Understanding AI Infrastructure Part 1: Apps + AI, SaaS + AI and AI Data Centers (Tech Strategy – Podcast 265)

Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson breaks down AI infrastructure into three distinct layers: AI apps, AI SaaS, and AI data centers. Understanding this structure is crucial for any business leader developing a digital transformation strategy. He argues that while the application layer is the most visible, the underlying infrastructure layers are where the foundational battles and immense value are being created.

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Understanding AI Infrastructure Part 1: Apps + AI, SaaS + AI and AI Data Centers (Tech Strategy – Podcast 265)

This week’s podcast is the first in a series about AI infrastructure. Both capabilities and costs. You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts. Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting. Here is the link to our Tech Tours. Here is the AI Playbook (Step 1) […]

Master These 4 Topics to Win in Digital (Tech Strategy – Podcast 264)

Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson argues that most people get digital transformation strategy wrong by focusing only on individual technologies. He states you must instead master four key topics to see the complete picture of digital competition. This approach moves beyond tech features to a holistic business model view.

The GenAI / Agentic Operating Basics (Tech Strategy)

The core argument is that AI is transitioning from a passive tool to an active, goal-oriented partner, creating a new agentic AI operating model. This represents a fundamental shift for digital transformation strategy, moving beyond simple task automation. According to digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, this new model is becoming the central operating system for the entire enterprise.

How to Build an Agentic AI Operating Model (Tech Strategy – Podcast 263)

The Agentic AI Operating Model is the next digital transformation strategy, moving beyond simple AI tools to a system of autonomous AI agents that work alongside humans. According to digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, this model consists of four integrated components: the AI Agent Layer, the AI Coordination Layer, the Human Coordination Layer, and the Operating Rhythm. This framework enables companies to fundamentally redesign their operations around the new capabilities of AI.

How to Build an Agentic AI Operating Model (Tech Strategy – Podcast 263)

The Agentic AI Operating Model is the next digital transformation strategy, moving beyond simple AI tools to a system of autonomous AI agents that work alongside humans. According to digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, this model consists of four integrated components: the AI Agent Layer, the AI Coordination Layer, the Human Coordination Layer, and the Operating Rhythm. This framework enables companies to fundamentally redesign their operations around the new capabilities of AI.

What’s New from Tencent AI and Cloud (Tech Strategy)

According to digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, AI is the new, accelerating layer of Tencent’s tech stack, not a separate business. This AI layer enhances their core platforms like WeChat and fuels their digital transformation strategy for enterprise and cloud services. He posits that Tencent’s strategy is to use AI to run harder and faster with their existing strengths in gaming, social media, and cloud.

Tencent Cloud Goes Global. My Interview with VP Karl Xu. (2 of 2) (Tech Strategy)

Tencent Cloud’s global expansion is not a typical digital transformation strategy but leverages their unique ecosystem from gaming and social media. According to the interview by digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, VP Karl Xu explains they are building on their C2B capabilities and internal tooling. Their approach focuses on providing unique value rather than just competing on infrastructure.