311: Holger Mueller, Constellation Research VP, On Cloud Acceleration, AI Ethics, and Enterprise Agility

Holger Mueller is a Vice President and Principal Analyst at Constellation Research, specializing in the future of work and human capital management. With over three decades in enterprise software, including leadership roles at Northgate Rinsau, SAP, FICO, and Oracle, Holger brings a wealth of industry experience to his analysis. Known for his thought-provoking insights, Holger covers the latest trends in enterprise automation and cloud technologies, often sharing timely updates on his social media. He holds degrees in Information Science, Marketing, International Management, and Chemical Technology from the University of Mannheim and is fluent in six languages. In this conversation, we discuss:Holger’s perspective on the rapid evolution of AI in enterprise technology and its impact on the future of work.The transformative role of cloud infrastructure, now hosting the majority of enterprise automation, and its implications for faster adoption cycles.The contrasting approaches to AI regulation, highlighting how some concerns around “ethical AI” stem from companies still lacking AI capabilities.The concept of “enterprise acceleration” and why agility, efficiency, and effectiveness are crucial for modern organizations to thrive.Insights on the ethical considerations in tech, emphasizing the strength of values and ethics over the pitfalls of excessive regulation.How “innovation gravity” shapes industry hotspots like Silicon Valley, driving technology forward and fostering the next wave of advancements. Resources Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work Newsletter: https://aiandwork.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Connect with Holger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holgermueller/  AI fun fact article: https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/the-ai-hype-cycle-separating-fact-from-fiction On the Role of AI in Content Creation and Consumption: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/14751184