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The Bridgecast with Scott Kinka

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The role of IT leaders has never been more critical or more complex. The Bridgecast is where enterprise tech decision-makers come to make sense of it all and to connect the dots between technology, strategy, and business success. Hosted by veteran technologist and Bridgepointe Chief Strategy Officer Scott Kinka, each episode features candid conversations with top CIOs, CTOs, Innovators, Authors and Analysts. Together, they explore how to simplify technology decisions, drive measurable outcomes, and build stronger alignment between IT and the C-suite. True to its name, The Bridgecast is your link between innovation and execution, technology and leadership, IT and enterprise growth. Whether you're navigating hybrid work, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, or digital transformation, this show delivers the real-world stories and insights you need to lead with confidence. Subscribe, rate, and review to stay ahead of what’s next in enterprise IT. Presented by Bridgepointe Technologies, this podcast is for tech leaders, IT professionals, M&A officers, strategists, and company owners who are embracing the change.
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Episodes

Cybersecurity Fundamentals with Mark Houpt of DataBank

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Mark Houpt, the Chief Information Security Officer at DataBank. We’re talking about cybersecurity fundamentals—current challenges, the global landscape, why relationships and communication are...

Mar 19, 202444 hr 32 minEp. 49

Driving Better Business Outcomes with Lumen’s Umesh Lakshman

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Umesh Lakshman, Vice President of Solutions Architecture, National Mid-Markets and Channels at . We’re talking about how we’re moving head-first into a future that is decidedly up the stack and...

Mar 12, 202444 hr 56 minEp. 48

The Future of VMware with AJ Kuftic of Expedient

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by AJ Kuftic, Product Manager at . We’re talking about the future of VMware and so much more. is a data center and cloud services provider offering infrastructure as a service (IaaS) with local...

Mar 05, 202450 hr 35 minEp. 47

Using AI at Scale with Adam Weiner of Granite

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Adam Weiner, Vice President of Technology at . We’re talking about using AI at scale and so much more. is one of the premier telecommunications solutions providers for businesses across the...

Feb 27, 202440 hr 24 minEp. 46

The Evolution of IT Cost Management with Eric Russo of Bridgepointe

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Eric Russo, Senior Vice President of . We’re talking about IT cost management and why it’s become a top priority, second only to cybersecurity. The team advocates for their client's success...

Jan 22, 202428 hr 53 minEp. 44

The Bridge 2023 Recap

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by our podcast producer, Gene Volpe, for a 2023 recap and discussion about the year that was. During our 2023 recap, we share the cliff notes of the more than 30 episodes we delivered in 2023, a year of...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 43

Hybrid Cloud Growth with Brian Thomas of Equinix

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Brian Thomas, Senior Manager, Segment Marketing at . We’re talking about hybrid cloud growth, repatriation and so much more. is the world’s digital infrastructure company™, enabling digital...

Jan 09, 202443 hr 35 minEp. 42

Exploring the Cybersecurity Landscape with Melanie Thomas of AT&T

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Melanie Thomas, Principal of . We’re talking about the evolving cybersecurity landscape and so much more. ’s Edge-to-Edge technologies provide phenomenal threat intelligence, collaborative...

Dec 19, 202339 hr 10 minEp. 41

Productivity AI with Expedient’s Brad Reynolds

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Brad Reynolds, Senior Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at . We’re talking about productivity AI and so much more. is a data centers and cloud services provider offering infrastructure as a...

Dec 12, 202339 hr 48 minEp. 40

The Data Center Economy with Digital Realty’s Tony Bishop

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Tony Bishop, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Platform Solutions at . We’re talking about the data center economy and so much more. brings companies and data together by delivering the full...

Oct 22, 202342 hr 28 minEp. 35

Hybrid Workforce Solutions with MetTel’s Zachary Grant

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Zachary Grant, Vice President of Solution Architecture and Engineering at . We’re talking about hybrid workforce solutions and so much more. is a leading provider of customized, integrated, and managed...

Sep 25, 202337 hr 45 minEp. 34

The Tech Revolution with PanTerra’s Artie Chang

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Artie Chang, President and CEO of PanTerra Networks. We’re talking about running blindly into the tech revolution while still serving the needs of the people who aren't maybe so revolutionary. is a...

Sep 18, 202346 hr 44 minEp. 33

Information Security Strategy with Ntirety’s Josh Henderson

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Josh Henderson, Chief Technology Officer at . We’re talking about information security strategy and so much more. Managing security and compliance is a strategic, economic imperative directly impacting...

Sep 11, 202342 hr 26 minEp. 32

End User Computing with Evolve IP’s Kevin Sullivan

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by my friend Kevin Sullivan, Director of Solutions Engineering at . We’re questioning how we do end user computing and more. partners with IT professionals to bring together their essential productivity...

Sep 05, 202340 hr 37 minEp. 31

Building a Next Gen Network With Aryaka’s Renuka Nadkarni

http://www.bridgepointetechnologies.com | On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Renuka Nadkarni, Chief Product Officer at . We’re talking about building a next gen network and so much more. pioneered the concept of a cloud-first...

Aug 28, 202340 hr 59 minEp. 30

Swimming in the Whale's Wake with Geoff Bloss of BCM One

http://www.bridgepointetechnologies.com | On this week’s episode of The Bridge, I sit down with Geoff Bloss, CEO at , to discuss investing in voice technology, acquisitions, and more. is a leading provider of NextGen Communications and...

Aug 09, 202342 hr 28 minEp. 27

Achieving Better Business Outcomes Jeff DeVerter

On this week’s episode of The Bridge, we sit down with Jeff DeVerter, CTO at to talk about achieving better business outcomes whether through leveraging new technology, hybrid work models or AI. is the multi-cloud solutions expert. Their...

Jun 12, 202342 hr 5 minEp. 24

The Rise of AI with Swapnil Jain

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Swapnil Jain, CEO and Co-Founder of . We’re talking about the rise of AI and solutions that are making real-world changes right now. is the fastest way to boost contact center performance with live...

Jun 05, 202341 hr 36 minEp. 23

Technology Hype Cycles with Jason Carolan

On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Jason Carolan, CIO at . We’re talking about how the label of the day is for people and workloads is ‘hybrid’, and what it really means to be a digital-first company. empowers the IT...

May 22, 202335 hr 36 minEp. 22

The Business Process Outsourcing Model with David McAbee

On this week’s episode of The Bridge, I sit down with David McAbee, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions here at , to discuss leveraging the business process outsourcing model. helps mid-market and enterprise clients make quicker, more informed...

May 15, 202340 hr 49 minEp. 21
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