AI is moving fast inside unified communications—but most organizations haven’t adjusted security, network design, or ownership models to keep up. In this Tech 2 Exec episode, Terry Corder of Fusion Connect breaks down where AI-powered tools like Microsoft Teams and Copilot add value, where they introduce risk, and what executives need to get right before these systems become business-critical. Learn more about Fusion Connect at www.fusionconnect.com/.

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Meetings shouldn’t be hard. Brad Hintze from Crestron joins Tech 2 Exec to break down why meeting friction persists and how enterprises are addressing it. We discuss consistent room experiences, smarter space management, and the role AI is starting to play in reducing support overhead for IT teams.

Learn more about Crestron at www.crestron.com.
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Jason Mitchell, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Delinea, joins Tech 2 Exec to discuss how identity-based security strengthens enterprise defense strategies. The conversation covers how privilege management reduces risk, why identity now defines the perimeter, and what IT leaders need to consider as AI and automation reshape access control.

Learn more about Delinea: www.delinea.com

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Tim MalcomVetter, CEO and Co-Founder of Wirespeed, joins Tech 2 Exec to share how his experience leading red and blue teams, including Walmart’s red team, which shaped a new way of thinking about Managed Detection and Response (MDR). He explains why speed, validation, and operational alignment matter more than ever in cybersecurity.

Watch to learn how Wirespeed is helping enterprises move from reactive detection to proactive defense.

Learn more about Wirespeed by visiting www.wirespeed.co.

The 5 Way Breaches Happen blog: https://wirespeed.co/posts/5-ways-breaches-happen

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What does it take to lead in cybersecurity when the challenges never stop changing? In this episode of the Tech 2 Exec Podcast, Expel CEO Dave Merkel shares stories from his career and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership. The conversation explores the realities of working on both sides of the cybersecurity table and what executives should know when building stronger connections with IT and security teams.

If you’re interested in leadership, cybersecurity strategy, or the future of vendor and customer relationships, this episode is for you.

Learn more about Expel at: www.expel.com

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What does it look like when AI becomes a true teammate in cyber defense? Jack Miller of Darktrace joins Tech 2 Exec to talk about the role of AI in spotting the threats humans can’t, why resilience matters more than just prevention, and how executives can better understand and manage cyber risk. From his years as a CISO to his work at Darktrace, Jack shares how security leaders can balance people, process, and technology in a world where attackers are moving faster than ever.

Learn more about Darktrace at www.darktrace.com.

Blog featured in the podcast: Pre-CVE Threat Detection: 10 Examples Identifying Malicious Activity Prior to Public Disclosure of a Vulnerability

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Sanjay Poonen, CEO of Cohesity, shares his story — from his early beginnings to leading Cohesity, a company recognized as a leader in enterprise data protection. Sanjay joins Mike and Josh to talk about the values that have shaped his leadership, Cohesity’s growth, and how customers are getting more from their data. The discussion also touches on AI, building a global brand, and what lasting leadership looks like in practice.

Learn more about Cohesity at www.cohesity.com

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Data protection is a business conversation, not just an IT task. In this episode, Arcserve’s Chief Product and Technology Officer Michael Lin explains why executives need to understand the risks of ransomware, downtime, and recovery gaps, and how IT leaders can communicate these issues in a way that drives action. He shares how to align technology priorities with business objectives, make backup and recovery part of boardroom discussions, and ensure the organization can maintain operations when the unexpected happens.

Learn more about Arcserve by visiting: www.arcserve.com/

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