Emerging Tech Perspectives

Practical perspectives for leaders evaluating emerging technology in

real-world decisions, tradeoffs, and business priorities.

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A Better Way to Evaluate Emerging Technology

A Better Way to Evaluate Emerging Technology Kathy Kent Toney Published on: 30/03/2026

A practical introduction to what this publication is for and the lens it brings to emerging technology decisions.

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The Decision That Has to Be Made Before the Jump

The Decision That Has to Be Made Before the Jump

The Decision That Has to Be Made Before the JumpKathy Kent Toney
Published on: 05/06/2026

Quantum risk may feel distant, but the cyber upgrades it requires won’t happen overnight. This article explains why leaders should prepare critical protections before urgency, cost, and complexity start making decisions for them.

Quantum for cybersecurity
What Is Agent Washing, and Why Should It Matter to You?

What Is Agent Washing, and Why Should It Matter to You?

What Is Agent Washing, and Why Should It Matter to You? Kathy Kent Toney
Published on: 04/06/2026

AI agents are everywhere — but not everything labeled “agentic” is truly autonomous. This article explains how leaders can spot agent washing, evaluate vendor claims, and avoid costly assumptions before deployment.

Emerging Tech
The Most Dangerous Moment in Infrastructure Is When "Everything Looks Fine"

The Most Dangerous Moment in Infrastructure Is When "Everything Looks Fine"

The Most Dangerous Moment in Infrastructure Is When "Everything Looks Fine"Kathy Kent Toney
Published on: 22/05/2026

When infrastructure appears stable, hidden risk may already be building. This article explores why uptime is not the same as readiness — and what leaders should watch before failure becomes visible.

Data center/industrial reliability
You Can't Win a Game You Can't See

You Can't Win a Game You Can't See

You Can't Win a Game You Can't SeeKathy Kent Toney
Published on: 21/05/2026

Enterprise technology investments often fail when leaders solve symptoms instead of root causes. Operational clarity helps organizations make better decisions before budgets, timelines, and trust fall into the gap.

Technology Strategy

Emerging Tech Perspectives

Practical perspectives for leaders evaluating emerging technology in the real world.

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A Kent Solutions publication for leaders making consequential technology decisions.

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Emerging Tech Perspectives

Practical perspectives for leaders evaluating emerging technology in the real world.

About This Site

A Kent Solutions publication for leaders making consequential technology decisions.

© 2026 Kent Solutions. All rights reserved.