AI Strategy Starts with You: Stop Letting Software Vendors Define It
Why your AI roadmap should start with your business—not a demo Introduction: The AI Gold Rush—And Why You Should Slow Down We’re in the middle of an AI gold rush. Every software provider, from the biggest Tier 1 ERP vendors to niche SaaS players, is touting artificial intelligence as the game-changer your business can’t afford […]
Defining Your AI Strategy Within a Digital or ERP Framework
As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in the enterprise technology space, organizations are increasingly looking to incorporate AI into their digital transformation journeys. But integrating AI into an existing ERP or digital strategy isn’t always straightforward. Many organizations are left wondering: should AI be an extension of their ERP system or a standalone capability? And […]
The Hidden Risk of AI in Enterprise Contracts: Are You Giving Away Your Competitive Edge?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing business as we know it. From improving efficiency and decision-making to enhancing customer experiences, AI is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern enterprise operations. Yet, amid all the excitement and optimism, there lies a lesser-known—but critically important—risk that businesses must grapple with: In the race to adopt AI, many organizations […]
The Rise of Agentic AI: How Autonomous Intelligence is Redefining Business and Beyond
When most people hear the word “AI,” their minds immediately jump to the usual suspects: ChatGPT, Google Bard, Microsoft Copilot. These tools have become increasingly integrated into our daily lives—answering questions, generating content, helping us code or draft emails. They’re useful, they’re powerful, and they’ve changed how we think about work. But what if this […]
Faculty AI is Shaping the Future of AI in Government Policy and Education
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to an integral force shaping industries worldwide. One of the leading AI firms driving this transformation is Faculty AI, a company originally recognized for its role in influencing voter behavior during Brexit. Today, Faculty AI is positioned as a key player in AI-driven government policy, […]
The Convergence of Supply Chain Management and Artificial Intelligence: 10 Key Use Cases
Two of the most transformative trends are supply chain management and artificial intelligence (AI). Both are driving significant advancements in the digital transformation space, but what happens when these two areas converge? This question is shaping the future of supply chain operations and decision-making. As organizations strive to remain competitive, leveraging AI in supply chain […]
Embracing Gen AI: The Seamless Integration into Business Operations
Unlock the essentials of digital transformation: integrating Gen AI, data readiness, partnerships, and PMO expertise. Drive innovation and leadership through strategic governance.
How Artificial Intelligence is Fundamentally Transforming ERP Systems (and Vice Versa)
Given the various directions AI is taking, it has become an area of significant interest and investment, with extensive research and development efforts. In light of this, our focus today is to examine how AI is impacting ERP software and provide you with essential insights when considering potential ERP solutions.
What is Automation? [Intro to Software Automation, Robotics, RPA, AI, and Intelligent Automation]
Digitalization is driving the trend of automation in the world today. It’s important to understand what automation is, its different dimensions, and how it impacts your organization.
What Is ChatGPT? [Pros and Cons of OpenAI Software]
Chat GPT is a technology that is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. It has gained mainstream adoption and attracts significant attention from mass media and TV shows. The question that arises is whether Chat GPT is beneficial to society. It is worth examining whether Chat GPT can enhance our personal and business lives or potentially undermine our success.
What are the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence? Is AI Good for Humans and Society?
Artificial intelligence is a fascinating technology that many of us are still learning about. However, AI can also have a significant impact on the world, and that is what I want to discuss today. My name is Eric Kimberling, and I am the CEO of Third Stage Consulting, an independent consulting firm that helps clients worldwide achieve the third stage of success in their digital transformation journeys. While artificial intelligence has been emerging for some time now, it is only recently gaining popularity, and many organizations are exploring how they can use AI to improve their operations.
Introduction to Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Big Data
One of the common areas that we look at and evaluate when helping our clients through their digital transformation is data analytics. Data analytics is becoming more and more important as organizations grow and accumulate data over decades of using enterprise technologies. When you combine that with the fact that data toolsets and data itself are proliferating at a breakneck speed, you can see how data analytics is becoming increasingly important. In other words, organizations have more data than ever before, they’re accumulating data at a more rapid pace than ever before, and data analytics is a way to really make use of that commodity and asset that organizations are developing.