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Fireside MSP

Fireside MSP

By: XenTegra
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"Fireside MSP" is a warm, engaging podcast brought to you by the Managed Service experts at XenTegra, where technology meets conversation around the virtual fireside. Each episode dives deep into the world of managed services, exploring the latest trends, solutions, and innovations that are shaping the future of technology. Hosted by seasoned professionals from XenTegra and featuring occasional guest appearances from our industry partners, "Fireside MSP" aims to demystify the complex world of tech, making it accessible and interesting to everyone from IT professionals to business leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve.

Join us as we peel back the layers of managed services, discussing everything from cloud computing and cybersecurity to remote work solutions and IT strategy. Whether you're a tech aficionado seeking expert insights or a business owner wanting to understand how technology can drive your company forward, "Fireside MSP" offers a unique blend of professional expertise and casual conversation.

Tune in to "Fireside MSP" for your regular dose of tech insights, stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of the managed services world.

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Episodes
  • Endpoint Management That Actually Works: Intune, ControlUp, and Heimdal with XenTegra
    Sep 4 2025

    Trevor Mansell and Brian Clark break down what modern endpoint management looks like in the real world. With Windows 10 to 11 migrations in full swing and EUC stacks evolving, they share how XenTegra is simplifying tool sprawl and hardening security with a pragmatic trio: Microsoft Intune for deployment and compliance, ControlUp for real time visibility and DEX, and Heimdal for patching, EDR, DNS filtering, PAM, and a 24x7 SOC. They cover Secure DX and Edge DX, why API first tools matter, and how to generate audit ready reports for cyber insurance. The result is a scalable stack that helps help desks move faster, reduces technical debt, and keeps users productive on any network.

    What you will learn:

    • How Intune and Autopilot streamline asset onboarding and baseline configuration
    • Where ControlUp adds instant value with performance monitoring, scripted remediations, and network insight at the endpoint
    • Why Heimdal consolidates security controls and offloads alert fatigue with a managed SOC
    • How to meet insurance checklists with clear reporting on AV, patching, and controls
    • Practical ways to reduce tool count, integrate with ServiceNow, and scale from small teams to large enterprises
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    23 mins
  • Disaster Recovery with Nutanix and Citrix Cloud
    Sep 11 2024

    In this episode of Fireside MSP, join hosts Brian Clark and Trevor Mansell as they sit down with special guest David Swanzy from XenTegra's architecture team. The discussion dives into the intricacies of disaster recovery (DR) solutions and the real-world challenges that organizations face. From cutting-edge technologies like Nutanix and Citrix Cloud to hands-on DR execution, learn how XenTegra supports customers with seamless DR strategies.

    Listen as the team recounts a recent real-life DR scenario where a customer faced a total data center blackout. Discover how XenTegra’s expertise and technology enabled a successful failover in under 10 minutes. Tune in to learn how you can make disaster recovery smoother, faster, and more reliable in your organization.

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    24 mins
  • Navigating The News: Citrix Acquires UberAgent
    May 6 2024

    In this first episode of "Fireside MSP," host Brian Clark and the XenTegra team dive into the significant acquisition of UberAgent by Citrix. This episode offers an in-depth analysis of how this acquisition could reshape the landscape of IT monitoring and management. Joined by industry experts Ray Anderson, Randy Price, and Trevor Mansell, the discussion covers the implications for existing users of both platforms and the potential innovations on the horizon. Tune in to gain valuable insights into what this change means for the future of managed services and how it can influence your IT strategy.

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    24 mins
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