Google emphasizes enterprise business outcomes alongside innovation Executive Summary Google’s annual Google Cloud Next event marked an important shift in Google’s focus by their emphasis of business outcomes. Historically, Google has been a highly technical company which has been met…
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The CIO Playbook for 2024
2023 was expected to be a bumpy ride as I mentioned in the CIO Playbook for 2023. It turned out much bumpier than expecting. Unfortunately, there is still a good bit of uncertainty going into 2024. The good news is that…
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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Amazon re:Invent Recap – Cloud, AI, Data and more
Amazon just held their annual Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference in Las Vegas with more than 50,000 attendees in-person with many more attending online. The conference is so large that it spans the entire Las Vegas strip from the Wynn to Mandalay Bay…
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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Is Zoom in trouble again and what does this mean for generative AI?
Zoom is catching quite a bit of heat in the past 24 hours over two recent changes including terms of service and return to office. If you are a Zoom customer, you will want to read this post and understand…
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How accurate is generative AI and is it enterprise ready?
It seems you can’t escape having a conversation today without the mention of generative AI. But how accurate is the information coming out of generative AI algorithms? While the origins of generative AI date back to the 1960’s, the interest…
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The CIO Playbook for 2023
Each year, I revise the CIO playbook to reflect the changing agenda for the CIO. Over the past several years, the role of IT has seen dramatic change within the enterprise. 2023 is no exception as a few focus areas…
Splitting up big enterprise companies could be a good thing
This may be a bit controversial and/or counterintuitive…but hear me out. For years, people have talked about splitting up large enterprise companies for antitrust reasons. On the surface, breaking up large companies for antitrust reasons may seem like a good…
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