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Michael Hudlow
VP of Modern Workforce Solutions
TeamMate Technology
Michael M. Hudlow is a Vice President at TeaMate Technology and CEDIGIT, where he leads AI automation and CRM innovation initiatives. With over 20 years leading global technology operations for firms including Alvarez & Marsal, Arthur Andersen, and PwC, Michael specializes in cutting through tech hype to deliver solutions that actually work. Known for making complex technology accessible and entertaining, he's helped Fortune 500 companies and SMBs alike boost ROI without the usual complications. Based in Sarasota, Florida.

Workshop
July 29, 2026 - Practitioner Day
3:15 PM - 4:50 PM
Louseal Room
Workshop: Slack vs. Teams - The Hidden Cost of Dual Collaboration Environments, and How Salesforce Can Help Fix It
Many organizations today operate in a fractured collaboration environment where Slack and Microsoft Teams coexist across departments, business units, and acquisitions. What starts as flexibility quickly turns into operational friction, fragmented communication, duplicated costs, reporting blind spots, compliance concerns, and disconnected customer engagement.
This interactive workshop explores the real-world business, technical, and organizational impact of maintaining dual collaboration ecosystems — especially for organizations running Salesforce at the center of their operations. Attendees will learn why these environments emerge, how they affect IT, sales, marketing, and executive leadership, and the hidden productivity tax that most organizations underestimate.
The session will also examine practical strategies for consolidation, interoperability, migration, governance, and Salesforce integration, including emerging tools and technical approaches that can bridge the gap while organizations work toward a long-term collaboration strategy. Whether your organization is fully committed to Slack, standardized on Microsoft Teams, or stuck somewhere in between, this session will provide a realistic roadmap for reducing fragmentation and creating a more connected digital workplace.
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