IT Sucks Podcast

IT Sucks, but it doesn't have to! The tech experts from Burgess Technology Services share their wisdom on technology issues, especially related to business technology.

Staff Spotlight: Micah Simmler 10/18/2022

Staff Spotlight: Micah Simmler Tamara chats with Network Engineer Micah Simmler about his time with Burgess, tech-related hobbies, and what he'd like to see for the future of technology. Micah celebrates 10 Years with Team BTS in November of this year. Find additional episodes at . Learn more about Burgess Technology Services at . /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/24724374

Tech Tools for Non-Profits 12/30/2021

Tech Tools for Non-Profits Mike and Matt share insights with regard to tools and discounts available to non-profits, (Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Dell, Tech Soup, Quickbooks and others) and a few of our favorite non-profits share their tech wish lists and how our listeners can help! /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/21635465

Hunting Technology 11/30/2021

Hunting Technology Matt and Tamara talk about Hunting Technology. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/21328760

Dr. Frank Appunn on Cybersecurity 10/28/2021

Dr. Frank Appunn on Cybersecurity Dr. Frank Appunn Professor of Information Technology Management speaks to BTS about the evolution of Cybersecurity, relevant degree programs at Thomas College in Waterville, and the vast career opportunities in the field. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/20968808

IT Security Suite by BTS 10/19/2021

IT Security Suite by BTS To mark Cyber Security Awarness Month, Mike & Matt explain the tools of the BTS IT Security Suite, how they work in practical terms, and how they benefit our clients' network security. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/20864243

Staff Spotlight: Ben Weston 09/30/2021

Staff Spotlight: Ben Weston Tamara chats with BTS engineer Ben Weston, who shares about a day in the life of a tech, experiences from his 25 years in IT, how remote support tools have changed the industry, and what some geeks do in their downtime. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/20662028

Steve Marson of Central Maine Pyrotechnics 09/01/2021

Steve Marson of Central Maine Pyrotechnics Tamara chats with Steve Marson of Central Maine Pyrotechnics about how fireworks technology has evolved over his 50 years in the business. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/20337806

Summer Outdoorsy Tech Apps & Gadgets 05/28/2021

Summer Outdoorsy Tech Apps & Gadgets Mike, Matt and Tamara chat about fun and practical tech apps and products to enhance your summer outdoor adventures. Settle in for a listen, and enjoy exploring the links below! (you might want to pack a lunch and a compass app before falling down that rabbithole) /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/19276976

Duratherm - Window Technology 04/30/2021

Duratherm - Window Technology Mike and Tamara of Burgess Technology Services chat with Brenton Dinsmore of Duratherm Window about how they use technology in design, fabrication and conferencing as they go about their business. Duratherm is a Maine Business with a great reputation in the industry. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/18926645

Eye Care Technology 03/31/2021

Eye Care Technology Tamara chats with Dr. Jessilin Quint from Smart Eye Care in Maine, about eye health technology and keeping your eyes healthy while using technology on the job! Dry eyes, blue light, eye strain, new products and more! /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/18556337

Microsoft Teams 02/26/2021

Microsoft Teams Matt and Tamara chat about the features and benefits of Microsoft Teams, included in the Microsoft 365 suite of apps and how all sizes of businesses can benefit from it. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/18107966

Gowen Power Systems - Mark Anderson 01/29/2021

Gowen Power Systems - Mark Anderson Mike and Tamara chat with Mark Anderson of Gowen Power systems about power industry technology and how the technology of generators has evolved over the years. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/17740481

Geeky Gift Guide 2020 11/18/2020

Geeky Gift Guide 2020 Matt, Mike and Tamara of Burgess Technology Services chat about geeky gifts and what's on their own wishlists for 2020. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.btsmaine.com /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/16854416

BTS Nerd Alert! - Anthony Terrano 11/10/2020

BTS Nerd Alert! - Anthony Terrano Tamara interviews Burgess Support Specialist Anthony Terrano about his experiences in the tech field, his blog, hobbies and more! Check out his blog at www.terratechblog.com ! /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/16759685

Fall Maintenance For Your Computer Network 10/16/2020

Fall Maintenance For Your Computer Network Mike, Matt and Tamara discuss a few annual "chores" related to the well-being of your computers and business network. Topics include battery backup testing, generators, data backup, disaster recovery, physical cleaning and security. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/16427162

Give IT. Get IT. Recycling for Digital Inclusion in Maine. 09/18/2020

Give IT. Get IT. Recycling for Digital Inclusion in Maine. Mike and Matt chat with Chris Martin from give IT. get IT. about computer recycling and their mission to build computers for those who would not otherwise have access. Digital Inclusion. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/16062965

35th Anniversary Episode! 08/13/2020

35th Anniversary Episode! Mike, Matt and Tamara reflect on the 35th anniversary of the business. The discussion includes evolution of technology, business technology, tech support, dial-up, backups, long-term clients, managed services, IT recycling, our fabulous BTS staff and more! /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/15601787

How the Pandemic Changed How Business is Done 07/23/2020

How the Pandemic Changed How Business is Done Matt, Mike and Tamara talk about how business (BTS as well as clients') has been changed by the pandemic and remote working. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/15332051

STEM Topic Series - Monica Wright 07/03/2020

STEM Topic Series - Monica Wright Tamara chats with Bath Middle School Science Teacher Monica Wright about STEM curriculum in classroom in beyond. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/15075566

STEM Topic Series - Maggie Cano 06/29/2020

STEM Topic Series - Maggie Cano Tamara and Maggie Cano, network engineer at BTS, chat about Maggie's history with technology, coding at 5 years old, women in STEM and recognizing biases. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/15006455

STEM Topic Series - Elijah Slocum 06/25/2020

STEM Topic Series - Elijah Slocum Tamara chats with Elijah Slocum, rising Sophomore at the University of Maine at Orono, about his involvement with STEM programming in high school, Sea Perch competition, college and everyday life. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/14966735

Law Enforcement Technology 05/16/2020

Law Enforcement Technology Tamara interviews four career law enforcement professionals from the state of Maine regarding the use of technology in police work, and how it has evolved over the last 30 years. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/14445083

Rural Internet Technology 04/27/2020

Rural Internet Technology Matt shares his knowledge of rural internet options. Pertinent during the time of COVID-19 when so many are working and learning from remote locations. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/14165024

Celebrating 1 Year of the Podcast 03/26/2020

Celebrating 1 Year of the Podcast We've passed one year with the I.T. Sucks Podcast! This episode is a highlight reel of sorts, touching on many of the topics we covered over the past year and sharing some of the laughs as well! /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/13713752

A Valentine to the BTS Family! 02/14/2020

A Valentine to the BTS Family! This month we share the love with our BTS family. Staff members answered some poll questions and we're sharing some of the answers, and for some, in their own voice! It's a great way to get to know our stellar team! /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/13158482

Tech Resolutions for 2020 01/27/2020

Tech Resolutions for 2020 Mike, Matt and Tamara talk tech resolutions. Actions you can take annually to maintain a healthy network, tasks you should get IT professionals help to accomplish, and a few tidbits more on the fun side. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/12907232

Bonus Episode: Iranian Cyber-Attacks Expected 01/08/2020

Bonus Episode: Iranian Cyber-Attacks Expected Matt and Tamara sit down for a brief chat about a current newsworthy topic, the very real potential for Iranian hackers to increase malicious activity on United States financial, municipal, personal and business cyber targets in response to recent events. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/12654983

Gifts for the Geek in Your Life 12/19/2019

Gifts for the Geek in Your Life Mike, Matt and Tam talking geeky gifts! Here are links with more information on many of them! /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/12467774

Rachel Frost of JPMA 11/14/2019

Rachel Frost of JPMA Rachel Frost of JPMA Online Training is our first guest on the I.T. Sucks Podcast! Mike, Matt and Tamara ask Rachel questions about her history in the industry, the history of JPMA and how changes in technology over the last two decades have effected online training/elearning. /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/12038315

Tech Horror Stories! 10/09/2019

Tech Horror Stories! Mike and Tamara chat about scary tech horror stories for Halloween month! Lost data, Black Mirror, Scary Basement scenarios and more! Don't let these things happen to you! Contact [email protected] for more information! /episode/index/show/itsucks/id/11576210

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