With the rapid evolution of AI in 2025, we highlight key predictions such as the rise of "Omni AI" that integrates data from multiple sources, growing concerns about powerful AI agents, and the increasing prevalence of personal knowledge chatbots.

Join us in reflecting on a transformative year with our latest Polaris podcast episode, "Holiday Reflections from Synozur: A Dynamic 2024." We discuss 2024's key innovations in business and technology, including advancements in geothermal systems, the James Webb Space Telescope, Snoop Dogg, Dick Van Dyke, the Excel World Championships and more. Listen to the full podcast and receive a special holiday gift at the end of the post.

As we wrap up 2024, Synozur is excited to share a special holiday gift with you: our Synozur Holiday Meal Planner. This handy Excel file is designed to help you plan and track every detail of your holiday meal, from boiling potatoes to resting the roast. With easy-to-follow directions and customizable inputs, you can ensure everything is perfectly timed for your family feast. Enjoy this small token of our appreciation, and best wishes for a happy and peaceful holiday season.

Last month, Synozur was proud to sponsor TechCon 365 Dallas.  At the conference, we introduced our new service that creates a new way of working with leadership on strategy, business foundations, and goals – the Company Operating System.

In the latest episode of Polaris, Matt Shaffer delves into the concept of Company Operating Systems (CoS), exploring its framework, key components, and the importance of documentation and communication in achieving business goals. We discuss the distinction between strategic and operational focuses, the difference between strategy and planning, and share real-world applications of CoS in various organizations. The conversation also touches on the role of software in implementing CoS, best practices for successful implementation, and future trends in organizational design and strategy.

Microsoft Ignite 2024 kicks off today in Chicago with exciting announcements about Copilot Agents; File-Level Archiving in Microsoft 365 Archive; and SharePoint Advanced Management, now bundled with Copilot.

We‘re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Polaris Pathways - a Synozur podcast! With Polaris, we bring you the latest discoveries and insights from the worlds of leadership, culture and technology. Our first episode looks at emerging leadership roles for AI - titled "CIAO means goodbye, but say hello to the CAIO."

Join Matt Shaffer from Synozur on December 5, 2024, at 8:00 AM for a free webinar on the Company Operating System (CoS) and its role in achieving strategic and operational transformation in 2025. This session will explore the need for a new management framework, address common business strategic challenges, and include a case study on transforming management frameworks at Microsoft. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get ahead for 2025—register now!

Synozur is proud to sponsor and present at TechCon 365 Dallas, scheduled for November 11-15, 2024.  We’re presenting sessions covering Copilot and AI, content management, and business leadership transformation. Join us!

The emergence of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) role reflects the growing importance of AI in various business operations, necessitating a dedicated leadership position to navigate its complexities. The CAIO is crucial for aligning AI capabilities with strategic business goals, managing ethical considerations and responsible AI practices, and addressing the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Additionally, CAIOs are vital for bridging the talent gap in AI, ensuring business focus in AI initiatives, and signaling the organization’s commitment to AI innovation and resource allocation.

Synozur is growing and we're excited to introduce you to our new team members and alliance partners! Meet them on our latest blog post and learn how they’ll help you transform your business.

Based on Synozur data from the M365 Conference, there’s a lot of ungoverned AI experimentation but not a lot of deployment at scale (yet). Organizations are excited about AI, but worried about security and cost.

Microsoft Copilot AI promises productivity enhancements and valuable insights but rolling out Microsoft Copilot before your organization is ready risks erasing potential benefits with bad answers and incomplete information.

Austin Govella, speaks on Information Architecture at Scale this Thursday, July 13 from 6:30-7:30 PM US CT exploring what happens when IA goes beyond sitemaps and taxonomies to architect platforms and ecosystems.

The pandemic changed the way we work and where we work. Many companies have adopted different work models to adapt to the new reality and to meet the needs and preferences of their employees.