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Smarter, Strategic Thinking

Fortuna Data

Technology is moving faster than most organisations can adapt.
 The question is can your strategy keep up?


Smarter, Strategic Thinking is a podcast for IT leaders, decision-makers, and executives responsible for data, infrastructure, and long-term risk.


Each episode brings practical insight from industry leaders and innovators covering the realities behind ransomware resilience, storage strategy, infrastructure modernisation, and the decisions shaping the future of enterprise IT.


Hosted by Fortuna Data, trusted partners of IBM, Lenovo, Seagate, HYCU, QNAP, Qualstar and many more, this podcast cuts through vendor noise to focus on what actually matters: performance, cost, risk, and scalability.


If you’re responsible for where your data and your business goes next, this is where the right conversations start.

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  • Avg 31 min
  • English
  • S1 · E19
    August 5 · 22 min

    IBM FlashSystem: 20PB Density & 60-Second Ransomware Detection

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Smarter Strategic Thinking, host Ray Quattromini talks to Alex MacIndoe, UK Flash Systems sales lead at IBM, about the newly refreshed FlashSystem range the 5600, 7600 and 9600 launched in February 2026. Want to know more: https://www.data-storage.uk/ibm-flashsystem/?utm_source=Podcast_Flashsystem&utm_medium=Youtube_Video&utm_campaign=Flashsystem The conversation covers how IBM is achieving industry-leading storage density: 20PB in just 18U of rack space at a 1:1 data reduction ratio, compared with over 100U from IBM's nearest competitors. Alex explains how IBM's in-house manufacturing of FlashCore Modules protects lead times, and how a custom CPU built into every module enables hardware-accelerated compression, deduplication and ransomware detection without loading the controllers. Alex also demos FlashSystem AI, a natural-language assistant that lets storage admins provision LUNs, tune performance and manage compliance documentation through chat rather than command line — with every action logged and a dual-approval safeguard against destructive commands from rogue operators. On the security side, Alex details IBM's inline ransomware detection: the system monitors every I/O for entropy-level anomalies and is contractually guaranteed to detect a ransomware event within 60 seconds, with Sentinel verifying clean snapshots before any restore. The episode closes on Flash Grid, IBM's single-pane-of-glass tool for managing multiple FlashSystems — including older and newer models — across sites. Keywords: IBM FlashSystem 9600, storage density, ransomware detection, FlashSystem AI, Flash Grid, enterprise storage, flash storage, cyber resilience, IBM storage.

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  • S1 · E18
    June 22 · 21 min

    Private GPT: Stop Sharing Company Data

    Send us Fan Mail Book an AI Workshop Today - https://www.fortunadata.com/ai-workshop/ In this episode of Smarter Strategic Thinking, Ray Quattromini is joined by Nipa Soni, AI and HPC Enablement Lead at FSAS Technologies, to explore their fully on-premises private GPT solution designed from the ground up for organisations that cannot afford to compromise on data sovereignty, security, or regulatory compliance. FSAS Technologies is a Fujitsu spinoff operating across the UK and European market, aligned with the EU AI Regulatory Act and its emphasis on data control, governance, and privacy. Their private GPT runs entirely on-premises your data never leaves your environment, there's no internet exposure, and there are no per-query token costs. Licensing is user-based: unlimited usage for a fixed cost. What you'll hear in this episode: Nipa explains why public cloud AI models however capable introduce data sovereignty risk that regulated organisations and IP-sensitive businesses simply can't accept. They walks through the architecture that prevents data leakage, the department-level segregation model that keeps finance, HR, sales, and R&D siloed from one another, and how the system integrates with existing platforms including IBM Maximo via API and MCP. The conversation covers the end-to-end customer journey: from an initial enquiry through to the £2,500 discovery workshop which includes AI consultants, data scientists, and mathematicians working alongside the customer's own stakeholders to identify one or two specific, high-impact use cases. The workshop takes roughly half a day to a day; a detailed findings report follows within a week and a half to two weeks. From there, POC development proceeds at no additional cost until the customer is satisfied before any further commercial commitment is required. A UK manufacturer use case is discussed in detail: they deployed private GPT to address high error rates in part dispatch, training the model on their own proprietary data and seeing a significant reduction in errors and therefore returns within approximately three months. The episode also addresses AI ethics and governance, including FSAS's programme delivered to first-year college students exploring the societal implications of AI decision-making, and how those same ethics principles are embedded at the platform level making it well-suited to education environments and regulated industries. This episode is relevant to: CIOs and Heads of Infrastructure evaluating on-premises AI, MSPs and resellers considering private GPT for clients, organisations in regulated sectors (legal, public sector, manufacturing, education), and any business concerned about what happens to their data when staff use public AI tools. Smarter Strategic Thinking is produced by Fortuna Data a UK-based IT storage reseller and consultancy specialising in data sovereignty, LTO tape archiving, ransomware resilience, cloud strategy, and AI-ready infrastructure.

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  • S1 · E17
    June 3 · 39 min

    IBM CAS Solves Unstructured Data Growth

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ray Quattromini speaks with Patrick Kay, Product Manager for IBM Content Aware Storage (IBM CAS) at IBM, in one of the most technically detailed conversations on the podcast to date. IBM CAS is IBM's semantic interface for AI-ready data, a solution designed to transform unstructured enterprise data into a searchable vector database, without requiring costly data migrations or duplication. Patrick explains how IBM CAS uses Active File Management (AFM) to connect disparate storage environments, how the RAG framework is embedded directly into the storage layer, and why incremental vectorization dramatically reduces the GPU compute required to keep AI applications grounded in up-to-date enterprise data. They also discuss IBM CAS deployment architectures, storage tiering from flash to tape, the impact of the global storage shortage on AI infrastructure planning, and why IBM CAS is increasingly the missing layer between enterprise data estates and production AI workloads. Essential listening for CIOs, data engineers, storage architects and anyone evaluating IBM CAS or enterprise AI infrastructure.

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  • S1 · E16
    May 20 · 32 min

    Why Post-Production Studios Are Going Back to Tape

    Send us Fan Mail Ray Quattromini of Fortuna Data is joined by David Fox from JPY, the UK distributor for Archiware, for a deep dive into one of the most underappreciated areas of IT: data archiving, backup, and long-term storage management. David has been in the industry since the early 90s, starting out in pre-press and desktop publishing before migrating into the world of audio, video, and media storage. Today, he helps organisations across media & entertainment, law enforcement, universities, and enterprise manage and protect their data using Archiware's P5 software a powerful backup, archive, and replication platform that works across LTO tape, cloud, and a wide range of storage hardware. In this episode, they cover: - - The difference between backup and archive and why both matter - Hot vs cold storage and why media companies are constantly running out of space - How P5 handles LTO tape migration (LTO 8/9 to LTO 10) without losing your index - CCTV and law enforcement use cases, including 90-day retention compliance - Why LTO tape is making a comeback especially for AI training data - The real cost of cloud storage vs on-prem tape - Immutable backups and ransomware protection using S3 object storage - Data sovereignty concerns and the shift back to on-prem solutions - New features in Archiware P5 v8: EDL restore for video editors - How P5 is licensed and what that means for your infrastructure Whether you're in post-production, IT, or just trying to figure out where to put all your data this episode is packed with practical insight. Find out more about Archiware: www.archiware.com Find out more about Fortuna Data: www.fortunadata.com

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  • S1 · E15
    April 29 · 29 min

    Why the US Cloud Act Is a Threat to Your Data

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ray Quattromini speaks with Richard Howson, UK Channel Manager at Impossible Cloud, about one of the most overlooked risks in enterprise storage the US Cloud Act. Richard explains why simply storing data in the UK isn't enough if you're using a US-based cloud provider, and how true data sovereignty requires knowing where your data lives, who has legal access to it, and how it's protected. They also dig into the real cost of hyperscaler storage, the growing demand for UK sovereign solutions across all sectors, and how Impossible Cloud is positioning itself as the go-to object storage layer in a multi-cloud world. A must-listen for MSPs, resellers and IT leaders navigating data compliance and cloud cost control. Chapters 00:00 Introduction – Meet Richard Howson from Impossible Cloud 00:46 What Is Impossible Cloud and Richard's Role in the UK Launch 01:04 The US Cloud Act – What It Means for Your Data 02:16 How Impossible Cloud Delivers True Data Sovereignty 02:43 Why Hyperscalers Are Failing on Cost Transparency 04:09 How Impossible Cloud Pricing Works – Zero Egress, Zero API Fees 05:11 Setting Up Buckets and Managing Customers as an MSP 05:50 Immutability, Versioning and Data Encryption Explained 06:39 Cloud Performance – Does It Match the Hyperscalers? 07:47 S3 Compatibility and Software Integrations (Veeam, Acronis, HYCU) 09:23 Ransomware Recovery – How Fast Can You Restore? 10:00 Why Impossible Cloud Focus on Object Storage Only 12:15 The Partner-First Channel Model – No Direct Sales 13:57 The Problem With Hyperscaler Lock-In 16:19 Why You Need to Understand and Classify Your Data Now 18:47 Use Cases – CCTV, Media & Entertainment, AI Training Data 21:17 API Automation for MSPs and Resellers 23:14 Why Data Sovereignty Is Now a Board-Level Decision 27:02 Where Cloud Storage Is Heading in the Next 5 Years 29:23 Wrap Up

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  • S1 · E14
    April 15 · 34 min

    What Cost per GB Doesn’t Tell You About Long-Term Costs

    Send us Fan Mail Is your storage strategy built for the future or setting your business up for failure? In this episode of the Fortuna Data Podcast, Ray Quattromini sits down with Matteo from Kingston Technology to break down what IT leaders, CIOs, and infrastructure decision-makers need to understand about modern storage. With data growing faster than most organisations can control, and AI workloads driving unprecedented demand, the wrong storage decisions today can lead to higher costs, downtime, and long-term risk. This conversation covers: How to choose the right SSD, NVMe, or memory for your workload Why total cost of ownership (TCO) matters more than cost per GB The real differences between SLC, MLC, TLC, and QLC NAND How AI is reshaping infrastructure and driving on-premise demand The hidden risks of cheap storage decisions Why storage is now a board-level conversation (not just IT) You’ll also gain insight into enterprise storage reliability, endurance, and performance trade-offs, plus what’s coming next in storage architecture, including PCIe Gen5 and composable infrastructure. Who This Is For CIOs, CTOs, and IT Leaders Infrastructure & Data Centre Managers Businesses scaling AI or high-performance workloads Anyone evaluating storage, backup, or long-term data strategy 00:00 The storage problem businesses are ignoring 00:22 Introduction: Fortuna Data x Kingston Technology 00:40 Kingston’s history and evolution in storage & memory 01:47 Matteo’s role: bridging customers and engineering 02:44 Storage shortages, rising costs, and supply strategy 05:07 Military-grade encrypted storage explained 06:17 NAND types explained: SLC vs MLC vs TLC vs QLC 08:46 Matching storage to workloads (and why it’s often missed) 09:48 Endurance vs capacity vs cost: making the right trade-off 10:42 What makes Kingston enterprise storage different 11:29 Testing, reliability, and lifetime warranties 13:43 Enterprise SSDs, NVMe, and performance benchmarks 15:25 AI workloads: hype vs real demand 16:14 Why businesses are bringing data back on-premise 18:08 Why cost per GB is the wrong metric 19:23 The biggest storage mistakes businesses will regret 21:02 NVMe vs SATA: where each fits 22:18 Why SSDs are NOT ideal for long-term archiving 24:01 The future of storage: architecture over hardware 25:10 CXL, memory pooling, and composable infrastructure 26:09 Silicon photonics and the future data centre 31:34 Why storage is now a boardroom priority 32:45 AI, cyber resilience, and data growth pressures 33:46 Energy efficiency and smarter storage decisions If you're rethinking your storage strategy or planning for AI-driven workloads: 👉 Visit Fortuna Data for expert guidance on building resilient, scalable infrastructure 👉 Or request a storage architecture review to ensure your decisions today won’t cost you tomorrow #DataStorage #EnterpriseStorage #StorageStrategy #ITInfrastructure #DataManagement #ITCosts #CostOptimisation #TotalCostOfOwnership #EnterpriseIT #CIO #CTO #DigitalTransformation #TechStrategy

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  • S1 · E13
    March 11 · 29 min

    Why the World Is Running Out of Data Storage

    Send us Fan Mail Is your archive built to last 30 years? In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Gale CEO & Founder of HoloMem, the startup building a commercial holographic data storage drive designed to complement LTO in enterprise backup and compliance use cases. 📩 Want to see HoloMem in your data center? Get in touch https://www.fortunadata.com/contact-us/ 🔔 Subscribe for more infrastructure innovation We cover: Why holographic data storage finally makes sense How HoloMem’s drive and cartridges integrate into existing tape ecosystems Use cases for immutable media (WORM by default) in compliance, AI reference, and unalterable archives Their delivery roadmap through pilots and into production If you're thinking about the future of long-term storage, this is a practical and forward-looking conversation with the team building it. Follow the show for more on storage, infrastructure, and data at scale.

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  • S1 · E12
    February 25 · 32 min

    Are You Overpaying for Your Storage Stack?

    Send us Fan Mail How flexible is your storage infrastructure and how resilient is it under pressure? In this episode, we speak David Cayla from DataCore about the role of software-defined storage (SDS) in modern enterprise environments. Want to know more? Contact us today: https://www.fortunadata.com/contact-us/ We explore how SANsymphony enables organizations to virtualize storage across mixed hardware platforms, improve performance, and build high-availability infrastructure without being locked into proprietary systems. Key discussion points include: What software-defined storage actually means in practice Storage virtualization across hybrid environments High availability and failover architecture Performance optimization and intelligent tiering Reducing hardware dependency and extending asset lifespan Comparing SDS to hyperconverged infrastructure models For CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and infrastructure leaders overseeing complex storage estates, this episode provides strategic insight into how DataCore helps enterprises modernize without disruption. Follow the podcast for more conversations shaping the future of enterprise storage and IT infrastructure.

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  • S1 · E11
    February 12 · 19 min

    80% of Data Isn’t Being Used But It’s Still Costing Money

    Send us Fan Mail Is tape storage obsolete or strategically misunderstood? In this episode, we speak with Qualstar about the evolving role of enterprise tape libraries in modern data protection and archive strategies. As organizations face: Rising cloud storage costs Increasing ransomware threats Growing compliance and retention requirements Expanding petabyte-scale data growth many are reassessing where long-term data should live. Qualstar explains how modern tape infrastructure provides: Air-gapped ransomware protection Predictable, long-term storage economics Scalable archive for enterprise environments Support for compliance-driven data retention Integration within hybrid storage architectures For CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and infrastructure leaders managing large data estates, this episode explores how tape fits alongside cloud and disk — not as legacy technology, but as a deliberate strategic layer. If you're reviewing backup architecture, archive policy, or cloud repatriation initiatives, this conversation offers practical insight into how enterprise tape supports resilience and cost control. Follow the podcast for more discussions shaping the future of enterprise IT infrastructure.

  • S1 · E10
    January 21 · 47 min

    Data Leaders Are Sleepwalking Into Disaster Titan Warns Why

    Send us Fan Mail Cyber risk has changed, has your strategy? In this episode, Ray Quattromini from Fortuna Data sits down with Keith Maskell, Head of Cybersecurity Sales at Titan Data Solutions, to break down what enterprise organisations must prioritise in 2026. From why identity is now the #1 attack vector, to how mid-market organisations can achieve Zero Trust without ripping out their infrastructure — this conversation challenges conventional thinking around resilience, cyber essentials, AI-driven threat response and leadership accountability. If you’re a CIO, CTO, CISO, or responsible for data, storage or security strategy, this episode will help you think bigger, plan smarter and defend better. Key themes: The cyber landscape enterprises are sleepwalking into Board education: why cybersecurity still isn’t understood Zero Trust in the real world Vendor noise vs real outcomes Why AI won’t save you — yet The economics of ransomware protection Have any questions Contact us today: https://www.fortunadata.com/podcast/ 👉 Listen. Learn. Lead smarter. 🎙️ Smarter Strategic Thinking by Fortuna Data

  • S1 · E9
    January 7 · 19 min

    Why Enterprises Are Moving Petabytes Off The Cloud Qstar Explains

    Send us Fan Mail Enterprise data is exploding but most organisations are still paying premium storage prices for information they rarely access. In this episode of Smarter Strategic Thinking, Ray Quattromini sits down with Dave Thompson from QSTAR to unpack how modern organisations can regain control of unstructured data, reduce storage costs, and build archive environments that actually scale. QSTAR has been operating in the archive space since 1997 and works across tape, cloud, object and disk environments giving IT leaders the ability to move cold and inactive data to lower-cost tiers without disrupting access, workflows or compliance. You’ll hear how QSTAR’s Archive Manager and Network Migrate platforms help organisations: • Consolidate unstructured data across environments • Tier inactive files to tape, cloud or lower-cost disk • Support SMB, NFS and S3 access across Windows and Linux • Maintain long-term archive integrity without third-party backup tools • Reduce pressure on expensive NVMe and primary storage tiers • Build scalable, policy-driven archive strategies that grow over time The conversation also explores how AI, metadata and classification will shape the next generation of archive platforms and why organisations that don’t understand what data they own will struggle to manage future storage growth. If your infrastructure team is battling storage sprawl, escalating costs, or long-term retention challenges, this episode gives a practical, modern blueprint for sustainable archive strategy. Continue the conversation Explore archive strategies and full podcast resources: https://www.fortunadata.com/podcast/ Follow Fortuna Data on LinkedIn for weekly infrastructure insights: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortuna-data Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Smarter Strategic Thinking 01:42 A career built in archive technology 03:17 What QSTAR actually does 04:24 Tape, cloud and object — how modern archives are built 05:12 SMB, NFS & S3 explained 06:08 Archive Manager & Network Migrate 07:32 Managing data sprawl & migration 09:44 Policy-driven archive environments 10:02 Capacity-based licensing model 11:20 Reducing storage cost pressure 12:26 Why QSTAR focuses on unstructured data 13:12 Archive without third-party backup tools 14:14 How archive capacity is evolving 15:45 The future: AI, metadata & classification 17:08 Governance, ownership & data responsibility 19:53 Universities, research & long-term retention 20:54 Closing remarks

  • S1 · E8
    Dec 3, 2025 · 27 min

    How Modern Cyber Resilience Really Works With Panzura

    Send us Fan Mail Relying on reactive backup alone is no longer enough. In this episode of Smarter Strategic Thinking, we sit down with Panzura’s CTO to explore how their hybrid cloud file and data services platform is built for cyber resiliency, data security, governance and compliance. We discuss how Panzura combines real-time anomaly detection based on machine learning, immutability, and detailed audit logging to detect threats quickly and recover from attacks in minutes – often without end users realising anything happened. You’ll also hear how their distributed file system lets global teams collaborate on the same data set without creating silos, and how AI is turning “passive storage” into intelligent data services. In this episode: Panzura’s role and focus going into 2026 and beyond Why cyber resiliency, governance and data access are still major pain points How their platform uses ML-based anomaly detection, immutability and audit logs Distributed file services for global offices and financial markets Moving from passive storage to intelligent, AI-driven data services Why backup is reactive – and what full resiliency really looks like Behaviour-based ransomware defence and recovery in minutes Intelligent infrastructure and what IT leaders should expect in the next 2–5 years 🎧 Explore more episodes: www.fortunadata.com/podcast Or have any questions contact us today: https://www.fortunadata.com/contact-us/

  • S1 · E7
    Nov 27, 2025 · 29 min

    Why Multi-Cloud Costs Are Rising (And How to Manage Them)

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ray speaks with Stefan Ferrari from Vawlt, the multi-cloud storage platform built for resilience, predictable costs and zero-knowledge security. You’ll learn how Vawlt: • Stores data across AWS, Azure, GCP, Wasabi & Backblaze simultaneously • Eliminates egress fees and API charges • Protects data even if a cloud provider is breached • Handles outages automatically — users never notice • Enables hybrid cloud with on-prem + multi-cloud • Deploys in under 15 minutes with no training • Supports massive AI data lakes and analytics workloads Perfect for IT leaders looking to reduce cloud costs, improve resilience, or modernise their storage strategy. 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://fortunadata.com/podcast

  • S1 · E6
    Nov 19, 2025 · 28 min

    Why Cloud Storage Costs Are Rising (And What to Do About It)

    Send us Fan Mail This episode explores how enterprise storage is shifting away from cloud-only strategies and toward hybrid, performance-driven deployments using modern NAS platforms. Tom from QNAP shares insights on: Using NAS as primary data storage NVMe, 25G networking & multi-petabyte scaling Ransomware protection with immutable backups Supporting AI, VMs, and high-demand workloads Real-world use cases across public sector & media This is a must-listen for technology leaders rethinking data architecture, cost strategy, backup resilience, and performance in 2025. Powered by Fortuna Data Helping organisations build smarter infrastructure.

  • S1 · E5
    Nov 12, 2025 · 50 min

    Why AI Still Can’t Stop Modern Cyber Attacks

    Send us Fan Mail Unlock the future of IT with Lenovo. Tim Brazier, UK Data Storage Solutions Specialist at Lenovo, joins Smarter Strategic Thinking to discuss the biggest challenges for businesses over the next 5–10 years and how Lenovo helps organizations overcome them. Learn about: Cybersecurity threats and zero-trust strategies AI-ready infrastructure and hybrid AI starter kits Edge computing, video processing, and machine learning at the edge Quantum computing research and high-performance computing (HPC) Workforce transformation and subscription-based IT services Sustainable IT practices including Lenovo’s Neptune water cooling Lenovo’s ThinkShield and TrueScale services provide end-to-end security, AI, and hybrid cloud solutions, giving businesses the peace of mind to scale, innovate, and thrive. Subscribe for more insights from tech leaders shaping the future of IT. Want to learn more about Lenovo? Contact us today! - https://www.fortunadata.com/contact-us/ Host & Founder of Fortuna Data - Ray Quattromini - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayquattromini/

  • S1 · E4
    Nov 5, 2025 · 24 min

    What Happens When AI Meets Storage at Scale

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Smarter Strategic Thinking by Fortuna Data, Ray sits down with Andy from Seagate, one of the world’s leading storage innovators, to explore how AI, data growth, and sustainability are transforming the way businesses manage information. From self-healing drives and AI-powered workflows to the rapid expansion of Seagate’s Live Cloud, this conversation dives deep into the future of enterprise data — how it’s created, stored, protected, and made valuable. Andy shares his 13-year journey with Seagate, explains why only 10% of the world’s data can currently be stored, and what that means for organisations trying to keep up with the exponential growth of information in the AI era. Whether you’re a CTO planning your next data strategy, or a business leader curious about how technology drives smarter decisions this episode offers powerful insights into the evolving world of data infrastructure and innovation. 🎯 In This Episode: Why AI is reshaping the storage industry The rise of Seagate Live Cloud and data sovereignty How Seagate’s self-healing drives reduce e-waste The truth behind HDD vs SSD in enterprise What the future of storage looks like in the age of AI 🎙️ Smarter Strategic Thinking is brought to you by Fortuna Data — helping organisations design and deliver smarter, more scalable IT infrastructure for the modern enterprise. Want to learn more about Seagate ? Contact us today! - https://www.fortunadata.com/contact-us/ Host & Founder of Fortuna Data - Ray Quattromini - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayquattromini/

  • S1 · E3
    Oct 29, 2025 · 29 min

    How Enterprises Are Rethinking IT Spend and Flexibility

    Send us Fan Mail What if your IT infrastructure could scale as fast as your business grows? In this episode of Smarter Strategic Thinking, we sit down with Tim, Lenovo’s TruScale Channel Sales Lead, to uncover how TruScale is reshaping the future of enterprise IT through flexible as-a-service models — from GPU as a Service to AI infrastructure. If you’re an MSP, CTO, or business leader exploring infrastructure-as-a-service, this conversation dives deep into how Lenovo delivers flexibility, scalability, and performance — all under one managed service umbrella. Whether it's AI acceleration, GPU access, or simple cost management, TruScale brings enterprise-grade technology to every organization, large or small. Ray Quattromini - Host - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayquattromini/ Tim Freeth - Guest - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-freeth-4245019/ Subscribe to Smarter Strategic Thinking for real conversations with industry innovators. To know more about TruScale: https://www.data-storage.uk/lenovo-truscale/ #Lenovo #TrueScale #AIInfrastructure #Podcast #HybridCloud #ITInnovation #InfrastructureAsAService #DataCenter #SmarterStrategicThinking #FortunaData #TechnologyPodcast

  • S1 · E2
    Oct 15, 2025 · 32 min

    How to Reduce VMware Costs Without Adding Complexity

    Send us Fan Mail From Founder's Vision to Software Innovation. The Complete EuroNAS & eEVOS Story with Tvrtko Fritz! We dive deep into: Tvrtko's founding journey and the specific problem that sparked EuroNAS creation. How EuroNAS has navigated the tech landscape for over a decade with core values intact. What sets EuroNAS apart from other software virtualisation companies. The complete product portfolio understanding what software solutions EuroNAS develops. eEVOS breakthrough the game-changing alternative to legacy virtualisation platforms. Real-world examples of how eEVOS delivers scalable, reliable, and affordable solutions. The roadmap ahead — what's next for eEVOS and EuroNAS in the next 12-18 months. Get insider perspectives on software virtualisation innovation, entrepreneurship challenges, and the future of IT infrastructure. Don't miss this episode of Smarter Strategic Thinking! Want to learn more about EuroNAS and eEVOS? Contact us today! - https://www.fortunadata.com/contact-us/ Host & Founder of Fortuna Data - Ray Quattromini - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayquattromini/ Guest & Founder of EuroNAS - Tvrtko Fritz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tvrtko-fritz-1750219/ Thank you for watching!

  • S1 · E1
    Oct 7, 2025 · 43 min

    Is Tape Dead?

    Send us Fan Mail Explore the truth behind tape storage with Insurgo’s Iain Hamilton! We dive deep into: How Insurgo became a global leader in tape management. Innovations in secure, sustainable data destruction. Why tape is still relevant for modern, secure, and cost-effective data strategies. Environmental and compliance challenges, and how to solve them smartly. Get expert advice on building an effective data management plan for your business. Don’t miss this episode of Smarter, Strategic Thinking! Want to learn more about Insurgo Media Contact us today! - https://www.fortunadata.com/contact-us/ Host & Founder of Fortuna Data - Ray Quattromini - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayquattromini/ Guest & Corporate Business Manager of Insurgo Media - Iain Hamilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-hamilton-84358911/ Thank you for watching!

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