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The RaaP: Resourcive as a Podcast

The RaaP: Resourcive as a Podcast

Resourcive

The RaaP, presented by Resourcive, is your go to place for to learn about the latest technology trends, market insights, and value-creation opportunities in the mid-market and enterprise. Hosted by Kyle Hall, Kyle Gotzman and Nick Creasey #TheRaaP will feature guests that include business leaders, industry thought leaders, executives, and more. Resourcive is a Technology Value Creation Partner advising middle-market and enterprise clients on IT service procurement. Technology topics include UCaaS, CCaaS, Cloud, Networking, SD-WAN, Security, SASE, MSPs/MSSPs, SaaS Licensing.

59 - Episode #58: The IT Operating Model & Measuring the ROI of AI
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  • 59 - Episode #58: The IT Operating Model & Measuring the ROI of AI

    In this episode, the Kyle's discuss the challenges and strategies related to IT operating models for mid-sized companies, particularly those owned by private equity firms. They highlight the importance of scalability, resilience, and risk mitigation in these companies, which often have lean IT teams and face pressure to mature their infrastructure. They mention the significance of aligning IT strategies with the company's deal thesis and long-term goals, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to IT management. The conversation touches on topics such as onboarding processes, outsourcing decisions, and forward planning for future growth. Then, they discuss the evaluation of ROI (Return on Investment) in AI (Artificial Intelligence) implementations. Kyle Hall introduces the topic, emphasizing its relevance and complexity due to recent news articles and marketing claims about AI ROI. They delve into the challenges of assessing ROI for AI, considering both hard returns (such as cost savings and productivity increases) and soft benefits (like improved user experience and skill retention). They explore various use cases, ranging from computer vision in healthcare to predictive maintenance in vending machines, highlighting the potential impact on efficiency and decision-making. The conversation underscores the importance of defining clear use cases for AI projects and acknowledges the strategic imperative for organizations to explore AI despite the current difficulties in quantifying ROI. They conclude by emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and adaptation in AI initiatives.

    Mon, 06 May 2024 - 26min
  • 58 - Episode #57: Carveout Projects, Edge Computing & VDI, and a mailbag!

    In this episode, the Kyle's discuss the recent rise in carveout projects before Kyle teaches Kyle about edge computing and VDI.


    Then the guys give some advice to a user looking for guidance around a global SD-WAN deployment.

    Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 36min
  • 57 - Episode #56: High Impact (non) vCISO Security Engagements & The Champion Challenger Model

    In this episode, the Kyle's discuss a recent Cybersecurity engagement where Adrian, our Cyber Practice Lead, is on site at publicly traded company.

    Then the KH teaches KG about the Champion Challenger Model as a vendor management strategy.

    Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 24min
  • 56 - Episode #55: The Change in Importance of IT & The Case for (and against) Repatriation

    Coming off a trip to New York to attend and speak at a leading PE firms CIO Summit, they Kyles discuss the conversation Resourcive led around the tech operating model.

    Then the KG teaches KH about repatriation and the where the cloud fits in the marketplace for infrastructure and compute needs.

    Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 29min
  • 55 - Episode #54: The Evolution of Procurement w/ Michael Cadieux, Chief Procurement Officer and Founder of Procurement Foundry

    In this episode of The RaaP, Nick and Kyle are joined by Michael Cadieux, one of the industry's leading procurement professionals. Michael shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics: 

    Creating Procurement Foundry, the leading peer-to-peer procurement professional network 

    The Evolution of Procurement 

    Current Challenges for Technology Procurement Leaders  

    How Procurement Leaders are Preparing for 2024 

    What the Future of Roles in Procurement Look Like 

    And more! 

    Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 41min
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