Technology constantly evolves, so it’s not surprising that we’ve seen alternative cloud solutions entering the marketplace. Major players like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure now offer “neoclouds, which are AI-native computing, sovereign, and edge deployment cloud services. Those companies claim that these new services will reduce costs while maintaining high performance. But tech leaders are taking a cautious approach. Rather than immediately jumping on the trend – as they often do with many emerging…  MORE

For most of us, alerts are a constant in our working day. We get reminders about meetings, notifications from dozens of apps, and other signals regarding activity we should act upon right now. For the technology leader, however, cyber alerts take priority over all others. But knowing about a security breach is pointless unless you know how to properly react in context. You may quickly be able to resolve certain technical questions. After that comes…  MORE

By the time you read this sentence, chances are you’re getting a bit tired of hearing about the wonders AI can do for your organization. You experience those benefits every day: Vast increases in efficiency, exponential growth in productivity, liberation from much of the humdrum of modern work. But the legitimate rewards of AI can come at a price – one that erodes the very judgment and critical thinking that technical professionals depend on. Despite…  MORE

Any history of technology must include discussion of the unintended consequences of innovation. The so-called paperless office increased paper consumption. Email and texting caused employees to work more hours. Social media exposed us to privacy and security issues. Inside IT departments, a different flavor of unintended consequences has reared its head: Adopting AI to increase efficiency and cut costs may eventually leave them without capable IT leadership in the pipeline. By replacing junior and entry-level…  MORE

When emerging technologies begin to deployed in mass scale, they tend be implemented as stand-alone solutions. Yet inevitably, over time, they often merge with other technologies to complement each other. Such is the case with SaaS and AI. While AI provides many capabilities on its own, it’s now improving how SaaS platforms operate. This technical collaboration is transforming product development, an array of business models, and what customers expect from brand and user experiences. AI-powered…  MORE

When it comes to gaining competitive advantage, retailers have never had a more difficult challenge. Loyalty is a thing of the past, as is automatic purchase based solely on brand reputation. Consumers now study product comparisons, watch video reviews, and scroll Twitter feeds to spot both the good and the bad. They demand no-questions-asked returns and free shipping. The tiniest negative perception will induce a click to the competitor’s site. And if that’s not enough…  MORE