Tidal Shift Thursday 🌊 This week’s focus: Davos 2026 and the record-breaking surge in global AI investment. The message from the World Economic Forum was unmistakable — the AI era isn’t approaching, it’s accelerating. 🚀 Organizations that adapt, experiment, and build responsibly will shape the next wave of innovation. Contact us for more information 📩 #TidalShiftThursday #Davos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #AIInvestment #FutureOfAI #TechTrends #AltumWave #finance #techonology #operations #hr #digital #governance #risk #innovation #ResponsibleTransformation #AltumStrategyGroup

Tidal Shift Thursday 🌊 AI took the spotlight at the #JPMorgan Healthcare Conference — from Stanford’s breakthrough sleep study that can predict 130 diseases years in advance, to major pharma and tech leaders doubling down on AI‑driven R&D and automation. With NVIDIA and Eli Lilly launching a $1B Co‑Innovation AI Lab, and CEOs across the industry highlighting massive efficiency gains, it’s clear: AI isn’t the future of healthcare — it’s the present. 💫 Contact us for more information 📈 #TidalShiftThursday #HealthcareInnovation #AIinHealthcare #JPMHealthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalHealth #Biotech #PharmaTech #FutureOfMedicine #AltumStrategyGroup #AltumWave

Tidal Shift Thursday 🌊 Yesterday’s Verizon outage was a powerful reminder of how quickly operations can be disrupted — even for the most prepared organizations.💥 Today we’re taking a closer look at resiliency: How adaptable is your company when critical services go down? Do your teams have the systems, communication channels, and contingency plans to keep moving when the unexpected hits? Moments like these aren’t just inconveniences; they’re opportunities to evaluate, strengthen, and future‑proof your organization. 📈 #BusinessResilience #ContinuityPlanning #Leadership #DigitalInfrastructure #CrisisManagement #OperationalExcellence #TechResilience #BusinessStrategy #TidalShiftThursday #OrganizationalStrength #FutureReady #RiskManagement #VerizonOutage #AltumWave #finance #techonology #operations #hr #digital #governance #risk #innovation #ResponsibleTransformation #AltumStrategyGroup

It’s Tidal Shift Thursday! 🌊 This week, we’re looking ahead to the boardroom reset coming in early 2026 — and exploring the emerging approaches leaders are using to tackle uncertainty with clarity and confidence. The landscape is shifting. The leaders who thrive will be the ones who shift with it. At #AltumStrategyGroup, we’re focused on helping organizations rethink governance, sharpen decision‑making, and build the adaptive capacity needed for what’s next. Contact us for more information 📈 #TidalShiftThursday #Leadership #Boardroom2026 #Strategy #Uncertainty #FutureOfWork #ExecutiveLeadership #AltumStrategyGroup #Governance #AdaptiveLeadership

Introduction  In today’s fast-changing business world, organizations increasingly embrace new technologies and systems to improve efficiency, boost innovation, and stay ahead of the competition. With digital transformation gaining momentum across industries, companies are adopting tools like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced data analytics. But while these technologies offer exciting possibilities, successfully implementing them involves more than just plugging in new software. These transformations are often complex, expensive, lengthy to implement, and can present serious operational and financial risks to the organization if not planned and executed properly. Internal Audit’s involvement during the entire digital transformation process, including performing pre- and post-implementation reviews, reduces some of the risks associated with the transformation and also helps drive better outcomes for future projects the organization will undergo. Pre-implementation reviews are a proactive way for businesses to spot potential risks early on, ensuring that new systems are built with the proper controls and align with overall business objectives. They also provide an independent view of the project’s progress from a cost, time, and performance perspective. On the flip side, post-implementation reviews help evaluate how the implementation program performed overall and whether the new system and related processes are meeting the requirements and […]

Introduction A growing restaurant chain had ongoing challenges with its point-of-sale (POS) system. Their heavily customized Micros Symphony setup was plagued by frequent crashes, data inconsistencies, and an outdated user experience. These inefficiencies disrupted daily operations, leading to frustrated employees and diminished customer satisfaction. The Challenge The Restaurant faced four critical pain points: System Instability: Frequent crashes and downtime severely impacted business operations. Data Inaccuracy: Inconsistent data made it difficult for leadership to make informed business decisions. Poor User Experience: The complex and outdated interface frustrated staff and slowed service. Vendor Lock-In: Extensive customizations made fixing and optimizing the system both costly and challenging. Recognizing the need for a modern, scalable solution, the restaurant partnered with Altum Strategy Group to implement a streamlined and effective POS transition. The Solution The restaurant selected Toast POS, a cloud-based, user-friendly system known for its reliability and ease of use. With tight timelines and high operational stakes, Altum played a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth transition by providing strategic guidance and hands-on technical support. Key steps in the transformation included: Rapid Contract Negotiation and Hardware Procurement: Altum facilitated contract negotiations and finalization with Toast in just 24 hours. Essential hardware, including registers, handheld […]

What was the client’s challenge? Using a highly successful acquisition and growth strategy, one of the largest dental support organizations in the United States had grown to over 1700 general and specialty dental practices. As each practice group was onboarded, they migrated to similar on-premises solutions to support key aspects of patient care, including scheduling, follow-up, patient billing, and clinical care. However, supporting, enhancing, and maintaining these local systems within a growing portfolio soon became a challenge. The outdated on-premises solution made it difficult to support and unify the practices across the company’s wide footprint. In addition, the rapid expansion of the practice footprint also caused operational issues in supporting the practices and their tenants, understanding performance, patient growth, and resource efficiency. Furthermore, there was a pressing need to align the practices with the company’s strategic vision and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. The client needed a thorough evaluation of practice management software (PMS) and a transformation strategy to streamline support and operations, ensure consistent high-quality support and patient care, and enable centralized reporting. The core areas of consideration were: How would a cloud-based solution improve the ability to scale further? How would the PMS support the organization’s […]

Digital Transformation Podcast · Episode

AI will continue to redefine competitive advantage, but integrity will determine who earns the right to lead.

Introduction As businesses grow, the demands on people operations evolve dramatically. What starts as transactional functions, including onboarding, compliance, and managing payroll, must transform into strategic enablers that powers sustainable expansion, preserves company culture, and anticipates future workforce needs. Scaling successfully requires a shift in mindset: from reactive support to proactive partnership. Companies that invest in building flexible, scalable people strategies early are far better positioned to manage change and fuel long-term success. Start with the End in Mind A scalable people strategy begins with clarity. Leaders must align around a shared vision for success: What does growth look like? What capabilities will the business need in six months, one year, and three years? Without alignment, people operations risk becoming a patchwork of short-term fixes rather than a durable foundation for scale. One real-world example: during the launch of a major new product division at Oakley, an initial reliance on outsourcing was necessary to meet an unexpected surge in demand. But leadership quickly realized that long-term success depended on building an internal team with the right skills and cultural alignment. This pivot highlighted a critical lesson — proactive talent planning would have accelerated growth and reduced pressure on existing teams. […]

Inaugural U.S. Cybersecurity Leaders Survey from Altum Strategy Group finds boards demanding business-relevant metrics as organizations blend in-house and managed cyber capabilities. NEW YORK. IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Altum Strategy Group today released its inaugural U.S. Cybersecurity Leaders Survey, showing that American cybersecurity decision‑makers are heading into 2026 focused on protecting sensitive data, speeding up threat detection and response, and putting AI to work as a practical enabler. The survey of 163 U.S.-based cybersecurity experts with decision-making responsibility finds that 44% rank protecting sensitive data in their top two cybersecurity priorities for 2026, ahead of threat detection and response (36%) and AI enablement (25%). These priorities anchor cybersecurity strategy firmly in business risk and resilience. The research also points to a shift in what boards expect from security leaders. More than half of respondents say their boards are asking for foundational security metrics (51%), business resiliency risks (51%), and insights into advanced persistent threats (50%), signaling a move from technical dashboards toward metrics that directly connect to revenue, operations, and reputation. “Our inaugural U.S. Cybersecurity Leaders Survey shows that security teams are prioritizing exactly what boards care about most: protecting sensitive data and keeping the business running,” said Matthew Gantner, CEO, […]

As organizations expand across geographies, adopt remote work models, and decentralize data ownership, traditional data governance frameworks are increasingly falling short. What once worked for small, co-located teams managing tightly controlled datasets no longer scales to the speed, scope, and complexity of modern enterprise operations. In a world driven by AI and empowered by federated data models, governance must evolve to ensure quality, compliance, and usability, without slowing the business down. Why Traditional Governance Models Fail Many legacy governance frameworks were built for a narrow scope: a small data team, limited use cases, and a single source of truth. But today, enterprises operate with thousands of data streams, cross-functional users, and decentralized decision making. That’s where cracks begin to show. The rapid acceleration of AI adoption has amplified the need for governance that moves at the speed of data. In the past, governance often sat apart from data strategy as an afterthought or compliance checkbox. Now, as AI depends on reliable, well curated data, governance must sit at the core of how businesses define and implement data strategy. Three Keys to Modern, Scalable Governance Implementing scalable governance in a decentralized enterprise can feel daunting. But organizations can take actionable steps […]