engineer to leading one of the UK's most respected Managed Service Providers. Guy shares why so many SMBs are still vulnerable to cyber attacks, why Cyber Essentials should be the minimum standard for every business, and how MSPs can help customers navigate the AI revolution without getting lost in the hype. The conversation also explores leadership, company culture, B Corp...
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#292: Mario Veljovic: Everyone Said Distribution Was Dead. They Were Wrong.
Channel Chat Podcast
What does it really take to build one of the Middle East's leading technology distributors? In this episode of Channel Chat, Marc Sumner sits down with Mario Veljovic, General Manager of VAD Technologies, to explore his 30-year journey through the IT channel. From selling PC components in the 1990s to helping power some of the region's biggest AI infrastructure projects, Mario shares the lessons he's learned about leadership, distribution, vendor relationships and why execution matters more than ever. They discuss: Why IT distribution continues to thrive despite decades of predictions of its...
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#291 Sajeev Perunnelly: Dubai is a place that makes you grow.
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#290 Alex Troshin: That EPYC Guy from AMD
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#289 Kinda Baydoun: Trust Can Only Come With Time.
Channel Chat Podcast
In this episode of Channel Chat Dubai, Marc Sumner sits down with Kinda Baydoun, Senior Director at Veeam, to discuss leadership, partnerships, trust, and the future of the IT channel across EMEA. From starting her career at Sun Microsystems to leading one of the industry's most influential channel organisations, Kinda shares the lessons that shaped her journey and why building trust remains the foundation of every successful partnership. The conversation explores: • How Veeam is transforming its partner strategy across EMEA • Why "connecting the dots" is critical for channel success •...
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#288 Jason Rolleston and Monica White: You Have To Respond At Machine Speed
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info_outlineAnother Dubai Series episode is here and this one might be the most eye opening yet.
Marc sits down with Miguel Duarte, VP at Cybergate, for a fast paced deep dive into cybersecurity, AI adoption, and why the Middle East has become one of the most exciting regions in tech.
From getting hacked on mall Wi-Fi to why 2026 is the year of AI adoption, Miguel breaks down the realities of securing a region that moves at lightning speed and why business in the UAE still starts with a coffee.
In this episode:
- How hackers spoof public Wi-Fi in malls and airports
- Why AI adoption can't wait and what happens if you fall behind
- The power of partnerships in scaling cybersecurity
- How Miguel landded his first Dubai job... in just three days
- Why the Middle East gives you opportunities you'd wait decades for elsewhere
A sharp, insightful conversation for anyone in cybersecurity, the IT channel, or looking to break into the Middle East market.