Episode 701
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Stoneridge Software CEO Eric Newell on Building Secure AI Strategies
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, John Siefert is joined by Eric Newell, CEO, Stoneridge Software, who details his session at AI Agent & Copilot Summit NA 2026, which will focus on how organizations can build a productive AI strategy that moves beyond experimentation.
Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans · John Siefert, Eric Newell
February 23, 20268m 56s
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (pscrb.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Key Takeaways
- Session overview: Newell will be leading a session as part of the M365 & Work IQ masterclass, "Executive's Guide to Rolling Out M365 Copilot." The session will focus on how organizations can move beyond AI experimentation to build a secure and productive AI strategy. "AI is incredibly powerful," he explains, "But you need to just make sure that you're set up to take advantage of it, and then you build some organizational capacity to do it."
- AI executive briefings: For customers and other leaders, Newell shares executive-level AI education and practical guidance, grounding other leaders in what AI, LLMs, and Microsoft’s tools can do for productivity. He notes that some of these learnings will be a part of his session at the event.
- Final thoughts: In closing, Newell adds that he's looking forward to his session and hopes attendees bring questions focused on practical guidance.
Visit Cloud Wars for more.
Topics
ai implementationai strategym3 65large language modelsai agentai policystone ridgesan diego event.copilot summitexecutive briefingseric newellorganizational capacitymicrosoft toolsai governancedata security