Tom Spalding

Leaders who have been through the complexities of M&A processes understand how important it is to get first impressions right. Transformative approaches therefore require us to think carefully about the role of #leadership. @HarvardBiz hbr.org/2024/05/ma-sho…

As organizations work toward #NetZero goals, more #IT teams are becoming aware of their carbon footprint. This means new sustainability concerns for the #cloud. Interesting new data from @gartner_inc from Sydney, AUS. gartner.com/en/newsroom/pr…

As organizations roll out #AIdriven products and services, several core questions about responsibility begin to emerge. For organizational #leaders, these questions can define the future trajectory of a business. #ResponsibleAI @HarvardBiz hbr.org/2024/05/how-to…

Great suggestion, Eric! Often it's the collaborative relationships within a company that define that company's capacity for innovation and efficiency.

Identifying the hidden risks in any enterprise #CoudStrategy is essential to circumnavigating them. Compliance standards represent a two-pronged risk approach, one in which CISOs now have influence and leverage. @CIOonline cio.com/article/130814…

Too much too soon? While #AI is a major trend right now, the real innovations and strides forward we will likely see with the technology will be in discrete bursts of usefulness, risks, and associated challenges. @HarvardBiz hbr.org/2024/02/your-o…

I appreciate how this piece drew a clear throughline between organizational #culture and organizational success. Leadership sets the tone for operations, but it is the team dynamics and how they play out that define much of an outcome. #ITLeadership cio.com/article/129820…

Every organization has different needs, which is why striking the right balance for data and infrastructure needs is core for operational optimization. ✅ As organizations increasingly invest in #AI, #DataCenters needs must be carefully considered. computerweekly.com/news/366570694…

Inflation and costs continue to rise, but value is becoming concentrated in fewer orgs. As a result, investors are looking to keep their money in larger trusted firms, as it is those same firms that have the most to gain from AI. #PrivateEquity @McKinsey mckinsey.com/industries/pri…

@shawn_stigler Thanks for sharing this article, Shawn! For so long it has seemed as if interest rates have severely limited the innovative potential of startups, but a unique aspect of AI innovation is that it provides key benefits to existing organizations with robust data infrastructure.

Innovation has not stagnated in the US, rather, prerequisites to rapid leaps forward are being met by business. #AI, quantum computing, and advanced data analytics all promise to completely transform business outcomes for growing startups. #PrivateEquity forbes.com/sites/christia…

Improvements in #DataCapture are the prerequisites for digital #innovation. Many CFOs are looking directly at #DataManagement techniques to gain better access to key indicators, many of which are driving business results. #FinOps @cfo cfo.com/news/unlocking…

There are deeper questions related to #AI and human engagement with the proliferation of these tools. Much of the language we use around technology is objective; data speaks only to facts and things we know to be true. “Known unknowns” become a challenge. daily.jstor.org/what-if-ai-ope…

#StrategicThinking is the key mindset here, as long-term planning plays out both in the workplace and beyond. What inspired me about this piece is the use of vision and purpose to underscore the daily actions that can get us to the desired results. hbr.org/2023/12/use-st…

@manfredjeske Thanks for your insight, Manfred! Trusting relationships can take entrepreneurs and startup founders far!

Doing private equity deals with integrity and truly caring about all parties involved is a competitive advantage. #redemptiveinvesting

The evaluation of hidden costs is going to be crucial in the coming years for operational efficiency across cloud structures. Cultures of #innovation are attractive because they seek to improve systems alongside rapid scaling. #IT #Cloud #Leadership informationweek.com/it-leadership/…

I appreciate this piece because it gets to the core of what makes #entrepreneurs so passionate. Having an impact on your community is what motivates so many, and this is where businesses have the opportunity to grow and build #trust. @Forbes forbes.com/sites/nelldebe…

Organizations are going to have to embrace upskilling and training like never before. Looking at this as an opportunity to avoid skills challenges down the line will be better than ignoring it and struggling later. The key is proactivity. #ITGrowth nextgov.com/artificial-int…

The demand for #CyberSkills will only continue to grow alongside corporate interest in the #cloud, a trend that is field by #innovation and other monetary factors. That means that increased investment in tech demands simultaneous investment in skills. infosecurity-magazine.com/news-features/…

#ITleadership has changed dramatically over the past decade, and it continues to evolve alongside corporate priorities. #Digitalization and #CloudAdoption brought a lot of pressure but they also brought room for innovation and untapped value. prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

What stood out to me from this year-end recap was how many businesses were able to strategically get their foot in the door when it came to #cloud enablement and business acceleration. #Data can be a driving force of #innovation if harnessed effectively. cio.com/article/126130…