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Digital transformation #mindcandy 17 September 2025
The topics are you are 25 books about AI, the vibe coding mess, digital twinning, AI coding, rack scale computing, micro agents, big data, AI trends, IT as the glue, and data strategy.
You are the upgrade
Data, acceleration, and the future of intelligence: Lessons from 25 core books (and links to 114 other books) about AI, technology abstraction, and consciousness.
The Software Engineers Paid to Fix Vibe Coded Messes
https://www.404media.co/the-software-engineers-paid-to-fix-vibe-coded-messes/
Freelance developers and entire companies are making a business out of fixing shoddy vibe coded software.
How Digital Twins Help Manufacturers Expand Automation Without Replacing Existing Equipment
A look into the use of simulation-first approaches and collaborative robots to help factories overcome labor shortages while staying profitable during their digital transformation journey.
At 30% time and effort savings, AI coding is worthwhile
https://www.dqindia.com/interview/at-30-time-and-effort-savings-ai-coding-is-worthwhile-10465667
With automation and AI, coding time and resources can be shrunk in a compelling way. But what about test-flakiness, patterns, regression testing, test coverage, robustness, redundancies and developer satisfaction?
What Is Rack-Scale Computing, and Why Is It Relevant Again?
As AI transforms computing demands, rack-scale architecture emerges as the solution – treating entire racks as unified computing platforms rather than collections of servers.
Agentic AI and the rise of micro agents: Redefining data interactions
How micro agents can transform data interactions and enhance accuracy in an AI-driven future
AI will not solve the problems of Big Data
https://www.scmr.com/article/ai-will-not-solve-the-problems-of-big-data/news
For AI to deliver real value, companies must first ensure their data is accurate, complete, timely, and trustworthy
AI trends 2025: Adoption barriers and updated predictions
https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/services/consulting/blogs/ai-adoption-challenges-ai-trends.html
Enterprise challenges for agentic AI, physical AI and sovereign AI. From compliance to workforce readiness, explore common organizational barriers to adopting agentic, physical and sovereign AI—and how the future of AI is evolving.
Forrester study shows why IT is key to building trust and scaling AI
Governance and privacy are the top priorities when it comes to scaling AI – but they also represent the biggest blockers.
Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough When it Comes to Your Data: Kevin Campbell
https://erp.today/good-enough-isnt-good-enough-when-it-comes-to-your-data-kevin-campbell/
Business ownership of the data strategy is crucial to ensure that data aligns with operational needs. Without it, organizations risk creating data that appears accurate but leads to significant downstream issues.
