Tech Talk with VLink

AI adoption is accelerating. Regulation is evolving. And for technology leaders, keeping the two aligned is becoming a business imperative. 🤖⚖️In this episode, Brenda Bernal, CEO of Compliagence and former global leader of Policy & Compliance at Symantec, joins Tracy Gardner to explore how organizations can navigate the rapidly changing landscape of AI risk, compliance, and governance.Key takeaways:🤖 AI is no longer a trend—it’s a new reality for enterprise technology⚖️ Regulations are evolving rapidly to address AI risk and transparency🔐 Effective guardrails must evolve alongside the technology📊 Compliance can become an enabler of responsible innovation—not just a constraint🚀 Organizations need to build governance into AI adoption from the start

In this episode, Harsh Verma, Principal Software Engineer – AI & Machine Learning at Palo Alto Networks and Forbes Technology Council member, joins host Tracy Gardner to discuss how organizations can innovate with AI while strengthening security and governance from day one. Whether you're leading AI adoption, cybersecurity, or digital transformation, this episode offers practical guidance for building enterprise-ready AI.Key TakeawaysSecurity should be built into AI—not added laterScalability and security must evolve togetherStrong data governance is the foundation of trusted AIAI is reshaping cybersecurity—for defenders and attackers alike- AI-first security architecture will define the next generation of enterprise innovation

In this episode, Vaibhav Matle, GM–Technology at Godrej Industries Limited, joins host Tracy Gardner to discuss how Agentic AI is transforming software development, enterprise analytics, and decision-making.Key TakeawaysAgentic AI is shifting from task automation to outcome-driven intelligenceDevelopers are evolving from coders to AI orchestratorsBusiness value starts with solving the right problems AI governance, trusted data, and guardrails

In this episode, Andrew Kokes, Chief Marketing Officer at HGS, joins host Tracy Gardner to discuss why technology, marketing, and data leaders need a shared strategy to deliver better customer experiences, accelerate innovation, and drive growth.

With 20+ years in tech, Anthony Dillon, AVP – Solution Partnerships at VLink, shares what actually works, from building strong partnerships to executing within the Microsoft ecosystem to drive measurable client outcomes. A key highlight: VLink Velocity — a specialized team of Microsoft experts, engineers, and project managers designed to help mid-market, mid-tier, and SMB organizations.