Alex F.

During a recent Data Center of Excellence engagement, I created this visual to explain how to build from data to business value. At the base, you have raw data: fragmented, abundant, and often underutilized. With identity and technology layered on top, the data starts to take shape to be organized, accessible, and usable. From there, products emerge: tangible capabilities built on structured data. These products enable real use cases, and use cases are what tie the work back to business functions. Each use case connects to a value proposition: how the organization creates, delivers, experiences, or communicates value. The takeaway? Data is not just fuel - it is the foundation. Organized around identity and enabled by technology, it powers products to support use cases, and ultimately makes value propositions real in the market. The businesses that win aren’t the ones with the most data. They’re the ones that design it with purpose and build upward with clarity.

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5 grants currently open for U.S. small businesses and contractors 💼 Our team tracks and analyzes hundreds of federal and private funding opportunities every month. These are this month's picks for small businesses. Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) 💰 $50K–$200K | 📅 Apr 22 | 🇺🇸 USA FY 26 CBE Sustainable Energy Grants 💰 $7,100–$60K | 📅 Mar 17 | 🇺🇸 DC FY26 Residential Energy Contractor Support 💰 $50,000 | 📅 Apr 1 | 🇺🇸 DC Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance 💰 $50K–$1M | 📅 Apr 22 | 🇺🇸 USA Community Wood Energy & Innovation 💰 $10K–$1M | 📅 Apr 22 | 🇺🇸 USA Most small businesses find a grant that fits, and then lose it at the application stage. Not because they weren't eligible. Because they didn't know how to position themselves, what funders are actually looking for, or how to put together an application that competes. That's what GovCon Growth Academy teaches. Not just where to find funding, but how to actually win it. Built specifically for small businesses and contractors ready to stop leaving money on the table. Full list + learn more → link in comments 👇 Save this. Tag a business owner who needs funding. #SmallBusiness #USAGrants #BusinessFunding #Contractors #GCG #GrantAlert #FederalFunding

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If growth depends only on available cash, expansion stays slow. Business credit creates leverage. Leverage creates opportunity. March is about positioning — not surviving. Structure your business for funding and growth. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJAryVEy

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Tune into Secret Ops this Wednesday, when we talk with John Forbes on the evolving role of a Solutions Srchitect and how a human-centric approach is changing the game! #solutions-architecture #operations #secret-ops

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🎧 BizTech Forward: Season 2 Recap Season 2 of BizTech Forward wrapped with powerful conversations that spotlight the human side of tech. In this short video, Marcos Mauro shares why Latin America is becoming a rising force in global tech... But that’s just one of the many perspectives we explored. Host Anni Tabagua also speaks with: 🔄 Mike Peterson on how client expectations are reshaping IT partnerships 📚 Maryna Melnik, CPTD on building a culture of continuous learning 👩‍💻 Julia Zavileyskaya on what’s really happening with today’s tech talent Each conversation adds a new layer to how we think about tech, leadership, and people. Catch up on the full episodes here: https://lnkd.in/diKZuu_A #BizTechForward #Podcast #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation

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Most small businesses in Miami don’t need a help desk. They need a tech partner that’s two steps ahead—because by the time something breaks, it’s already cost you. You don’t have time for slow support, duct-tape fixes, or invoices that show up with mystery line items. Here’s what smart IT support actually looks like for a Miami-based SMB: ✅ On-site when it matters—not someone halfway across the state ✅ Built-in cybersecurity, not sold as a bolt-on ✅ Strategic support that grows with your business, not just resets your passwords ✅ Upfront pricing. No bait. No switch. If your current setup can’t promise that, maybe it’s time to talk to someone who can. 👇 Read the full breakdown: https://hubs.li/Q03r4K_N0

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It feels like a large volume of the "work" in healthcare supply chain departments is just trying to clear the deck of invoice exceptions. Usually, that means a lot of manual triage and a resolution cycle that can drag on for months or more. Baptist Health South Florida took a look at that 60-day+ average and decided to automate away the noise instead of accepting the "invisible leakage" problem with invoice match exceptions. The results are pretty impressive: - They cut that 60-day resolution window down to just 10 days. - Turned invoice exceptions into multi millions of dollars in savings. - Most importantly, they actually freed up their team to focus on strategy instead of chasing data. It’s a solid reminder that sometimes the best way to "find" more time in the day is to fix the workflow that’s eating it. Penrod is hosting a session with Baptist Health South Florida’s CFO, Matt Arsenault, to dig into the specifics of how they made this happen with HealthChain and we would love for you to join! #SupplyChain #HealthcareOps #HealthTech #ProcessImprovement

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Strong partnerships in business, just like in life, are built on trust, consistency, and long-term commitment. Valentine’s Day is a reminder that real growth happens when you work with a team that understands your goals, supports your vision, and shows up reliably every day. The right business partnership isn’t just about services — it’s about shared progress, dependable support, and growing together over time. #ValentinesDay #BusinessPartnership #ClientRelationships #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurLife #StartupSupport #VirtualAssistant #RemoteSupport #BusinessSuccess #GrowthMindset #ScaleYourBusiness #OutsourcingSolutions #DigitalBusiness #OperationalExcellence #TaskVirtual #BusinessSupport #WorkSmarter #Entrepreneurship #ClientSuccess #BusinessStrategy

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