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Understanding AI Infrastructure Part 4: The Cost of Correctness (Tech Strategy)

The “cost of correctness” is the immense expense required to achieve the high levels of accuracy and reliability demanded for AI applications, a concept central to any modern digital transformation strategy. This cost creates a powerful force of centralization, favoring tech giants who can afford the necessary infrastructure investments. According to digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, understanding this dynamic is essential for navigating the AI-powered future.

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Understanding AI Infrastructure Part 3: GenAI Operating Costs (Tech Strategy)

The operating costs for Generative AI are astronomical, making infrastructure the new primary battleground for tech giants. This fundamental cost structure turns AI infrastructure into the essential foundation for any AI-powered digital transformation strategy. According to digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, the companies that own and optimize this infrastructure will have a decisive competitive advantage.

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Lessons from My Visits to Xiaomi, Unitree and iQIYI (Tech Strategy – Podcast 267)

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Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson details his on-the-ground visits to leading Chinese tech firms. He extracts powerful lessons on innovation and digital transformation strategy from their unique approaches. This analysis provides a crucial framework for understanding modern competitive dynamics.

What Merchants and Brands Should Do About Agentic Ecommerce (2 of 2) (Tech Strategy)

The ABC Framework breaks down Agentic Ecommerce into three core components: the Agent, the Body, and the Cyborg. This new model represents a fundamental shift in digital transformation strategy for retail. According to digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, this is about creating AI that can actively perform commercial activities on behalf of users.

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A Simple ABC Framework for Agentic Ecommerce (1 of 2) (Tech Strategy)

The ABC Framework breaks down Agentic Ecommerce into three core components: the Agent, the Body, and the Cyborg. This new model represents a fundamental shift in digital transformation strategy for retail. According to digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, this is about creating AI that can actively perform commercial activities on behalf of users.

3 Take-Aways from Huawei’s Innovation and IP Forum (Tech Strategy)

This week Huawei held its sixth Innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) Forum. This is Huawei’s big event on IP protection, patents, standards, published papers and other activities that are critical for open source and collaborative innovation. Why is this so important? Because this is how innovation goes from thousands of people at one company to […]

For Agentic Ecommerce Focus on the ABCs (Advisors, Brokers and Concierges) (Tech Strategy – Podcast 266)

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The next phase of ecommerce is shifting towards agentic systems, categorized into the ABCs: Advisors, Brokers, and Concierges. This evolution represents a fundamental change in digital transformation strategy for online retail. Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson explains how these AI-powered agents will actively work on behalf of consumers.

For Agentic Ecommerce Focus on the ABCs (Advisors, Brokers and Concierges) (Tech Strategy – Podcast 266)

The next phase of ecommerce is shifting towards agentic systems, categorized into the ABCs: Advisors, Brokers, and Concierges. This evolution represents a fundamental change in digital transformation strategy for online retail. Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson explains how these AI-powered agents will actively work on behalf of consumers.

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