Why do Ecosystems Die? The Curious Case of Machu Picchu
On a recent trip to Peru, I had the good fortune to visit the famous ruins of Machu Picchu. It is a fascinating site that provides a glimpse of what was once a great civilization full of life, culture, and science. Much of the original structures still exist, and as a visitor you can imagine […]
Point-to-Point Digital Ecosystems versus Point-to-Network Digital Ecosystems
In meetings with large enterprise customers, I am often asked about TIDWIT’s digital ecosystem network architecture and why it is different from simple Application Program Interface (API) connectivity, which is what is typically preached by large consulting firms when discussing digital ecosystems. The simple answer: API connectivity is based on point-to-point architecture. TIDWIT is based […]
Digital Transformation: Applying a holistic approach to your organization AND your ecosystem
Digital technology has transformed our society, immensely. And it continues to do so. We are right in the middle of this change and, frankly, no one knows exactly where this journey is taking us. One thing is clear: digital transformation is important. Not only does it present vast economic value, but social and human value, […]
Women in Cloud: The Power of a Thriving Ecosystem
Last weekend I attended the Women in Cloud Summit (WIC), a truly inspiring event in Seattle, which TidWiT helped sponsor for the second year in a row. What I found most fascinating at WIC 2019 was the high level of positive energy throughout the keynotes and breakouts. The event focussed on gender empowerment and boosting […]
How Digital Ecosystems Transform Your Business
I often get asked what we mean when we talk about the digital ecosystem? Let me strip it right back to the basics. An ecosystem in its smallest form consists of two or more independent entities which could operate separately but due to a variety of reasons come together to form a mutually beneficial (symbiotic) […]
Remember the Marketing Vital Few in fueling your Digital Ecosystem
So you’ve made the commitment to utilize technology solutions to fully empower your ecosystem to increase engagement, maximize content utilization and drive stronger partner results accountability. What do you do next to ensure you are optimizing your Marketing return on investment (ROI)? Successful marketing tactics today are more digitally focused and tied to metrics than […]
Digital Ecosystems Network: TidWiT at Work
“Jack, I cannot sell if my team isn’t properly enabled and in a timely manner!” exclaimed the partner. “Rose, you know we’ve pushed a lot of knowledge on our partner portal. Why don’t you just send your people there?” answered her partner development manager, concerned by the lackluster sales. “Do you know how many partner […]
The power of business relationships
Welcome to the TIDWIT blog, a place for sharing best practices, ideas and thoughtful dialogue on all aspects of building highly collaborative, effective and productive partnerships that create impactful ecosystems. Look for new content coming every few week with perspectives from business experts and TIDWIT leaders on strategies, tools and tips to help your business […]