Alice Gomstyn

1 week ago | ibm.com | Dinesh Nirmal |Alice Gomstyn

Gomstyn: How do you measure the success of unstructured data pilot projects? Nirmal: The real return of investment comes when there’s value to the end user at the enterprise. So, for example, I call my phone company, and a customer rep is on the line. When I ask a question, they must look up the answer before giving it to me. Now, using generative AI, I can do it online.

Jul 8, 2024 | ibm.com | Alice Gomstyn

In the late 19th century, manufacturing facilities began adopting electrification as a way to generate cost savings. Now, more than two centuries later, there’s a renaissance in the electrification of industry: from shipping terminals in New Jersey to steel production in New Zealand, industrial operations are turning to electrification more than ever before. However, today’s electrification push isn’t just about saving money—it’s about saving the planet.

Aug 23, 2023 | chief.com | Alice Gomstyn

Resilience. It’s a word you’ve heard a lot since 2020. It was a rallying cry for leaders and organizations as they urged their employees to push through adversity and adapt to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the emphasis on resilience was misplaced, according to researcher and consultant Vivianne Castillo.

Aug 9, 2023 | chief.com | Alice Gomstyn

A chance encounter, a whole lot of gumption and a key early pivot helped Sarah Kauss’s small, purpose-driven startup go global. On a trip to Seattle to meet with a buyer for Starbucks, Kauss noticed Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz at the coffee bar. Kauss wanted to walk over, but the buyer was nervous. “She said, ‘There’s absolutely no way I’m going to go talk to my boss’s boss’s boss,’” Kauss recalled.

Jul 27, 2023 | thebelladonnacomedy.com | Alice Gomstyn

So I whimpered like a romance novel heroine finally straddling the swashbuckler of her dreams…Big deal!Hey fellas! Great day to pump some iron, am I right? Can’t wait to get the blood flowing and work up a good sweat!What’s with the funny look, Jimbo? And you, too, Kyle? Are you thinking about yesterday?