The pace of technological change is accelerating. In this episode, Kramer looks ahead to the emerging technologies and trends that will define the next wave of digital transformation. Learn which innovations to watch, when to adopt new technologies, and how to future-proof your digital strategy for long-term success.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• The emerging technologies reshaping business operations

• How AI and machine learning are transforming decision-making

• The role of automation in the future of work

• When to be an early adopter vs. when to wait

• Building a technology strategy that adapts to change

• Preparing your organization for the future of digital transformation

Key Takeaways:

✓ AI and automation will fundamentally change how businesses operate

✓ Not every emerging technology is right for every business

✓ Build flexibility into your technology strategy

✓ Invest in your team's ability to adapt to new technologies

✓ Future-proofing means embracing continuous transformation

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Connect with Kramer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htkramer/

Visit his website: https://www.cooperativecomputing.com/

#DigitalTransformation #BusinessTechnology #DigitalStrategy #TechLeadership #BusinessInnovation #EnterpriseIT #DigitalFirst #TechTrends

"Show me the ROI." It's the question every digital transformation leader faces. In this episode, Kramer reveals how to measure what actually matters, prove the value of your digital investments, and use data to justify continued transformation efforts. Learn which metrics drive real business value and how to track them effectively.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• Why traditional ROI calculations often miss the real value of digital transformation

• The metrics that actually matter for measuring transformation success

• How to set meaningful KPIs before launching initiatives

• Balancing quantitative metrics with qualitative benefits

• Tools and methods for tracking progress and demonstrating value

• How to communicate ROI to stakeholders and secure continued investment

Key Takeaways:

✓ Set clear KPIs before starting any digital initiative

✓ Look beyond cost savings to measure full transformation value

✓ Balance hard metrics with qualitative benefits

✓ Regular measurement helps identify and solve problems early

✓ Use data to tell a compelling story about transformation value

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Connect with Kramer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htkramer/

Visit his website: https://www.cooperativecomputing.com/

#ROImeasurement #ROI #digitaltransformationROI #KPIs #successmetrics #businessvalue #performancemetrics #digitalinvestment #transformationmetrics

In this episode of ‘Get Digitally Enabled’, join Kramer, founder of Cooperative Computing, as Kramer reveals essential security frameworks, strategies to protect sensitive data while enabling access, and practical steps to maintain compliance as you modernize your business operations.

Digital transformation opens new opportunities—but also new security risks. In this episode, Kramer shows you how to protect your business while moving forward with innovation. Learn how to build security into your digital initiatives from day one, meet compliance requirements without slowing progress, and create a culture of security awareness across your organization.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• Why security must be built into digital transformation, not bolted on later

• Essential security frameworks for modern businesses

• How to balance security with user experience and productivity

• Compliance requirements you need to know (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and more)

• Strategies for protecting sensitive data while enabling access

• Building a security-aware culture in your organization

Subscribe to the Cooperative Computing channel and the Get Digitally Enabled playlist for more inspiring interviews and transformative insights.

Connect with Kramer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htkramer/

Visit his website: https://www.cooperativecomputing.com/

#cybersecurity #compliance #datasecurity #digitalsecurity #regulatorycompliance #dataprotection #securityframeworks #riskmanagement #secure transformation #businesssecurity

In this episode of ‘Get Digitally Enabled’, join Kramer, founder of Cooperative Computing, as he reveals proven integration strategies that eliminate data silos and create seamless workflows. Kramer shares how to prioritize which systems to connect first, choose the right integration approach, and why breaking down silos accelerates decision-making and drives business growth.

Data silos are killing your productivity. When your systems can't talk to each other, your team wastes time on manual data entry, makes decisions with incomplete information, and misses opportunities for automation. In this episode, Kramer shares proven strategies for connecting your systems and creating the seamless workflows that drive business growth.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• The true cost of data silos on your business operations

• Different integration approaches: APIs, middleware, and custom solutions

• How to prioritize which systems to integrate first

• Common integration pitfalls and how to avoid them

• Real-time data flow vs. batch processing: when to use each

• Building an integration strategy that scales with your business

Subscribe to the Cooperative Computing channel and the Get Digitally Enabled playlist for more inspiring interviews and transformative insights.

Connect with Kramer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htkramer/

Visit his website: https://www.cooperativecomputing.com/

#systemintegration #data #silos #digitalintegration #APIintegration #workflow automation #enterpriseintegration #dataconnectivity #businesssystems #integrationstrategy #seamlessoperation

In this episode of ‘Get Digitally Enabled’, join Kramer, founder of Cooperative Computing, as he reveals why even the best technology fails without proper change management. Kramer reveals proven strategies for driving user adoption, overcoming resistance to new systems, and ensuring your team embraces digital transformation. Discover why people and processes matter as much as the technology itself.

Subscribe to the Cooperative Computing channel and the Get Digitally Enabled playlist for more inspiring interviews and transformative insights.

Connect with Kramer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htkramer/

Visit his website: https://www.cooperativecomputing.com/

#digitaltechnology #digitaloperation #businessstrategy #technology #automation #system #digitalization #podcastshow

In this episode of ‘Get Digitally Enabled’, join Kramer, founder of Cooperative Computing, as he reveals why data quality is the make or break factor in every digital initiative. From CRM adoption to AI implementation, you'll learn how to assess your current data health.

Subscribe to the Cooperative Computing channel and the Get Digitally Enabled playlist for more inspiring interviews and transformative insights.

Connect with Kramer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htkramer/

Visit his website: https://www.cooperativecomputing.com/

#digitaltechnology #digitaloperation #businessstrategy #technology #automation #system #digitalization #podcastshow

In this episode of ‘Get Digitally Enabled’, join Anthony Perl as he talks with Kramer, founder of Cooperative Computing, discussing qhy traditional customer engagement approaches are failing in today's digital economy. Through innovative examples of hyper-personalization, you'll discover how to create meaningful loyalty programs that transcend simple discounts and build lasting customer relationships across both B2C and B2B environments.

Subscribe to the Cooperative Computing channel and the Get Digitally Enabled playlist for more inspiring interviews and transformative insights.

Connect with Kramer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htkramer/

Visit his website: https://www.cooperativecomputing.com/

#digitaltechnology #digitaloperation #businessstrategy #technology #automation #system #digitalization #podcastsho

In this episode of ‘Get Digitally Enabled’, join Anthony Perl as he talks with Kramer, founder of Cooperative Computing, discussing how digital enablement is revolutionizing operations and order fulfillment. Through practical examples from warehouse automation to digital twins, you'll learn how to create predictable, efficient systems that satisfy customer demands while upskilling your workforce for the future.

Subscribe to the Cooperative Computing channel and the Get Digitally Enabled playlist for more inspiring interviews and transformative insights.

Connect with Kramer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htkramer/

Visit his website: https://www.cooperativecomputing.com/

#digitaltechnology #digitaloperation #businessstrategy #technology #automation #system #digitalization #podcastshow