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The Big Themes:End-to-End Integration Is a Necessity: In today's fast-paced business environment, success requires a holistic, end-to-end understanding of operations. Organizations must break out of traditional silos. A great CIO and IT team must focus on connecting these silos, ensuring seamless workflows across the organization. This perspective enables businesses to optimize processes, meet customer expectations, and avoid inefficiencies.Logistics as a Strategic Advantage: Companies that excel in managing their supply chain —from sourcing to delivering products to customers — gain a competitive edge. In contrast, companies that neglect logistics risk disappointing customers with out-of-stock items or poor service. Sadin also underscores the complexities of modern global supply chains. Businesses need visibility into every link of the chain to anticipate risks and adapt proactively. This logistical foresight allows organizations to maintain customer loyalty and operational efficiency, even amid uncertainty.Strategic Iteration and Integration Is Key to Progress: Sadin stresses the importance of iterative improvement rather than overhauling systems entirely. His "patch, polish, then perfect" strategy encourages retailers to enhance existing systems incrementally, using tools like robotic process automation (RPA) to connect and optimize processes in the short term. Additionally, Sadin warns against delaying action, likening hesitation to "sitting on a sharp fence," which risks falling behind competitors.

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Episode 55 | Tech Disruptions AheadThe Big Themes:Optimism for 2025 as a Transformative Year: Wayne and Bob express optimism about 2025, particularly for the U.S. economy and its impact on CIOs and digital transformation initiatives. Sadin talks about deregulation and efficiency measures, such as those championed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), could boost confidence and growth.AI and Automation Rise: AI and automation are pivotal for driving efficiency and reclaiming productivity. Examples include ServiceNow's claim of saving users 1.5 days of productivity weekly by automating low-value tasks. Wayne and Bob cite leaders like Larry Ellison and Elon Musk as potential drivers of this transformation, particularly if given the freedom to innovate without excessive regulation.Advances in Chip Technology Drive Performance and Cost Efficiency: Technological advances in chip design, such as the development of two-nanometer chips, promise dramatic gains in performance and efficiency. Wayne points out that smaller feature sizes on chips enable exponentially more transistors per unit, which reduces costs, improves thermal efficiency, and unlocks new capabilities for AI and data processing. This progress aligns with Moore's Law and could revive productivity leaps in hardware development.The Big Quote: "Microsoft's going to be a winner because they've got the legs of the stool, AI in it. Well, maybe four legs, AI, integration, platform, and application. And you don't see that with most of the other players, their application focus, their platform plus application, but Microsoft plays at all layers of the stack, so I can mix and match."

durée : 02:59:16 - Le 7/10 - par : Nicolas Demorand, Léa Salamé, Sonia Devillers, Anne-Laure Sugier - Volker Türk, Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux droits de l'homme, Kamel Daoud, écrivain, Hugo Caselles-Dupré, chercheur en intelligence artificielle, Éric Sadin, philosophe, Jérôme Commandeur, humoriste, et Benjamin Stock, écrivain, sont les invités du 7/10.

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Episode 54 | AI, CIO ChallengesThe Big Themes:Community Summit NA: Wayne talks about attending Community Summit and how the event stands out by offering user-driven insights that focus on real-world experiences with Microsoft ecosystems, rather than vendor-led marketing. The Summit provides a platform where users share practical, firsthand knowledge, allowing attendees to gain a deeper understanding of how Microsoft technologies work in real business settings. By fostering a community of real-world users, the Summit helps businesses navigate the complexities of implementing new technologies.The CIO's evolving role amid AI demands: There's growing pressure on CIOs to adopt AI-driven strategies, reflecting a shift where AI, in particular, generative AI, is no longer just an optional tool but an expectation from executives and boards. This trend is reshaping industries differently. While sectors like finance can afford significant R&D investments in AI, others, such as retail, face tighter budgets and must be more strategic.Balancing innovation with cost control in AI Investments: They discuss the growing complexity and cost of AI investments, with Wayne urging CIOs to carefully evaluate the financial implications of adopting AI technologies. He points out that as AI tools become more integrated into business operations, their costs, including ongoing subscription fees, are likely to rise. CIOs must be strategic about which AI tools and platforms they adopt, ensuring that they do not overcommit financially.The Big Quote: “We're drowning in information, we've got to move faster, and some of the GenAI and traditional AI stuff is taking a lot . . . away from us so we can move to operate at a higher level of reasoning, of thinking, of overseeing."

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On this World Series Special Edition of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Scott Sadin, COO of IC360. Kimmel and Handron discuss the business side of the World Series, including ticket prices, players' salaries, viewership, and, of course, sports betting. Sadin has experience in operational management stemming from financial services institutions such as Apollo Global Management, Tourbillon Capital and MSD Partners. While working in financial services, Sadin helped develop trading surveillance programs aimed at identifying potentially suspicious equity and debt transactions. Sadin was born and raised in New York City and received his B.A. in Political Science from Lehigh University. Scott Sadin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sadin-a598b977/ IC360: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integritycompliance360/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ic_360/ X: https://x.com/_IC360

Damos la bienvenida en nuestro auditorio al filósofo y escritor francés Éric Sadin, un referente intelectual en el ámbito de las tecnologías digitales, sus características, los motores económicos que las impulsan y su amplio impacto social, que conversará con el periodista Joseba Elola en torno a los libros del autor (editados por Caja Negra). Este evento ha sido co-organizado con el Institut français de España, Embajada de Francia y está enmarcado en el ciclo Imagina el futuro que queremos, como parte de las celebraciones del centenario de Telefónica. #ImaginaElFuturoQueQueremos #ÉricSadin Puedes verlo en nuestro canal de YouTube en: CASTELLANO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2IHZ9s4fQI FRANCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOh1XMBucOE Mas información en: https://espacio.fundaciontelefonica.com/evento/encuentro-con-eric-sadin/ Un nuevo espacio para una nueva cultura: visita el Espacio Fundación Telefónica en pleno corazón de Madrid, en la calle Fuencarral 3. Visítanos y síguenos en: Web: https://espacio.fundaciontelefonica.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EspacioFTef Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/espaciofundaciontef Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/espacioftef/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CulturaSiglo21

Episode 53 | Future-Ready IT OfferingsThe Big Themes:ServiceNow's innovation: Wayne Sadin talks about ServiceNow, which Bob recently wrote about, as a first mover in the market, leading the way in creating intelligent solutions that facilitate interoperability between different applications and workflows. This innovation reflects a broader trend in the tech industry toward integrated platforms that can handle diverse business needs without forcing organizations to invest in multiple standalone tools.Interoperability focus: Vendors should prioritize creating systems that allow for seamless interoperability and integration across various platforms. Interoperability is not merely about compatibility; it encompasses the ability to facilitate data sharing and process integration among disparate systems.Multi-cloud strategies: Wayne notes the importance of multi-cloud strategies, suggesting that flexibility and the ability to connect different systems will be crucial for organizations looking to avoid vendor lock-in. In an era where no single cloud provider can meet every organization's needs, a multi-cloud approach allows businesses to select the best solutions tailored to their specific requirements.The Big Quote: “The answer for every vendor is, to facilitate interoperability, make it easy for me to do my job better. Yes, you could build a walled garden, like the cloud vendors all did . . . That's the resort of the person with the inferior product . . . I want the ability to interoperate. I want them to all think this is not a zero-sum game."

In this episode Julie and Ginger interview ATN's dear friend, Dr. Melissa Sadin. Melissa teaches us about Hope Theory based on the work of Gwinn and Hellman and their book Hope Rising. You can check out Dr. Sadin's books and work here: http://www.traumasensitive.com/, https://a.co/d/9x4lPtk. What is the definition of hope? Hope is setting a goal that you desire, creating a pathway toward the goal, and utilizing the willpower necessary to achieve the goal through connection to another person. Dr. Sadin further states that Hope Builds Resilience and Resilience Builds Hope. She tells us that through the following three-step process we can build hope and resilience in our children at home and students at school: 1. Set an achievable goal 2. Set the pathway -the WAYPOWER 3. Get a cheerleader- the WILLPOWER, who will help revise and check-in Melissa teaches us that: - Hope builds executive functioning capacity - Students with high hope have better attendance than students with low hope - Students with high hope have better academic outcomes than students with low hope- despite cognitive ability - Students with hope are more likely to find success in career or college sooner than students with low hope Listen in and join us in building hope!

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Episode 52 | Cloud Innovation ImpactThe Big Themes:Cloud industry dynamics: Wayne discusses the competitive landscape of cloud computing, emphasizing Oracle's evolving strategies to compete with giants like AWS and Microsoft Azure. He discusses how Oracle's Autonomous Database and other innovations are crucial in this race, reflecting broader trends toward automation and efficiency in enterprise IT.Multi-cloud strategies: The discussion covers the strategic advantages of multi-cloud environments, where organizations leverage multiple cloud providers to optimize performance, mitigate risks, and enhance flexibility. Interoperability and workload distribution play an important role in multi-cloud strategies. Enterprises increasingly adopt a multi-cloud approach to avoid vendor lock-in and maximize operational efficiency.Strategic insights: Wayne advises businesses to prioritize alignment between IT and business goals when adopting cloud technologies. Strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and continuous evaluation of cloud investments are necessary to ensure they contribute effectively to organizational growth and competitive advantage.The Big Quote: "We at IT shouldn't be so proud that we say, 'Well, only this cloud provider works.' We've got to accept the fact that we live in a multi-cloud world, we've got to accept the fact that pieces of infrastructure talk to each other across these interfaces (cloud interfaces, database interfaces)."

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Episode 51 | Strategic IT BudgetingThe Big Themes:Integrated investment approach: Wayne advocates for aligning IT investments with broader company goals, urging against treating IT as a separate entity. This approach ensures that IT projects are evaluated alongside other investments, prioritizing those with the highest strategic value.Time allocation for CIOs: Wayne recommends that CIOs dedicate around 20-25% of their time to budget-related activities, including engaging with business stakeholders, discussing investment priorities, and strategic planning. This time investment is critical for ensuring that IT initiatives are aligned with broader business objectives.Comprehensive project costing: A transparent and comprehensive approach to project costing, where expenses are aggregated to provide a holistic view of total project costs can be beneficial. This strategy prevents budget overruns and facilitates better decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.The Big Quote: “Don't budget only for implementation. I see this all the time. If the project is going to be $10 million to put it in, what's your first year, first 18 months of costs? People say my project is to put in Product X. Now when the product is done, there's the ongoing cost — especially in the SaaS [software-as-a-service] world, that's not insignificant."

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“Inteligencia artificial generativa: un crimen contra la condición humana”. Así, sin medias tintas, se tituló la conferencia que dio la semana pasada el filósofo francés Eric Sadin en la Universidad Católica. Uno de los nombres importantes de la filosofía europea hoy, Sadin es también una de las voces que reflexiona sobre los avances de la tecnología, y lo hace con ojo crítico. Sus libros tienen títulos como La inteligencia artificial o el desafío del siglo. Anatomía de un antihumanismo radical, y en sus charlas y entrevistas advierte por lo que llama “mercantilización de la vida” o por la preponderancia exagerada del individualismo. Mientras tanto, seguimos viendo cómo la inteligencia artificial se hace parte integral de nuestras vidas, sin que ninguna advertencia -ni siquiera de los propios involucrados en su creación- sirva para poner un freno. Ayer informábamos, por ejemplo, de la utilización por parte de Israel de una herramienta de IA para definir dónde realizar bombardeos en la guerra en Gaza. Aquí En Perspectiva hemos hecho un seguimiento muy de cerca a ese tipo de novedades, y eso a veces dificulta ver el bosque y no el árbol. Pensar lo que significa la inteligencia artificial generativa no solo desde el punto de vista de la posible pérdida de puestos de trabajo, o de la facilitación del acceso a herramientas que antes requerían el desarrollo de habilidades técnicas, sino hacerlo desde lo que significan para la humanidad en sí. ¿Por qué puede plantearse a la IA generativa como un crimen contra la condición humana? Aprovechemos, entonces, la visita de Eric Sadin para traer el tema a una nueva Mesa de Filósofos. Nos acompañan hoy Javier Mazza, director del Departamento de Humanidades y Comunicación de la UCU; y Maybeth Garcés, profesora de Alta Dedicación de ese mismo departamento, en materias de Ética profeisonal y Ética en el mundo digital.

Episode 50 | Securing the Digital FrontierThe Big Themes:Multi-cloud complexity & AI: The adoption of multi-cloud environments presents significant management challenges for IT teams, including complexities in configuration, monitoring, and integration. Simultaneously, there is increasing interest in harnessing AI to enhance cybersecurity, with discussions centering on automating tasks and responses for more effective threat management.Need for proactive cybersecurity measures: Proactive cybersecurity measures are to be preferred over reactive ones. It suggests that organizations should invest in tools and strategies that predict and prevent security threats rather than just responding to them.Adaptability and skill development: In the face of technological advancements and changing job requirements, adaptability and continuous skill development are crucial. You want a workforce that can adapt to new technologies and think critically about their applications in the business context.The Big Quote: “When a company gets breached. . . somebody always wrote a memo that went 'Doesn't that look funny to you?'. . . imagine if we had a tool that kept watch that listened, that learned, that advised and maybe even got shrill. An email isn't going to go 'Hey, man, read me now.' But the right AI tool might very well be programmed to say, 'I'm going to keep texting that CIO until they listen to me.'"

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Episode 49 | AI RealitiesThe Big Themes:SaaS and AI terminology clarification: Wayne discusses the need to distinguish between various technology terms. He points out the common misuse of terms like SaaS and AI. He cautions against the trend of "SaaS-washing" and "AI-washing," where everything is labeled one or the other to generate excitement.SaaS and IT consumption: SaaS has brought about a paradigm shift in how IT is consumed. Unlike traditional software releases that could lead to delays and technical debt, SaaS allows for continuous updates, which means users can benefit from new features promptly. Wayne talks about the efficiency and scalability achieved by running software in a single instance in the cloud.Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) prices: Companies should prepare for potential "sticker shock" in the GenAI space. Users might be initially enticed by low prices only to face higher costs later. He advises CIOs to carefully evaluate the actual cost of GenAI queries before making investments.The Big Quote: “Well, first of all, when you look at somebody's revenue jump, bear in mind, that doesn't mean everybody's getting long-term value out of it. It means it's hyped up, and therefore everybody's trying. So, if Microsoft is charging for their Copilot, a $20 a month fee, and everybody signed up for the $20 times 100 million users, that's a revenue bump. That does not mean that over the longterm, everybody's getting their $20 value. It means we're all excited about it — we all want to try this shiny new object."

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Episode 47 | 2024 CIO WisdomThe Big Themes:Multi-cloud strategies: Wayne advises against traditional server purchases, except for edge computing. He advocates for a multi-cloud approach, which aligns with the diverse landscape of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. He encourages CIOs to optimize cloud choices for different workloads. In the multi-cloud environment, vendors should be scrutinized based on security, data protection, and governance standards.AI and cybersecurity: There's a perpetual arms race in cybersecurity. Wayne believes that AI, particularly large language models, introduces a significant shift, enabling adversaries to deploy smarter attack vectors. He urges increases in cybersecurity budgets, predicting that by 2024 or 2025, defensive AI implementations could tip the balance in favor of defenders.Tactical vs. strategic CIO: Wayne introduces the "four Ps" methodology (prioritize, patch, polish, perfect) as a framework for CIOs to manage daily challenges while envisioning future improvements. There's a need for CIOs to balance tactical problem-solving with strategic vision. A successful CIO must navigate both aspects: be able to effectively address immediate issues as well as articulate a compelling vision for the future to stakeholders.The Big Quote: "And so the message to CIOs is, if you're buying servers, other than for edge computing, you're investing poorly in 2024. I'm that blunt about it. My goal is never to buy another server in my life unless it's an edge application."

Pierre-Édouard Deldique reçoit Éric Sadin dans Idées pour le thème de l'intelligence artificielle générative : la grande menace. Éric Sadin est philosophe, spécialiste des questions liées à l'univers numérique, auteur de « La vie spectrale. Penser l'ère du métavers et de l'IA générative », chez Grasset.

Pierre-Édouard Deldique reçoit Éric Sadin dans Idées pour le thème de l'intelligence artificielle générative : la grande menace. Éric Sadin est philosophe, spécialiste des questions liées à l'univers numérique, auteur de « La vie spectrale. Penser l'ère du métavers et de l'IA générative », chez Grasset.

This episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show was taped LIVE at The Lab at G2E in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wayne Kimmel interviewed Chris Reynolds, CEO of Epoxy.ai, Scott Sadin, COO of U.S. Integrity and Eric Weiss, President, North America of Odds On Compliance. Chris Reynolds is CEO of Epoxy.ai. Reynolds has been delivering strategic results for organizations and investors for over 20 years as an executive and founder. He is the CEO and co-founder of Epoxy.ai. Epoxy is an AI/ML-based sports personalization technology company providing tools that help sports leagues, betting companies, and media entities develop new forms of customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. Prior to Epoxy, Reynolds was the VP of Product and Technology at Comcast for over 5 yrs, building and scaling the streaming and product portfolio for the company including Flex, Xclass TV, the Xfinity developer portal, Interactivity and sports.  Reynolds joined Comcast through the acquisition of OneTwoSee in 2016. He was the co-founder and CEO of OneTwoSee - award-winning sports technology and data company that built immersive game center applications for MVPD's, CE manufacturers, digital publishers, and broadcasters.  Prior to OneTwoSee, Reynolds managed B2B and B2C web products for Navteq a wholly owned subsidiary of Nokia including, navteq.com, traffic.com, and map24.com.  Reynolds graduated summa cum laude with BA in Film and Media Arts from Temple University and MS in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania. Scott Sadin is the COO of U.S. Integrity. Sadin has experience in operational management stemming from financial services institutions such as Apollo Global Management, Tourbillon Capital and MSD Partners.  While working in financial services, Sadin helped develop trading surveillance programs aimed at identifying potentially suspicious equity and debt transactions.  Sadin was born and raised in New York City and received his B.A. in Political Science from Lehigh University. Eric Weiss is the President, North America of Odds On Compliance. Weiss was with the New Jersey Division of Gaming (DGE) Enforcement since 1991. He held positions in the Investigative, Technical and Executive Bureaus.  Weiss is a graduate of Richard Stockton University and received his MBA from Rowan University. Segments time stamps/chapter 0:00 Intro by Wayne Kimmel of Chris Reynolds, CEO of Epoxy.ai, Scott Sadin, COO of U.S. Integrity and Eric Weiss, President, North America of Odds On Compliance. 9:21 Who does U.S. Integrity work with? 13:37 Why Eric Weiss joined Eric Frank at Odds On Compliance 16:46 How Epoxy.ai maintains a strong team 21:03 Major tech companies joining the world of sports 29:00 How large tech companies in professional sports have affected Epoxy.ai 31:52 Aristocrat X NFL and NFLPA partnership 36:35 The future between U.S. Integrity and Odds On Compliance 39:29 How U.S. Integrity brought the sports betting industry together 43:02 The Sports Betting wave comes into New Jersey 45:00 What will G2E look like in 5 years? 50:01 Shocking events from the last 5 years  52:20 Outro Social Media Handles - Company U.S. Integrity X: https://twitter.com/usintegrity?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usintegrity Odds On Compliance X: https://twitter.com/OddsOnData Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddsoncompliance/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oddsoncompliance/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD1Qv0kLPDWiQKRH_tu7UUg Epoxy.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epoxy-ai/about/

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The Big Themes:CIO role change: CIOs are facing a shifting role in the age of AI. While AI technologies are automating many routine tasks and processes, CIOs are increasingly focusing on enabling business transformation, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring that AI is used strategically to empower employees.Evolution of technology: AI and technological advancements are part of the natural evolution of the business world. There've been similar discussions and concerns when new technologies, such as mini-computers, local area networks, and the internet, emerged in the past. AI is the latest technology that is changing how businesses operate.Empowering employees: AI and automation are liberating employees from routine, low-value tasks, allowing them to focus on more strategic and high-value work. This transformation in responsibilities can lead to more engaged and empowered employees as they move from mundane tasks to more meaningful work.The Big Quote: ” . . . not just AI, but technology will eliminate more and more routine, low-thought jobs, and high muscle or high danger jobs, warehouse jobs, loading ships, jobs, construction jobs, we've got to accept that it's going to change . . . how do we redeploy our human resources, our people, some of whom have been with us 20, 30, 40 years, and let that be the driver of the process, instead of being enslaved by the process?”

Éric Sadin, écrivain et philosophe.

Episode 46 | The Profile of the Modern CIOThe Big Themes:Co-creation and business relationships: The relationship between an IT function and a non-IT organization has to build on a foundation of co-creation; IT functions must engage with the business.CIOs are a part of the business: Gone are the days when the role of a CIO was to simply "support the business." The modern CIO is now part of the business and must build parallel connections across all business functions. "We engage at the bottom and we engage at the top," says Wayne.The mindset of the modern CIO: Wayne says he looks for two things in a CIO: ability to listen and curiosity. With the change in the tech landscape and business world, CIOs must not miss an opportunity to learn. Similarly, "if IT folks are talking about technology, versus listening for the business problems, the business opportunities, we're not getting the full value from IT."The Big Quote: "If the CIO cannot sit on the earnings call and explain the earnings to an analyst, if they can't go on a sales call and help the sales department close the deal, if they don't know how we make our money, if they don't know how we sell, and bill, and create and deliver and support, then the modern CIO is disconnected. And that doesn't work. You've got to be in the business. And I've got to be able to serve as a proxy for any other business executive, just like I'd like them to be able to serve as my proxy."

Jorge Fontevecchia en entrevista con el filósofo y ensayista francés

Episode 45 | Infrastructure, Software, ApplicationsThe Big Themes:CIO "Lego blocks": CIOs in tech are looking for vendors to provide the "building blocks" that are necessary to develop applications. When CIOs approach the board, they are not looking to describe servers and storage, but rather, systems, or applications.Vendors compete on the strength of their products: Wayne praises Oracle for competing with the strength of its product(s). The company is not looking to lock customers in. He says that, as a customer, it makes him feel like [Oracle] has less to hide.Choices are evolving for customers: Customers are now faced with selecting a cloud provider whose cloud philosophy resonates with the type of work they are trying to do. Wayne and Bob explore various cloud vendors and their differentiated offerings. The Big Quote: "We're willing to pay for differentiated vertical software that solves our problem quicker. Companies don't mind making an investment in a quality product. What we've had to do up to now, as I say, "buy the Lego blocks and assemble our own solution." There are people who think that's great. I don't think manufacturing companies, supply chain companies, retail companies, hospitals should be in the software business. I think they should be in the business that's on the nameplate on the door. And so as a CIO, I'm encouraging vendors to give me more solutions that I can configure rather than customize, and that either fit together with other products in their app store or their infrastructure space, their partner space, or they just work out of the box from the vendor. Because then I do less integration and more solution. And that's what I think I want to do as a 21st-century CIO."

Episode 44 | How Partners Ecosystems Drive the Acceleration EconomyThe Big Themes:The four types of partners: Value-add re-marketer (VAR), independent software vendor (ISV), implementation support consultants, and co-creation partners. Each of these partner types multiples a businesses ability to deliver.How partners are changing the game: Gone are the days where partners roles are limited to just fulfillment. Now, businesses need partners through every stage of the customer lifecycle "helping build systems that touch every aspect of my business."How do we work better with partners?: As tools become more flexible, the way we engage with partners has dramatically changed. "It's also the business demand is changing our need to implement quickly."The Big Quote: "In the acceleration economy, it's about getting stuff from here to there more quickly, within our four walls, and across of our entire partner ecosystem. And so a vendor, and a co-creator that knows the industry, and has the clout to have people say,' yeah, they probably know what they're doing,' encourages people to then build the connection into them. So I think that's the direction you're gonna see a lot more partnerships go, if the vendors are willing to extend themselves and think 'I'm not just in the software business, I'm in the letting customers use my software more creatively business,' and a customer of theirs steps up and says, 'my secret sauce is not so secret,' not 'I don't want to sell it to other people to help us all improve our business.'"