ECI Pulse
At ECI, it is our mission to be the most transformative business partner you will ever engage. We thrive in a state of constant progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Over the past two decades, ECI has emerged as the premier provider of managed services and technology solutions, across cloud, digital, and cybersecurity, to the investment management industry. To date, we have helped more than 1000 global clients, from financial hedge funds and private equity entities to asset management companies, to activate their full potential through technology, a consultative approach, and a relentlessly innovative spirit.
Join us as we explore the latest trends, innovations, and strategies that are shaping the industry. Each episode features insightful conversations with industry leaders and experts who share their experiences, challenges, and visions for the future. Tune in and stay ahead of the curve with ECI.
Episodes
12 episodes
Microsoft 365 E7 & Agent 365: The Governance-First Path to Enterprise AI
AI agents are multiplying fast, but who's governing them? In this episode, Julius Damato, Director of Microsoft Modern Work & AI Solutions at ECI, unpacks two new Microsoft licenses built specifically for the agentic AI era: Microsoft 365 E...
From Buzzword to Business Impact: Embedding AI Across Portfolio Companies | CapLink Group European Summit 2026
What does it actually take to move AI from a talking point to tangible business value in a private equity portfolio? In this episode, ECI's Executive Director Dean Hill sits down with Valérie Legat, Managing Director and Head of Digital at Asto...
Scaling AI Without Compromising Security: Part 2
In Part 2, the conversation picks up as we shift from strategy into execution, with a focused discussion on passwordless security and modern identity solutions.Building on the foundation from Part 1, this episode dives into how passwordl...
Scaling AI Without Compromising Security: Part 1
As businesses race to adopt AI, one critical question keeps coming up: how do you scale innovation without opening the door to new security risks?In Part 1 of this conversation, we lay the foundation. The discussion focuses on how organi...
Cyber Frontlines: Securing the Future with ECI - Part 3
In this episode of Cyber Frontlines, Jeff Schmidt, CEO of ECI, and Jonathan Brucato, Director of Security Operations at ECI, explore the foundational role of cyber hygiene in today’s threat landscape—and why it’s more than just awarene...
Cyber Frontlines: Securing the Future with ECI - Part 2
Episode 2 – AI in the Crosshairs: Threats, Trends, and Tactical ResponseIn this episode of Cyber Frontlines, Jeff Schmidt, CEO of ECI, and Jonathan Brucato, Director of Security Operations at ECI, examine the double-edged...
Cyber Frontlines: Securing the Future with ECI - Part 1
Part 1 – Beyond Passwords: MFA Mandates and the Rise of PasskeysIn this debut episode of Cyber Frontlines, Jeff Schmidt, CEO of ECI, and Jonathan Brucato, Director of Security Operations at ECI, dive into the shifting cyb...
AI: From Basketball to Business - Part 2
Welcome to the ECI Pulse, where we break down the latest trends shaping the business world. In this special two-part series, Jeff Schmidt, CEO of ECI, and Rich Itri, Chief Innovation Officer, dive into the fascinating world of AI and its impact...
AI: From Basketball to Business - Part 1
Welcome to the ECI Pulse, where we break down the latest trends shaping the business world. In this special two-part series, Jeff Schmidt, CEO of ECI, and Rich Itri, Chief Innovation Officer, dive into the fascinating world of AI and its impact...
Microsoft Ignite Day 3 Recap
Welcome to ECI Pulse, our exciting new podcast series! In this episode, Julius Damato, Director of Microsoft One Workplace and AI Solutions at ECI, recaps day three of Microsoft Ignite 2024 and provides insights on the latest announcements from...