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PART 1 – 2025 Technology Review: The Year Enterprise AI Stopped Being Software and Started Acting Like Employees

Carsten Krause 0 Comments 13 min read

In 2025, technology transcended mere digital transformation, as AI began executing workflows autonomously, demanding a shift to Elevated Collaborative Intelligence™. Organizations learned that scaling AI without addressing enterprise readiness amplified risk. Sustainable architecture and robust governance emerged as essentials, emphasizing accountability, foresight, and the need for strategic alignment in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Connected Intelligence, Agentic Reality

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The CDAO Summit in Boston highlighted the importance of connected intelligence in retail, exemplified by the collaboration of human and artificial intelligence (HI + AI = ECI). Panelists from major companies discussed AI’s practical applications, emphasizing reliable metadata, real-time responsiveness, and seamless integration into workflows, underscoring the critical role of governance and cultural acceptance.

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Haunted by Disruption: Microsoft’s AI Bet and the Ghost of DEC

Carsten Krause 0 Comments ,  13 min read

In this article I review the motivation and reasonable fear of Microsofts CEO Satya Nadella to be out innovated into irrelevance by the fourth platform – Artificial Intelligence – and the billions of dollars Microsoft is investing to stay at the helm of this movement. The article includes business lessons that other leaders can learn from to stay ahead in this AI platform revolution.

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When AI Interviews, Humans also Win, Or do They?

Carsten Krause 0 Comments 18 min read

A 2025 study by University of Chicage involving 70,000 job applicants in the Philippines revealed significant advantages of AI-led interviews. Candidates interviewed by AI received more job offers and had higher retention rates than those interviewed by humans. This collaboration enhances recruitment efficiency, candidate satisfaction, and reinforces the potential of AI to complement human judgment, rather than replace it.

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The Race to AGI and the Rise of Collaborative Intelligence

Carsten Krause 0 Comments ,  ,  ,  21 min read

GPT-5’s release serves as a sobering reminder that we’re far from achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Despite the hype, it remains a sophisticated tool rather than an autonomous entity, lacking vital traits like continuous learning. As the race intensifies among tech giants, the focus should shift to Elevated Collaborative Intelligence, which prioritizes human-AI partnerships to navigate the impending disruptions of advanced AI and prepare for an uncertain future.

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From Chaos to Clarity: Building Modern Enterprise Architecture Teams with HI + AI = ECI™

Carsten Krause 0 Comments 8 min read

Enterprise Architecture (EA) must evolve amidst rapid digital transformation, integrating human and artificial intelligence to remain relevant. Architects should transition from gatekeepers to capability enablers, leveraging AI and data for real-time governance and enhancing stakeholder collaboration. The HI + AI = ECI™ model underscores the need for dynamic, living capability maps and agile improvement that align with business strategies.

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From AI Pilots to Enterprise Value: A CDO’s Playbook

Carsten Krause 0 Comments ,  ,  7 min read

In the quest for enterprise AI success, mere pilot projects won’t suffice; only those that drive tangible business transformation matter. Embracing Elevated Collaborative Intelligence™ (HI + AI = ECI™) is crucial, merging human leadership with AI to create scalable solutions. Stop measuring outputs—focus on meaningful outcomes to ensure your AI initiatives truly thrive.

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The Executive AI Skills Gap: What You’re Missing in 2025

Carsten Krause 0 Comments ,  ,  6 min read

In the face of AI’s transformative role in business, leaders must urgently adapt their approaches. Despite high AI integration, a significant skills gap persists, leaving executives feeling unprepared. Successful transformations, like Henkel’s, emphasize the integration of human intelligence with AI. Embracing Elevated Collaborative Intelligence™ is essential for organizational survival and progress.

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AI Exclusive: How OpenAI and Jony Ive’s Ambient AI Vision Could Disrupt the Entire Device Ecosystem

Carsten Krause 0 Comments ,  13 min read

OpenAI is evolving from an AI model provider to an experience architect, partnering with Jony Ive to create a revolutionary device that seamlessly integrates AI into daily life. This transformative shift focuses on ambient intelligence, moving beyond screens to create intuitive, context-aware interactions, redefining the human-machine relationship for a more natural experience. It does so with the acquisition of IO to expand to the hardware and experience space.

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Why “AI-First” Is Failing Most Companies—And How HI + AI = ECI™ Saves Yours from Becoming a Case Study of AI Failure

Carsten Krause 0 Comments ,  7 min read

In a world obsessed with being AI-first, many miss the mark by neglecting crucial human intelligence. The Klarna debacle illustrates the chaos of automation without empathy, while firms like Duolingo thrive by intertwining AI and HI. Real transformation demands collaboration; otherwise, we merely automate irrelevance. Embrace humanity or risk being AI-fraud.

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