Episodios

  • HS082: Citizen Coders: Boon Or Bane?

    HS082: Citizen Coders: Boon Or Bane?
    Sep 10 2024
    The low-code/no-code movement means business users who aren’t programmers can create software. This capability might make these citizen coders more efficient and productive, but could also pose risks due to a lack of formal training in software development and security. Is citizen coding a boon or bane to business? Johna Johnson and John Burke discuss... Read more »
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    36 m
  • HS081: What’s Your Strategic Plan for AI Infrastructure?

    HS081: What’s Your Strategic Plan for AI Infrastructure?
    Aug 27 2024
    AI seems to be changing everything, including your IT infrastructure. Do you have a strategic plan for your AI infrastructure? Today we discuss the merits and challenges of cloud computing, on-premises solutions, hybrid models, and edge computing along with the importance of low latency for real-time AI applications and the potential of edge computing in... Read more »
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    27 m
  • HS080: Top Mistakes In Developing and Executing Technology Strategies

    HS080: Top Mistakes In Developing and Executing Technology Strategies
    Aug 13 2024
    To borrow a phrase first used in a military context, no tech strategy survives its first contact with real users. Today’s Heavy Strategy explores common mistakes executives make when developing and executing a technology plan. They include poor communication, making assumptions, not understanding a system’s architecture or dependencies, and more. Co-hosts Johna and Jerry draw... Read more »
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    38 m
  • HS079: Big Rock, Best-in-Breed, or Ecosystem: What’s the Best Vendor Procurement Strategy?

    HS079: Big Rock, Best-in-Breed, or Ecosystem: What’s the Best Vendor Procurement Strategy?
    Jul 30 2024
    When choosing vendors, what strategy should you employ: big rock, best-in-breed, or ecosystem? The big rock approach consolidates vendor relationships around a few strategic partners. Best-in-breed focuses on selecting top solutions from various vendors. The ecosystem model combines elements of both. Today’s conversation explores all three models and also highlights the importance of integration, the... Read more »
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    23 m
  • HS078: Is It Time To Dump Microsoft?

    HS078: Is It Time To Dump Microsoft?
    Jul 23 2024
    Should enterprises ditch Microsoft because of security concerns? Microsoft’s numerous vulnerabilities and questionable responses make it a significant risk for continued use. At the same time, Microsoft’s strong integration and utility in enterprise environments make it attractive for continued use. Johna Till Johnson and John Burke debate. They also weigh considerations including the challenges of... Read more »
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    30 m
  • HS077: Should IT Lead or Follow?

    HS077: Should IT Lead or Follow?
    Jul 2 2024
    The evolving role of IT in business is the topic of lively discussion between co-hosts Johna Johnson and John Burke. Johna argues that IT should align with business goals, acting as an executive assistant, while John believes IT should take a proactive leadership role, driving innovation and framing business problems. They explore the challenges IT... Read more »
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    30 m
  • HS076: Greg’s Finale

    HS076: Greg’s Finale
    Jun 25 2024
    This is Greg’s last Heavy Strategy episode before he heads off to retirement. He gives us his final pieces of career and life advice, opinions on private equity, and a Cookie Monster quote. We also briefly introduce John Burke, the new Heavy Strategy co-host. Farewell, Greg. Thank you for all the great debates. Episode Transcript... Read more »
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    38 m
  • HS075: How to Ask Questions

    HS075: How to Ask Questions
    Jun 18 2024
    Asking questions is a critical skill whether you’re an outside consultant or on an internal IT team. In today’s episode, Greg and Johna review what kind of questions to ask and how to ask them. They discuss the ‘Five Whys,’ identifying points of invariance, discovering unknown unknowns, and watching out for landmines. They also cover... Read more »
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    34 m