How NetApp Is Simplifying Its Way To An AI-Powered Enterprise

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    "excerpt": "By Peter High , Contributor. Gus Shahin joined NetApp in 2024 as Executive VP of Business Technology and Operations, consolidating IT, operations, global security, and enterprise process excellence. This new role addresses NetApp's \"complexity problem\" stemming from too many systems and processes, aiming for simplification. Shahin emphasizes that successful change is about \"people psychology\" and change management, not just technology. He leads a dedicated team to re-engineer processes company-wide. NetApp aspires to be an \"AI-powered enterprise,\" integrating AI into daily tasks and fostering a culture of experimentation, rather than treating it as isolated projects. Shahin also stresses the importance of real-time data for operations, particularly in managing supply chain challenges amid the AI infrastructure boom. He believes organizations that adapt quickly and embrace continuous change will gain a competitive edge, focusing on enabling people alongside technology. When Gus Shahin joined NetApp in 2024, he stepped into a role that did not previously exist. As Executive Vice President of Business Technology and Operations, he oversees four major pillars of the company: information technology, operations, global security and enterprise process excellence. The consolidation of those functions under a single leader was deliberate, and the diagnosis behind it says something...",
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