This week, SAP held their annual Sapphire conference in Orlando. Sapphire brought together 14,000 people to see the latest SAP has to offer…and the evolution of their thinking. I’ve attended Sapphire for many years, and this year has been one…
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Watch Your Flank: New Entrants Sidestep Competition
Companies often compete in specific swim lanes or markets. Depending on the market, there are broad implications and more finer details or sub-markets. The default competitors define their space and new entrants work within the bounds set by the stalwarts.…
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The Velocity Chain: Creating the flywheel for business acceleration
Enterprise executives aim to accelerate and differentiate their businesses by utilizing data more effectively, with AI serving as a catalyst. To enhance decision-making speed and direction, organizations must address the complexities of data governance and focus on aligning insights with core business objectives. Starting small while accelerating processes fosters greater organizational agility and performance.
The CIO Playbook for 2025
It's that time of year again for our annual CIO Playbook! As we delve into 2025, the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The digital landscape is more complex and dynamic than…
Lenovo drives business outcomes with new infrastructure and edge devices
Lenovo just held their Tech World event in Bellevue, Washington where they showed how customers are solving real world problems with innovative infrastructure. The show was very well attended, and customers were highly engaged on the show floor. I had…
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Let us spill the tea on what is an AI PC
There is a lot of hullabaloo about the advent of the AI PC. Is there such a thing or has the marketing gone too far? There are a few questions to be answered. What is an AI PC? Do you…
How do you plan and execute a successful executive event?
I attend executive events all the time. I have led, participated in and helped organize executive events. Most of these are geared toward the CIO (Chief Information Officer) and they happen all the time. There is a long-standing saying that…
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IBM’s Strategic Acquisition of StreamSets and webMethods: A CIO Perspective
IBM's recent announcement to acquire StreamSets and webMethods from Software AG for €2.13 billion marks a significant milestone in the enterprise data software landscape. This move is not just a financial transaction; it's a strategic enhancement to IBM's capabilities in application modernization…
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Assessing Intel and considerations for CIOs
Does Intel have the juice to carry them into the future and keep competition at bay? Intel just held their annual Intel Innovation conference to update customers, partners and analysts on their progress and latest technology. At their confab, Intel provided an update on…
HPE responds to shifts in market dynamics with changes in operating model and leadership
Enterprises are continuing to shift how they use technology to enable their business. Technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence are just two of the most recent catalysts. In addition, CIOs must consider how they consume these new technologies.…
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