Stop Thinking About AI (So You Can Actually Succeed With It)
AI is exciting and over-hyped. If you want real results, stop obsessing over the tech and start with the people. I say this as someone who helps organizations craft AI strategies and implement them inside complex digital transformations: AI success is a human problem first, a technology problem second. The Real Gap: Tech Pace vs. […]
California Just Raised the Bar on AI: What It Means for Manufacturing
This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, creating one of the strongest AI safety frameworks in the U.S. so far. It got me thinking about what it means for our clients, so I wanted to write down some of my thoughts in case it might help […]
ERP Failures Don’t Happen Overnight: The Myths That Put Transformations at Risk
If there’s one thing I’ve learned advising clients through major ERP and digital transformations, it’s this: failures and “problem projects” rarely come out of nowhere. They’re the result of misconceptions that take root early, usually before contracts are signed, and snowball throughout the program. Let’s unpack the most common myths I see, why they’re so […]
Unlocking the Power of AI: Insights from Top Vendors
We brought a cross-section of the ERP world on stage, featuring Infor, Epicor, NetSuite, Priority, and a vendor-neutral perspective from Info-Tech Research Group, to cut through the buzzwords and discuss what’s actually happening with AI in enterprise systems. No demos, no slide-ware, just straight talk about use cases, implementation impact, and where this is all […]
AI in Enterprise Systems: From Choice Overload to Intelligent Guidance
For years, ERP and enterprise systems have asked too much of end users. The interfaces were clunky, the options overwhelming, and the burden of “choosing correctly” fell squarely on the shoulders of employees. Forecasting is a prime example: users were presented with dropdowns of models, asked to select one, run it, then repeat the process […]
Is AI Killing the Consulting Industry?
For decades, technology consulting has thrived on billable hours, big teams, and armies of consultants capturing meeting notes, documenting processes, and customizing software. But that model is breaking—and AI is leading the charge. I’ve spent my entire career in consulting. Now, I can say with certainty: AI is disrupting (if not outright killing) the consulting […]
Achievable AI Use Cases for Mid-Market Companies
Artificial intelligence is everywhere in the enterprise conversation right now — but many small and mid-market companies are left wondering: Where do we actually start? It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of generative AI and futuristic use cases. But the truth is, most organizations can realize value today in practical, achievable ways […]
What It Really Takes to Start an AI Tech Company
Starting a tech company looks glamorous from the outside. We hear about venture funding rounds, disruptive innovations, and fast growth — but the reality is far scrappier, riskier, and more customer-obsessed than most people imagine. Recently, I sat down with Will and Xenon, two of the founders of Octure, an AI tech startup focused on […]
AI Code Assistants: Hype, Headlines, and the Hidden Truth
Why smart leaders are asking tougher questions about AI productivity claims. AI-powered code assistants—like GitHub Copilot and others—have quickly become one of the most hyped use cases for generative AI in enterprise tech. With bold claims like “30% developer productivity gains,” it’s no wonder that CIOs and CTOs are under pressure to adopt. But here’s […]
AI in ERP: What Customers Want vs. What They Fear
Why adoption is lagging—and how to move forward with clarity and control. AI is no longer a futuristic concept in enterprise tech. It’s here. It’s embedded in your ERP, your analytics, your workflows. And just like cloud five years ago, AI is quickly becoming a non-negotiable. But while organizations recognize they must embrace AI, many […]
Is AI in ERP Real — or Just Hype?
In 2025, AI is everywhere—headlines, vendor demos, boardroom discussions. And now, ERP software vendors are jumping into the hype, promising that artificial intelligence will completely transform how businesses run their operations. But is it actually happening? Or are we still years away from truly integrated AI capabilities in ERP? The truth is somewhere in between. […]
Top 10 AI-Enabled ERP and Enterprise Technology Platforms in 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming the cornerstone of modern enterprise software. ERP vendors and enterprise tech providers are racing to embed AI into their platforms—not just for automation, but to drive intelligent decision-making, predictive insights, and adaptive business processes. But the AI maturity curve varies wildly. Some vendors are ahead of the curve, using […]