The Golden Age of the CIO: Insights from PwC's Tech Leader

"We are experiencing the Golden Age of the CIO."  PwC, Vice Chair and Chief Products & Technology Officer - Joe Atkinson 

Just got off a brilliant call, and among the many nuggets, the above statement is a good one to start.

HP at Davos: "We lose money on the hardware we, make money on the supplies." Bet. No Cap.

 

I've been saying this from the beginning: Covid changed the way we saw work, it illuminated the managerial redundancies and hierarchy hypocrisies - then AI hit the masses - and is changing everything again.  

"I think the pandemic showed the different way of work, create a different type of need...this is showing that all of us as companies, we need to make significant changes in how do we connect, manage, develop, grow our employees to make them successful." L, HP

We are doing more with less, because of Ai.

There's more.  NVidia, HP, Dell are going to catch headwinds like nothing else since the 90s.  Indeed, this next iteration will blow all other KPIs, benchmarks and models off the planet.

Imagine, if you will, every PC being refreshed in a five year period...or 24 months or in twelve.

This is what looms over the horizon.

WebMD is the latest Fool

He isn't asking, he is informing.

This argument isn't about working from home - that ship has sailed and exposed the true nature of the corporate world - humans are a resource. Now, this wasn't a bad or good thing, it was just a thing.  

Taylorism.

With Ai enabling more to be done with fewer (knowledge workers, labor and C-Level executives) and the fear of Covid exposing redundant managerial layers, outdated business philosophies and practices, and the ability of the individual to be productive in ANY environment they chose - the C Suite has become less relevant.

And THAT IS THE FEAR.  Not CRE, productivity or "organic, face to face, collaboration..."

The jig is up, the news is out.

In a stunning display of corporate tone-deafness, Internet Brands, the parent company of WebMD, recently released an internal video, which was mistakenly shared publicly, revealing a troubling stance on remote work. The video features a series of company executives, including CEO Bob Brisco, who starkly declared, “We aren’t asking or negotiating at this point. We are informing you of how we need to work together going forward.” This directive starkly contrasts with the evolving landscape of work, where flexibility and employee autonomy are increasingly valued.

The Inescapable Office: How Vacations Became the New Frontier of Work

I see it...the full of the Moon. 

 Work Life doesn't have a balance, it simply Is. It is 'Life' not 'Work/Life'. Those who promote a balance are progressing the idea of separation in everything.

Life is not a collection of bio-spheres, silo's and hierarchies.

...or...I could be wrong...also, for those just discovering this "...decamp from your home to somewhere nice and report to work from there, remotely..."

WELCOME! 

 There is nothing better than conducting an hour long, client facing WebEx(I just dated myself) in the hotel room, then jaunting down to the pool.

That is how life should be.

It isn't work, when you like how it is you do what you do...

Risky Ai: The Darkness of Digital Brains

In a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Show, dated December 19, 2023, Aza Raskin and Tristan Harris, luminaries in the tech realm and co-founders of the Center for Humane Technology, engaged in a conversation that peeled back the layers of open source artificial intelligence (AI). 

"In the context of office technology and copiers, the revelations shared by Raskin and Harris carry profound implications. The sophisticated AI systems that power modern copiers and office technology are not immune to the risks associated with open source vulnerabilities. The potential for these technologies to fall into the wrong hands, coupled with their application in nefarious activities, poses a significant threat to businesses relying on advanced technological infrastructures."

Join Us! "Unveiling the Future: A Livestream About AI for Business Owners"

The Dawn of a New Era in Business Intelligence

Have you ever pondered the relentless pace at which artificial intelligence is not just evolving but revolutionizing industries?

In an upcoming webinar, a cadre of AI aficionados and business savants are set to demystify the AI revolution, offering a rare glimpse into the future of business intelligence. This isn't just another discussion; it's a deep dive into the practical, transformative power of AI, led by those who are not just riding the wave but steering it.

The Resurgence of Managed Print Services: A New Dawn?

I've been asking this for over a year now, "Is MpS is back?"

Surprisingly, dealers and salespeople have been telling me their Prospects are asking for managed print services. Prospects have a definition of managed print services, see a need and are actively seeking out providers.  

Not like the old days.

MPS is not merely surviving; it's thriving and adapting in ways that promise a brighter, more efficient future for businesses worldwide.