Episode Details

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore secure remote access, privileged access management, and how AI can be integrated responsibly into modern IT operations.

Our guests are Marc-André Moreau, CTO at Devolutions, and Chris Steffen, VP of Research at Enterprise Management Associates. Together, they unpack Devolutions’ new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, why secure AI automation matters, and what this shift means for SME IT teams managing growing complexity.

Key Highlights

1. Remote Access Security Challenges: Why credential and endpoint security remain critical pain points for IT teams.
    
2. The MCP Breakthrough: How secure AI integration differs from traditional LLM approaches that expose risk.
    
3. Practical Gains for IT Pros: How the MCP server helps SME IT teams work faster without compromising security.
    
4. Future of Secure AI Automation: Where AI will have the biggest impact on governance, compliance, and productivity.
    
5. Guiding Vision: How Devolutions is shaping responsible AI capabilities to better support SME IT operations.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
• Google: https://www.google.ca/
• A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/
• ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.