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 Go Beyond the Connection is a show for business leaders, IT pros, and anyone obsessed with how connectivity shapes the modern enterprise. Listen and explores what happens beyond the internet connection—where technology, resilience, and real-world business needs intersect. In each episode, we speak with industry experts, innovators, and practitioners who are pushing the boundaries of cloud connectivity, network performance, and digital infrastructure. From hybrid work to SD-WAN, from customer experience to business continuity, we dig into the strategies that power today’s most connected organizations. Whether you’re leading IT transformation, navigating the challenges of multi-site networking, or simply want to stay sharp on emerging tech, Go Beyond the Connection delivers actionable insights in a human, engaging format. It’s not just about the tech—it’s about the people and stories behind it. Tune in, subscribe, and discover how to future-proof your business one conversation at a time.Copyright 2026 Bigleaf Networks Economie Management Management et direction
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  • The Digital Jobsite: The Wireless Backbone of Modern Construction. | Thomas Berrington Go Beyond the Connection

    The Digital Jobsite: The Wireless Backbone of Modern Construction. | Thomas Berrington Go Beyond the Connection
    Feb 19 2026
    When construction leaders talk about productivity, forecasting, and growth, the conversation often centers on tools and applications. But behind every digital jobsite is a network that determines whether those systems deliver real-time visibility or break down under pressure.In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, we sit down with Thomas Berrington, Chief Information Officer at French Brothers Homes, to explore how wireless connectivity and owned data have become the operational backbone of modern homebuilding.Thomas brings a rare blend of operational and technology leadership to the construction industry. With a background in restaurant operations and data analysis before stepping into construction IT, he prioritizes initiatives that directly impact efficiency and the bottom line. At French Brothers Homes, he has helped transform the business from paper-driven workflows to cloud-connected execution in the field, enabling builders to manage significantly more homes with fewer administrative bottlenecks.For Thomas, the digital jobsite is not about adding more software. It is about ensuring that data is connected, accessible, and actionable across trade partners, inspectors, office teams, and customers.Key learnings from this episode:Why data ownership is foundational for breaking down silos and improving forecast accuracyHow real-time operational visibility allows builders to scale without proportional increases in staffingWhy downtime creates a “whipsaw effect” across construction schedulesHow wireless-first network design, mixed-carrier strategies, and redundancy protect uptime in undeveloped environments“Having the data at our fingertips and having that ownership allows us to make data-driven decisions. We have gone from managing five to ten homes per builder to fifteen to twenty homes at a time because of connectivity and cloud-connected data, and maintaining that connectivity is essential to operating and growing in today’s business environment.” – Thomas BerringtonThomas also explains why construction should be viewed as a project management business powered by data. When real-time updates stop flowing, communication gaps quickly cascade into delays, cost overruns, and customer frustration. By contrast, resilient wireless connectivity enables continuous visibility across projects, allowing leaders to aggregate data at scale and make faster, more confident decisions.If you lead IT, operations, or digital transformation in construction, this episode offers a clear blueprint for aligning connectivity strategy with measurable business impact. The wireless backbone of the digital jobsite is not optional. It is the foundation for scalable growth.Related Content:The Digital Jobsite: The Wireless Backbone of Modern ConstructionHow Wireless Connectivity for Construction Jobsites Enables Scalable GrowthWhy Data Ownership in Construction Forecasting Drives Smarter GrowthWireless-First Network Design for Construction: Building Resiliency Into the JobsiteThe Digital Jobsite: The Wireless Backbone of Modern Construction | Thomas Berrington | Go BeyondThe Digital Jobsite: Real-Time Data and Wireless Scale | Thomas Berrington Go Beyond the ConnectionWhy Data Ownership Drives Forecast AccuracyDesigning Reliable Connectivity for JobsitesGo Beyond: The Digital Jobsite - YouTube
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    28 min
  • The Digital Kitchen as a Revenue Engine with Chris Demery of Blaze Pizza

    The Digital Kitchen as a Revenue Engine with Chris Demery of Blaze Pizza
    Feb 4 2026
    The Digital Kitchen: Powering the Future of Dining

    When restaurant leaders talk about speed, reliability, and guest experience, the conversation often stops at applications and devices. But behind every digital kitchen is a network that determines whether those systems deliver or break down under pressure.

    In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, we sit down with Chris Demery, Chief Technology Officer at Blaze Pizza, to explore how the digital kitchen has become the operational and revenue backbone of modern fast-casual dining.

    Chris brings a rare blend of experience across military leadership, restaurant operations, and enterprise technology. Having worked with brands like Domino’s, Bloomin’ Brands, P.F. Chang’s, and now Blaze Pizza, he has seen firsthand how disconnected systems create friction for both guests and operators, and how integrated, real-time data changes everything.

    At Blaze Pizza, the digital kitchen is not just about efficiency. It is the command center where marketing promises, operational execution, and guest expectations converge. Chris explains why predictability matters more than raw speed, especially as off-premises orders continue to grow, and how restaurants must rethink performance metrics when the majority of their “tables” now exist outside the four walls.

    Throughout the conversation, Chris breaks down how technology leaders can earn a true seat at the table by speaking the language of operations and finance, not just IT. He also shares how Blaze Pizza evaluates technology investments, builds business cases for franchisees, and uses real-time insights to protect top-line revenue.

    “If you go offline for a day, you can lose three hundred, four hundred, five hundred dollars in off-premises orders.”In this episode, you’ll learn:
    1. Why the digital kitchen has become the epicenter of restaurant operations
    2. How real-time data enables predictable speed of service across dine-in and off-premises orders
    3. What it takes for technology leaders to earn trust with operations, marketing, and finance teams
    4. How integrated systems reduce guest friction and protect revenue at scale
    5. Why network resiliency is now a business requirement, not just an IT concern

    Whether you are a restaurant technologist, an operator, or a business leader responsible for growth and guest experience, this conversation offers practical insight into how connectivity, data, and execution intersect inside today’s digital kitchen.

    Listen to the full episode to hear how Chris Demery is helping Blaze Pizza deliver consistent, predictable experiences in a fast-changing dining landscape.

    Companies mentioned in this episode:

    1. P F Chang's
    2. Domino's Pizza
    3. Woolman Brands
    4. Lemon Brands
    5. Bloomin Brands
    6. CKE
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    31 min
  • How the Connected Kitchen Powers the Modern Enterprise with Tom Seeker

    How the Connected Kitchen Powers the Modern Enterprise with Tom Seeker
    Jan 20 2026

    Restaurant operations have changed. Data has replaced cash, technology touches every step of service, and disconnected systems now create more friction than progress. In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Tom Seeker, Chief Technology Officer at Ziggi’s Coffee, explains why the connected kitchen has become the operational heartbeat of the modern restaurant.

    Tom brings a rare perspective shaped by experience across the Navy, restaurant operations, and executive technology leadership. He breaks down how today’s kitchens are no longer collections of isolated tools, but living ecosystems where front-of-house, back-of-house, and back-office systems must work together in real time. When those systems fail to communicate, teams lose clarity, decisions slow down, and margins suffer.

    Throughout the conversation, Tom shares how integrated technology changes the way restaurants operate at every level. From guest ordering to payment reconciliation, each interaction generates data that can either become noise or be transformed into actionable intelligence. The difference lies in whether leaders design their technology stacks to work as one environment rather than a patchwork of vendors and devices.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    1. Why the connected kitchen is now central to restaurant performance and scalability
    2. How real-time data visibility replaces guesswork during busy shifts
    3. Why too much data can slow teams down if systems are not integrated
    4. How innovation labs help operators test, certify, and deploy technology with less risk
    5. Why CTOs who understand the business model earn a real seat at the table

    Tom also dives into his approach to innovation labs. Instead of changing systems blindly, his teams test multiple POS platforms, kiosks, sensors, and back-office tools together before rollout. This end-to-end testing uncovers conflicts early, reduces downtime, and helps operators avoid costly mistakes that often appear only after deployment.

    “The connected kitchen today is the tech stack within the restaurant that impacts how things flow between front of house and back of house, and the ability for all of your electronics to communicate in a singular world and allow data to be intelligently gathered, manipulated, and displayed so you can act in real time.”

    — Tom Seeker, Chief Technology Officer at Ziggi’s Coffee

    This episode is not about chasing the latest technology trend. It’s about building clarity. When every system speaks the same language, teams act faster, stress decreases, and leaders gain confidence in their decisions. The connected kitchen becomes a strategic advantage that protects both guest experience and profitability.

    If you lead technology, operations, or innovation in restaurants or multi-location environments, this conversation offers a practical framework for simplifying complexity and turning real-time information into better outcomes.

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    38 min
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