CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

The Network Visibility Premium: Modernizing Mid-Market IT with AI and Real-Time Data

Episode Notes

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where Kripa Anand brings you conversations with leaders navigating the next wave of business technology. Your IT team may know what is connected to the network, but what about everything running quietly behind it? Today, we explore AI, hidden applications, and the visibility businesses need to stay ahead.

Joining us is Steve Petryschuk, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Auvik. With over a decade of experience across IT leadership, security, technical sales, and product strategy, Steve shares how Auvik is helping organizations bring greater intelligence and visibility to increasingly complex digital environments.

Key Highlights

1. AI in IT Operations: Where Auvik AI fits into the future of intelligent infrastructure management.
2. Shadow IT and AI: Why network visibility matters when unknown tools create hidden risks.
3. Auvik’s Evolution: From a Waterloo startup to a global platform managing millions of digital assets.
4. Product Led Growth: Lessons from packaging technology and encouraging broader customer adoption.
5. Finding Hidden Apps: A practical way IT leaders can uncover unknown SaaS applications.

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.