3 Key Insights from the 2026 IT Virtualization Survey for VMware Users
The IT virtualization landscape is undergoing its most significant disruption in over a decade. Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware and subsequent licensing overhauls, leaders have had to reevaluate their IT infrastructure plans. It’s no longer just about optimization — it’s about organizational strategy, cost mitigation and independence. A new global study from Unisphere Research, in […]
Enterprise AI Implementation That Works: 3 Lessons from a Defense-Sector Catalog Modernization
I spend a lot of time with organizations that are under real pressure to prove AI can deliver more than a polished demo. That pressure is even greater in highly regulated environments, where every new capability has to clear a higher bar for security, governance, auditability and operational control. That’s why this project stands out […]
The Real Barrier to AI Isn’t Technology. It’s Funding and Focus.
In my previous article about AI innovation, I discussed why leaders need a “business strategy first, technology second” mindset. But a sound strategy is only the starting point. The real test is whether an organization can marshal the budget, talent and focus required to execute it. That is where many AI ambitions collide with operational reality. […]
Street Smart Brazil 2026: Brazil’s Pragmatic Path to Agentic AI ERP
Across the globe, Rimini Street’s Street Smart events bring together IT and business leaders for candid conversations about what it takes to run and modernize a business in the AI era. The series offers practical strategies and peer perspectives on what really works, what doesn’t and what forward-looking leaders are doing now to prepare for […]
The Opportunity Cost of Delaying ECC Support Decisions
For SAP ECC customers, waiting can feel like the most pragmatic option. With 2027 still ahead and 2030 often treated as the outer boundary for decisions, many organizations assume they have time to defer a serious reassessment of support, migration and modernization plans. But waiting is not neutral. Although it may preserve the appearance of […]
Are Hidden ERP Costs Burying Your IT Department?
This blog was originally published in October 2017 and updated in September 2026. Many organizations assume ERP support and maintenance fees are a predictable cost of doing business. What they often don’t realize is that those fees represent only a fraction of the true cost of keeping ERP systems running. ERP maintenance, upgrades and self-support […]
Why AI Strategy Should Start with Business Strategy
Creating capacity matters, but only when technology investments produce measurable business value. Enterprise leaders are under intense pressure to act on AI. The technology is evolving quickly, expectations are high and every function can identify a potential use case. But urgency is not the same as strategy. Starting with AI can lead teams to fund […]
AWS to Discontinue Support for Amazon RDS Custom for Oracle Database
Recently, AWS announced it will discontinue support for Amazon RDS Custom for Oracle Database effective March 31, 2027. This represents a key milestone for organizations that rely on this service today, establishing a defined timeline to rethink their approach going forward. It’s important to note that AWS has provided options to transition away from this […]
Agentic AI ERP: From Concept to Impact
The number one question I get from IT leaders these days is, “Where do I start with AI?” What I’ve found is that AI isn’t a one-and-done; it’s a series of small shifts that eventually yield a fully AI-enabled enterprise. And you don’t need to wait for a vendor roadmap or take on a major […]
