Today's Management Consulting Pulse
Mitsubishi Chemical and Accenture Launch AI‑Focused Joint Venture
Mitsubishi Chemical has partnered with Accenture to create a joint venture aimed at driving AI‑enabled business reinvention and operational transformation for clients. The collaboration combines Mitsubishi’s industry expertise with Accenture’s digital capabilities to accelerate AI adoption across enterprises.
Will 2026 Be the Year of Data Center Restructuring?
Edge computing is accelerating, prompting a shift from centralized data centers to distributed micro data centers at the edge. Grand View Research forecasts the U.S. edge‑computing market to hit $327.79 billion by 2033, growing at a 33 % CAGR. This restructuring creates challenges around IoT standardization, container consistency, and zero‑trust security, with zero‑trust spending expected to reach $4.18 billion by 2030. Enterprises must adopt new asset deployment and governance models to manage an amorphous, multi‑cloud, edge‑spanning infrastructure.
Architecting for AI-Driven Growth
New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) frames AI as a strategic lever rather than a quick fix, emphasizing that sustainable growth stems from modernizing data, applications, and infrastructure first. A decade‑long investment in these foundations now enables the insurer...
The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make when Rolling Out AI to Knowledge Teams
In this brief episode, host Jordan Cooney talks with Steve Wonker, Managing Director at New Markets Advisors, about the biggest mistake leaders make when rolling out AI to knowledge teams: launching without solid data and governance frameworks. They explain that...
InformationWeek Podcast: Reengineering Your Supply Chain to Be Resilient
InformationWeek’s March 3 2026 podcast examined how companies can reengineer supply chains for resilience using AI and emerging technologies. CTO Lee Rossey of SimSpace and Zimana Analytics CEO Pierre DeBois discussed predictive analytics, digital twins, and strategic automation as key tools. They highlighted...
AND Digital Fuels US Expansion with New Leadership Appointment
AND Digital announced Catherine Rousseau as Technical Solutions Director to accelerate its U.S. expansion and strengthen AI‑enabled digital transformation services. Rousseau joins from Valsoft, where she led an AI business unit, and will define technical strategy, solution design, and architectural...
How Leaders Can Make Ethical Choices when the Rules Fall Short
Leaders face a shifting ethical landscape as regulations and ESG standards fluctuate worldwide. Relying solely on legal compliance can create blind spots, allowing lawful but ethically questionable actions. The World Economic Forum highlights three signals of such flawed practices, urging...
AI Won’t Replace Strategy: It Will Expose It
AI hype has driven boardroom roadmaps and “AI‑first” mandates, yet the technology does not generate strategy; it merely uncovers whether a firm already possesses one. The real competitive advantage will come from internal models that map a company’s unique business...
Healthcare in 2026: Still Faxing, Already Talking About AI
The article highlights persistent low‑tech practices in 2026 healthcare—mis‑timed pharmacy texts, imaging still sent on physical CDs, and reliance on fax—while executives chase AI. It shows that simple fixes are known but remain unfixed due to cultural and governance gaps....
From Masks to Monetization: 5G’s Enterprise Evolution
There’s something powerful about looking back at moments that quietly shaped where we are today. Throwback to #MWC22 in Barcelona, when the world was just emerging from lockdowns. Masks were still mandatory, even during interviews, and yet the conversations were anything...
AI Now Embedded in Telecom Networks, Driving Revenue
AI in telecom has crossed the pilot phase. 66% are actively using AI. 90% report revenue lift + cost reduction. Network automation now leads ROI. The real story? AI is moving into the network fabric — edge inference, agentic AI, AI-native RAN ahead of...
Who Should Own What? Revisiting the ‘Natural Owner’ Principle
In 1989 McKinsey consultants John Stuckey and Rob McLean introduced the “natural owner” principle, arguing firms should retain only businesses they can uniquely maximize NPV for. The concept, originally a defensive tool for divestiture, has evolved into a strategic lens for...
Mistakes Reveal Constraints, Sharpen Strategy in Complex Systems
We talk about strategy as if it’s linear. It rarely is. Careers pivot. Investments misfire. Assumptions collapse. A wrong turn isn’t always an error—it’s information. It reveals constraints you couldn’t see from the original map. In complex systems, detours refine...
Human‑AI Collaboration Unlocks Exponential Work Transformation
I didn't write this to add to the noise about AI replacing jobs. I wrote it because the real story...human + AI achieving things neither can alone...needs to be the real story. "Work Reimagined" is a blueprint for exponential performance...
Before Starting a Virtualization Migration Assessment: A Readiness Framework for a Successful Outcome
A Virtualization Migration Assessment (VMA) provides a data‑driven blueprint for moving workloads to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, beginning with a Day‑Zero readiness check. The framework evaluates infrastructure complexity, OS compatibility, storage footprint, workload criticality, and internal expectations to create a realistic...
Clear Identity Beats Silicon Valley Copycats for Incumbents
Disruption doesn’t kill companies. Identity confusion does. Lessons from my conversation with John Fallon on why copying Silicon Valley playbooks fails and what actually lets incumbents survive change. #Strategy #Leadership #Outthinker @LHH_Global https://t.co/VgKcJLvHsZ
Learn How Companies Navigate ITFM and FinOps Today
It's not too late. Join us this morning at 11 ET to learn more about how companies are navigating ITFM & FinOPs. Register here: https://t.co/jhHi37D4iJ
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How to Improve Your M&A Process Using Agile [Must Read]
Kison Patel’s new book *Agile M&A* proposes a project‑management framework that brings responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement to the traditionally rigid M&A process. In a recent interview, Patel explains how techniques such as backlogs, short stand‑up meetings, and cross‑functional squads...
Ask What AI Is Actually Doing, Not What It Could
Everyone's asking "What can AI do?" Better question: "What is AI actually doing right now, in orgs already running it?" Only one helps you make a decision. 5 operational questions. Implementation reality over capability promises. Swipe. https://t.co/DWaa32oHgH
Automation Streamlines Sweet Potato Packaging, Boosting Predictability
#WhosNext? Sweet Potato packers? Thanks to #Automation the packaging of Sweet Potatoes has become a lot easier and a lot more predictable. (Eshet Eilon) #Robotics https://t.co/i11AbtXK0Y
Why You Should Focus Less on Cost Synergies During PMI
In a recent podcast, Anirvan Sen of Fifth Chrome argues that post‑merger integration should prioritize growth capabilities and revenue synergies over traditional cost‑cutting targets. He advocates a blueprint‑style integration plan that starts at the strategy stage, mapping key customer journeys...
Louis Gerstner, IBM Reviver, Born March 1, 1942
#ThisDayInTechHistory. March 1, 1942. Louis Gerstner was born. Most known for his crucial role as CEO and chairman in revitalizing IBM from 1993 to 2002, and his significant publications. (Opus) #Computer #History https://t.co/3Mw675ZZme
CEOs Ignoring CLV Miss Their Business's Core Value
A shocking number of successful CEOs can’t clearly define CLV. Customer Lifetime Value isn’t just a metric. It’s a long-term strategy lens. If you don’t know your customers’ lifetime value, you don’t know your business. #CLV #CustomerLifetimeValue #MarketingStrategy #CEO #BusinessGrowth
CSX Modernizes Data Management System
Infosys announced the completion of a large‑scale data modernization program for CSX Corporation, deploying its AI‑first Topaz platform built on Microsoft Fabric and Purview. The effort consolidated CSX’s fragmented data landscape into a unified cloud‑native environment, creating over 170 data...
From AI Hype to Enterprise Agentic Workforce
Heading to Munich next week for #Nexus2026. ✈️ As we move past the "AI hype" cycle of the last two years, I’m increasingly focused on how the enterprise transitions from experimental pilots to a truly Agentic AI workforce. Specifically, I’m looking...
AI's Seven-Stage Journey Reaches Agent Era
🎯 Scaling Ascent Peak: The Seven Summits of Artificial Intelligence 📈 From Symbolic AI to LLMs and now AI Agents, we’ve reached a pivotal stage. These systems don’t just generate information—they act, learn, and orchestrate complex workflows across digital ecosystems....
TG Jones Owner Calls in Advisers to Develop Restructuring Plan
Modella Capital, the owner of TG Jones, has engaged consulting firm Teneo to craft a restructuring plan for its high‑street portfolio. The plan follows Modella's 2025 acquisition of WH Smith’s 480‑store network, which it has been rebranding as TG Jones. Roughly 80 of...
Assess IT Spend ROI Amid AI‑Driven FinOps
Are you getting a return from your IT investments or just burning cash? Tomorrow, I'll be participating in a webinar with @Apptio and SunStream Business Services about the realities of FinOps in a dynamic market. Apptio will share its latest...
AI Drafts Bulk Product Copy; Humans Ensure Accuracy
I was discussing how to migrate 460 tree nursery product descriptions to a new website. The team's first instinct was to just copy everything over and tweak it manually. That's... a lot of tweaking. We landed on a different approach: export all...
Three Things to Know About Learning by Hiring
Leaders increasingly turn to external hires to inject fresh knowledge, but the effectiveness of that knowledge depends on the organization’s existing knowledge architecture. Tight, highly integrated practices create resistance and can dilute the impact of new hires, especially when multiple...
Planning Trumps Strategy, Empowering Technocrats Over Strategists
Welcome to Chapter Two of the Playing to Win/Practitioner Insights (PTW/PI) book club. I am reprising the 37 pieces that were ranked highest by readers – and they make up one books-worth of content. The second is Why Planning over Strategy? https://t.co/L7EbtoalCF In...
One Clear CTA Beats Multiple Choices Every Time
Spotted three different CTAs on a single landing page yesterday: "Request a Demo" "Discuss Your ROI" "Explore the Platform" Two of them went to the same form. None had clear visual hierarchy. Users were getting decision paralysis. Most teams don't realize that every additional CTA...
MoJ Signs £5m ‘Innovation Bench’ Deal to Support Digital Ambitions
The Ministry of Justice has signed a £5 million two‑year "innovation bench" contract with UBDS Digital to provide on‑demand agile teams for early‑stage digital projects. The agreement, extendable by six months to August 2028, supplements the department’s 1,700 internal digital staff and...
Kill Your ITIL: Why CIOs Are Abandoning Traditional Service Management
CIOs are moving away from the traditional ITIL framework as its ticket‑centric processes hinder rapid software delivery. Leaders cite the need to eliminate decision‑making latency, replacing legacy service desks with AI‑driven orchestration layers that automatically resolve routine issues. The shift...
China’s EV Success Seeds Future Domestic Competition
"𝐄𝐥𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬. You helped build the electric vehicle market in China. In doing so, you accelerated the rise of competitors who now operate at massive scale." The question is not whether competition intensifies. It is whether you...
Telcos Power Networks, Yet Miss OTT Value—Spinouts Proposed
We power the system but we barely get any value from it, says Christel Heydemann, CEO of @Orange during kickoff keynote at #MWC26 in. Barcelona. This has been a complain of telcos for several years as OTT vendors can innovate...
Chamelio + UpLevel Ops Offer ‘Forward Deployed’ Model
Chamelio, an AI‑native legal intelligence platform, has teamed up with UpLevel Ops to launch a forward‑deployed service that embeds consulting experts directly within corporate legal departments. The partnership combines Chamelio’s contract‑lifecycle intelligence layer with UpLevel Ops’ workflow redesign, stakeholder alignment,...
AI Reaches Level 3: Autonomous Agents Replace Knowledge Work
Howard Marks published a memo arguing AI has hit "Level 3" autonomous agents replacing knowledge work https://t.co/E247Ol9zBc #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/qf0jBUHUcx
Unlock Hidden Genius to Accelerate Innovation and Results
What are we reading? Title: “Ideas to Action - Unlock your organization’s hidden genius to ignite innovation and accelerate results” Author: Rick Tucci Publisher: FriesenPress, Inc. @friesenpress #Sales #Marketing #Leadership #SocialSelling #Books https://t.co/2NWNAUND5Z https://t.co/W0A5IYpHmB
Altis Consulting Expands to Tap Into South Australia’s AI Demand
Altis Consulting announced a strategic expansion into South Australia, appointing former BHP data leader Luke Best to spearhead growth and partnerships. The move targets rising demand for modern data and AI capabilities in the state’s copper and energy sectors. Altis...
Turn Competitors Into Teachers to Sharpen Strategy
RT @VisionEdgeMktg 🎲 Your competitors are your best teachers. Learn from their moves, improve your strategy. https://t.co/18U3uzzFhM #CompetitiveIntelligence #StrategicPlanning #MarketAnalysis
Tech Giants Quiet, AI Capex Soars, Building Phase Begins
Every major tech player lost momentum this week. Google 93%. OpenAI 92%. Anthropic 91%. But AI capex hit $700 billion. The headline writers see decline. I see the building phase starting. When everyone goes quiet at the same time, they haven't stopped. They've...
Consultancies Remain Vital Despite AI Developer Tools
Yes, systems integrators and global consultancies need to make big changes. But a dev armed with Claude doesn't replace their value overnight. This post (and graphic) reminds us of how deep these vendors are with their clients ... https://t.co/KYjcwTYoxd https://t.co/RTDrMZUI3V
AI Transforming Energy: Optimizing Utilities and Fault Detection
AI applications have the capacity to revolutionise the way we produce & consume energy Today AI is helping power utilities optimise operations like equipment maintenance & replacements, as well improving fault prevention & detection More 👉 https://t.co/j1qWzqgCEL @IEA #AI #IoT #5G #MWC26
Future of Work: People, Agents, Robots Collaborate
The future of work isn’t Human vs. Machine. We’re moving toward a "tripartite" workforce: People + Agents + Robots Despite AI’s ability to automate 57% of tasks, the human element remains the competitive edge. See why: https://t.co/akYPtsI3GU @McKinsey_MGI #AI #MWC26 #IoT #5G #FutureOfWork
IBM Shifts From Tech Milestones to Business KPIs
Early start at #MWC26 with Rahul Kumar at the @IBM booth. We talked Autonomous Networks, AI-driven operations, and the shift from technical milestones to real business KPIs. Barcelona is where strategy meets execution, and #IBM is leaning into both. #Quantum @IBM @MWCHub...
From Possibility to Live Execution: AI Networks Now
MWC energy with @EvanKirstel and @JimHarris ! From AI-native networks to enterprise automation, the conversation this year is less about “what’s possible” and more about “what’s live.” Execution era. #MWC26 https://t.co/NfDsiLq8wv
Agentic Enterprise Marks AI‑Driven Phase Change
The AI Imperative: Resilience Reimagined-Protecting the Agentic Enterprise - The shift to the agentic enterprise is not merely an upgrade; it’s a phase change. We’re talking about systems that operate with breathtaking autonomy and at a massive scale. https://t.co/TWAXIQbUE0
Security Requires Collaboration, Regulation for Trust in OTT
Trust needs security and security needs collaboration, institutions, regulations, says SUNIL BHARTI MITTAL FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN BHARTI ENTERPRISES during the kickoff keynote. The OTT (likes of WhatssApp and Telegram) players are not in same frameworks of regulations, he added. https://t.co/QDRuQ5KKOJ
AI Shows KPI Design Must Prioritize Impact Over Proxies
What #AI reveals about performance measurement: proxies get optimized. If you measure speed, you may lose quality. If you measure output, you may miss impact. In the ML era, KPI design is a leadership discipline. https://t.co/FfVafJZaUk @mitsmr #MWC26 https://t.co/0jER9RZRs1
Trust Is the New Currency for Modern Leaders
#TimTalk - Trust as currency: why trust is a core professional trait for all leaders today with David Tweddle https://t.co/yBrmSVgfs7 via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesLeader #Leadership #Culture #Motivation #Marketing #Mindset #Inspiration https://t.co/wYTGz286wj