In this episode host Rocky McGuire sits down with Daniel Thomas, Principal Analyst at Informa Tech, to explore the latest findings from the HDI State of Tech Support report. We dive into the key trends shaping the future of tech support, from hybrid work challenges to the skills that matter most for today’s IT professionals. Discover how AI is enhancing—not replacing—human roles, and how the shift from SLAs to XLAs is putting customer experience at the forefront. Tune in for a deep dive into how continuous learning, customer-centricity, and business alignment are evolving in today’s IT landscape.

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Guest Biography: Daniel Thomas is Principal Analyst of Enterprise IT at Informa Tech, producing thought leadership content for the HDI and ICMI communities. He has more than a decade of experience researching and writing on the most critical topics of interest for the technology sector, including cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, risk and privacy, networking and digital security policies. He previously served as a Senior Analyst for CyberRisk Alliance and as the Director of Research for GovExec Media in Washington, D.C

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Bytes and Banter Podcast Team

Creative Producer/Host: Rocky McGuire - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockymcguire/

Executive Producer: Terri Oropeza - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toropeza/

Associate Producer: Colleen Rush - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-rush-3603241/

Associate Producer - Daniel Guinto - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-guinto-7b723630/

Technical Producer: Dustin Canter - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustincanter/

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