Stratix Podcast

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.

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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. 

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.