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Five Ways To Decide If Disruptive Tech Is For You
Disruptive technologies can drive a frenzy in boardrooms, with executives seeing dollar signs—or doom—ahead. So, what’s the best way to stay centered and make logical choices when radical change is in the air? The term “disruptive innovation” was popularized in the 1990s by Harvard Business School Professor Clayton Christensen. Much has been written about what it means exactly—and it’s not my intention to debate this here.
Sustainable Velocity: Why Clarity Is Making a Comeback
Software ideas tend to come full circle. We once believed in documenting early to gain clarity, then Agile shifted the focus to “working software over comprehensive documentation.” That shift made sense, but in practice some teams interpreted it as documentation not mattering at all.
AI and the post-modern, modern data stack
of AI-powered applications and agentic AI is dramatically redefining the demands placed on data stacks. Rather than becoming irrelevant, the modern data stack is a major consideration as organisations…
Want to become a CTO? Here’s the hard truth
For anyone aiming to become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) that means working out how to build the technical, strategic, and leadership skills to stay relevant and in demand throughout their career.…
AI For Business: Focus On The Steak, Not The Sizzle
Many of us love sharing amusing AI-generated images with our friends. But are you willing to trust AI with your core business? More people, I've observed, are waking up to the costs and risks. Whoops…
Ambient ERP – breaking free of the enterprise software triad
Imagine a future where your back-office applications are context-aware, operating in the background, only surfacing what matters when it matters. Thanks to progress being made in artificial intelligence (AI) this is no longer a fanciful dream.
Self-driving ERP systems will end digital drudgery, halving the number of tasks that need manual interventions
Agentic AI is attracting a lot of attention for its ability to behave autonomously and render complex, multi-step processes into seamless wholes by joining up data from multiple sources.
Surfing the Void: A Code Meditation
Sometimes, coding isn’t about solving a problem. Sometimes it’s just a quiet way to sit with the absurd, sip your coffee, and let the rain do its thing. This one’s for those Sunday afternoons when the…
Why Agentic AI Should Be an Evolution, Not a Revolution
U.S. private AI investment grew to $109.1 billion in 2024 – leading to an “AI arms race” in which many businesses scrambled to be the first to announce shiny new capabilities. But did some tech…
Business Decisions: Does Your Data Deserve A Seat At The Table?CFOs: Are you ready to let go and trust AI?
What should your data be telling you about ways to improve your business? Seams of golden insight might exist within mountains of stored information. But what’s the best way to find it? It’s estimated…
CFOs: Are you ready to let go and trust AI?
I’ve never wanted to sky dive or do a bungee jump, but when I read some industry commentary it feels like this is what CFOs are being asked to do when it comes to investing in AI tools . For example,…
How Enterprises Can Stay Immune From Tech FOMO
Enterprises can fall prey to the fear of missing out (FOMO). The aura around new technology can captivate executives and pull businesses onto the rocks. Fortunately, there’s a way to stay grounded. Do…