Jim Johnson (founder of the Standish Group) undertook research on IT project failure. This was in 1994. Jim and his team wanted to find out what was the cause of project failure and find ways to reduce it. By 2006 they had amassed a huge amount of data. In their 1994 report, they found that 84% of projects failed or had challenges. 45% of developed features were never used. 31.1% of projects faced cancellation before they ever got completed. 52% of projects cost 189% of their original estimates.
Paint it Black – AI Graphic Design
Recently, I’ve been putting together some material for a friend’s band tour to Vietnam and Cambodia. This has been a great opportunity to try another AI Workflow experiment. Paint it Black is one of the feature ‘covers’ that the band plays on their tours. Patrick rang and asked if I would like to put together a poster. Also other items like social media graphics. I’ve also created a QR for an extra bit of interactivity.
AI Survivor, A practical guide
Now that the AI revolution is here, the clock is ticking for you and/or your business. The potential for job displacement, business disruption and increased competition is high. What should you be thinking about to adapt, innovate, and thrive, in this brave new digital world?
Asimov. The Zero Laws of Robotics?
I love technology and I’ve been enjoying surfing another wave of development in the AI space. It’s fun and exciting, although safety questions pop up at the end of every conference and meetup I’ve attended recently. This article covers the safety, disruption and ethical subjects from the perspective of the near future.
Quantum Leap –
Quantum Computing is at the logic gate
In a manner befitting their existence, Quantum Computers are here and also not. On the one hand you can’t buy one at Harvey Norman, on the other they’re already operating and calculating the mysteries of once intractable problems.
The First Rule of Google Analytics Club –
Google Analytics Part 3
Is that everybody talks about Google Analytics Club. There’s so much information about how to upgrade. I’m not against the focus of a lot of the videos, straight to the point, get it done and wash your hands of it. Bring in the bushels of produce.
Up the data stream without a paddle –
Google Analytics Part 2
You might find yourself paddling the data stream in the new Google Analytics 4, and it all looks and feels completely different. It’s not just a software upgrade and you go floating “merrily down the stream” crossing your stream metaphors with no consequence. This article is about the core concepts of Google Analytics 4, and how to adapt your thinking, to get the best results.
Analyse This! – Google Analytics Part 1
Google Universal Analytics is being replaced by Google Analytics 4. On July 1st 2023, Universal Analytics properties will stop processing data and some time after that, (probably around Dec 2023) these properties will be deleted. (Src. Google). In this article I wanted to research and explore some of the effects and implications of the new Google Analytics.
What’s the Reality of AI Design?
Recently I’ve been experimenting with AI generative tools from a technical and workflow perspective. By ingesting the text, images and other digital assets of humanity, these large language and visual models are as much a mirror as an interesting technology.
Well. That escalated quickly!
In my previous article, “Much ado about something”, I discussed the growing popularity of ChatGPT and the potential issues and limitations associated with it. This week, there have been some significant changes to the application that addresses these issues and opens up new possibilities.