TechEdge Podcast

There’s no shortage of AI projects. The shortage is money, GPUs and people. As AI investments grow, traditional FinOps is evolving beyond cloud cost control. IT leaders increasingly need to decide which AI initiatives deserve more funding, compute capacity and talent — and which ones don't. In this episode of the TechEDGE Podcast, Theresa Houck explores why AI is turning FinOps into a portfolio-ma...

AI pilots are becoming AI deployments. Now enterprises have to figure out how to scale them without losing control. In this episode of TechEDGE, Abby White and Theresa Houck explore three sides of enterprise AI adoption: the compliance costs CIOs need to account for in their 2027 budgets, how manufacturers are moving AI into production and what it takes to implement AIOps at enterprise scale. Acro...

Who decides when an AI system is safe enough to use? As AI becomes more powerful and autonomous, technology leaders are debating whether oversight should come from government, AI companies themselves or an independent organization responsible for testing systems and establishing standards. In this episode of TechEDGE, we examine the debate over independent AI oversight and what it could eventually...

Your organization's next identity security problem may not involve a person at all. AI agents, service accounts, API keys, authentication tokens and other non-human identities are gaining access to more enterprise systems and data — and attackers are taking notice. In this episode of TechEDGE, we examine new research into the growing non-human identity attack surface and a troubling disconnect: Or...

For years, the AI industry has told businesses to move faster. Now, some of the people building the world's most advanced AI systems are suggesting it may be time to tap the brakes. What does that mean for enterprise IT? In this episode of TechEDGE, we examine why calls for greater testing, oversight and controls around frontier AI matter to CIOs — especially as organizations build technology road...

Your next major IT problem may start outside your organization. Semiconductor supply chains, export controls, tariffs, AI regulations, regional conflicts and infrastructure constraints are increasingly influencing technology decisions that were once driven primarily by business and technical requirements. In this episode of TechEDGE, we examine why geopolitical risk belongs in the technology plann...

That $50,000 AI application may cost your organization a lot more than $50,000. As AI adoption grows and regulations move toward enforcement, governance, monitoring, documentation, training and vendor oversight are becoming part of the ongoing cost of operating AI. In this episode of TechEDGE, we examine what technology leaders may be overlooking as they build their 2027 AI budgets — including the...

Who’s making the decisions inside your organization — your people, your technology or increasingly, your AI? In this episode of TechEDGE, Abby White and Theresa Houck unpack three connected challenges facing IT leaders: deciding which technical debt is actually worth fixing, governing a growing ecosystem of AI agents, and moving AI initiatives beyond disconnected pilots toward measurable business...

Could you produce a complete inventory of every AI agent running in your organization today? As AI agents spread across departments and gain access to more enterprise systems, CIOs face a new challenge: agent sprawl. In this episode of TechEDGE, we explore why AI agents are turning automation from a technology discussion into a leadership and governance issue—and what organizations need to conside...

AI doesn't need to invent a new cyberattack to make existing threats more dangerous. In this episode of TechEDGE, Abby White sits down with TechEDGE Editor-in-Chief Theresa Houck to unpack three of the month's top stories and what they reveal about the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape. They start with JADEPUFFER, what experts warn may be the first documented case of agentic ransomware, whe...

The first 50 automations may save money. The next 500 could quietly erode ROI. In this episode of TechEDGE, we explore why governance debt is becoming one of the defining challenges of the AI era. Learn how CIOs can scale AI-enabled automation through better ownership, accountability, and governance before complexity outpaces business value. Episode Resources How Can CIOs Scale AI-Enabled Automati...

AI can generate code in seconds—but building reliable, secure software still requires human expertise. In this episode of TechEDGE, we discuss how AI-assisted coding is transforming software development, the opportunities it creates for engineering teams, and why governance and oversight remain essential as organizations embrace AI. Episode Resources  How Can CIOs Keep AI Inference Costs From Spir...

Technical debt isn't just slowing down your technology—it could be slowing down your business. In this episode of TechEDGE, we explore why modernization should be driven by business impact, not system age. Learn how IT leaders can prioritize technical debt, make smarter modernization investments, and use AI to accelerate transformation without losing sight of strategic priorities. Episode Resource...

AI isn't just helping organizations work smarter—it's changing how cybercriminals operate, too. In this episode of TechEDGE, we explore one of the first documented AI-driven ransomware attacks and what it reveals about the future of enterprise security. Learn why familiar vulnerabilities are becoming more dangerous, how AI is accelerating cyberattacks, and what IT leaders should do to stay ahead....

In this episode of the TechEDGE Podcast, Abby White and Theresa Houck discuss five of the month’s most-read stories and what they reveal about enterprise IT right now. The conversation looks at how IT leaders are being asked to manage faster-moving technology environments while keeping more control over the systems, partners and data behind them. Together, the stories show that IT leaders are no l...

In this episode of the TechEDGE Podcast, Abby White and Theresa Houck discuss five of the month’s most-read stories and what they reveal about enterprise IT right now. The conversation looks beyond implementation to the operational consequences of technology decisions, including workforce trust, security exposure, sustainability and third-party risk. The episode covers Unilever’s digital manufactu...

In this episode of TechEDGE, we break down the stories technology leaders couldn’t ignore this month and what they reveal about the next phase of enterprise IT: autonomous AI stretching identity governance, data quality becoming an AI readiness issue, edge computing moving from buzzword to business architecture, MSPs becoming strategic partners and data centers balancing speed with sustainability....

AI is driving a massive data center boom—but powering that growth isn’t simple. In this episode of TechEDGE, we explore the tradeoffs shaping modern data center strategy—from cooling systems and energy use to AI-driven optimization and digital twins. You’ll learn: Why AI is putting pressure on power and water resources The difference between air cooling and liquid cooling How AI is being used to i...

AI agents are scaling fast—but identity governance isn’t keeping up. In this episode of TechEDGE, we unpack the growing gap between AI adoption and IAM, and why unmanaged machine identities could become one of the biggest security risks in the enterprise. Episode Resource  Identity in the Machine: Why Autonomous AI is Forcing a Reckoning in Enterprise IAM Subscribe to TechEDGE Follow TechEDGE: On...

Digital transformation isn’t about more technology—it’s about making it work. In this episode of TechEDGE, we unpack the stories IT leaders are paying attention to right now—from AI and data strategy to cloud complexity, skills gaps, and IT budgeting. If your team is being asked to deliver more impact with the same (or fewer) resources, this episode will help you understand where to focus next. Ep...

Edge computing is moving from pilot to priority—and it’s reshaping how organizations think about infrastructure. In this episode of TechEDGE, we explore the business case for edge computing, including how distributed architectures enable real-time performance, reduce latency, and support emerging technologies like AI and IoT. We also look at the challenges of scaling edge environments, from securi...

Technology is evolving quickly—and leaders are being challenged to keep up while staying strategic. In this episode of TechEDGE, we explore how organizations are thinking about the next phase of technology adoption and what it means for decision-making, innovation, and long-term planning in a rapidly changing environment. Episode Resources Designing Cloud Architectures for AI Workloads: The New Ec...

AI is transforming supply chain forecasting—but technology alone isn’t the solution. In this episode of TechEDGE, we explore how AI-powered forecasting tools are helping organizations move beyond spreadsheets and reactive planning toward real-time, data-driven decision-making. The discussion also looks at why strong data foundations, operational processes, and human judgment remain essential as su...

Cloud environments are becoming more complex — and without the right visibility, cloud costs and operational risks can spiral quickly. In this episode of TechEDGE, we explore how modern cloud observability helps IT leaders monitor distributed systems, identify issues faster, and gain better control over cloud performance and spending. The discussion looks at telemetry data, open-source observabili...

IT budgeting isn’t just about controlling costs anymore — it’s how organizations manage risk, build resilience, and fund growth. In this episode of TechEDGE, we explore how CTOs, CISOs, and IT leaders are rethinking the budgeting process amid rising cyber threats, expanding AI adoption, and increased board scrutiny. From infrastructure planning to security investment, this conversation reframes IT...