Every piece of technology has a story behind it. Not the specs. Not the features. The why.

In our first episode, hosts Andy Middlemiss and Brandi Mentele share the story behind Get to the Point — how an idea born inside High Point Networks turned into a podcast built around one simple mission: technology is more interesting when you understand what it actually does for people.

From a wireless network that helped a university attract and retain students, to a Real Time Crime Center in Pueblo, Colorado that helped save lives and find missing kids faster — this episode is a reminder that the tech on the surface can seem unremarkable. What it enables people to do is anything but.

Andy and Brandi also share what listeners can expect going forward — real conversations, practical takeaways, and a commitment to cutting through the jargon so that technology feels approachable no matter your background.

In this episode:

• The origin story behind Get to the Point
• Why the "why" behind technology matters more than the tech itself
• What's coming in future episodes

0:00 - Introduction & welcome
0:56 - The origin story behind Get to the Point
3:45 - Why the "why" behind technology matters
6:30 - The City of Pueblo Real Time Crime Center story
7:45 - What listeners can expect going forward
9:00 - Outro & CTA

Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.

High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.

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Get to the Point is produced by High Point Networks for informational purposes only. Guests include High Point Networks professionals as well as subject matter experts from across the industry, each speaking from their own experience and expertise. Content shared is intended as general information and should be evaluated within the context of your specific organization and circumstances. Views expressed by outside guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of High Point Networks or its affiliates. High Point Networks assumes no liability for decisions or actions taken based on content discussed in this podcast.