Adobe, Figma and Canva Are All Building the Same Thing

Three creative platforms, three completely different strategies, and one architecture underneath all of them. Plus the EU transparency deadline on 2 August that the Digital Omnibus did not defer.
Config 2026: Figma Bets on the Human Staying at the Center

Just back from holiday in the Caribbean, so I missed attending Figma Config 2026 in person. I kept tabs on the beach, though. I will not be posting any pics! Here is my read on what Figma announced and what it tells us about where the creative tools market is heading. I do like something […]
Glass-Box Governance: Why Databricks Bet on Knowledge and Control Shipping Together

I had a moment to sit down and gather my thoughts on Databricks and their Data + AI Summit 2026 in SF last week. The deeper read starts with what they shipped together, not what they shipped individually. Most enterprise AI conversations focus on which model is smartest. Business leaders should be asking a different […]
Zoho’s AI Gambit Isn’t Just an LLM, It’s a Full-Stack Power Play

So Zoho made some interesting AI news this morning. Let’s cut through the noise, though, and break it down. While the AI giants are busy one-upping each other with billion-dollar models and GPU bragging rights, Zoho just dropped its strategy. It feels like a mic-drop moment for business-first AI. No fanfare, no fireworks. Just a […]
DeepSeek and the AI Efficiency Revolution: Are We Finally Seeing the Shift?

Keeping up with the groundbreaking AI developments lately has been exhausting, to say the least! And just when I thought I could catch my breath, DeepSeek drops R1, throwing the AI world into a frenzy. But seriously, this DeepSeek R1 news is huge, and it connects directly to the larger trends we’re seeing in AI. […]
From Copilots to Agentic Workflows: Be Sober and Strategic in Your Approach to AI Agent Adoption

AI is no longer some futuristic concept. It’s literally here, reshaping industries and workforces. Recent breakthroughs, especially highlighted at AWS re:Invent, Salesforce’s AgentForce announcement from Dreamforce and strategy, and recent moves and announcements from Google, Microsoft, and other tech vendors making moves in generative AI, signal a new era of AI-powered automation and collaboration. We […]
Zoom Workplace: A Platform for Contextually Intelligent Collaboration and Customer Experience

Zoom, once primarily known for its video conferencing capabilities, has evolved into a comprehensive collaboration platform, Zoom Workplace. With a strong foundation in video communications, the integration of AI, and a growing focus on contact center solutions and employee experience, Zoom aims to deliver a unified and engaging experience for users, customers, and employees alike. […]
Redefining Teamwork in a ‘Work From Anywhere’ World

My guest article for Collaboration Today and Tomorrow, Summer 2024. IN RECENT YEARS, the way that we work together has under- gone a seismic shift. Powered by the rise of remote and hybrid work models, collaboration has transformed from being a perk to being a necessity. There is also a focus shift, leaning toward how […]
Capitalizing on technology budgets: A CIO’s story

My article for CIO features an in-depth conversation with Tracy Mozena, the CIO of Atlantic Aviation. Article
Why your organization needs a complete Digital Workplace Platform

My guest post on the Zoho Workplace blog. Summary: Digital workplace technology platforms must be all-encompassing, intelligent, and flexible, provide a unified and contextual experience and have myriad solution sets to solve actual workplace problems and issues. Investments in this technology require putting people at the center and focusing on experiences. https://www.zoho.com/blog/workplace/digital-workplace-platform.html

