TechEdge Podcast

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...

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 — esp...

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 geopoliti...

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 bui...

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 organiza...

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 do...

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

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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 

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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. E...

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. Episode Resources 

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 tha...

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 manufacturing strategy, Cloudfla...

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.

If your team is being asked ...

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 improve...

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

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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. Episode Reso...

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 security and orchestration to...

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 Economi...

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 supply chains evolve. Ep...