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Jay Bridges ☁ reposted thisJay Bridges ☁ reposted thisAI isn’t just changing how companies operate, it’s reshaping what they can become. At Serent, we’ve hired dedicated resources and built portfolio programs to help companies implement AI at a pace that works for their business. Read more about how we’re helping founders capture the AI opportunity, innovate faster, and continue to differentiate in their industries: https://lnkd.in/gYRjHfeA
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Jay Bridges ☁ reposted thisJay Bridges ☁ reposted thisMost IT problems don't start with a major failure. They start with small gaps that go unnoticed until they cost time, money, or security. So what does strong IT support actually look like in a real business? In this 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐀𝐐, Luis Nieto, President of Nieto Technology Partners, breaks down the real questions business leaders are asking about what IT should actually be doing for their company. 👉 Read the FAQ: https://lnkd.in/enUmTwKT
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Jay Bridges ☁ reposted thisJay Bridges ☁ reposted thisWe’re excited to announce our partnership with The Edge and to welcome Josh Brenner as CEO. For decades, The Edge has supported independent jewelers with tools to manage and grow their businesses. Dick Abbott, the founder, entered the jewelry business in 1976 and later developed software for his own store, laying the groundwork for what became The Edge. As Dick retires after 25 years leading the business, Josh Brenner has joined as CEO to lead the company into its next phase of growth. We look forward to partnering with Josh, Dick, and the full The Edge team. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g__x3SB2
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Jay Bridges ☁ reposted thisJay Bridges ☁ reposted thisHi everyone! My team is hiring new account managers in the US and Central/South America. If you have any good recommendations, please let me know! Thank you!
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Jay Bridges ☁ shared thisTim Niemeier - Very insightful, thanks for the post!Jay Bridges ☁ shared thisOver two days, we brought together tech & product leaders (C-Level, EMs, VPs, Head ofs etc.) to discuss how AI is changing software organizations. Here are summary and takeaways. Five patterns that felt set in stone are now suddenly up for debate: 1) Coding is no longer the main constraint: The pressure moves to product definition, specifications, QA, compliance, security, and release coordination. 2) Specifications matter more than before: The easier it becomes to build, the more important it becomes to clearly define what should be built and why. 3) Product and engineering are moving closer together: The strongest people will be those who connect business context, product thinking, system understanding, and execution. People spanning across these become the new superpower. 4) Governance becomes harder: More output also means more need for review, compliance, IP protection, security, and judgment. 5) There is no blueprint yet: Agentic engineering is still new. Scrum, sprint cycles, QA processes, org structures, and career paths were designed for a different world. Everyone is experimenting. New tools emerge almost daily. Continuous adaptation is becoming part of the job. And one more point that surprised me: Architecture and systems design did not get as much attention as I expected. I saw side discussions about how modular monoliths and monorepos are gaining new traction, but few thoughts yet on how agentic engineering will change systems design. My two biggest reflections: A) The challenge is moving away from the old default of simply increasing delivery speed. It is now about building an organization that can turn faster output into safe, sustainable, and measurable outcomes that provide real customer value. B) Agentic engineering makes software development more complex, not less. It increases the need for strong, technically sound leadership and judgment. => Over the next posts, I’ll go deeper into the individual themes and what they could mean for software organizations. Thank you all for participating, it was a great event and big thanks for all fellow hosts (Fabian Wesner, Denis Turkov, Benedikt Stemmildt 👨🏼💻🧙🏼♂️, Björn RochelTereza Iofciu, PhD) and alphalist for making it possible!
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Jay Bridges ☁ reposted thisJay Bridges ☁ reposted thisWe are pleased to share our 2026 APAC Conference was a huge success! ✨ It was amazing to connect with hospitality leaders and see so much excitement around what's next in the procurement space. Thank you to all of our attendees for your thoughtful participation and energy. And a big thank you to The Singapore EDITION for hosting us. Check out some highlights from the event ⬇️
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Jay Bridges ☁ reposted thisJay Bridges ☁ reposted thisBirchStreet's 2026 APAC Conference is finally here! We're excited to bring together Finance and Procurement leaders in Singapore this week to explore the latest trends, exchange insights, and forge valuable connections. Key topics we'll cover include trends in APAC Procurement, supplier relationships, and AI. Here's to a fantastic event! 🌏✨
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Jay Bridges ☁ reposted thisJay Bridges ☁ reposted thisWhat a treat it was to have Peter Spellman, from BirchStreet Systems, and Stéphane Masson, one of our program's advisory board members, guest lecture at our Strategic Sourcing & Contracting class last week. Peter shared helpful information on the current state of e-procurement in hospitality and the many AI-enabled functions already occuring and planned that will help transform e-procurement from transactional efficiency to a more proactive strategic system. Peter and Stephane also provided context to the concern that we will become overly reliant on AI, as they shared the value that humans provide with their domain expertise and ability to QA output. I'd like to thank them both for making the trip to Georgetown's new capital campus for this insightful guest lecture! #supplychainmanagement #eprocurement #AI #georgetownscs
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Jay Bridges ☁ reposted thisJay Bridges ☁ reposted thisWe are delighted to announce that Highgate has been recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner. This distinction holds profound significance because it is grounded in genuine feedback from our associates, highlighting not only the robustness of our culture but also the richness of the experiences of Our People. At Highgate, Our People are the cornerstone of everything we do. This award is a testament to the passion, dedication, and exceptional care our associates demonstrate daily across every team and property. We extend our deepest gratitude to our associates, whose commitment and collaboration cultivate a workplace culture defined by excellence, purpose, and inclusivity. We are honored by this recognition and inspired by the journey ahead. #WeAreHighgate #TopWorkplaces #USATODAYTopWorkplaces #PeopleFirst #Hospitality
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Jay Bridges ☁ liked thisJay Bridges ☁ liked thisOracle has signed an agreement with the United States Department of War to deliver advanced AI capabilities into classified environments, empowering warfighters to make faster, more informed decisions across every domain. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5dz8Te9
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Jay Bridges ☁ reacted on thisJay Bridges ☁ reacted on thisI would love to do my famous Irish goodbye, but not this time. This time I thank you all, for the support, the honest conversations, the fun, the hard business, the easy wins, and above all else the nights at the bar trying to figure out life. My career has been amazing, all thanks to the people I have met along the way. My last day at Birchstreet is here and I am going to ride off into the sunset and see how I like it. Au revoir!
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Jay Bridges ☁ reacted on thisJay Bridges ☁ reacted on thisGreat to be in Singapore last week hosting the BirchStreet Asia Partner Conference. Bringing together so many of our clients, partners and local colleagues in one place is always a powerful reminder of the strength of this network. Thank you to everyone who joined us from across the region, to our panelists for sharing their insights, and of course to the team behind the scenes who made it happen. It’s always exciting to see the momentum we’re building together and to gather feedback on what’s coming next. Already looking forward to continuing the conversations and the next event. #BirchStreet #hotels #eprocurement #HospitalityTech #Networking #AsiaHoteliers #ThoughtLeadership #Teamwork #GlobalCommunity
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Jay Bridges ☁ liked thisI am so grateful for the seven years I’ve had with the amazing people of Team Applied. I am also really excited to see where Graham Blackwell will take Applied as he becomes our next CEO at Applied Net 2026. Keep climbing, Team Applied!Jay Bridges ☁ liked thisAfter more than seven years leading Team Applied, Taylor Rhodes is passing the CEO baton to Graham Blackwell, with the transition culminating at Applied Net 2026 this fall. This has been a carefully orchestrated transition, rooted in trust, partnership, and a clear vision for what’s ahead. This leadership transition will set Applied up to build upon its more than 40 years of innovative leadership in insurance technology. Under Blackwell’s leadership, the company will continue to invest aggressively to bring the immense potential of AI-enabled technologies to its agency and carrier customers alike. Read the full news here: https://ow.ly/FSZ150YKwko
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