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Tech Strategy / Product Operating Model for F500 Retail Client
Client Overview Client is one of the nation's largest retailers of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise. The organization has more than 50,000 employees and operates over 650 stores across 49 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Situation The client had accumulated a complex and outdated technology stack after years of shifting priorities and a lack of investment in IT, especially in back-end infrastructure and non-digital. For years, the focus of IT had been on co
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Establishing an IT Operating Model for a Hospital System
Client Overview Client is a regional healthcare provider with a network of hospitals, clinics, outpatient centers, and physician...
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Establishing a Healthcare Transformation Office
Client Overview Client is a regional healthcare provider with a network of hospitals, clinics, outpatient centers, and radiology...
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Transforming Enterprise Technology for a Leading Fashion Retailer
Industry: Retail Client: Leading North American Fashion Retailer Services: Technology Strategy, Operating Model, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Value Realization, Roadmap Development Client Profile One of North America's largest fashion retailers, our client operates hundreds of stores alongside a large eCommerce business, fulfillment network, and corporate operations. With thousands of technologies enabled business capabilities supporting merchandising, digital comm
Aug 30, 20253 min read


Standing up a Transformation Office
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the need for a dedicated team to manage and...
Jun 3, 20253 min read


The CIO's Playbook for Economic Uncertainty
We are getting into the heart of the NFL season, where every play reflects the hard work put in during the offseason, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how tech leaders can turn the tides of economic uncertainty into opportunities for growth. Just as NFL coaches meticulously fine-tune their teams during the off-season, technology leaders now have the chance to reshape their people, processes, and technology before the next wave of growth hits. Optimize Your Salary Cap (
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Exploring Three Principles of AI Enablement
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it has permeated every industry, from transportation to cosmetics. Quite...
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Quantifying the Business Value of IT: 5 Strategies for CIOs
In today's fast-changing business landscape, CIOs face growing pressure to demonstrate IT’s tangible business impact. This post outlines...
Nov 27, 20233 min read


6 Steps for CIOs to Launch AI in Their Organization
Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses in a big way. Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Bard, and LLaMa have brought...
Oct 13, 20233 min read


IT Diligence: Beyond Checking the Box
M&A transactions are often a great way to create value for shareholders, but these transactions can be costly and time intensive. If...
Jan 20, 20223 min read


Post-Merger Integration with a Digital Advantage
This fictitious situation may sound familiar to Corporate Technology/Digital/IT teams: the firm has decided to close a proposed merger or...
Jan 18, 20226 min read


Helping startups navigate their technology needs
Working out of 1871, the world’s #1 technology incubator, has afforded us the opportunity to be immersed in Chicago’s startup ecosystem
Jan 28, 20206 min read


The current reality of IT demand
Hello IT leader. Are you tired of the never-ending battle between the demand of work placed on your team and the supply of good IT resources
Jan 2, 20203 min read
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