AI, Fractional Leadership, ERP and the Business of IT
Practical insights on AI Automation, ERP implementation, fractional CIO/CTO leadership, cybersecurity, AI in the enterprise, and building a business that scales. Written by a practitioner with 30 years in the field.
What's Working Right Now in Enterprise IT and Fractional Leadership
No fluff. No theory. These posts come from the field — real implementations, real client conversations, real decisions. If you're running an ERP consulting firm or evaluating fractional IT leadership, this is the feed to bookmark.
Why Your IT Department Shouldn't Lead Your AI Strategy
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. ...more
AI Automation
May 14, 2026•undefined
Why Most AI Strategies Fail Before They Start
AI projects don't fail because the tech doesn't work; it's because nobody did the hard work upfront. ...more
AI Automation
May 05, 2026•4 min read
What NetSuite's MCP-based Companion Means for Mid-Market CFOs
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. ...more
ERP & Digital Transformation ,AI Automation
April 24, 2026•undefined
The Cost Math of a Fractional CIO vs. a Full-Time Hire for a $50M-$200M Company
Need a full-time CIO or a fractional one? Here's the real honest answer about what makes sense. ...more
Business Development ,ERP & Digital Transformation &AI Automation
April 22, 2026•4 min read
What NetSuite's MCP-Based Companion Means for Mid-Market CFOs
NetSuite's MCP-based Companion is the most significant architectural shift in mid-market ERP in years. Here's what CFOs at $50M-$200M companies need to know right now and what it actually takes to be ... ...more
ERP & Digital Transformation
April 21, 2026•4 min read
What You're Actually Buying When You Hire a Fractional CIO
Most fractional executives are sold as a cost-saving measure. Mike Martin makes the case that the real value has nothing to do with cost — and explains what mid-market companies are actually buying wh... ...more
Business Development
April 18, 2026•4 min read
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