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Who Owns Your AI? Rethinking Data, Trust, and Control Mike Morin, VP of Business Development at webAI, joins Alex Kalish to explain why webAI bets on orchestrated networks of specialized models instead of one giant LLM — and how that unlocks "latent compute," the idle laptops and machines companies already own. They also dig into why AI pilots stall before production (40% technology, 60% change management) and why the real unlock is focusing on the specific decisions that move your KPIs, not mapping AI to old org charts.

As AI adoption surges across the enterprise, many organizations are struggling to keep pace with governance and security. The result? A growing wave of “shadow AI”—unauthorized tools and applications being used outside of IT oversight. In this episode, we break down the real risks behind shadow AI, including data leakage, intellectual property exposure, and unintended business consequences. With nearly half of technology leaders reporting suspected or confirmed data loss tied to unauthorized tools, the stakes are higher than ever. Hosted by: Alex Kalish, Chief Strategy Officer, Stratix Featured Guests: Sean Ginevan, Head of Partnerships, Android Enterprise, Google and Ian Marsanyi, Google Pixel for Business, Google

We explore how mobile technology is evolving in real-world business environments, with a focus on what’s practical, secure, and scalable today. In this episode, host Alex Kalish sits down with Samsung’s Ben Simmons to demystify AI at the edge, breaking down how intelligence is moving onto mobile devices and what that means for frontline workers, IT teams, and enterprise leaders. The conversation covers real on-device AI use cases, hardware and chipset considerations, governance and security with Samsung Knox, and how AI is impacting device lifecycles and total cost of ownership—cutting through hype to focus on outcomes enterprises can actually deliver now.

Episode of Series: 1 AI at the Edge promises speed, privacy, and smarter devices—but only if organizations get it right. In this first episode of a new series in the Stratix Podcast around AI, Alex Kalish welcomes Google’s Senior Security Advocate, Android Enterprise Mike Burr to explore how AI is moving from the cloud directly onto mobile devices—and what that shift means for security, productivity, and real-world adoption. From protecting sensitive data to enabling frontline and knowledge workers at scale, this conversation breaks down what’s hype, what’s real, and how leaders can confidently put AI to work where decisions actually happen.

Stratix has a new partnership for IT Asset Development (ITAD) and overflow repair opportunities with a philanthropic group focused on providing living and working opportunities for individuals who experience autism and other neurodiversities.  Instead of getting pennies on the dollar for your end-of-life mobile devices, what if you could get fair market value for them and also improve the lives of adults with autism? That's what Stratix's new partnership with Jonathan's Landing and its Techtonic division offers. Jonathan's Landing Foundation was created on the belief that all people with autism deserve to live lives of dignity and purpose. Techtonic has a certified team of rigorously trained neurodiverse adults who are showing the world what adults with autism can achieve.

Endpoint management is a vital function for any organization that relies on devices to perform its tasks. But what if endpoint management could do more than just secure and manage your devices? What if it could also help you optimize your IT operations, enhance your user experience, and inform your strategic decisions? That's the promise of holistic UEM solutions, which go beyond the basics of security, application deployment, and patching.  In this podcast episode, we talk to Christopher Reed and Steve Dejarnett from EUC by Broadcom, a leading provider of holistic UEM solutions. They share their insights on the value of holistic UEM solutions and how they can improve efficiency, scalability, flexibility, and data gathering across your organization. They also discuss how UEM can help you deploy new technologies, onboard remote employees, and plan for future needs. Whether you want to streamline your IT processes, improve your user satisfaction, or gain a competitive edge, UEM can help you achieve your goals and overcome your challenges.

At the most recent Homecare 100 – the preeminent annual gathering of home health, home care, and hospice leaders – we asked CIOs about their biggest concerns, and top of the list is lone worker safety. Hazards my include overexertion, weapons, illegal drugs, verbal abuse, or physical violence. In this podcast, we talk with Morgan Kircher, Chief Development Officer for Katana Safety, about technology solutions for keeping workers as safe as possible.

For maximum efficiency and profitability, less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers need to accurately measure the size and weight of shipments to get the most out of available capacity. While weighing is simple, getting accurate measurements is challenging when items are irregular shapes. In this podcast, we explain how GPC, Intel, and Stratix have solved the challenge with a 3D measuring solution mounted on a mobile device.

"If you are not on board with digital, you are not on board with growth." That's the opinion of Madeleine Zook, franchise expert and guest on this episode of the Enterprise Mobility Insights podcast. She breaks down the benefits and challenges of digital transformation in franchise organizations.    Zook says you can have the best franchise idea ever, but without digital, you're going to get stuck because you can't scale properly as the business grows, and you're not going to be able to provide customers with the kinds of experiences they're looking for

While most of the supply chain issues that began with the pandemic have eased, the topic is still top of mind for business leaders for many reasons, including global instability, changed customer expectations, and the need to be nimble with all the continued economic uncertainty. Business leaders don't want to get caught out.   In this podcast with DTG's Connor Merrick and Cameron Shaheen, we look at the warehouse piece in the supply chain and talk about how getting every ounce of efficiency from your resources significantly improves your operations end-to-end.

For nearly all organizations, mobile has evolved from a "nice to have" to a must-have – especially any organization that leverages frontline workers, like retail, healthcare, field services, etc.  One way to get the benefits and keep costs under control is with shared device programs, but there are challenges, such as user accountability and managing access and permissions.  In this podcast, Brett Cooper, partner at  BlueFletch, explains how to deliver great user experiences while maintaining a high level of control.

At its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced operating system and hardware improvements that will boost productivity for business users. In this podcast, Tony Glinski, Director of Apple Business at Stratix, also talks about Apple's new mixed reality headset. AR/VR has many business use cases, and the wearable from Apple is drawing lots of interest.

As Stratix celebrates 40 years in business, we asked CEO Louis Alterman to give us his take on the current state of enterprise mobility and where he sees it headed. From digital transformation to getting the maximum ROI, Louis runs through the biggest challenges for companies and what CEOs are thinking.

As Stratix celebrates 40 years of great success in business, we went back to the beginning with cofounder Bonney Shuman in this podcast to talk about how the company got started, the challenges of launching a startup, and how Stratix evolved into what it is now.  In the 80s, the technology we were selling was still in its infancy, and Shuman literally had to write the book on some of it. As she recounts, her time was often split between playing teacher as well as saleswoman. Today, Bonney is paying it forward, helping young women become as successful in business as she has been.

While many industries like retail and restaurants are well into the adoption of mobile solutions that drive higher productivity and better customer experiences in their operations, the hospitality industry—for the most part—is at the early stages of its digital transformation. Some workflows, like booking, are highly digitized, but operations like housekeeping, front desk, event management, concierge, maintenance, and more are not quite there yet. Stratix recently worked with Samsung on an interactive video that shows many of the use cases.  In this podcast with Michael Blake, SVP and Chief Technology Officer at American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), we dig into why digital transformation has been slower and where there's potential for improvement and rewards.