Go beyond the buzzwords and dive into real stories shaping tech. Hosted by industry insider Jason Samuel, this podcast explores what’s really happening behind the scenes in EUC, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, and more. From exclusive interviews to frontline insights and practical strategies—this is where tech gets real. Disclaimer: Views expressed here are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer, past or present, or any organizations I’m affiliated with. Content is for informational or personal purposes only.
How Particle Physics is Powering the Next-Gen AI Revolution
In this episode of Behind the Screens, Jason goes inside CERN — the birthplace of the World Wide Web — to explore how particle physics, massive data, and next-gen AI are reshaping the future of work, science, and collaboration. From 90PB data streams to agentic code, this is where the next revolution begins.
1 Oct 2025
Agentic AI: When Software Starts Thinking Like a Partner
Agentic AI isn’t a concept from the future, it’s already influencing how we interact with software today.
In this episode of Behind the Screens, Jason Samuel explores the rise of systems that don’t just take input, but take initiative. From AI agents managing workflows to intent-based automation shaping business decisions, we’re entering a world where software acts more like a partner than a tool.
Learn how this shift affects engineers, leaders, and entire organizations, and how to lead in a world where your tech is starting to think for itself.
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11 Jun 2025
AI Isn’t Coming, It’s Already Here
Jason Samuel discusses how AI and automation are currently reshaping IT, operations, and security, emphasizing the shift in value toward human elevation.
3 Jun 2025
Stop Hiding Behind the Console
Jason Samuel discusses why IT professionals often remain invisible within their organizations, examining the mindset shift needed to become a trusted voice and ensure their work's impact.
27 May 2025
Citrix Is Giving Away Free Consulting – No Catch, Just Expert Support
Jason Samuel discusses Citrix's offer of free consulting services from their experts, enabling users to optimize and configure Citrix products for maximum benefit in this informative episode.
20 May 2025
The Death of the 9-to-5 Technologist
The 9-to-5 IT job is fading fast—not because people don’t want structure, but because modern tech demands never clock out. In this episode of Behind the Screens, Jason Samuel explores the shift from time-based work to outcome-driven contribution in IT and cybersecurity.
From adaptive roles to global handoffs and always-on security, we’re entering an era where autonomy, impact, and trust define the culture—not calendars. If you're navigating hybrid work, 24/7 threats, or just wondering why “presence” no longer equals productivity—this episode is for you.
13 May 2025
Technical Skills vs. Career Relevance
You’ve mastered the tool. You’ve earned the cert. But are you actually growing—or just getting better at staying still? In this episode of Behind the Screens, Jason Samuel unpacks why raw technical ability is no longer enough to keep you relevant in the evolving world of IT.
From strategic awareness to cross-functional value, Jason outlines the non-technical skills that fuel career resilience and make you stand out when it matters most. If you're chasing your next promotion—or just trying to stay sharp—this is your roadmap to real, lasting growth.
6 May 2025
Developer Security: The Hidden Risk in Every Company
In this episode of Behind the Screens, Jason Samuel explores one of the biggest blind spots in enterprise security today: your developers.
🔐 Every company is now a software company — which means developer activity is directly tied to business success and risk.
Jason breaks down the four major ways developers introduce vulnerabilities:
- Code flaws and hard-coded secrets
- Access sprawl across tools and environments- Shadow IT that flies under the radar- The broad attack surface of remote work
But there’s a solution.
Jason introduces Citrix + Strong Network — a powerful combo that embeds zero-trust security directly into the developer workflow while maintaining speed and agility. From secure cloud IDEs to real-time observability and seamless policy enforcement via Citrix DAS, this episode covers how to secure your devs without slowing them down.
If you care about innovation, velocity, and security, this is a must-listen.
29 Apr 2025
The Hidden Cost of Time Drift: Fixing DST Issues in Enterprise IT
In this episode of Behind the Screens, Jason Samuel uncovers a deceptively simple yet critical issue that’s haunted enterprise IT teams for years — Daylight Saving Time and its disruptive impact on Virtual Desktop Agents (VDAs). From ghost logins to failed domain controller authentications, time drift was more than a minor inconvenience — it was a silent system breaker.
Jason breaks down why Windows machines misinterpret system time, how Citrix Provisioning has delivered a much-needed fix, and why this change reflects deep empathy for real-world IT challenges. Whether you're a Citrix admin or a sysadmin who's wrestled with these hidden gremlins, this short episode delivers clarity, solutions, and a moment of nerdy appreciation for time done right.
Listen in — because sometimes, fixing time means saving hours.
22 Apr 2025
Good Enough Gets You Cut in IT
"Good enough" might sound practical—but in the world of IT, it's a silent killer. In this episode of *Behind the Screens*, Jason Samuel delivers a direct and honest reflection on why mediocrity has no place in tech. From outdated scripts to legacy thinking, staying comfortable is the quickest way to become someone else’s technical debt.
If you’re serious about evolving, leading, and staying relevant in a field that never slows down, this is your wake-up call. Because in IT, transformation isn’t just a project—it’s your job description.
15 Apr 2025
Citrix Session Recording Gets Smarter: Real-Time Incident Detection in the Cloud
In this episode of Behind the Screens, Jason Samuel explores a major evolution in Citrix Session Recording—real-time, event-driven incident detection now available in Citrix Cloud. Gone are the days of manually scrubbing through hours of session footage. With new telemetry capabilities, admins can now visualize suspicious activity in the console as it happens. Whether it’s unauthorized file transfers, script execution, or behavioral anomalies, Citrix helps you detect insider threats proactively—not reactively.
This update shifts Session Recording from passive compliance to active security intelligence. If you’re in a compliance-heavy or security-sensitive industry, this is one enhancement you can’t afford to overlook.
8 Apr 2025
Smarter Citrix VDA Upgrades: Control, Stability, and Zero Disruption
In this episode of Behind the Screens, Jason Samuel dives into a powerful new Citrix Cloud feature designed to transform how IT pros manage VDA upgrades. Discover how the latest update to the VDA Upgrade Service UI introduces three key automation tools—Exit on Error, Scheduled Duration, and Upgrade When Sessions Are Disconnected—to enhance stability, reduce user disruption, and bring intelligent control to your upgrade workflows. Whether you manage a high-concurrency environment or simply want smarter automation, this short but impactful episode offers actionable insights that help you stay ahead in your Citrix strategy.
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