In the latest episode of the Tech Strategy podcast, Jeffrey Towson delves into Microsoft’s use of bundles to launch Teams. And dethrone Slack. With Azure’s cloud services gaining market share and AI tools like Sales Copilot and GitHub Copilot driving productivity, Microsoft remains a tech powerhouse. As a digital strategy consultant, Towson highlights how Microsoft’s strategic moves are redefining the industry landscape.
Category Archives: Microsoft
When Microsoft’s Bundles Are Good vs. Bad for Customers and Markets (Tech Strategy)
In this podcast, digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson delves into the dynamics of Microsoft’s bundled offerings. When evaluating these bundles, several factors come into play. Microsoft strategically leverages competitive advantages to entrench rapidly.
3 Steps to Supercharge Your Business and Career with Generative AI (Tech Strategy – Podcast 165)
In Jeff Towson’s latest podcast, he elucidates how generative AI can be the key to supercharging your business and career. He provides three practical steps: developing staff and skills in Gen AI, using AI to enhance internal productivity, and employing it to improve products, services, and the overall customer experience. This episode is a must-listen for professionals aiming to harness the potential of AI in their fields.
How Generative AI Services Are Disrupting Platform Business Models (2 of 2) (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
In Part 1, I detailed two examples of how AI-powered services are going to be superior to digital platforms (in some cases). They were: Uber vs. Robotaxis. Autonomous driving as a service is going to mostly replace ride-sharing platforms. Google Search vs. Neema. ChatGPT and other LLM content creation services are creating alternate and sometimes […]
My Valuation for Microsoft (Tech Strategy – Podcast 148)
Delve into Jeff Towson’s Podcast 148, where he provides a comprehensive valuation for Microsoft and its tech strategy. This episode offers expert insights into the tech giant’s future, making it a must-listen for tech enthusiasts and investors alike. Tune in to understand Microsoft’s position in the market and potential growth opportunities.
Microsoft’s 3 Big Upgrades to its 2 Big Platforms (2 of 2) (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
Microsoft is not just sitting on its laurels; it’s innovating and evolving. In this detailed analysis, we delve into the three significant upgrades that are reshaping the company’s two core platform business models. Understand the strategy, the implications, and what this means for the tech landscape.
Microsoft’s Azure Strategy Is “Two Platforms Plus Infrastructure” (1 of 2) (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
Microsoft’s Azure strategy is to provide infrastructure and two platforms: Azure App Service and Azure Functions. Azure App Service is a fully managed platform that makes it easy to deploy and scale web applications. Azure Functions is a serverless platform that makes it easy to run code in response to events. These platforms can be used to build scalable and reliable cloud applications.