Edge of IT

Ransomware attacks aren’t a question of “if” anymore- they’re a question of “when.”

In this episode of Edge of IT, host Jonathan Gough is joined by Andrew Miller, Lead Principal Technologist at Everpure (formerly Pure Storage), and Darren Gourley, who leads Pellera’s work on data protection and recovery as Senior Director, Solution Engineering, Storage. Together, they reframe how businesses should think about ransomware, recovery, and resilience. In the past, data protection and recovery were mostly about backing up information. But today, as ransomware attacks grow more sophisticated, recovery isn’t just about restoring data, it’s about restoring business continuity, protecting trust, and minimizing operational disruption.

What does a legendary Olympic hockey team have in common with today’s IT organizations?

In the Season Three premiere of Edge of IT, Jonathan Gough sits down with Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, alongside Pellera CEO Greg Berard, to explore what real leadership looks like under pressure.

From the rink to the office, this conversation unpacks why talent alone is never enough, and why trust, accountability, and culture are the true drivers of long-term success. Mike reflects on the mindset behind the Miracle on Ice, while Greg shares how those same principles translate into building and scaling high-performing teams.

Whether you’re leading a company or a team, let this episode be your reminder that success isn’t accidental — it’s built collectively.

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Are you asking the right questions about IT? Struggling to answer tough questions about ROI, leadership, and cybersecurity? Welcome to Season 3 of The Edge of IT—your go-to podcast for actionable insights at the intersection of technology and strategy.

This season, host and Pellera Chief Scientist Jonathan Gough dives into the critical topics shaping IT today, including AI innovation, cybersecurity challenges, and strategic leadership. With a lineup of industry leaders and frontline experts, this season is packed with real-world perspectives to help you lead, invest, and act with confidence.

If you’re ready to get to the strategic core of IT that will shape how you lead, invest, and act, click follow and never miss an episode!

What happens when four tech experts sit down for an unfiltered conversation about the state of enterprise AI? You get the Pellera Roundtable, of course.

To close out another exciting season of Edge of IT, host Jonathan Gough is joined by three of Pellera’s brightest minds: Dave Santeramo, Network and Security Leader; Roy Bales, Principal Technical Advisor (Southeast); and Darren Livingston, VP of Engineered Solutions. Together, they dive deep into the current state of AI maturity and adoption in enterprises, offering candid insights and actionable advice.

In this episode, the team breaks down the most underestimated challenges in AI today, from behavioral friction to governance gaps. They explore why your biggest blocker to progress is probably not your model and uncover surprising areas where most organizations are overspending and how to course-correct for better ROI.

If you're leading AI strategy, or trying to make sense of it all, this conversation is your reality check and your roadmap.

What if you could get whatever you needed in 30 minutes without waiting or even having to step foot outside your door? It may sound like science fiction, but Walmart is making it a reality. In this episode of Edge of IT, host Jonathan Gough sits down with Precia Carraway, Senior Manager of Autonomous Delivery at Walmart, to explore one of the boldest logistics programs in retail: drone delivery. Precia brings deep expertise and vision to how Walmart is transforming last-mile delivery and solving real-life problems for communities across the U.S. Tune in to learn what it takes to fly hundreds of thousands of deliveries and what the future holds for autonomous logistics.