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Video: SotaTek US CEO on AI Infrastructure Mistakes MSPs Must Fix

Katie Bavoso sits down with MK Tong, CEO of SotaTek USA, to break down why infrastructure—not AI models—is the real bottleneck for enterprise success

Apr 9, 2026
1 minute read
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In this Channel Insider Partner POV episode, Katie Bavoso sits down with MK Tong, CEO of SotaTek USA, to break down why infrastructure—not AI models—is the real bottleneck for enterprise success.

As AI workloads grow more complex, many organizations are rushing deployments without rethinking their infrastructure strategy. Tong shares where companies go wrong, how infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is evolving, and where MSPs can still create value in an increasingly automated ecosystem.

From SAP workloads to early AI wins, this conversation offers practical guidance for IT leaders, partners, and MSPs navigating the AI era.


Topics & Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro + Channel Insider newsletter plug
00:37 – Meet Menken Tung, CEO of SotaTek USA
02:15 – What SotaTek does: global IT services, AI, cloud, engineering
03:15 – Ideal customers: size, verticals, and use cases
05:09 – Leadership journey: why Tung joined SotaTek
08:32 – Why infrastructure matters more in the AI era
13:54 – Common AI deployment mistakes organizations make
17:10 – Automation vs. control: governance and visibility concerns
19:03 – How SotaTek modernizes infrastructure securely
21:10 – SotaTek ACE platform overview
23:36 – SAP workloads in IaaS: challenges and best practices
26:26 – What separates successful vs. struggling organizations
26:37 – MSP opportunity in AI-driven infrastructure
30:45 – Starting small: aligning AI wins with infrastructure
37:46 – Customer success story: real-world impact
44:08 – Where to learn more about SotaTek
44:21 – Closing remarks + where to watch/listen

Victoria Durgin

Victoria Durgin is a technology communications professional and editorial leader specializing in channel technology, cloud marketplaces, managed service providers (MSPs), technology distribution, and partner ecosystems. As Managing Editor of Channel Insider, she oversees editorial strategy and content development focused on helping technology vendors, solution providers, and channel partners navigate an evolving IT landscape. With nearly a decade of experience spanning technology journalism, corporate communications, content strategy, and digital publishing, Victoria has developed deep expertise in the business side of technology. Her work includes creating executive thought leadership content, industry analysis, case studies, and channel-focused reporting that helps organizations better understand market trends, partner relationships, and technology buying decisions. Before leading Channel Insider, Victoria built experience across local journalism, business reporting, social media communications, and corporate marketing. She has worked closely with technology vendors, cloud providers, and managed service organizations to develop content that highlights industry innovation, business growth strategies, and successful channel partnerships. Her portfolio includes case studies featuring mid-sized MSPs across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Victoria's work has appeared in Channel Insider, The Valley Ledger, and Medium. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Environmental Studies from Susquehanna University. Through her reporting and editorial leadership, she helps technology professionals stay informed about the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global IT channel.

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