{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Autonomous IT","title":"Executive IT – Why Proactivity Pays in IT & Security with Maxio’s COO Alan Taylor, E06","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6b47dc75\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":854,"description":"In this episode of Executive IT, host Evan Kiely sits down with Alan Taylor, COO of Maxio, to explore how IT and security shape business reliability, compliance, and growth. Alan shares his perspective as a seasoned operator in private-equity backed SaaS companies, covering:\nWhy IT and security are non-negotiable investments for scaling businesses\nHow Maxio structures compliance around SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI audits\nThe role of IT in go-to-market, customer trust, and competitive differentiation\nLessons from M&A integrations—where IT diligence can make or break success\nPractical advice for IT and security leaders on building cross-functional governance\nWhether you’re a technology leader, operator, or business executive, this conversation offers actionable insights on making IT and security a business driver — not an afterthought.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bnBBFVxpC_uwKAZZgNjGUpnpcGhu7VnenOOoLR_IX7o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85Nzdh/MTZlNWY4NTRlYWM0/ZGRlODM1Njc3MDBk/MWUzZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}