Silverback Cloud LLC asserts that businesses must adapt or be swept away.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL / ACCESSWIRE / July 12, 2023 / The Tech Tsunami, with its rapid pace of innovation today is faster than ever, with new gadgets, platforms, and systems rapidly disrupting nearly every industry. While this wave of change brings many potential benefits, from increased efficiency to new capabilities, it also carries significant risks if not managed carefully. The race to implement the new can sometimes take a destructive turn when companies overlook proper testing and rush the implementation of new technologies.
We need to look no further than the recent case of the Titan submersible to see how rushing to implement exciting new technologies without proper testing and precaution can lead to disastrous results. Sadly, the Titan is far from the only case where the breakneck speed of technology adoption has led to severe consequences. Across sectors from aerospace to medicine, we’ve seen examples of new technologies or systems being pushed to market without adequate safety reviews, training for users, or consideration of long-term effects.
A recent survey from the Pew Research Center reveals that many people fear emerging technology. Their survey found that just 15 percent of respondents said they were more excited than concerned about the increasing use of AI in daily life. Simply put: people don’t embrace this rapid change.
This reticence toward change presents a major obstacle for organizations looking to take advantage of the latest tech breakthroughs. Without proper change management, even the most promising innovations can fail to deliver lasting impact. Add to that the fact that the rapid series of innovations threaten the very existence of companies not prepared to adapt, and a true challenge to today’s business landscape emerges.
The risks of rushing new technology implementation without sufficient testing and preparation are clear. In the race to be first to market, diligence is often sacrificed. New systems layered upon old ones without proper training or alignment lead to missed opportunities and wasted investments. And resistance to change is too often discounted rather than addressed head-on.
Aaron Alfini, Founder of consulting firm Silverback Cloud LLC, emphasizes that today’s rapid wave of tech innovation can easily overwhelm companies not prepared for the organizational change required. As Alfini explains, “It’s not enough to simply plug in the latest AI or blockchain. Leadership at all levels must actively drive digital transformation.”
Over his career guiding major corporations through technological turnover, Alfini has found change management a constant challenge. “Early in my career, companies struggled to move from mainframes to distributed systems,” Alfini recalls. “Later it was adapting business processes to virtualization, then the cloud. Now it’s artificial intelligence, automation, and more. The tools change but resistance to change does not.”
Silverback Cloud stresses that streamlining processes and fostering a culture of change can help companies ride the wave of rapid innovation in a manageable way. “Too often companies want the tech but not the transformation. They plug in tablets or AI without empowering people. Our goal is mapping not just technical integration but alignment of teams, executives, and company culture. That’s the only way to truly capitalize on innovation today.”
It’s not just Silverback Cloud that finds people resistant to changing technology; The Washington Post’s article, “Why are we so afraid of AI?,” reported, “Few Americans believe AI will be an unquestioned benefit for humanity.”
Regardless of how the public feels about it, the Tech Tsunami will continue accelerating. To avoid disastrous implementations, businesses must focus on the unglamorous work of proper testing and building organizational immunity to hype. If companies can overcome innate resistance and prepare their cultures for constant change, they can ride the wave of technology rather than being overwhelmed. Incremental progress with care is paramount.
Of course, not adapting is not an option. Companies that refuse to evolve will die. As Alfini of Silverback Cloud starkly puts it, “Resist the tide of innovation and watch your business get swept away.” For organizations prepared to undertake the challenge, however, the Tech Tsunami presents a monumental opportunity to transform work and create value. By following a grounded methodology, setting clear goals, and bringing people together at all levels, companies can harness technology to thrive amidst the storm.
The risks are real, as seen in example after example of new tech initiatives stumbling when implemented without diligence. But the potential rewards are greater for those organizations ready to confront inherent resistance and become active agents of change. With a coordinated approach across teams and leadership, companies can successfully ride the Tech Tsunami, improving performance today while building capacity to absorb the next wave of innovation tomorrow.
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Silverback Cloud LLC offers consulting, training, and workshops for technology adoption and freelancing in technology. Aaron Alfini, the founder, has a diverse background in startups and has contributed to significant cloud migrations for AWS, Equifax, Getty Images, and more. Silverback Cloud LLC has helped many Fortune 500 companies save over 25 million in cloud expenses, reduced migration timelines, and significantly reduced migration risk. For more information, visit the website. Additional information can be found on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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