Introduction AI’s impact has been and will continue to be vast. In the second article of this series (part one here), I’ll focus on the economic aspect of AI's coming impact and save the ethical, geopolitical, and social impact for another time. The original Henry Ford Moment We are experiencing a Henry Ford Moment. Let me dig into that statement. Our entire economic structure today — globalization, access to cheap products, American superpower, economic abundance, and consistent capital growth are all built on the...

Technologists have been creating innovative ways to offload intelligence into machines, however minor it may have been, since at least the Bronze Age. Until recently, no matter the complexity, traditional information technology (IT) machines have only been as intelligent as their programming. But new artificial intelligence models are different, and they’ve launched us into an economic revolution like we’ve never seen before and may not be expecting. There are three primary reasons why: It’s easier than ever before to access the labor...

Phase 2 named among best workplaces in software services category OKLAHOMA CITY (June 18, 2024) - Phase 2, an Oklahoma-based technology solutions firm with employees in 13 states, has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. The list ranks American companies on their success in creating exceptional workplaces and company cultures. In the past four years, Phase 2 is the only Oklahoma company to receive this distinction consecutively.  After collecting data from thousands of submissions around the country, Inc. selected 543...

In today's fast-paced digital world, staying ahead, or even up to par, in the technology game is increasingly a necessity for businesses. When a business considers a full overhaul of the majority of their legacy systems, it is typically referred to as legacy modernization. Legacy systems, often seen as the backbone of many enterprises, are increasingly becoming a sometimes seemingly insurmountable hurdle in the path of innovation and efficiency. This is especially true in sectors where rapid technological advancements are...

Tech solutions firm announces is it now employee owned Phase 2 executives Heath Clinton, Shane Kempton and Mark Towler announced thecompany’s plans to be employee-owned at a recent employee summit. OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 24, 2023) – Phase 2, an Oklahoma-based technology solutions firm with employees in 12 states, announced today the company is now fully employee-owned  after converting to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).  Founder and Chairman Mark Towler said the new ownership model is the result of thoughtful succession planning. The...