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…
Tag: Business
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.
AI Agent Sprawl: Managing Opportunity and Risk in the Enterprise
AI agents are all the rage among enterprise leaders. The capabilities and potential that agents bring…especially in the era of agentic AI are significant. Companies such as Salesforce, SAP, and many others are working hard to build intelligence into their agents. Historically,…
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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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Are we talking ourselves into recession?
Since earlier this year, there has been a lot of talk about an impending recession. But is this really true? Or are we just talking ourselves into a recession? A recession is generally defined as two quarters of broad declining…
What does the CIO Playbook for Recession Look Like?
What can the CIO do now to prepare for a recession? The short answer is: A lot. The past 30 months have been trying on many levels. I wrote about the Three Hurdles for 2020 and Beyond shortly after the start…
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What makes a good technology platform?
Companies are driving to transform their businesses. In order to keep up with changing demands, companies must be in tune with their business and their customers like never before. At the heart of these insights sits a combination of data,…
Building a technology strategy to support business transformation
Companies right and left are looking for ways to transform their business. Changes to customer demand and operational functions are key business transformation drivers. Companies need to make decisions faster and with more accuracy. In order to effectively manage business…
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Optimizing for success at 25 percent capacity
The pandemic has pointed out a potential flaw in our strategic business thinking. It has to do with how we view profitability. It also ties to how we organize and optimize our business for success. Most companies optimize to hit…
Proposal for the formation of a US Technology Advisory Council (TAC)
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