Jon Reed

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Jon Reed has been involved in enterprise communities since 1995. These days, Jon is a roving blogger/analyst, and also counsels vendors and startups on go-to-market strategy. Jon was named best writer by the ERP Focus 2014 and 2016 writer awards. He is a diginomica co-founder, Enterprise Irregular, and purveyor of multi-media content. Jon is an advocate for media over marketing; he sees diginomica as a chance to disrupt tech media, with the BS-weary enterprise reader in mind.

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Enterprise hits and misses - Amazon and Walmart face off on deliveries, while big SIs are held to account

This week - Retailers make omni-progress, but face challenges from competitors - and tariffs. Plus: big SIs get scrutinized. Event season rolls on, with cloud ERP on deck. And: I blow gaskets in the whiffs section.

PowerPlex 2019 - Toyotetsu takes the real-time cloud manufacturing plunge

PowerPlex 2019 brought the opportunity of connected manufacturing to the fore - but also the challenges. Here's an inside look at Toyotetsu America's ambitious push, as they launch Plex and real-time PLC integration at the same time.

PowerPlex 2019 review - CEO Bill Berutti on why Plex's shift in cloud manufacturing strategy will fuel growth

PowerPlex 2019 had loads of important storylines to pursue, so I made myself a nuisance. Grab your beverage of choice; check out the cloud manufacturing strategy revealed by CEO Bill Berutti - and my analysis.

Enterprise hits and misses - an eventful week to remember, and a Thingamy who won't be forgotten

This week - we take on one of the nuttiest event weeks of the silly season, inundating you with our best stuff across time zones. And, I pay tribute to one of the best enterprise instigators and thorny questions specialists that ever thwarted a press conference. As always: your whiffs.

SAPPHIRENow 2019 in review - Dick Hirsch on SAP's big change in cloud strategy and more

"Something has changed," Dick Hirsch said to kick off our Sapphire Now podcast, and we were off. Hirsch gave his take on why SAP's shift with the hyperscalers is so important. Here's my rundown of six key points we addressed in the podcast.

SAPPHIRENow 2019 - MOD Pizza goes the early adopter route with S/4HANA Cloud and SuccessFactors together

At this year's Sapphire Now, SAP doubled down on their S/4HANA and SuccessFactors integration plans. I got a hands-on view from ASUG Board Member Tara Gambill of MOD Pizza, one of the earliest adopters of the S/4HANA cloud and SuccessFactors combo.

SAPPHIRENow 2019 - ASUG board member Ron Gilson on SAP's indirect access news, S/4HANA and more

After the SAPPHIRENow day one keynote, I got perspective on SAP's licensing news from ASUG Board Member Ron Gilson. He also shared hard-won insights on S/4HANA migrations.

What SAP needs to accomplish at SAPPHIRENow 2019 and beyond - SAP community leaders air it out

On the eve of a critically important SAPPHIRENow event, I asked some of SAP's most respected - and opinionated - community leaders to give their views on what SAP needs to accomplish this week, and beyond. The role of ASUG is also addressed.

Enterprise hits and misses - voice search is here, but so are digital duopolies

This week - voice search isn't waiting for the enterprise. Also: why CEOs can't delegate AI responsibility. Fresh looks at digital transformation contrast with digital duopolies. Your whiffs include: mocking open offices, and a new low for dynamic personalization.

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