Edward Don & Co. CIO Tim Walter sat down with host Lucas Mearian at Foundry’s CIO100 Symposium to talk about his company’s efforts to harness AI for e-commerce, demand forecasting, and RFP automation. The company’s goals are to improve customer experience, accelerate sales cycles, and optimize supply chains. From truck tracking to virtual kitchen design, the distributor blends emerging technology with human expertise to drive efficiency and grow nationwide operations. And for more conversations with CIOs, check out CIO Leadership Live in Atlanta on March 5th at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta. This exclusive, in-person experience brings together CIOs and senior technology leaders for candid, peer-driven conversations on leadership, innovation, and what’s next. We’re also accepting nominations for the Next CIO Awards, recognizing emerging technology leaders who are shaping the future of IT. If that sounds like you — or someone on your team — now is the time to nominate. Learn more, register for Atlanta, and submit your Next CIO nomination at event.foundryco.com/cio-100-leadership-live-atlanta/.

When Windows endpoints go down – from a security incident, bad update, system failure, or cloud outage — IT teams need a way to get users working again fast. In this episode, host Keith Shaw talks with Jason Mafera, Field CTO at IGEL, about a different approach to endpoint recovery and business continuity.