David Izzard, Senior Manager Exec. Tech Strategy at CDW Canada
 

Host KJ Burke and guest David Izzard, Senior Manager Exec. Tech Strategy at CDW Canada, discuss the current state of cybersecurity, including how bad actors are using generative AI to be more productive.

Gerardo Amaya, Sr. Industry & Tech Leader for Global Advisories - Americas, Microsoft and Ramine Roane, Corporate VP, AI, AMD

Host KJ Burke and AI leaders from Microsoft and AMD discuss the latest AI developments, including GPUs and cloud platforms for AI, industry-specific AI solutions, the speed of change and democratization of AI and where do we go from here.

Mark Scanlan, Global Industry Lead for Retail, Cisco

 

In this episode, we discuss smart retail innovations and how they lead to a better and more cost-effective environment for retail storefronts.

Graham Cruz, Principal - Cyber Security Solutions,
Giancarlo Tanti, CIO, VetStrategy

In this episode, we discuss what makes a good managed services partner and how to effectively incorporate a managed services provider into your IT management plan.

David Stout, CEO, Web AI & Tyler Mauer, CIO, Web AI
 

Host KJ Burke and guests David Stout, CEO, Web AI & Tyler Mauer, CIO, Web AI discuss how running AI on-premises and at the edge impacts data privacy and puts new demands on the technology we have at hand.

Janak Alford, Chief AI Officer FINTRAC
James Scott, Chief Technology Officer Dell Canada 

In this episode, we discuss the current state and challenges of environmental controls in an AI and HPC fueled data centre and at the edge.  Let’s start by discussing some of the current use cases and some of the near term use cases for AI and HPC in the Federal Government space.

Daniel Pinsky, CSO & Head of Information Security, CDW Canada and David Shipley, CEO and Cofounder, Beauceron Security Inc.

In this episode, host KJ Burke is joined by guests Daniel Pinsky, CSO & Head of Information Security, CDW Canada and David Shipley, CEO and Cofounder, Beauceron Security Inc. to discuss the need to educate our users on cybersecurity best practices and how we can build a security minded organization.

Adam Diallo, Senior Manager Customer Success, CDW Canada and Amanda Frank, Senior Manager Customer Success, CDW Canada

In this episode, host KJ Burke is joined by Adam Diallo, Senior Manager Customer Success, CDW Canada and Amanda Frank, Senior Manager Customer Success, CDW Canada to discuss how services organizations and technology providers continue to change the way they help customers, ensuring they have success throughout the full lifecycle of technology.

Sandi Jones, IT Operations Leader, Interac Corp.

In this episode, we dive into the transformative impact of women in tech — breaking barriers, driving innovation and reshaping the tech landscape. Our host, KJ Burke, sits down with Sandi Jones, IT Operations Leader, Interac Corp., who has had a long, successful tech industry career spanning multiple organizations. Together, they explore the challenges women have faced, progress they've made and the exciting future of tech.

Martin Bazinet, Head of Solutions Architecture, AWS Canada and Joesph Reele, Vice President - Solution Architects at Schneider Electric.

In this episode, Martin Bazinet and Joseph Reele join KJ to discuss why data centres both private and public are growing at such a rapid rate. As we see the surge of demand how do large organizations keep pace with power and cooling demands and how can we translate that into guidance for our private data centres and our edge deployments? At scale how do organizations like AWS align with environmental and sustainability without sacrificing resiliency?

KJ Burke, Field CTO, Hybrid Infrastructure, CDW Canada

In this episode, KJ discusses the insights and experiences shared by various presenters at CDW Canada's Business Technology Expo (BTEX) 2025, highlighting the significance of the event in showcasing technological advancements and strategies for businesses. Key themes include the transition to Windows 11, the importance of cybersecurity, the evolution of AI and the future of hybrid cloud solutions.

Frances Edmonds, Head of Sustainable Impact at HP Canada

KJ and Frances discuss the importance of a circular economy, the role of procurement in sustainability, and the challenges organizations face in implementing sustainable practices. Frances shares insights from her extensive career, emphasizing the need for change management and leadership in driving sustainable initiatives. The conversation highlights the urgency of addressing climate change and the potential for technology companies to lead the way.

KJ Burke, Field CTO, Hybrid Infrastructure, CDW Canada and John Encizo, Field CTO – ISG Americas, Lenovo

In this episode, KJ and John discuss the current state of enterprise AI, exploring its potential, challenges and the reality behind the hype. They delve into the importance of data management, the role of AI in driving organizational change and how businesses can successfully adopt AI technologies. The conversation highlights the need for a strategic approach to AI implementation, focusing on user engagement and the integration of AI into existing workflows.

KJ Burke, Field CTO, Hybrid Infrastructure, CDW Canada; Joe D'Amato, Principal Solutions Architect; Kevin Ellsworth, Senior Manager, Security Solutions; Kris Kostiuk, Global Director, Business Development, Media and Entertainment

This episode explores how technologies like AI and cybersecurity are transforming the media and entertainment industry. The discussion emphasizes collaboration, best practices, and the value of dedicated tech and security teams. Experts share how studios can adapt to new challenges and leverage innovation to prepare for the future.