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In this week's episode of ASCII Anything, Marc Brickley, Director of Application Development and Product Manager of Clear Path for Jira, sits down with Natalie Fischesser, Director of Application Development and Moser Labs, to tackle one of the most important technology decisions organizations face: Should you build custom software or buy an off-the-shelf solution? They explore: When custom development creates competitive advantage When SaaS solutions are the smarter financial move Hidden costs of both options Scalability, security, and compliance considerations Accessibility and inclusive design implications How to evaluate long-term product ownership and technical debt Drawing on decades of experience across federal aviation, aerospace, logistics, medical, consulting, and digital collaboration industries, Marc and Natalie provide a practical decision framework for IT leaders, product managers, and executive teams. If you're evaluating a new system or replacing legacy software this episode will help you make a confident, strategic build vs buy decision.

Guest Host John Caviness joins us to explore the role of M365 license reselling services and discuss how the right partner can deliver more than just procurement. From optimizing license spend and simplifying billing to providing governance guidance, security alignment, and proactive support, resellers can become strategic advisors that help organizations get the most out of their Microsoft investment. Moser's own Matt Wren and Steven Frank break down common misconceptions, highlight real-world value-add scenarios, and discuss how businesses can evaluate whether a reseller partnership is the right move for their organization.

This week's episode of ASCII Anything features a virtual webinar with Moser Consulting and Red Hat where we explore the advantages of AI automation and virtualization for modern enterprise. This virtual event with industry experts explores how AI automation and virtualization are reshaping enterprise IT. This event is tailored for business leaders and decision-makers seeking strategic insights into Red Hat’s open source solutions.

In this episode of ASCII Anything, Moser's Janie Stryjewski and Sam Ly join us to explore why onboarding and offboarding matter more than ever in modern organizations. From security and compliance to culture and employee experience, these processes form the bookends of the employee lifecycle. We discuss the critical role of IT in creating smooth, secure, and human-centered transitions, and how organizations can avoid costly missteps like access issues, data exposure, or inconsistent communication. Whether you’re in HR, IT, leadership, or operations, this conversation will equip you with practical insights to strengthen trust, improve retention, and protect your organization from risk. Because every “hello” and every “until next time” deserves to be done well.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes on AI, tech trends, and the people shaping the future.Take our survey and let us know what topics you want us to cover: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ASCIIANYTHING#moserconsulting#moser#AI#artificialintelligence#informationtechnology#technology#tech#itsupport#datascience#cybersecurity#podcast

ASCII's Guest Host Tim Mack welcomes Moser's own John Murphy for this week's episode, Part 3 in a 3-part series on Healthcare Data.John is one of Moser Consulting’s foremost experts in healthcare data modeling, interoperability, and governance. With decades of experience spanning healthcare, insurance, and financial services, he brings a rare business‑first perspective to complex data challenges. John played a pivotal role in developing IBM’s Unified Data Model for Healthcare (UDMH) and has led large‑scale healthcare data integration initiatives for organizations ranging from small providers to national systems with thousands of hospitals and hundreds of thousands of employees. John’s expertise spans FHIR and HL7 standards, data governance, privacy and consent, legacy system modernization, and large‑scale data transformation. What sets him apart is his ability to translate highly technical standards into real, measurable outcomes—helping organizations improve compliance, integration speed, data quality, and decision‑making. If you work with healthcare data, this is knowledge you want to have.To see the slides in John's presentation, you can watch the video version of the podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eugoVFaPUvUOr, Moser's newest blog about Healthcare Data includes a copy of the slides John is referencing in this episode:https://www.moserit.com/blog/healthcare-data-interoperability-done-rightYou can directly access the slide files here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61730a7d9c7a0c57e52d6f0b/t/698b4c2acf0872423cec600c/1770736682991/2026_FHIR+Data+Interoperability.pdf

ASCII's Guest Host Tim Mack welcomes Moser's own John Murphy for this week's episode, Part 2 in a 3-part series on Healthcare Data.John is one of Moser Consulting’s foremost experts in healthcare data modeling, interoperability, and governance. With decades of experience spanning healthcare, insurance, and financial services, he brings a rare business‑first perspective to complex data challenges. John played a pivotal role in developing IBM’s Unified Data Model for Healthcare (UDMH) and has led large‑scale healthcare data integration initiatives for organizations ranging from small providers to national systems with thousands of hospitals and hundreds of thousands of employees. John’s expertise spans FHIR and HL7 standards, data governance, privacy and consent, legacy system modernization, and large‑scale data transformation. What sets him apart is his ability to translate highly technical standards into real, measurable outcomes—helping organizations improve compliance, integration speed, data quality, and decision‑making. If you work with healthcare data, this is knowledge you want to have.To see the slides in John's presentation, you can watch the video version of the podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eugoVFaPUvUOr, Moser's newest blog about Healthcare Data includes a copy of the slides John is referencing in this episode:https://www.moserit.com/blog/healthcare-data-interoperability-done-rightYou can directly access the slide files here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61730a7d9c7a0c57e52d6f0b/t/698b4c2acf0872423cec600c/1770736682991/2026_FHIR+Data+Interoperability.pdf

In today's episode, we're celebrating International Women's Day, specifically a superpower that women possess with our special guest Twila Brown. Twila Brown is a Writer, Content Developer, and Speaker at NoviEdge. As a seasoned professional with a passion for people development, she leverages her past experiences in her creating and storytelling. Twila has had the opportunity to serve in various levels of leadership with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 to celebrity start-ups. Throughout her career, helping and developing people has always been her core motivation. Outside of work, her mission is to leave a legacy of mentoring and discipling the next generation, whether it be her own children, or through community organizations. In rare moments of spare time, Twila enjoys baking, walking, and listening to one of her favorite podcasts!