Consulting Firms Thrive with Generative AI, Windows on ARM Updates, & IT Leadership Diversity Report

Consulting firms like Boston Consulting Group and IBM are thriving due to the high demand for generative AI expertise. These firms are experiencing growth in sales and hiring as businesses seek guidance on implementing generative AI technologies. The episode also discussed how AI is impacting freelancers, with some benefiting in fields like data science while others face job security risks in tasks that can be automated. The potential risks of hollowing out the workforce with generative AI automation were also emphasized.Secondly, the episode delved into the Windows on ARM experience, noting improvements in app compatibility but challenges in gaming and device issues. The discussion highlighted the importance of real-world performance for businesses, especially in SMBs, and the promising future for Windows on ARM with more ARM64 native apps expected. The rapid pace of improvement in app compatibility was seen as a positive sign for the platform's adoption.The episode then shifted focus to the IT Leadership Diversity Report, revealing persistent gender and racial gaps in IT leadership roles. The data showed a lack of diversity, with a high percentage of white and male IT leaders. Despite some small improvements in representation, there was a call for companies to foster inclusive and equitable workspaces that reflect diverse communities. The importance of diversity and inclusion in driving business success was emphasized.Lastly, the episode discussed public support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in companies, contrasting with the political backlash and scaling back of such programs. While support for specific initiatives like internships for underrepresented groups was high, financial incentives for achieving diversity goals were unpopular. The episode underscored the need for companies to embed diversity and inclusion into their core values and practices, focusing on results rather than high-profile branding. Three things to know today 00:00 Consulting Firms Thrive as Demand for Generative AI Expertise Soars05:17 Windows on Arm: Native App Support Expands, but Gaming and Device Issues Persist06:23 The IT Leadership Diversity Report Reveals Persistent Gender and Racial Gaps  Supported by:  https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/https://getinsync.ca/mspradio/   All our Sponsors:   https://businessof.tech/sponsors/   All our Sponsors:   https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessoftech.bsky.social