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Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM  | Pavilion- Industry Spotlight Stage
Melanie Padron, IT ArchiTeks
Description:

What if your entire fleet went offline tomorrow? Dispatch down. Payroll frozen. Drivers stranded. Data encrypted. Millions on the line, literally. In this eye-opening session, Melanie Padron of IT ArchiTeks shares real-world cyberattack stories from fleets across the country, including three that were devastated by ransomware… and one that fought back with zero downtime. You’ll learn the top 10 cyber gaps most trucking leaders don’t even know they have and why outdated assumptions about IT, MSPs, and cloud security are putting your business at risk. But this isn’t just another cybersecurity warning. This is where AI steps in. Melanie will show how AI-powered tools are already helping fleets detect threats faster, prevent ransomware, and even increase profitability through smarter operations. From driver behavior alerts to AI-driven threat detection, you’ll walk away with tools, questions, and a new mindset about how tech can protect your bottom line.

Learning Objectives:
  1. The top 10 blind spots most trucking execs don’t even realize they have.
  2. A clear understanding of how AI is reshaping security and profitability.
  3. Real-world questions you can ask your IT or MSP today
Format: TED-Style Talk (25 minutes)
Topic Series: 
Level: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced
Products: Market Insights
Audience: CEO/Owners, CFO/Controllers, CIO, CTO, IT/Business Tech, Software Development Leaders, Technology Leaders
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