The Death of “Big Bang” IT Projects
Why is it so hard to change, especially from a business perspective? Why is it so hard to understand that new technology capabilities can enable new… Read More »The Death of “Big Bang” IT Projects
Why is it so hard to change, especially from a business perspective? Why is it so hard to understand that new technology capabilities can enable new… Read More »The Death of “Big Bang” IT Projects
I had the opportunity in 2017 to give a 10-minute keynote at DataWorks Summit 2017. I know what most of you are thinking: Schmarzo can… Read More »5 Questions that Define Your Digital Transformation
Many predict, and warn, that the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution will change the world – and possibly the very essence of mankind. But society-changing revolutions… Read More »How History Can Prepare Us for Upcoming AI Revolution or, What is the AI Equivalent to the ¼” Bolt?
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I was recently asked to conduct a 2-hour workshop for the State of California Senior Legislators on the topic of “Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and… Read More »How State Governments Can Protect and Win with Big Data, AI and Privacy