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Shiny Objects Vs. Real Solutions: Ted Cannis on Rethinking Fleet Tech

Shiny Objects Vs. Real Solutions: Ted Cannis on Rethinking Fleet Tech

Update: 2025-07-21
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In this episode of State of the Fleet Industry, ChrisBrown speaks with Ted Cannis, former CEO of Ford Pro, about what fleets are overlooking right now and what they need to do to prepare for the next wave of disruption.

Based on his experience building Ford Pro into a $70 billionoperation, Cannis shares practical insights on connected vehicle data, AI, and electrification. The conversation also previews his closing keynote at the 2025 Fleet Forward Conference.

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