Why Oracle is Cutting Up to 30,000 Jobs, The Anatomy of an ERP Project Failure, Why Your Business & IT Operations Are in Conflict

This episode of "Transformation Ground Control" addresses key challenges in digital transformations, focusing on the balance between business needs and IT priorities. The hosts explore how Microsoft's AI push creates market anxiety due to cost and data concerns, and discuss Oracle's potential job cuts to fund AI data center expansion. Fred Hessler, Director of Expert Witness at Third Stage Consulting, shares insights on ERP project failures, emphasizing the importance of client engagement and realistic expectations. The discussion highlights the need for strong leadership to reconcile conflicting priorities between business and IT, advocating for transparency and a clear understanding of contractual obligations to mitigate risks and ensure project success.