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

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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What If Your Competitor Could Suddenly Outrun You?

Kathy Kent Toney

Published on: 05/11/2026

Could affordable quantum computing transform R&D economics and give competitors a cost advantage? Discover how emerging quantum technology could reshape product development, pricing, and business competitiveness.

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Your Next Big Customer May Already Be a Customer

Kathy Kent Toney

Published on: 29/10/2026

Your next big revenue opportunity may already be in your customer base. Discover how operational intelligence can reveal overlooked opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and unlock growth from existing customers.

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When Hackers Turn Your Equipment Against You

Kathy Kent Toney

Published on: 23/10/2026

Hackers can turn connected equipment into a cybersecurity threat, disrupting operations and putting your business at risk. Learn how industrial cybersecurity, IoT security, and stronger safeguards can help protect equipment and business continuity.

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Your AI Agent May Have More Authority Than You Think

Kathy Kent Toney

Published on: 16/10/2026

AI agents may have more decision-making authority than leaders realize. Learn how unchecked permissions can create financial and operational risks—and why clear boundaries, approval requirements, and human oversight matter.

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