Why Your IT Department Shouldn't Lead Your AI Strategy

Why Your IT Department Shouldn't Lead Your AI Strategy

Why Your IT Department Shouldn't Lead Your AI StrategyMike Martin
Published on: 14/05/2026

80% of AI pilots fail to reach production. After 30+ years in enterprise technology, I've found the structural mistake behind most of those failures -- and the fix is simpler than you think.

AI Automation
Why Most AI Strategies Fail Before They Start

Why Most AI Strategies Fail Before They Start

Why Most AI Strategies Fail Before They StartMike Martin
Published on: 05/05/2026

AI projects don't fail because the tech doesn't work; it's because nobody did the hard work upfront.

AI Automation
What NetSuite's MCP-based Companion Means for Mid-Market CFOs

What NetSuite's MCP-based Companion Means for Mid-Market CFOs

What NetSuite's MCP-based Companion Means for Mid-Market CFOsMike Martin
Published on: 24/04/2026

NetSuite's new MCP-based Companion lets AI assistants query your ERP directly. Here's what mid-market CFOs need to understand before they hand their AI the keys.

ERP & Digital TransformationAI Automation
The Cost Math of a Fractional CIO vs. a Full-Time Hire for a $50M-$200M Company

The Cost Math of a Fractional CIO vs. a Full-Time Hire for a $50M-$200M Company

The Cost Math of a Fractional CIO vs. a Full-Time Hire for a $50M-$200M CompanyMike Martin
Published on: 22/04/2026

Need a full-time CIO or a fractional one? Here's the real honest answer about what makes sense.

Business DevelopmentERP & Digital TransformationAI Automation