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Ecommerce Transformation, Do or Die
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From 2006 to today, Walmart, has seen a mere 2% positive change in market value. Amazon, on the other hand, saw an…
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Another reason apps are losing relevance
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Ektron Merger With EPiServer: What Does This Mean To You?
Ektron Merger With EPiServer: What Does This Mean To You?
Some news came out last week that took very few people by surprise: Ektron and EPiServer have officially merged. At…
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Roy Chomko shared thisWe have been talking about this a lot over the past year. Adage Technologies started out as a software development firm creating web applications starting in 2001. Most of this work involved building custom ecommerce and web portals. We then moved on to all things digital (software, ecommerce, CMS). Software development remains in our core and while vibe coding is great for one offs and prototyping, there is still a very real need for discipline and understanding of good software engineering. This means using Claude Code (or other tools) and putting the right guardrails (and human in the loop) around it so that the code is secure, scalable, and maintainable in the long term is critical. The good news is we can now move better and faster while providing more value. That custom software project that might have been out of touch due to costs but might provide that competitive edge, might now be in reach …Roy Chomko shared thisFor most of the software era, building an application required a team. A product manager to scope it, engineers to build it, designers to shape it, and months of iteration before it reached production. That cost, in time, talent, and capital, acted as a natural filter. Only software that served a large enough market or solved a painful enough problem justified the investment. Everything else was handled with spreadsheets, manual processes, or off-the-shelf tools that roughly fit. AI is removing that filter. 🌐 Visit our website: https://alten.capital/ #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #Innovation #TechTrends #AltenCapital
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Roy Chomko reposted thisRoy Chomko reposted thisThanks to everyone who made my first International Ticketing Association(INTIX) so great! If you missed our talk on Practical AI in ticketing, you can find our deck and AEO/GEO workbook over at Adage Technologies. linktr.ee/adagetech
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Roy Chomko shared thisAwesome work Sameena Khan and the rest of the American Academy of Pediatrics / Adage Technologies team. This is a great use case for AI and digital. It requires minimal disruption to how you are doing things today but can vastly improve the user experience.Roy Chomko shared thisAs we enter 2026, I wanted to share one of the most challenging but rewarding projects I worked on from the past year: the new search experience for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). We moved away from a keyword based search implementation to one that brought AAP a “Google-quality” search using Google Vertex AI Search and Google Vertex AI Search for Commerce. Google Vertex AI Search uses semantic search to understand what the user is actually asking, instead of relying on matching keywords. It also provides additional features like a generative AI overview to give users information quickly, grounded with citations, and suggested follow up questions to help users get to the information they need. We found that search result quality improved drastically with this new implementation. For the e-commerce experience, Google Vertex Search for Commerce allows users to find products quickly, filter results, and view recommendations based on their past behavior. This project was a first both for myself and my company. As the lead developer, I dove into learning about Google Vertex AI Search. It was challenging to gather information, navigating a maze of documentation and rapid feature updates. We began with a research and development phase, where I focused on identifying what Google Vertex AI Search could do, and I worked with my team to build a proof of concept to demonstrate this. After that, I worked with our design team to ensure that we designed an updated search experience that is tailored to the features Google Vertex AI Search offers. Lastly, we entered development to bring this to life. We built the new search page using React and Typescript. The backend included a new page using Optimizely CMS as well as C# Web API controllers that used Google’s SDKs to interact with Google Vertex AI Search and send data to the new React application. You can see the updated search experience here: https://lnkd.in/gu2aEmAT. (See a preview below!) Thank you so much to my team for your hard work on this project! Derrick Bauer, Natalie Callegari, Christopher Macharia, Maddie Nielsen, Thanasis Laskaris #GoogleVertex #GoogleVertexAISearch #VertexAISearch #VertexAISearchForCommerce #GenerativeAI #Optimizely #OptimizelyCMS #ReactJS #React #TypeScript #DigitalTransformation
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Roy Chomko reposted thisIt is so important for children and families that HHS entities focus on their health and wellbeing. This ruling protects key activities but there is much work ahead.Roy Chomko reposted thisA federal judge has ruled that HHS must restore nearly $12 million in grants to the AAP while an ongoing lawsuit, filed by the Academy, proceeds. This ruling stops HHS’s unlawful retaliation against the AAP for speaking out in defense of children’s health. “Today’s court action offers welcome relief for children and families, who benefit from these important services that make communities safer and healthier,” said AAP Executive Vice President and CEO Mark Del Monte in a statement. “The federal government remains an essential partner to improving the health of children. The AAP will continue to do all we can to support children’s health and wellbeing, just as we’ve always done, and we will continue to speak out and take action against threats to children’s health, just as we’ve always done.” These grants help fund critical pediatric public health initiatives nationwide. Read the full statement to learn more: https://bit.ly/456uckq
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Roy Chomko reposted thisRoy Chomko reposted thisLooking forward to welcoming a new member to our team. Reach out with any questions and please share with anyone you think would be a good fit!Now Hiring: Adage Technologies, Business Development Executive - Chicago, ILNow Hiring: Adage Technologies, Business Development Executive - Chicago, IL
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Roy Chomko reposted thisRoy Chomko reposted thisI'm excited to share an achievement from my team this week: the launch of the refreshed event registration path for the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). This project addressed a path that needed user experience improvements. The new path features a visually enhanced UI, breadcrumbs to guide navigation, clear and visible pricing, additional filtering options, and a program summary that tracks user selections in real-time. It was an ambitious goal with a tight timeline. My team rose to the challenge, putting in the extra effort to ensure our successful launch. Our client, CPI, reported initial satisfaction as well. We built the front end using React and TypeScript. The backend included new pages using Optimizely CMS as well as C# Web API controllers to send data to the new application. As the lead developer, I had the privilege of working on this project from start to finish. My responsibilities included client meetings and demos, technical planning, feature implementation, and onboarding and collaborating with my teammates to ensure we met our launch date. Check out the new and improved registration path here: https://lnkd.in/giK-EJ_C. (See a preview of the new flow below!) Thank you to my teammates who made this project possible: Alison DeFrancisco, Jacob Perry, Christopher Macharia, Jorge Luna, Maddie Nielsen, Derrick Bauer, Amy Tolle. #Optimizely #OptimizelyCMS #ReactJS #React #TypeScript #CSharp
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Roy Chomko shared this¡Los colombianos saben cómo organizar una fiesta!Roy Chomko shared thisLast weekend in Medellín, our LATAM team came together for an unforgettable End-of-Year celebration🎉 Congratulations to every team member recognized for their hard work and dedication, and to the winners of our activities! 🏆 This year was extra special because we had the honor of welcoming our CEO, Roy Chomko, to the celebration. It was a wonderful occasion to enjoy great moments and reconnect with colleagues from across Colombia on this bright and beautiful day. What an incredible way to close the year. Here’s to an amazing 2026 ahead! 🚀 #AdageTechnologies #AdageLATAM #CelebratingSuccess
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Roy Chomko shared thisI'll be attending #Opticon this week in NYC. Looking forward to connecting with the Optimizely team, partners, and customers!
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Roy Chomko shared thisGreat time connecting with everyone in the association space last week at #ASAE2025. Many good discussions and sessions.Roy Chomko shared thisASAE 2025 left us buzzing with ideas and energy! ✨ This premier gathering of association leaders, innovators, and partners, which took place last week, sparked meaningful conversations around digital transformation, engagement, and the future of associations. In the words of Jess Dichiacchio, Senior Client Consultant: "I always look forward to attending the ASAE Annual Conference. One of the main highlights this year was growing my network and hearing firsthand from Association Leaders about the challenges they're facing. These conversations help me better understand how to make an impact through Adage's digital solutions. I'm looking forward to continuing these conversations beyond the conference." A big thank you to the organizers ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, and everyone who stopped by to share challenges, swap stories, and imagine what's possible next. Our team left feeling inspired, energized, and excited to keep the momentum going. Until next time! 👋🚀
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Roy Chomko liked thisRoy Chomko liked this12 months with Sunwest Bank’s healthcare platform—and strong momentum continues. Over the past year, our team executed across a wide range of healthcare transactions, supporting providers nationwide with debt financing and treasury solutions. From acquisition and bridge‑to‑HUD financing to warehouse lines, refinances, and cash‑out transactions, it’s been a year defined by disciplined execution and trusted partnerships. Q1 2026 was strong, the pipeline remains active, and we’re beginning to look into the second half of the year with optimism. Equally important, we continued to invest in the platform—expanding the team, elevating leadership, and deepening our presence across the healthcare market. Grateful for our clients, partners, and teammates as we keep building. #SunwestBank #SunwestHealthcare #HealthcareFinance #HealthcareLending #ProviderFinance #HealthcareSolutions #RevenueCycle #MedicalLockbox #HealthcareServices #RevenueCycleManagement #SeniorsHousing #SkilledNursing #BehavioralHealth #HealthcareRealEstate #HealthcareConferences #HealthcareNetworking #HealthcarePrivateEquity #HealthcareMandA #HealthcareMiddleMarket Donika Selenica McKelvie | Jeffrey Thomas, CPA | Ryan Mangun | Berkeley Rogers
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Roy Chomko liked thisRoy Chomko liked thisAs many of you know, Reggie Henry, CAE has announced that he will be transitioning from ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership at the end of our fiscal year in August, closing an extraordinary chapter of more than 30 years of service to this organization and to the broader association community. It’s hard to fully capture what Reggie has meant to ASAE, but for me, it’s even more personal. Since I stepped into the role of President and CEO, Reggie has been an enormous help to me in more ways than I can count. His counsel, his perspective, his ability to see around corners, and his steady, thoughtful approach to even the most complex challenges have been invaluable. There have been countless moments – big and small – where I’ve relied on his wisdom, and I am deeply grateful for that partnership. That’s who Reggie is – committed, generous, and always thinking about what’s best for ASAE and our community. There will be more opportunities in the months ahead to celebrate him in the ways he deserves, including during ASAE’s Annual Meeting this year in Indianapolis. But for now, I simply want to say thank you. Thank you for your leadership, your partnership, your humor, and your unwavering commitment to this organization. And on a lighter note: Tuesdays will never be quite the same. Reggie’s tradition of bringing in pies and sending our staff a photo of that day’s selection has become part of the fabric of our culture. It’s one of those small, joyful rituals that reminds you how much a colleague can shape not just the work, but the spirit of a place. We’re going to miss that. We’re going to miss him. I’d love for you to join me in celebrating Reggie by sharing your own “Reggieism” or a favorite (or funny!) memory. Let’s make sure he knows just how much he means to all of us.
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Roy Chomko liked thisRoy Chomko liked thisThis week I had the opportunity to fly to New York City for an Umbraco Strategy Day with Umbraco and some of the brightest minds in the Umbraco community. We talked through some of the impactful updates coming to the Umbraco CMS, as well as improvements for the existing platform and ecosystem. It's sessions like these where am I reminded just how amazing the Umbraco team is, and how incredibly passionate the community is about making Umbraco CMS the most flexible, scalable, and user-friendly CMS on the market. I'm eager to speak more to these updates when they are announced, but for now just know great things are coming!
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Roy Chomko liked thisRoy Chomko liked thisFor most of the software era, building an application required a team. A product manager to scope it, engineers to build it, designers to shape it, and months of iteration before it reached production. That cost, in time, talent, and capital, acted as a natural filter. Only software that served a large enough market or solved a painful enough problem justified the investment. Everything else was handled with spreadsheets, manual processes, or off-the-shelf tools that roughly fit. AI is removing that filter. 🌐 Visit our website: https://alten.capital/ #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #Innovation #TechTrends #AltenCapital
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Roy Chomko liked thisRoy Chomko liked this🎭 We’re Hiring: Business Development Executive - Arts and Culture at Adage Technologies 📍 Location: Remote (U.S.) (Chicago-based candidates are a plus) Are you passionate about the arts and culture sector and excited about helping organizations transform their digital experiences? At Adage Technologies, we’re looking for a Business Development Executive, Arts and Culture, to help expand our partnerships with leading performing arts organizations, museums, and cultural institutions. With over 20 years of experience in the arts and culture space, Adage delivers high-impact digital solutions that elevate online presence, engage audiences, and drive critical revenue. We partner closely with organizations to create content-rich websites, custom ecommerce experiences, and long-term digital strategies that help bring their missions to life. This is a high-impact, consultative sales role focused on: ◦ Building relationships with performing arts and museum organizations ◦ Identifying and developing new business opportunities ◦ Leading proposals, presentations, and strategic conversations 💙 Why join us? ◦ Work with premier arts and organizations ◦ Be part of a collaborative, people-first digital consultancy ◦ Sell innovative digital transformation and ecommerce solutions ◦ Contribute to a growing company with strong industry reputation ◦ Partner with experts across strategy, design, and technology If you’ve worked in arts administration, digital marketing within arts and cultural organizations, or technology sales focused on arts, culture, or museum-related solutions, we’d love to connect. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g_tWy3PQ #NowHiring #BusinessDevelopment #ArtsAndCulture #PerformingArts #Museums #DigitalTransformation #SalesCareers #JoinOurTeam #AdageTechnologies
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Roy Chomko liked thisRoy Chomko liked thisWe've won a Gold at the 2025 Horizon Interactive Awards for our work with Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). CPI trains millions of healthcare workers, educators, and human services professionals in de-escalation techniques that keep workplaces safer. CPI partnered with us to modernize their registration experience by making it faster, more intuitive, and more reliable for their course registrants. Congratulations to the Adage team and to the Crisis Prevention Institute! 🎉
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Roy Chomko liked thisRoy Chomko liked thisHonored to receive the 2025 Vistage Speaker Top Performer Award for the 6th consecutive year (2020–2025). The graphic tells the headline. Here's the story behind it. I delivered 108 in-person sessions in 2025 across 21 states and Canada — five active programs spanning AI for business, talent strategy, agentic workforce design, and economic outlook. Aggregate scores across all sessions: 4.91 Content, 4.81 Delivery, 4.87 Applicability, 99.4% recommend rate. Nearly one in three sessions scored a perfect 5.0 across all dimensions. But I've been sitting with the 1,175 written participant comments, and they tell me more than any score ever could. The most common theme? Prompting. Over 100 participants specifically wrote about learning to craft better prompts — not as an abstract concept, but as something they planned to do differently starting that afternoon. The second most common: 79 participants wrote down a specific action commitment. Not "this was interesting" — but "I will create a GPT for our hiring process" or "I'm signing up for Claude tomorrow" or "I'm taking a day off next week to explore this." That's the metric I care about most. A great presentation entertains. A great session equips. The constructive feedback was equally instructive. Twenty participants said some version of "overwhelming" — too much content, too fast, too many possibilities. Almost everyone said the content was excellent. That tension — between depth and digestibility — is the creative challenge I'll keep working on. Ten participants asked for a full-day or multi-day format, which tells me the constraint isn't interest; it's time. A few comments I'll carry with me: "In my 35 years in Vistage, Sev is one of the top 5, ever." "I have been an AI skeptic, but I can now see direct applications for several aspects of my organization." "First time I could understand AI." That last one might be my favorite. Not because it's the most dramatic, but because it represents the real work — meeting people where they are and helping them cross from confusion to capability. Thank you to every Vistage Chair who booked a session, and to every member who showed up with curiosity. These results are yours as much as mine. And thanks to Vistage Worldwide for the opportunity to speak in these forums. I have the Vistage Trifecta: Member, Chair, and now Speaker. Over 27 years in the community that I so much enjoy. #Vistage #VistageTopPerformerSpeaker #SpeakerImpactAward #AIWhisperer #ExecutiveEducation #Leadership #TopPerformer
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