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Explore the Value in AI and Technology
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We talk about AI and Technology, but what about the value as an outcome of using AI and Technology in the right way?
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Here I share some of my experiences and knowledge after working in the IT industry for more than 20 years.
John Kaarikstad, Group CEO in Forte.
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(NO) Europeisk digital suverenitet â pragmatisme fremfor symbolpolitikk
Europeisk digital suverenitet har de siste Ärene blitt et begrep som vekker sterke meninger. For noen hÞres det ut som et rop om digital isolasjon. For andre som et nÞdvendig svar pÄ Þkende geopolitisk avhengighet. For meg handler det verken om Ä stenge dÞrene eller «ta avstand fra USA», men om bevisste valg, redusert sÄrbarhet og sunn pragmatisme. La oss begynne med hva jeg mener digital suverenitet ikke  er. Det er ikke et mÄl om Ä bli 100% uavhengig av amerikanske skytjene
Jan 26


(NO) AI for styrerommet: Praktiske rÄd basert pÄ hva jeg har sett fungere (og ikke fungere)
De siste Ă„rene har jeg jobbet med lederteam som tilnĂŠrmer seg AI pĂ„ svĂŠrt ulike mĂ„ter. Noen ser pĂ„ det som en mystisk âblack boxâ, noen Ăžnsker seg flere nye demoer, mens noen fĂ„ tar en strukturert og mer nĂžktern tilnĂŠrming og skaper faktisk verdi. Hvis jeg skal gi styremedlemmer ett rĂ„d, er det dette: AI er ikke lenger en teknologidiskusjon, det er en ledelsesdiskusjon.  Og den hĂžrer hjemme i styrerommet. Her er mine praktiske anbefalinger basert pĂ„ mine erfaringer. 1. Hold d
Nov 18, 2025


AI for Boards: Practical Advice From What Iâve Seen Work (and Not Work)
In the last few years, Iâve worked with leadership teams who approach AI in very different ways. Some treat it like a mysterious black box, some chase every shiny demo, and a few take a structured, sober approach and actually create value. If I were to give board members one piece of advice, itâs this: AI is no longer a technology discussion, itâs a leadership and responsibility discussion. Â And it belongs squarely in the boardroom. Below are practical recommendations based o
Nov 18, 2025


(NO) ML Ops: Den manglende komponenten bak enhver vellykket KI-satsing
Ser du pÄ virksomheter som faktisk har klart Ä skalere KI utover piloter og eksperimenter, finner du som regel én fellesnevner: de har investert i ML Ops . Det er ikke den mest glamorÞse delen av KI. Det fÄr sjelden oppmerksomhet i styrerom eller aviser. Men det er ofte forskjellen pÄ «vi eksperimenterer med KI» og «vi leverer verdi med KI hver eneste dag». Her er min forklaring pÄ hva ML Ops er, og hvorfor det er sÄ viktig. KI som fungerer i teorien er ikke det samme som KI
Nov 18, 2025


ML Ops: The Missing Capability Behind Every AI Success Story
If you look at the organizations that have managed to scale AI beyond pilots and experiments, thereâs usually one common factor behind the scenes: theyâve invested in ML Ops . Itâs not the flashiest part of AI. It doesnât make headlines. But itâs often the difference between âweâre experimenting with AIâ and âweâre delivering value with AI every day.â Hereâs a pragmatic explanation of what ML Ops is and why it matters. AI that works in a notebook is not the same as AI that wo
Nov 18, 2025


(NO) Hvorfor noen virksomheter lykkes med KI og andre ikke
Her kommer noen av mine refleksjoner basert pÄ faktiske prosjekter, ekte team og reelle resultater: NÄr du jobber lenge nok med virksomheter som prÞver Ä ta i bruk kunstig intelligens, begynner noen mÞnstre Ä vise seg. Noen team fÄr raskt fart, leverer verdi tidlig og skalerer innsatsen (og resultatene). Andre stÄr fast i piloter, for hÞye forventninger eller manglende forankring internt. Min erfaring er at det sjelden handler om teknologi. Oftest handler det om mennesker, pr
Nov 17, 2025


Why Some Organizations Succeed With AI and Others Donât
Reflections from real projects, real teams, and real outcomes. If you spend enough time inside organizations trying to implement AI, patterns start to appear. Some teams get fast traction, deliver value early, and scale their impact. Others get stuck in endless pilots, inflated expectations, or a lack of strategic alignment. From my experience, the difference rarely comes down to technology. Most of the time, itâs about people, processes, and priorities. Below are the key con
Nov 17, 2025


Digitalization and AI: Stop Treating It as a Cost. Start Treating It as an Investment!
Every company today feels the pressure to âdo something with AI.â The hype is everywhere, boardrooms, conferences, even dinner conversations. But behind the buzz, many organizations face a quiet struggle: how to justify the investment and prove its value. The truth is, digitalization and AI should never be seen as costs. When done right, they are powerful investments that generate measurable returns in efficiency, quality, and competitiveness. The difference lies in how you a
Nov 11, 2025


The Rise of AI Agents: The Next Wave of Enterprise Transformation
A new phase in the AI journey Artificial intelligence has already transformed how organizations operate, from automating workflows to personalizing customer experiences. But weâre now entering a new phase: one where AI stops being a passive assistant and starts becoming an active participant  in business processes. This phase is powered by AI agents , autonomous or semi-autonomous digital entities that can understand context, make decisions, and take action across systems. Wh
Nov 6, 2025
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