Join Jack Smith, a 25-year-plus IT veteran, as he takes you on a hilariously chilling journey through the wild world of tech mishaps. Each episode will leave you laughing and maybe crying a little as we navigate the absurdity of everyday tech disasters.In this podcast series we delve into the bizarre and often cringe-worthy world of IT mishaps, glitches, and the horror stories that come with it. With a sarcastic twist we recount the tales of those who somehow manage to create chaos out of the simplest tasks.Striking a balance between relatable frustration and dark humor that gets even the most cringe-inducing stories entertaining and you will find yourself laughing, cringing, and shaking their heads in disbelief as we take a wild ride through the chaotic world of IT, where every glitch is a ghost story waiting to be told.We choose not to have any subscription model nor sponsoring in order to keep our stories accessible for each and everyone. To support us please check our merchandise at shop.ithorrorstories.eu or buy us a coffee at ko-fi.com/ithorrorstories.

Episode 1 : Our First Datacenter Fire

What happens when a data center goes up in smoke—literally? In this episode, we sift through the potential ashes of a not-so-great day. Join us as we chat about servers, batteries, paperwork and holidays, and the surprisingly flammable side of computing. It's a smoky mess, and we’re here for it.

Episode 2 : Crashing Helsinki Airport

Join us as we explore the intersection of Nordic tech innovation, modern infrastructure, and the evolving world of DevOps : Finland ! From smart cities to smarter code and crashing airport parking systems with those nasty edge cases in your test scenario.

Episode 3 : "Fun" With Domain Names

We’re unpacking the critical steps behind migrating a domain name — a process that can disrupt everything from search engine indexing and referral traffic to email deliverability and authentication.Together with an industry expert we explore the technical risks, from broken redirects to, yes — forgetting to update your SPF records and wondering why your emails end up in spam (don’t worry, you’re not the first).In the end it’s all about executing that clean, strategic transition that protects your visibility, performance, communications and a good night sleep.

Episode 4 : Coming Soon

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