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Marc Sollars shared thisI often use dinghy racing as an analogy for Digital Employee Experience. In a dinghy, you don’t go faster by pulling harder. You go faster by removing friction: • Sheets running cleanly • Foils set properly • Sails trimmed • Crew weight balanced None of these on their own stop you racing, but collectively they decide whether you’re quick or constantly fighting the boat. DEX works the same way. Most organisations don’t have a productivity or motivation problem, they have a friction problem. The real question is: What friction have your people just learned to sail around? Gartner now position DEX not as a service desk tool or a network tool, but as a core platform for reducing digital friction and operating hybrid IT environments. So a useful place to start isn’t a technology question it’s: “If we fixed just one thing in the next 3–6 months using a DEX platform, what would make the biggest difference to your teams?” That answer usually tells you exactly where to start. More on how we approach Managed DEX at Teneo: https://lnkd.in/eaNEXSxz #DEX #DigitalEmployeeExperience #Friction #EUC #Productivity
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Marc Sollars shared thisThis month marks 26 years at Teneo . It’s given me a moment to properly reflect on just how big a part of my life this company has been. Thank you to everyone who liked, commented, or sent messages when the LinkedIn anniversary notification popped up, I really appreciated every single one. When I joined back in 2000, I had no idea what the next two and a half decades would hold. Thanks to Piers Carey and James Hall who gave me the opportunity to become a Director, which remains one of my proudest achievements and shaped a huge part of my career. On a personal note, I have a son and a daughter in their 20’s, who have only ever known me working at Teneo, and I’m incredibly proud of both of them. They’ve grown up alongside this journey just as much as I have, and my wife who has been by my side supporting me, so that I could travel and do my job. A few photos that sum up the years: 📸 Photo 1, A young me with my daughter in 2001, born exactly a year after I joined. 📸 Photo 2: A snippet from the YouTube video, featuring Riverbed SteelHead Mobile and a Windows XP window and file transfers. A reminder of just how far tech (and my demos!) have come. 📸 Photo 3: Madagascar, one of the most meaningful weeks of my entire time at Teneo. Getting the chance to visit the schools we helped build and getting to interact and play football with the children and families that we and our customers have been able to help. So what’s kept me here for 26 years? The people, current colleagues, former colleagues, customers, partners and everyone who has shaped this journey, its been and continues to be an absolute pleasure. Thank you all for your support, trust, and conversations over the years, Teneo continues to bring new technologies to the market and live our mission of opening minds to new possibilities #workanniversary
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Marc Sollars shared thisEarly‑morning spring golf is a great reminder that improvement never happens by accident. The fairways are soft, the ball doesn’t run, and everyone is trying to shave a few shots off their game. It’s no different in IT. Teams want fewer tickets, better app performance, happier users… but many still rely on hope instead of evidence. “Maybe it’ll settle down.” “Maybe the next update will fix it.” “Maybe tomorrow will be better.” It won’t. Teneo’s Managed DEX is what turns ‘hope’ into progress. It shows you exactly what’s slowing users down, where performance is leaking strokes, and what to fix first. Just like improving your golf game, you need visibility, feedback, and a clear plan… not blind optimism https://lnkd.in/eaNEXSxz #golf #digitalemployeeexperience #dex #manageddex #itsupport #helpdesk
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Marc Sollars shared thisHeading to tge British Legal Technology Forum #BLTF2026 today with our partner ThreatAware. Helping law firms solve Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management. If your curious what’s it’s all about, read the Bird & Bird Case study here - https://lnkd.in/ekp-26Ax Pop by and see us, we are by the bar! #BLTF #CAASM
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Marc Sollars posted thisWhy is DEX so important in 2026? Because in 2026, employees expect their digital tools to just work, fast, reliably, and without friction. With hybrid work now the norm and AI woven into daily workflows, Digital Employee Experience has become a core driver of productivity, wellbeing, and customer outcomes. DEX isn’t a buzzword anymore. It’s measurable, actionable, and essential. If you want to strengthen performance, reduce IT noise, and give your teams the experience they deserve, now’s the time to focus on it. If you would like to discuss DEX and what it could mean for your organisation, message me. #productivity #technology #DEX #futureofwork #employeeexperience
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Marc Sollars shared thisWhat a great day, good to connect with existing and new customers and LinkedIn Connections. Lots of great chats around AI Visibility and Control, SASE, Browser Security and SecOps. I look forward to continuing conversations over the next few weeks.
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Marc Sollars shared thisLooking forward to meeting people alongside Palo Alto Networks at Securing the Law Firm, part of the e-Crime & Cybersecurity Congress Events Series #lawfirm #cyber #itsecurity
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Marc Sollars liked thisMarc Sollars liked thisAfter unexpectedly finding myself out of work last summer I spent the last seven months relaxing, reflecting and resetting. I’d had 13 years, non-stop, with the threat of ‘a cyber attack could happen any-minute-now’ resting on the shoulders of me and my teams: 24 hours a day; 7 days a week; 365 days a year. Even when on holiday - as actually happened in 2022. So it was liberating to have some time without that, and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped me through my career so far to achieve what I have. I’ve learned so much from so many people that’s shaped who I am and how I operate as a CISO. For all those things, I’m truly grateful. I also want to thank those people who’ve supported me through the last months while I’ve been looking for the right role and the right organisation to take my career onto the next level - you’ve been amazing and your support will never be forgotten! I won’t name names, but you know who you are. Now, onwards to my next challenge…
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Marc Sollars liked thisMarc Sollars liked thisWe’re excited to share progress on the Karinoro school build in Madagascar, a project made possible by Teneo employees who chose to donate their rewards to SEED Madagascar. Because of their generosity, a new three-classroom school with attached teacher accommodation is taking shape: - All walls for the main building are now complete, a major milestone! - Roof supports and cyclone-resistant guttering are underway to ensure long-term durability - Full roofing is planned for next month Sanitation facilities are also progressing alongside the build, helping create a safe, supportive environment for students and teachers. A meaningful example of people choosing purpose and turning it into lasting impact. #openingminds #purposebeyondprofit
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Marc Sollars liked thisExcited to share that I've recently completed four courses that I think sit really well together: ✅ Claude 101 – AI fundamentals and how to get the most out of tools like Claude for real-world IT tasks ✅ DevOps Bootcamp – pipelines, deployment workflows, and systems thinking ✅ Cisco Ethical Hacker – cybersecurity principles, attack surfaces, and a security-first mindset ✅ ITIL v5 Update – refreshing my IT service management foundations and aligning with current best practice. What I find most valuable is how well these connect. ITIL gives the framework for consistent, high-quality service delivery. DevOps brings the agility to keep infrastructure moving. Ethical hacking keeps security front of mind at every step. And AI — used well — genuinely changes how fast and effectively you can work, whether that's diagnosing issues, surfacing patterns in recurring problems, or producing clear documentation quickly. IT support is evolving fast. Staying sharp across service management, security, infrastructure, and AI feels less like optional CPD and more like a necessity right now. Always learning. 📚 #ITSupport #ITIL #DevOps #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #AI #Claude #ProfessionalDevelopment #Cisco #ContinuousLearning
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Marc Sollars liked thisMarc Sollars liked thisAn amazing few days in Pisa filled with learning, culture and innovation. We started by exploring Pisa, discovering the city’s history, religious influences and of course the Leaning Tower. The next day was spent at Sant’Anna School ofAdvanced Studies, Pisa, where we learned about biodiversity and its impact on business, the drivers behind environmental change and why companies must act to reduce their footprint. We also toured the Management Institute which has impressive architecture and spoke with master’s students about their experiences and the postgraduate paths available. We then visited the Vespa Museum in the original factory, seeing how models evolved across decades and countries. Later, at Sant’Anna’s Biorobotics Institute, we saw incredible research in action, from artificial organs to exoskeletons supporting physical therapy, driven by years of patience and passion. A few of us rounded off the trip with a visit to Florence to see the stunning cathedral and more sightseeing of Pisa. An inspiring trip academically and culturally, thank you University of Sussex Business School for the amazing trip.
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Marc Sollars liked thisMarc Sollars liked thisAfter 5.3 wonderful years, I’ve decided to leave Riverbed Technology and embark on the next chapter of my career. My connection with Riverbed spans over two decades, dating back to my early days in the UK working in VAR land with Teneo. From those humble beginnings, I could never have imagined that path would lead me here. Riverbed has played a significant role in shaping both my professional and personal life. A 2012 opportunity with Teneo that ultimately led me to relocate to Sydney, Australia from the UK, to then eventually a full time role at Riverbed, who supported me with a interstate move from Optus Sydney, to the Gold Coast, Queensland during the tail end of Covid in 2020. I’m especially grateful for Riverbed and the flexible paternity support i received during the most important moment of my life - the birth of my daughter in 2023. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege and honour to: • Travel extensively across Australia and New Zealand • Become an Australian citizen. • Attend and survive my first Las Vegas SKO and many other fantastic events across ANZ. • Drive strategies & leading innovation across AIOps, Observability, and Digital Employee Experience (DEX). • Learn and be inspired from amazing people. I couldn’t be more thankful for the experiences, opportunities, and friendships that have gained along the way. There are so many people to thank but a special heartfelt thank you to Nathan Godsall, Brian Gormley, Chris Parker, Nick Kempt, Ariane Paguia, Mark Skinner, Manish Bhardwaj, Suraj Padmanabhan, Rob Lawrence, Steve Kosic,Tarek Abdel-Fattah, Nahir Bisso, Dan Rosen, Paul Crighton, and Mal Down. I’m currently enjoying my remaining leave in the Gold Coast sunshine with some estuary fishing, gym, cycling, and family time. Thank you to all my colleagues, leaders, partners, and customers who made this chapter so rewarding. Forever grateful! Here’s to the next adventure and growth - I'll be sharing more about my next role after the Easter break 🐣🚀🤩🙏. #NewChapter #CareerMove #DEX #AI #Grateful #Techsales
Volunteer Experience
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Commodore
Burghfield Sailing Club
- Present 1 year 5 months
Having been a member of Burghfield for 41 Years I am privileged and excited to have been given the role of Commodore for the next two years.
Burghfield Sailing Club, together with our partners the RYA approved Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre, Reading, create a thriving activity centre based in the Thames Valley supporting sailing, paddling, windsurfing & wing surfing activities.
The new committee are excited about driving the club forward and making some investments.
Our…Having been a member of Burghfield for 41 Years I am privileged and excited to have been given the role of Commodore for the next two years.
Burghfield Sailing Club, together with our partners the RYA approved Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre, Reading, create a thriving activity centre based in the Thames Valley supporting sailing, paddling, windsurfing & wing surfing activities.
The new committee are excited about driving the club forward and making some investments.
Our main priorities are:
1)Retain & Encourage New Members by having continual improvement plans for club infrastructure giving Members a club & environment they are proud of and want to spend time at.
2)Encourage more use of the club through Racing, Youth, Paddling and Social Sailing & Social Events where members have the opportunity to compete, grow and improve and socialise.
We have exceptional sailing, windsurfing and paddling facilities for competitive and recreational sailors alike, on our spectacular 200 acre lake.
Honors & Awards
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Geode Services Awarded Global Silver Peak Authorised Deployment Partner Status
Silver Peak
– Geode Services, the innovative technology services company, today announced
that it is among a select group of experienced services partners to have joined the new Silver
Peak® Global Authorized Deployment Partner (ADP) Program.
The authorization recognizes Geode Services as having the capability to manage all facets of design,
deployment and management of the industry-leading Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect™ self-driving wide
area network platform.
By applying consistent…– Geode Services, the innovative technology services company, today announced
that it is among a select group of experienced services partners to have joined the new Silver
Peak® Global Authorized Deployment Partner (ADP) Program.
The authorization recognizes Geode Services as having the capability to manage all facets of design,
deployment and management of the industry-leading Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect™ self-driving wide
area network platform.
By applying consistent Silver Peak EdgeConnect deployment methodologies and best practices, forward
thinking enterprises will be quickly up and running and able to actively accelerate cloud and digital
initiatives.
Geode Services has quickly become a trusted Silver Peak SD-WAN delivery partner to multiple enterprise
and service provider organizations across the EMEA region. The company brings years of real-world
experience consulting with customers and designing, deploying and managing the performance of onpremise, multi-premise and cloud networks, applying best-in-class technologies supported by highly
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Teneo Awarded Riverbed EMEA Partner of the year 2013
Riverbed
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Teneo Awarded Riverbed RASP EMEA Partner of the year VAR/VAD 2013
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Teneo Awarded Riverbed EMEA Partner of the year 2012
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Teneo Awarded Riverbed RASP EMEA Partner of the year 2012
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Teneo Awarded Riverbed EMEA Partner of the year 2011
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