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Simplify First, Scale AI Next with Vulcan Materials CIO Krzysztof Soltan

8/24/2026 • 35 min

Better AI starts with better data, and for Vulcan Materials CIO Krzysztof Soltan that means simplifying first. In this episode of Technovation, Krzysztof Soltan joins Peter High to discuss how Vulcan Materials is modernizing its technology foundation across more than 400 aggregate operations. He explains why reducing system complexity, strengthening master data… Play episode

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