Networking: The Wires That Connect Us

When most people hear “networking,” they think of either blinking boxes in a closet or awkward conversations over bad coffee. In this episode of What is IT?, Doug sits down with Jim Kennedy III, CIO of Trinity Church NYC, to unpack why networking is actually one of the most human parts of IT.

Jim brings networking down to earth. He explains how the invisible systems that keep Wi-Fi, video calls, and entire communities connected behave a lot like people do. Trust matters. Communication matters. And when things break, relationships are often what fix them fastest.

From managing technology across 27 properties in Lower Manhattan to building strong, loyal teams with almost no turnover, Jim shows that great networking is not just about cables and protocols. It is about building connections that last, whether those connections run through fiber or through people.

This episode is a reminder that the networks holding our world together are only as strong as the humans behind them.