About this episode
In this live episode of The Bridgecast, recorded at the Bridgepointe Tech Summit 2025 in Miami, host Scott Kinka welcomes Christopher Bonavita, VP of Strategy and Technology Adoption at GTT, to explore how connectivity and managed network services have evolved from infrastructure afterthoughts into mission-critical business enablers. Drawing on his journey from Accenture to Lumen to his current role, Bonavita shares hard-won insights about what CIOs actually need to focus on as AI reshapes enterprise operations.What you will learn:Why "do less, better" beats "add everything" in network strategyHow simplified infrastructure unlocks competitive advantage in the AI eraWhat GTT's AI factory does (and why it matters for your ops)Why most CIOs are investing in the wrong process improvementsHow "anticipated implications" using AI differs from true predictability\Why connectivity has transformed from a commodity to a strategic assetThe hidden cost of legacy networks in a hyperscaler-driven worldHow to design networks that don't restrict your business outcomesAbout the Guest:Christopher Bonavita is the VP of Strategy and Technology Adoption at GTT, where he leads product innovation, market feedback loops, and collaborative deployment initiatives. His career includes specialized sales leadership at Lumen, consulting at Accenture, and foundational telecommunications work during the internet's commercial explosion in the mid-1990s. A former military linguist and analyst, Chris applies cross-functional thinking to bridge the gap between cutting-edge network technologies and practical customer outcomes. His leadership philosophy centers on persistent feedback loops, collaborative deployment, and maintaining human investment alongside AI enablement.To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/Episode Highlights:[06:04] Do Less, Better: Why Focus WinsChristopher shares a surprising insight from his time at GTT: in a world obsessed with adding more features and more technologies, the real superpower is focus. GTT's history shows that overreach—trying to do everything with limited resources—creates problems. When he spoke to customers, they confirmed it: "You can't do everything. Please don't try to do everything. Please solve this that leads to other solutions, or work well with other solution providers. Please focus on your core." This philosophy isn't just good strategy; it's what customers actually want. The irony? In an industry that talks about innovation t
