Autonomous IT, Live! – Live & Unfiltered: A Brutally Honest IT Forecast for 2026
Download MP3What if the IT industry stopped pretending everything is “fine”?
In this Autonomous IT live show, Automox CEO Justin Talerico shares candid perspectives on the real state of IT as the industry heads into 2026 — where things are breaking down, why burnout is becoming an operational risk, and what actually needs to change.
Topics include:
-- Why many IT careers begin with curiosity and stall under constant operational pressure
-- The operational risk created by manual work and hero-based infrastructure
-- Why automation initiatives fail and why the root cause is rarely the tooling
-- How IT leaders can rebuild trust in automation and autonomy
-- What IT leaders will look back on and question about endpoint management in 2025
The discussion concludes with a rapid-fire game:
AI vs Human vs Hybrid, deciding where IT work belongs in 2026.
This is not a product pitch.
It is not a trend report.
It is an honest conversation about how IT actually works today and how it needs to evolve.
In this Autonomous IT live show, Automox CEO Justin Talerico shares candid perspectives on the real state of IT as the industry heads into 2026 — where things are breaking down, why burnout is becoming an operational risk, and what actually needs to change.
Topics include:
-- Why many IT careers begin with curiosity and stall under constant operational pressure
-- The operational risk created by manual work and hero-based infrastructure
-- Why automation initiatives fail and why the root cause is rarely the tooling
-- How IT leaders can rebuild trust in automation and autonomy
-- What IT leaders will look back on and question about endpoint management in 2025
The discussion concludes with a rapid-fire game:
AI vs Human vs Hybrid, deciding where IT work belongs in 2026.
This is not a product pitch.
It is not a trend report.
It is an honest conversation about how IT actually works today and how it needs to evolve.
Creators and Guests
Host
Landon Miles
Landon Miles is the host of the Hands-On IT podcast. Landon’s profound passion for technology isn't just evident in his voice, it’s apparent in how he breaks down cutting-edge tech trends, formats user-friendly tutorials, and gets into the weeds of the complexities of IT technologies. His approach makes the Hands-On IT podcast an essential resource for both seasoned IT pros and those new to the field, looking to enrich their tech experience. With a background that spans various facets of technology, Landon brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to each episode.
Host
Maddie Regis
As the host of the Automox Insiders podcast, Maddie offers an exclusive glimpse behind the curtain of Automox. Each episode, crafted with care under Maddie’s direction, delves into the personal journeys, professional milestones, and the rich, diverse experiences of the individuals who fuel Automox's innovation. Through her engaging storytelling, insightful conversations, and sense of humor, Maddie not only highlights the technological prowess of Automox but also brings to light the human spirit driving its success.
