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Emersion On Air

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The podcast where we bring you interviews, Q&As, news, tips and entertaining content on topics relating to the technology, telco, IT and business world.
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16 - Peter Cook on Enabling Global Digital Transformation with Novatti

Emersion On AirJan 11, 2023

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16 - Peter Cook on Enabling Global Digital Transformation with Novatti

16 - Peter Cook on Enabling Global Digital Transformation with Novatti

A very special guest; our CEO at Novatti Group, Peter Cook, joins us on Emersion On Air for a discussion about how Novatti is enabling global digital transformation in 2022 and beyond

Topics discussed include:

  • Peter Cook’s background in the telco, fintech and payments space.
  • The history of Novatti as a company and a culture.
  • Enabling global digital transformation.
  • Peter’s view for the future of Novatti… and lots more.
Jan 11, 202311:54
15 - Decrypting Blockchain for Business with Michaela Juric

15 - Decrypting Blockchain for Business with Michaela Juric

Michaela Juric one of the OGs of blockchain technology in Australia, and is also the first person in Australia to have purchased a house using bitcoin. Today, Michaela works as our Blockchain Projects Manager at Novatti Group (which Emersion is a part of).

In this episode of Emersion On Air, Michaela joins Stevana and Jesse for a discussion on blockchain technology, where it’s at in 2022, and how Novatti Group is using it.

Questions answered include:

  • What is blockchain technology and why should we take note?
  • What are the business use-cases for blockchain tech?
  • How are we using it at Novatti Group?
  • Addressing scepticism about blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
  • Where is blockchain tech headed in the future?
  • How to get started with learning about and implementing blockchain?
  • And more.
Jul 15, 202235:02
14 – Paul Dundas at MSP Expo 2022: Good Back Office = Higher Profit + Lower Stress

14 – Paul Dundas at MSP Expo 2022: Good Back Office = Higher Profit + Lower Stress

The MSP and provider back office could do with more automation, automation that increase profits, reduces employee stress, and can help with improving employee efficiency.

Paul Dundas, CEO of Emersion, and Gary Audin recorded this podcast at the ITEXPO show in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Paul points out that any size service business must deal with a range of billing platforms and different levels of automation. He points out that one platform can standardize outcomes, reduce errors, free up staff for other functions, and provide better security for the service provider. Paul stated that the goals for a good platform are:

  • Good customer engagement
  • Integration with other tools and apps
  • Better automation
  • Standardized process and outcomes

This podcast is being republished on Emersion On Air with the permission of The Telecom Reseller podcast. The original episode can be found here: https://telecomreseller.com/2022/06/29/good-back-office-higher-profit-lower-stress-podcast/

Jul 06, 202210:51
13 - The Great Resignation with Abbey Gladysz

13 - The Great Resignation with Abbey Gladysz

Abbey Gladysz is an experienced HR practitioner who has worked with some of the biggest brand names in the APAC region including McDonalds, Cotton On Group, and Wilson Security. She works currently as HR Manager of Novatti Group (ASX:NOV), which includes various financial technology businesses including Emersion, VascoPay, Flexepin and Novatti Payments.

Abbey joins Stevana and Jesse on episode 13 of the Emersion On Air podcast to go deep into the trend of The Great Resignation, it’s causes, impacts, and what it means for your business.

Discussion points include:

  • Defining the Great Resignation
  • Contributing factors on both a macro and micro level
  • Impacts for businesses and individuals
  • Most common reasons for workers to leave in recent years
  • How to navigate the Great Resignation and retain/hire the best people, and more!
May 18, 202222:04
12 - Cybersecurity 101 with Karthik Murali

12 - Cybersecurity 101 with Karthik Murali

Karthik Murali, Information Security Specialist at Novatti Group (ASX:NOV) joins Stevana and Jesse to give an overview of the cybersecurity field in 2022, including:

  • What cybersecurity professionals actually do all day
  • Best ways to keep up to date with the word of cybersecurity
  • Who the main targets of cybercrime are
  • How to know when you’ve had a cybersecurity breach
  • Cybersecurity in relation to current world events
  • How cybersecurity has changed during and post-COVID
  • Thoughts on the future and much more.
May 02, 202230:30
11 - Joni Jandal - Sales Leadership In The New World

11 - Joni Jandal - Sales Leadership In The New World

Stevana and Jesse are joined by Joni Jandal, Emersion VP of Sales for North America. We discussed all things SaaS sales and leadership in a 2022 post-COVID world, including:

  • Joni’s unlikely path into sales leadership
  • Effective habits that make great leaders and build strong teams
  • How to recruit A-grade salespeople
  • What B2B customers are looking for in the sales process
  • Tips for managing a team remotely
  • Joni’s predictions for the future of sales, and more!
Apr 14, 202229:60
10 - Global News Roundup – March 2022

10 - Global News Roundup – March 2022

Stevana and Jesse discuss breaking news and events surrounding the tech, telco, IT and business world in March 2022.

Ukraine's tech community rises to challenges of war:
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60559014

PayPal waive fees for Ukrainian users:
https://www.engadget.com/you-can-now-use-paypal-to-send-money-to-users-in-ukraine-001530106.html

SpaceX launches OneWeb Satellite:
https://www.engadget.com/space-oneweb-agreement-220556058.html

Fake call between UK defence minister and ‘Ukrainian Prime Minister’:
https://www.engadget.com/uk-defense-minister-orders-inquiry-into-fake-call-from-man-claiming-to-be-ukraine-pm-204312457.html

Impact of Fukushima earthquake on Toyota tech supply chain:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/toyota-slammed-by-more-supply-chain-woes-due-to-japan-earthquake-11647613113

Zoom announces ‘Zoom Contact Center’ product:
https://www.techradar.com/news/zoom-is-getting-into-the-customer-service-business

Apple to release mask-friendly Face ID unlock with next iOS update:
https://www.engadget.com/apple-releases-ipad-15-4-172602479.html

ASIC crackdown on financial advice from social media influencers:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/mar/21/unlicensed-instagram-and-tiktok-influencers-offering-financial-advice-could-face-jail-time-asic-warns
Further reading:
https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/finfluencer-crackdown-highlights-ludicrous-advice-laws-20220322-p5a6t1

16 years of Emersion – podcasts:
Building and Scaling a Business with Paul Dundas – Part 1: https://www.emersion.com/blog/podcast/building-and-scaling-a-business-part-1/
Building and Scaling a Business with Paul Dundas – Part 2: https://www.emersion.com/blog/podcast/building-and-scaling-a-business-part-2/

Mar 30, 202205:40
9 - Building and Scaling a Business with Paul Dundas - Part 2

9 - Building and Scaling a Business with Paul Dundas - Part 2

For the latest 2-part episode of Emersion On Air, we sat down with Emersion founder and CEO Paul Dundas, to talk about the story of building and scaling the business, and the lessons he’s learnt along the way.

In this episode, Paul answers our questions related to getting investment for a business in the early stages of growth, what to do as a CEO when your business is growing, how to handle global expansion, and more.

Mar 11, 202215:25
8 - Global News Roundup – February 2022
Feb 25, 202205:09
7 - Building and Scaling a Business with Paul Dundas – Part 1

7 - Building and Scaling a Business with Paul Dundas – Part 1

Emersion founder and CEO Paul Dundas joins Stevana and Jesse to talk about the story of building and scaling Emersion, and what other business builders can learn from it.

We dived deep into why Emersion was founded, the milestones achieved, the many challenges Paul faced in the early years, and the lessons he's taken with him from this journey that has spanned decades.

Feb 10, 202221:07
6 - Global News Roundup – January 2022

6 - Global News Roundup – January 2022

Stevana and Jesse discuss breaking news and events surrounding the tech, telco, IT and business world for January 2022.

Emersion joins ConnectWise Invent Program: https://marketplace.connectwise.com/emersion

Superfunds open to crypto investments: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/win-win-situation-super-funds-are-opening-the-door-to-crypto-investments-20211219-p59irw.html

Gartner’s digital currency predictions: https://itbrief.com.au/story/digital-currencies-on-the-up-role-of-cfo-more-important-than-ever

Tesla car recall: https://www.itnews.com.au/news/tesla-recalls-almost-half-a-million-cars-574376

DuckDuckGo browser to be released for Mac: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3645668/privacy-centric-duckduckgo-to-release-mac-desktop-browser.html

WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021: https://itbrief.com.au/story/wordpress-vulnerabilities-more-than-doubled-in-2021

Cybersecurity threats to look out for in 2022: https://www.channelfutures.com/galleries/cyber-threats-aren-t-letting-up-what-to-know-for-2022-gallery

Apple briefly reaches $3T valuation: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/03/apple-becomes-first-us-company-to-reach-3tn-valuation

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard: https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/microsoft-to-buy-activision-blizzard-1235156048/

What’s Coming from Emersion in 2022 Podcast: https://www.emersion.com/blog/company-news/whats-coming-from-emersion-in-2022/

Learn more about Emersion: https://www.emersion.com/

Jan 24, 202207:09
5 - What's Coming From Emersion in 2022 with Paul Dundas

5 - What's Coming From Emersion in 2022 with Paul Dundas

Emersion founder and CEO Paul Dundas joins Jesse Harrison to discuss what's coming from Emersion in 2022.

(0:00) Introduction
(1:04) Market segments
(2:20) System and UI
(6:31) Financial system integrations and modules
(20:00) Additional integrations
(25:01) Conclusion

Jan 11, 202227:04
4 - 2021 News Roundup

4 - 2021 News Roundup

Stevana and Jesse discuss and reminisce about the big news stories that came from this year. Olympic skateboarding, boats blocking canals, supermoons, and many more stories from 2021.

Learn more about Emersion: https://www.emersion.com/

Dec 30, 202105:11
3 - Global News Roundup - December 2021
Dec 24, 202107:11
2 - APAC News Roundup - December 2021
Dec 24, 202106:30
1 - Telco Compliance with Sussana Gosios
Dec 21, 202118:22