"We're here to mark that day in history when the Allied armies joined in battle to reclaim this continent to liberty. For four long years, much of Europe had been under a terrible shadow. Free nations had fallen, Jews cried out in the camps, millions cried out for liberation. Europe was enslaved and the world prayed for its rescue. Here, in Normandy, the rescue began. Here, the Allies stood and fought against tyranny, in a giant undertaking unparalleled in human history.
You don't need to look too deeply for motivation. The Ford model went along the lines, "...make a product that employees will buy...". Banks have money tied up in commercial real estate and clients who are invested in property.
It is bad optics to have a company that makes money when buildings are occupied letting their employees un-occupy their own buildings.
Of course, this is BS, the End is Near. CRE is going to metamorphose into something different - just like the rest of us.
Executive Points:
A recent decision by a new CEO to halt remote work sparked a backlash among employees, underlining the shift in expectations regarding workplace flexibility.
Despite pushback from employees, certain sectors like banking continue to advocate for in-person work, arguing it fosters a career-oriented mindset.
The tug-of-war between employers and employees over remote work indicates a changing landscape, with the possibility of companies losing talent if they don't adapt to new norms.
There is no hyperbole with AI - what we are doing today will be absolutely looked at as rudimentary - playing in a sandbox.
In six months, the LLM advancement will be blazing, and in a year, AI Robots from Taco Bell to high-rise construction. AI moves faster than any technological advancement in human history - keep an eye out for quantum computers; "AI architecture" in chips is already off the whiteboard. Imagine the market for PCs when every, single, one in existence today, is rendered obsolete because it won't process your personal GPT.
This original meme was an attempt to fit today's reality into yesterday's box - there is no box.
This is bigger than the PC.
Bigger than digitally connected copiers.
Bigger than the internet.
This period in time might one day be looked upon the same way we look at the invention of the wheel or the discovery of fire today.
The original article was written in 2022. I've fed it to the LLM in the sky and asked to rewrite and incorporate its suggestions.
Enjoy. GW
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Executive Summary:
As we approach a new era of technological singularity, there are several indicators suggesting the demise of the Internet, including the shift towards cloud-based services, increasing privacy concerns, the diminishing relevance of traditional internet addresses, and the rise of Bio/Nanotechnology and direct device-to-device communication.
The evolution of technology is characterized by cycles of expansion and contraction, with the next expansion anticipated to move from the cloud to the human, leading to a global, person-to-person network.
The future may see a world where everything is interconnected through solar-powered, self-replicating, nano-bio-bots, rendering the concept of servers redundant as each individual and object becomes its own server, communicating directly with others.
Tigerpaw Software showcases an above-average number of women technologists through their commitment to diversity, career growth, work-life balance, mentorship, and education, thereby cultivating an inclusive and thriving environment.
The organization employs diversity-focused recruitment practices to ensure the hiring of the most qualified individuals, regardless of personal attributes, which has led to more women in tech and leadership roles.
Amid challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tigerpaw stood out as a "family-first" employer, providing flexible working conditions to ensure work-life balance, and continues to encourage personal growth and professional development through mentorship and educational opportunities.
Architect reflected, “I had 2-3 mentors that were wonderful. It was the best on-the-job training I could possibly have asked for. It accelerated my learning, and I was able to jump in with both feet.” - Shelly Miller, Database Architect
- by James T. Kirk, Captain of Starship Enterprise
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Stardate 9678.3.
Over a glass of Saurian brandy in the lounge of the starship Enterprise, I found myself engaged in lively discourse with a few dealers and sales personnel about the current trajectory of sales and trading across this vast quadrant of space.
"...they(your prospects) entrusted me with the responsibility to generate a scope document, examine vendor proposals, participate in sales conferences, provide feedback on candidates, and oversee the implementation of the chosen solution..."
It was like a temporal loop - similar conversations had taken place light years before.
For more than a decade, I have been heralding change, echoing through the cosmos to dealers and original equipment manufacturers about the course ahead. It isn't about creating patterns of light on a page, or the latest software from the Daystrom Institute. The route to successful selling lies in the wisdom of our ancestors:
AI: Because who doesn't love a side of existential dread with their efficiency?
Greg's Words
I'm sure you're not as immersed as I am in the whole AI/ChatGPT thing. I'm also confident my friends, family, and some colleagues are getting sick of me talking about AI, Nvidia, Microsoft, OpenAI, Musk, the commercial real estate bubble, dying cities, the fear of covid, digitized workflow, and artificial intelligence.
So be it.
I talk with business owners, end-users, and OEMs in many different industries - from manufacturing to CBE - and I've noticed a dichotomy in AI knowledge; either somebody knows a great deal or absolutely nothing about how AI helps companies reduce costs, grow sales and increase profits.
And that's okay.
Sure, with a bit of study, the current AI can help marketing, service, and sales digest and create proposals and correspondence, interface with customers, and produce expert-level, acumen-based content for your professional sales team. All of this impacts the cost side of the equation.
It is too early for an Office Technology provider to bring anything to market besides knowledge and advice gleaned from using AI. As far as a resellable service, or MRR SaaS model, there are no SKUs and very few experts. Yet, at the current pace of innovation, it won't be long.
Some of the "fog" around an AI-based product to Office Technology includes ethical questions we typically haven't had to face.
It would be normally prudent to suggest that bringing AI to your existing copier customers is five years away. From the historic view, you would be correct to think this, but this isn't normal, we aren't normal, we left Normalville about four years ago. I wouldn't be surprised to see a few AI systems in beta or ready to sell by year's end; say Q1, 2024.
The clock is running, and time is the fire we all burn in, for now, feast upon a conglomeration of articles about AI, languages, and the end of the world.
Enjoy.
Executive Summary:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making tremendous strides in streamlining global communication and enhancing productivity in sectors like manufacturing, bringing forth unparalleled time-saving benefits.
As we embrace AI's advancements, we're also faced with significant ethical concerns, notably regarding AI datasets and accountability, as well as the chilling possibility of a 'runaway AI' scenario.
Recognizing and balancing these dual aspects of AI – its transformative potential and its ethical and existential risks – is important as we navigate the era of AI.
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