Broaden your perspective!

When AI exploded onto the scene, everyone expected me to jump on board. I didn't. Not because I'm anti-AI. Because I've seen this movie before. The pattern is always the same: revolutionary technology emerges, companies race to implement it, vendors promise miracles, then reality sets in. 95% of projects fail, and yes, that's the actual failure rate for AI pilots right now, despite $30-40 billion in investment.

95% of AI pilots are failing. Why do traditional industries keep getting it wrong? After watching countless manufacturers and food processors burn through AI budgets with nothing to show for it, the pattern is clear. The problem isn't the technology. It's the approach.

Hours wasted searching for "that one document". Audit Season = Nightmare Season. The hidden cost: Every assumption-based decision is a missed opportunity.

The most dangerous assumption is “The vendor who solved your colleague's e-commerce problem can handle your data analytics transformation”. The most overlooked warning signs are vendors who can’t explain their methodology in plain language during initial conversations. The stakes couldn't be higher. You’re not just selecting software. You’re investing in business continuity, competitive positioning, and profit protection.

Your IT Budget is bleeding money. 70% of IT budgets go to maintaining legacy systems that can't talk to each other. That's not an investment. That's life support for dying technology. Every day you delay modernization, you're choosing expensive maintenance over profitable innovation. Your competitors who modernize first will win more projects, deliver faster, and scale without proportional cost increase.

Imagine the thrill of splurging $595 on a Commodore 64 computer in 1982; I'll bet you didn't know it's the highest-selling single computer model of all time. For a lot of younger generations, including myself, we couldn't fathom the exhilaration of buying something teenagers would describe as a "prehistoric" item nowadays.

Unpacked! Why warehouse and manufacturing systems have evolved into bloated "Swiss Army knives" of functionality, how the "one system to rule them all" approach often creates more problems than it solves, and five practical strategies to rationalize your technology ecosystem without massive disruption.

The modern food industry finds itself caught in a technological paradox; drowning in specialized software on one end and stretching basic platforms beyond recognition on the other.

Every bit of food on your plate has a story—one that spans thousands of miles, dozens of hands, and cutting-edge technologies most consumers never see.

Accelerate your company's digital transformation by understanding machine learning and the data that drives it.

The most successful companies aren't attempting complete digital transformations overnight. Instead, they're taking thoughtful, phased approaches - targeting specific pain points with appropriate technologies and building on those successes.

The interconnected nature of architectural domains creates a comprehensive framework that supports overall enterprise objectives. Each domain contributes unique value while maintaining specific documentation approaches that effectively communicate and preserve architectural decisions.

In today's digital-first world, solution architecture stands as the critical differentiator between business success and stagnation.

Instead of searching for a magic bullet, they embraced the power of "marginal gains" – tiny improvements that compound over time.

Execution efficiency refers to achieving desired results or outcomes in a timely and cost-effective manner while minimizing waste and optimizing resource use.

Only 16.2% of projects are completed on time and within budget. So, why is this happening?

“Clean Logix was looking for a sophisticated software solution to revolutionize our automated cleaning technology in the food and beverage sanitation industry. We needed a robust interface that could operate in challenging factory environments, provide real-time communication, and support a diverse, multilingual workforce.”

A system that enhances the quality of spine surgery using integrated technologies.

A fast-growing, 7-State bank needed an easy-to-manage system that provided audience with location-targeted information; a single, centralized place where all users can access targeted information aligned to their needs.

Recognized as the top public safety application for 2016 by Law and Order Magazine, Law ID is a customizable solution that provides immediate authentication of a contact's identification and assesses the threat level of an unknown or potentially dangerous individual.