The Data Wars · How to Protect Your IP in the AI Era
The recent legal battle brought by Reddit against Perplexity marks a pivotal moment in what we might call the “AI-data wars” - a struggle over who controls the data that…
Will AI Replace Traditional System Interfaces, or Does Design Still Matter?
As generative AI continues its relentless advance, an intriguing question is emerging among product teams and CIOs alike: if large language models (LLMs) become the “human interface layer” to every…
Two Speeds · One Approach · How We’ve Simplified Tech Advisory & Leadership
Mid‑market companies don’t always need a full‑time CIO, but they DO need senior technology leadership that is unbiased, business‑first, and aligned to the nuances of the client's sector. That’s why…
The Shocking Rarity in IT Consulting: Independence
In most business disciplines where the stakes are high, independence is a given. Financial auditors must not own stock in the companies they evaluate. Investment advisors are required to disclose…
Data, BI, & AI in the Mid-market · 2025 Analytics Maturity Survey
One of the most common questions we receive, and the basis of interest of many clients in our Tech Assessment services, is to compare their IT & AI capabilities and performance…
Window of Opportunity · The Realization that Visionary CEOs Have Grasped
There is a quiet but seismic shift happening in the business landscape, and it’s one that very few executives fully appreciate in real time. The window is currently open, right…
Who is Really Paying Your MSP? · The Hidden Incentives Behind IT Advice
In the vast ecosystem of information technology, the companies that help businesses implement and manage systems often serve as intermediaries between corporate buyers and the technology giants. Managed service providers…
Analytics Maturity in Utilities · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
We know well from our experience in Utilities IT & AI consulting — spanning telecom, electricity, water, and natural gas providers — sit at the intersection of public service and…
Analytics Maturity in Tourism · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our consultants with experience in Tourism IT & AI consulting, whether in the context of travel agencies, tour operators, attractions, or regional destination managers, know well that these companies face…
Analytics Maturity in Retail · Analyzing our Mid-market Survey
Our experience in Retail IT & AI consulting has been at the forefront of technology adoption for decades, leveraging point-of-sale data, e-commerce platforms, loyalty programs, and increasingly AI-driven personalization. Competition…