# From Plumbing to AI: The Evolution of Managed Services

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Podcast: [The Bridgecast with Scott Kinka](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridgecast-with-scott-kinka-5670774)
Published: 2026-04-21T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasts.fame.so/e/v8wp261n-frank-scanga
Audio file: https://media.fame.so/821x40jw.mp3
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## Resource

In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Frank Scanga, Executive Vice Chairman at XTIUM, to discuss why 70% of AI projects are currently failing. Frank shares his journey from founding ATSG in 1994 to leading a global organization that manages nearly a million users. They explore the resurgence of managed services, the transition to "full-stack" IT support, and how XTIUM is positioning itself as the "MSP of AI." 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/

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