We are all trying to figure out how AI will change industries. From the SaaS-pocalypse, to the CHRW stock rout, to the Citrini doom forecast, to the “nothing ever changes” fundamentalists, the takes have come hot and daily. I am incredibly bullish on the future of AI and automation in freight, but temper that with …
The future of transportation technology increasingly depends not only on engineering innovation, but on access to the critical minerals required to build advanced vehicles, batteries, charging systems, electronics, and transportation infrastructure. While public debate often focuses on electric vehicles, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and next-generation mobility platforms, the larger strategic reality is becoming clear: without …
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Why AI is reshaping logistics, mobility, and infrastructure — and what leaders must do to seize the opportunity Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a promising technological concept into a central driver of transformation across industries. Few sectors highlight this shift as clearly as transportation, which serves as the backbone of global …
Tech Series – How technology decisions in enterprise organizations create hidden costs, and the architecture and governance patterns that prevent them. Tech: AI Prompting in Practice – The six-part prompt framework and workflows that turn average AI outputs into reliable, repeatable results Tech: IBM in an Era of AI – The hidden cost of treating …
IBM Think 2026 highlights a shift in IBM’s role in the AI economy, positioning the company as an enabler of enterprise AI architectures during a period of industry volatility. While many enterprises still view AI through the lens of large language models, IBM is reframing the narrative toward an architecture-led approach and a control plane …
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Recently, I attended IBM’s Think conference in Boston. The conference is IBM’s space to share with customers the evolution of their products, solutions…and thinking. The show was incredibly well attended including a steady buzz on the expo floor. The announcements at the show were interesting, however the conversations that ensued outside of the announcements were …
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The old story was simple: buy a router, switch, or firewall 😉 The new one is broader. Cisco wants to be seen as the company that gives customers a secure, easy-to-manage platform that is ready for AI even when they do not have a large IT department. For partners, that shift matters. SMB customers are …
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When it comes to AI-powered capabilities, agentic workflows and edge computing applications, a lot of promises have been made over the years. A whole lot. In fact, these three topics have arguably dominated the headlines from tech-focused content sources and have woven their way into the announcements from most major tech vendors for a while …
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In the world of modern warehousing, efficiency isn’t just a goal—it’s a survival requirement. As Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) become the backbone of global supply chains, a quiet revolution has taken place under the hood. We’ve moved past the era of heavy, high-maintenance lead-acid batteries. Today, Lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology is the undisputed “heart” …
The global battery energy storage system (BESS) sector stands at a transformative inflection point as we enter 2026. What began as an experimental technology supporting intermittent renewable energy has evolved into critical infrastructure enabling the worldwide energy transition. With global shipments surging 50% in 2025 and projected to grow another 43% in 2026, battery storage …
