A trademark āSolis-ismā is prominently referred to in a CIOReview article in CIOReview by Rob Moyer, Senior VP, Cloud, Mobility and IoT for Syntex Corporation. The piece, titled, āSimplicity of Microsoft Azureās IoT Solutions Makes Possible Rapid, Scalable Solutions,ā the author discusses the promise of IoT technology and Microsoftās huge $5 billion investment over the next four years in its Azure platform. He writes, āMicrosoft is strategically positioning Azure at the center of that future by lighting up products…
Bullying, Hate, Conspiracies, Fake News, Negatively Impacts User Experiences and Advertising Value
“Social media has made too many of us comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the mouth for it.” – Ice T In real life… Free speech is not free from consequence. Spreading misinformation whether you aim to sow discord or because you actually believe it, is not free from consequence. Exchanging conflict for views, popularity and financial gain is not free from consequence. Inflicting emotional, psychological or emotional pain and aguish on another human being for any…
VentureBeat Features Webcast with Brian Solis and Two Hat Security on the Criticality of AI and Content Moderation
VentureBeat is set to feature famed digital analyst, anthropologist, best-selling author and keynote speaker Brian Solis along with Two Hat Security on an important discussion on the importance of AI, automation and responsible content moderation. Being called upon to strengthen content moderation has actually proven to be a plus for online communities, because it can actually boost user retention and encourage growth. āLeading platforms are also either not reacting until something happens, or theyāre paying lip service to the issues,…
The Dynamic Future of Senior Living
Solis and fellow futurist Mike Walsh discuss the revolutionary future of senior living in an article spotlighting their unique individual views on a variety of related topics. According to Solis, the senior housing providers that āactively try to put themselves out of businessā will be the most successful in 20 years. From voice tech to AI to robotics, technology is having an impact today and will have an even greater effect in the near and distant future, Solis believes. āAll…
Brian Solis Quoted At The Top of an International Policy Digest Article On Innovation
In a cleverly written International Policy Digest (IPD) article (āDonāt Tell Us How To Make Watchesā) that is ultimately about the importance of innovation and a forward thinking, growth driven mindset in the corporate environment, authors Munr Kazmir and Brooke Bell enjoy mentioning the shortsighted folks and companies that missed out on major success and profits due to limited thinking. The piece begins with two key quotes that introduce the theme, including this from Solis: āWe are looking at…
MTA Martech Advisor – Whatās Going to Keep CMOs Awake at Night in 2019
From Mediocrity to Growth
Brian Solis is Principal Analyst at Altimeter Group. According to Brian, the right strategy, combined with emerging technologies like AI and machine learning, positions marketing as an āenabler for total CX.ā
Here is Brianās prediction:
āIf I could offer any advice to CMOs, it would be to swap out the āMā for a āG.ā Legacy marketing is an endeavor toward building relationships upon a foundation of mediocrity. Instead, the āGā represents an opportunity toward growth.
In an era of AI and machine learning, in combination with an open mind and a focus on the entire customer journey, the role of marketing can finally deliver customer experiences that meet or exceed modern customer expectations.
Doing so moves the purview of marketing beyond the top of the funnel and positions it as an enabler for total CX. And that makes marketing a partner in business growth and a partner to CEOs, boards and shareholders.ā
Altimeterās Top Digital Trends for 2019
Each year, the Altimeter analyst team predicts digital trends that will have the biggest impact on businesses. In 2019, my colleagues Charlene Li, Omar Ahktar, Susan Etlinger, along with yours truly, share our take on what we see as most important trends to follow. Digital Transformation, Digital Experience, Brand and Innovation: Brian Solis CIOs Become Cross-Functional Business Partners to Accelerate Enterprise-Wide Digital Transformation The ādigitalā in digital transformation is no longer just about investing in the latest disruptive technology trends….
IoT For All – The New IoT Era Requires Better Standardization
āWe are looking at a future in which companies will indulge in digital Darwinism, using IoT, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and machine learning to evolve rapidly in a way weāve never seen before.ā ā Brian Solis, Altimeter Group.
Attention Students and Entrepreneurs: Here’s Why The Social Sciences are More Important Than Ever
Somewhere between Summer and Fall, I spent an unforgettable moment with Andrea Koppel. The good news is that we recorded our conversation. If the surname sounds familiar, it’s because Andrea is the daughter of iconic broadcast journalist and host of Nightline Ted Koppel. Andrea is a force of her own however. Among many things, she’s the host of the uber-popularĀ Time4Coffee podcast. It’s a show dedicated to students and entrepreneurs where “caffeinated career conversations” guide listeners in their studies and career…
AdAge: A New Customer Experience: How AI Is Changing Marketing
Industry publication AdAge recently had a look at how artificial intelligence is changing the nature of marketing, citing Brian Solis’ thoughts on the subject.
