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Economic challenges force decision making down paths traditionally related to cost reduction and/or efficiency finding. But in the last few years – specifically those defined by the COVID-19 pandemic – it has become clearer that investment in the right technology…

Over the past 10-15 years, tech companies have leveraged the power of the cloud to introduce the Software as a Service business model. Rather than selling long-term licenses to products that then need to be deployed within the customer’s infrastructure,…

When faced with tough choices – starter or dessert, Beatles or Stones, beach or mountains – it’s so satisfying to be able to say “both.” And yet in business and technology decisions, we often feel compelled to sacrifice one very…

The end of year holidays provide a great opportunity both to connect with loved ones and reflect on the events of the past year. With the 2022 festive period behind us, I'd like to share my thoughts on a notable…

Manufacturers who want to compete in an increasingly volatile market know that they must become quicker, smarter, and greener to survive. That is a key finding of Forrester Research's report, The Future of Manufacturing, which analyzes the manufacturing market and…

When you race to digitally transform, you need to pay attention to two high-level fundamental tasks: 1. Taking your core business - what you do today - and leveraging your technology to do it better, faster, cheaper, more efficiently. 2.…

When you hear someone say: “Get a backbone,” what do you think? You probably assume that the individual in question is weak or lacks conviction. The same can hold true in an organization. If your company lacks a digital backbone -…

For as long as people have produced goods, there has been a need for Quality Assurance. Across industries, a universal form of Quality Assurance has been visual inspection. While many products need to be tested against more quantifiable benchmarks like…

CIOs face a world of deglobalization, widening inequalities, and reshaping supply chains. Disruption and threats are increasing. These are all set to make 2023 a challenging year for IT leaders, but not without opportunities, as highlighted at the Gartner IT…

Software AG's Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2022 team has returned home from sunny Florida after a busy week that was jam packed with thought-provoking presentations, inspiring conversations, and smiling faces – it was great to be back in person! Whether you…