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Digital transformation doesn’t fail because of bad tech. It fails because systems and people aren’t aligned. I shared the 7 missteps that derail transformation and how to avoid them in my latest interview, along with insights from my IT Catalyst Framework: https://lnkd.in/gFyDUgef

Your tech team isn't a line item. It's your competitive advantage. Let's cut through the noise about offshoring and face a brutal truth: While others chase quick cost savings, market leaders quietly build sustainable tech capabilities. The difference? Strategic vision. Here's what nobody tells you about the offshoring equation: 1️⃣ The Real Numbers That Matter ↳ 25% of firms are reversing course ↳ Hidden costs eat into supposed savings ↳ Cultural friction drains productivity 2️⃣ The AI Factor ↳ Automation changes the game ↳ High-value skills trump low-cost labour ↳ Hybrid models outperform pure plays But here's the harsh reality: The problem isn't your offshoring strategy. It's your tech thinking. Think about it: ✓ Netflix didn't just cut costs ✓ They built capability engines ✓ Technology wasn't the expense—it was the multiplier 3️⃣ The Strategic Shift That Wins ↳ Focus on capability, not just cost ↳ Build hybrid delivery models ↳ Invest in AI-ready talent Here's what market leaders do differently: → They align tech with revenue → They automate strategically → They build cultural bridges → They protect core capabilities The brutal truth? While you chase cost savings, your competitors are building tomorrow's delivery models. Your next steps: 1. Audit your tech strategy 2. Map capabilities to growth 3. Build hybrid frameworks 4. Lead with intention Remember: Your tech team isn't overhead. It's your competitive edge. --- Follow Daniel J. Jacobs for more insights on tech strategy. ♻️ Share this to help someone rethink their offshoring approach. #TechStrategy #Innovation #Leadership #Growth

Discover why Private AI is the future — and why Building Your Private AI is the guide leaders trust. A huge thank you to Kieran Gilmurray for his incredible support and for writing the foreword to Building Your Private AI. Your insights on innovation, trust, and leadership have been invaluable. In a world where privacy and innovation often seem at odds, Building Your Private AI is a strategic playbook for leaders ready to harness AI’s power, without compromising on security or ethics. Discover how Private AI is transforming industries like finance, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. Read the full article — and grab your free Kindle copy while it’s available: https://mybook.to/qf2le AI will define the next decade. Will your business lead — or fall behind? #ArtificialIntelligence #CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Innovation #PrivateAI

Help my (brilliantly) ridiculous friend Edd do something wonderfully bananas While most people are stuck in traffic wishing they could make a difference, Edd has strapped a giant banana to a yellow Volvo estate and is driving 4,000km from Kent to Majorca—in fancy dress—to raise money for War Child. Not because it’s logical. But because he thinks its a brilliant idea. War Child helps children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict. The kind of thing that really matters—but which rarely comes wrapped in an timber made fruit on wheels. So no hard sell. No begging bowls. Just this: if a small act of generosity can fund a charity doing extraordinary work— Edd promises to make the Volvo slightly more justifiable bonkers, why not? All donations go to the charity. Support here (if you’re so inclined): https://lnkd.in/eH5EscPa PS: the page is setup by Frank who is part of the team. Edward Josh good luck 💚💚