Michael Stankard

Mike Stankard leads the industrial & materials practice group that focuses on growth with major industrial manufacturers including (but not limited to) the following sub-industries: automotive, metals, industrial equipment, building materials, construction/agricultural equipment and defense contractors.

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Ready for Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Michael Stankard

The IoT will generate trillions of dollars of economic output -- but we need to start planning now to take full advantage of Industry 4.0.

Six Things

The Third Wave of AI

By Paul Carroll

After the initial wave of AI efforts and then the generative AI phenomenon that began two years ago, you'll hear a lot in 2025 about AI that can act as our agents.

Insurance Fraud Rises as AI Powers Scams

Insurers must balance sophisticated fraud prevention with seamless customer experiences in an AI-driven landscape. Here's how. 

Dashcams Combat Rising Wave of Insurance Fraud

As dashcam adoption surges, these devices are becoming crucial weapons against rising insurance fraud and staged accidents.

5 Client Retention Strategies for Insurance Agents

The lingering effects of rising premiums, coverage restrictions and evolving client expectations are making retaining business and maintaining strong relationships paramount.