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XOi CEO Joins the Inaugural Episode of "Behind The Burner"

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Key Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Service Businesses

The first episode of Behind The Burner brings together software executives and industry voices to explore the most impactful technology trends influencing the service repair sector. The discussion focuses on how evolving digital tools are helping businesses streamline operations, improve decision-making, and better serve customers in a rapidly changing market. Throughout the conversation, participants share real-world experience and insights into how software innovation is creating new opportunities for service organizations. From operational efficiency to future-forward technology adoption, the episode highlights how businesses can leverage modern tools to stay competitive and build a more resilient future in the service industry.
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Published On

February 2023

Hosts

Josh Zolin

Duration

35
minutes
XOi CEO Joins the Inaugural Episode of "Behind The Burner"
What you’ll discover

The technology behind commercial kitchen service

Aaron Salow explains how XOi supports commercial kitchen service through better documentation and data.

Commercial kitchens need field intelligence

Kitchen equipment service requires clear documentation to support both performance and accountability.

Data captures every piece of equipment

Dataplate capture turns a single image into a complete equipment record across multiple models.

Transparency wins in food service

Clear documentation helps meet customer expectations in restaurant equipment service.

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Exploring Technology Trends in the Service Industry

In the inaugural episode of Behind The Burner, the team discusses the hottest trends in software so that service repair businesses can stay informed about the latest technology solutions.

How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Service

The conversation covers a wide range of topics that can benefit business operations, featuring software executives with real-life experience who share new opportunities they see in technology and how these tools can pave the way for a brighter future in the service industry.

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