Posts by Tom Call

In the quest to boost employee productivity, customer satisfaction, and corporate profits, tech leaders try to balance the need for innovation with the requirement to minimize costs. That means continually assessing where they can cut spending. Your cloud initiative is one of the best areas to investigate – in most organizations, it’s a huge source of wasted dollars. Begin your cost-cutting imitative by defining your cloud strategy. This is critical – lack of a clear…  MORE

At this point in the 21st century, AI adoption is no longer something for an organization to investigate – it’s fundamental for competitive advantage. And while tech leaders are tasked to carry out immediate implementation, they can’t blindly dive into a full-scale AI initiative without being aware of potential negative ramifications. There are trade-offs, as well as a balancing act to perform. For starters is the debate between speed and security. Everyone wants a fast…  MORE

Many of today’s CIOs and CTOs have career aspirations that go beyond the realm of technology. More than mere tacticians and implementers, they possess the strategic vision that can foster long-term organizational goals. The problem is, other executives in the company, as well as the board, may not be aware of their deeper capabilities. This is where technology leaders must make an impression when discussing the initiatives they’re currently overseeing and planning for in the…  MORE

In the constant quest to create more revenue streams, companies don’t have to restrict themselves to developing new products or services. They can also leverage the goldmine in their enterprise data. Most likely, your organization is sitting on a massive, yet untapped, amount of data from both consumers and business activity. That information can be monetized by leveraging it into a new offering that meets a growing market demand. And with IT leaders now being…  MORE

From the CEO perspective, continual transformation is essential for maintaining competitive advantage. This sentiment is true in most cases. Yet transformation, in itself, is no longer enough to remain at the top of the game. These days, it’s all about the speed in which the transformation takes place. And that’s why CIOs are increasingly feeling more pressure to complete the initiative in shorter time spans. Finishing transformation projects quicker can be accomplished in a number…  MORE

CEOs count on their technology leaders to improve productivity, drive growth, and facilitate marketing and sales initiatives. At the same time, they also have to be aware of costs, and keep spending as lean as possible. The costs of the cloud are one primary area where CTOs and CIOs can cut the fat. In fact, tech leaders often waste money on cloud services that would be better spent on other mission-critical projects. Overspending on the…  MORE

Every CIO has to consider others players in their category when formulating technical strategies. But they must also grapple with risks presented by outages, supply chain issues, cyber attacks, and the unpredictability of today’s global business climate. These forces can affect the bottom line as much as any competitor. This is why tech leaders are increasingly focusing on identifying and mitigating risks. And in the process, they’re proving that resilience efforts can deliver measurable ROI….  MORE

When it comes to launching new technology, ROI is always the ultimate measuring stick. That’s especially true with AI initiatives, which carry a special sense of urgency. The question is, when is it realistic to know if the investment paid off? Despite the promise that AI will automatically deliver positive results, it’s common for companies to be challenged to locate ROI after launch. In our experience, tech leaders would be wise to not expect those…  MORE