“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke, science fiction writer, author of “Profiles of the Future: An Inquiry into the Limits of the Possible”

Advanced technologies are the engine of innovation and they impact every facet of our lives. And as Clarke so aptly put it, their extraordinary capabilities are akin to magic. Everything from the smallest personal gadgets to the largest datacenters fuel growth and propel civilization forward.

Advanced technologies venture into the impossible every day. In this article/blog series, we delve into the magic that results from venturing into the impossible.

First, we examine SaaSification, which allows businesses to take strategic actions that were previously impossible, or at least much more challenging: self-fund their transformation, outsource cloud operations and offer Professional-Services-as-a-Service (PSaaS) to their business clients.

Next, we move on to artificial intelligence (AI), perhaps the most magical — and potentially threatening — technological advancement in history. AI’s applications to business are far-reaching, both operationally and financially. Technology performing tasks that have been in the human realm since pre-history is the stuff of true science fiction. And as with most classic science fiction novels, the ethical considerations are paramount.

We also look at the semiconductor supply chain, which will continue to be crucial for technological progress by enhancing demand signaling and supply chain resilience to prevent future disruptions.

We have one last chance to save our precious planet’s future, so the shift toward scaling hyperscalers sustainably is essential to innovative investment models focused on eco-friendly scaling.

We also explore the brave new world of customer success, a strategic priority for businesses aiming to retain and grow their customer base. Personalized customer experience are almost magical in their ability to develop relationships via technologies such as configure, price, quote (CPQ) and partner relationship management (PRM) solutions.

Finally, we investigate the surge in data-driven, secure enterprises. Since businesses are expected to create more than 180 zettabytes of data by 2025, the magic of data analytics will allow companies to make sense of enormous datasets, drive business growth and implement robust cybersecurity measures.

So please time travel with us to the future of business, where we will meet the challenge to maintain a constant state of innovation and leverage technology’s opportunity to magically expand our horizons and achieve what was once thought impossible.