<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Opex Technologies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opex Technologies]]></description><link>https://www.opextechnologies.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:09:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.opextechnologies.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Opex Technologies Welcomes Ken Nowell as Director of AI and Data Enablement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opex Technologies is pleased to announce that Ken Nowell has joined the company as Director of AI and Data Enablement, where he will lead the company’s enterprise systems strategy and drive the adoption of artificial intelligence across the organization.
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With a strong foundation built at Cisco, Lauren’s career began with two years in the Cisco internship program (2019–2020), followed by her acceptance into the highly selective Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP)  in 2021. This intensive...]]></description><link>https://www.opextechnologies.com/post/opex-technologies-welcomes-lauren-kirtser-as-our-new-technology-advisor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691b6d50a75034f46065fc16</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:50:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f0aca3_b062e77da99245f784d1f3d46e83df57~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Opex Technologies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Barriers: How Enterprise CFOs Can Leverage AI to Optimize Costs and Drive Strategic Value ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how CFOs can leverage AI to optimize costs, strengthen data governance, and align technology investments with strategic business goals. Learn key strategies to overcome adoption challenges and unlock smarter, data-driven growth.]]></description><link>https://www.opextechnologies.com/post/breaking-barriers-how-enterprise-cfos-can-leverage-ai-to-optimize-costs-and-drive-strategic-value</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dea528aca59545d1f93118</guid><category><![CDATA[AI]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:45:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f0aca3_7d4417cbf9ff4f4899a4f6c335453ec3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rich Nowalk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opex Technologies Recognized as Winner of 2025 Summit Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opex Technologies, a leading technology solutions provider in the channel, is proud to announce that we have been recognized as the #1 Overall Trusted Advisor and Top Trusted Advisor for SD-WAN in the 2025 AVANT Summit Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.opextechnologies.com/post/opex-technologies-recognized-as-winner-of-2025-summit-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dc2f2af9153517fdb833dd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:40:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f0aca3_32439cc7b01d4b8cbc9d76c037ff641e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Opex Technologies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VMware Licensing and Hosting Shake-Up: What It Means for Your Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has triggered a seismic shift in the virtualization landscape—and if your infrastructure relies on VMware, you need to act fast.]]></description><link>https://www.opextechnologies.com/post/vmware-licensing-and-hosting-shake-up-what-it-means-for-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d3f2a368c9246bcfd4e165</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership 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Turning to Managed LAN: Scalable, Secure, and Surprisingly Cost Effective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managed LAN refers to having a third party, which can be your circuit aggregator or another provider, centrally manage, monitor, and maintain your LAN infrastructure.  This can include routers, switches, access points, and security appliances.]]></description><link>https://www.opextechnologies.com/post/why-more-enterprises-are-turning-to-managed-lan-scalable-secure-and-surprisingly-cost-effective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6887d7b365e042dc2488d6bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership Series]]></category><category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:30:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f0aca3_86d16874c5c342f8b861660ba0620bbe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Mospan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opex Technologies Welcomes Stan Yarbrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to welcome Stan Yarbrough to the Opex team as our new VP of Engineering Solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.opextechnologies.com/post/opex-technologies-welcomes-stan-yarbrough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687e6e933d56cfe14de86af3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f0aca3_46ca8942a01f424b98c1bd660193b845~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Opex Technologies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Circuit Aggregation and Why is it Important?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Circuit aggregation is the process of consolidating multiple network providers into one, allowing organizations to manage their global or regional connectivity in a centralized, efficient manner.]]></description><link>https://www.opextechnologies.com/post/what-is-circuit-aggregation-and-why-is-it-important</link><guid 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A well-structured Technology Expense Management (TEM) program can provide numerous advantages that directly contribute to an organization's financial health.]]></description><link>https://www.opextechnologies.com/post/the-advantages-of-a-good-technology-expense-management-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68249cfa696ba1ee38911617</guid><category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:43:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f0aca3_279fc6812cdb48538d58044f0e952807~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gwyn Grafe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opex Technologies Welcomes Adam Trzonkowski as Vice President, Solutions Engineering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam brings over 20 years of IT leadership experience across industries, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and military contracting.]]></description><link>https://www.opextechnologies.com/post/opex-technologies-welcomes-adam-trzonkowski-as-vice-president-solutions-engineering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681a5a674f6c7a1c089357a5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 18:59:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f0aca3_50d1bf8527044b59af20543cb1ac9f47~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Opex Technologies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Me, Gwyn Grafe: Your Trusted Advisor for Taming Technology Expense Sprawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're seeking someone to help your business navigate the complex realm of technology expense management, Gwyn Grafe is here for you. 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