To choose the right solutions, leaders must not get blinded by tech hype

In the tech industry, the phrase ‘one size fits all’ never applies. The hype surrounding developments such as generative AI may be attractive to companies looking to be innovative. However, integrating the trendiest tech advancements does not always yield benefits for your business. The allure of a technological silver bullet can sway companies to make decisions without truly understanding the broader business picture. Whether it’s AI or a productivity tool, leaders may adopt the first available solution, assuming it will address all their challenges and boost employee productivity. When that fails, they move onto the next option. In fact, nearly half of the respondents in our recent workplace alignment survey admitted to using five or more productivity applications at work. However, this isn’t always the best solution for employees, with 40 percent saying they find it frustrating to have so many tools at their disposal. The fast-paced world of technology means hype and virality are the norm, and businesses can be left with a multitude of obsolete or ineffective applications and platforms. Take multi-cloud environments, for example. As they grow, more challenges are posed to IT teams, who can quickly lose visibility of what applications are providing real value. […]

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