Mike Bechtel

The coming year looks bright for cloud, but only if companies can take better control of their cloud ecosystems. In this podcast, David Linthicum talks with Deloitte's chief futurist, Mike Bechtel, about trends on the horizon that can help organizations brighten their cloud future. Mike's perspective is that taming cloud complexity via abstraction, leveraging observability, and taking control of data can result in better cloud operational efficiency and better returns on cloud investments.

Mike Bechtel, Deloitte's Chief Futurist and innovation strategist, dives into the transformative impact of AI on our work and creativity. He discusses how automation can elevate human potential, urging workers to embrace curiosity and broad skills to thrive. Mike highlights the importance of human connection and ethical considerations in using AI for strategic thinking. He also warns against relying too heavily on AI for core decision-making, emphasizing that empathy and humanities are irreplaceable in driving innovation.

Join Mike Bechtel, Deloitte’s Chief Futurist, as he dives into the transformative potential of AI and its role in shaping the tech landscape by 2025. He compares AI's importance to that of electricity and discusses its applications in robotics and spatial computing. Discover how AI is revolutionizing legacy systems and learn about the exciting innovations showcased at CES. Mike also emphasizes the need for businesses to adapt to imminent challenges like quantum computing while envisioning future technologies that address real-world problems.