Get Ready. Tencent Cloud Is Going Global (1 of 2) (Tech Strategy)

Tencent Cloud’s global push is heavily focused on enabling the “Go Global” journey of Chinese enterprises, providing a familiar tech stack as they expand overseas. Their strategy is not just to sell cloud products but to offer “whole-chain digitalization,” acting as a digital transformation strategy partner. In this interview with digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, VP Karl Xu details how they provide a one-stop solution from IaaS to industry-specific applications.

My Take-Aways from the Tencent AI Cloud Summit (Tech Strategy – Podcast 262)

The Tencent AI & Cloud Summit highlighted China’s rapid and pragmatic approach to AI, focusing on practical applications over fundamental research. Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson notes this represents a powerful digital transformation strategy for businesses. He observes that China is building a comprehensive AI ecosystem aimed at widespread enterprise adoption.

My Take-Aways from the Tencent AI Cloud Summit (Tech Strategy – Podcast 262)

The Tencent AI & Cloud Summit highlighted China’s rapid and pragmatic approach to AI, focusing on practical applications over fundamental research. Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson notes this represents a powerful digital transformation strategy for businesses. He observes that China is building a comprehensive AI ecosystem aimed at widespread enterprise adoption.

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My Playbook for Data-Empowered Operations (2 of 2) (Tech Strategy)

Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson outlines a tech strategy to create data-empowered operations by instrumenting assets to generate a live data footprint. The process involves building a live data platform and deploying frontline software that gives operational staff actionable capabilities. This approach is fundamental to a winning digital transformation strategy.

Data Network Effects and Data Scale Aren’t Moats (1 of 2) (Tech Strategy)

According to digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, the common belief that data creates an unbeatable advantage is a misconception. He asserts that data network effects and data scale are not the powerful moats they are often thought to be. This has critical implications for any digital transformation strategy, as relying on data as a primary defense is a risky proposition.

My Playbook for Data-Empowered Operations (Tech Strategy – Podcast 261)

This is a playbook for building data-empowered operations, which is a core part of a successful digital transformation strategy. It involves creating a system where data from daily operations is automatically captured and used for decision-making and optimization. The framework turns a company into a learning organization that gets smarter with every transaction.

My Playbook for Data-Empowered Operations (Tech Strategy – Podcast 261)

This is a playbook for building data-empowered operations, which is a core part of a successful digital transformation strategy. It involves creating a system where data from daily operations is automatically captured and used for decision-making and optimization. The framework turns a company into a learning organization that gets smarter with every transaction.

My Playbook for Digital Growth (2 of 2) (Tech Strategy)

This is my playbook for digital growth, which outlines a core framework for a successful digital transformation strategy. The goal is to use a tech stack to acquire, engage, and monetize customers at scale. According to digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson, this approach is about building a system for scalable, profitable growth.

Why Data Network Effects and Data Scale Aren’t Moats. Plus, More on Bundling. (Tech Strategy – Podcast 260)

Digital strategy consultant Jeffrey Towson posits that data network effects and data scale are not sustainable competitive advantages. He explains that these elements are often just features of a business model rather than true defensive barriers. This perspective is crucial for leaders developing a robust digital transformation strategy.

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