Can IT Leaders Trust Tech Analysts Anymore?

TECH INSTINCT PODCAST | EPISODE 11

With AI, cloud, and emerging technologies dominating the conversation, separating meaningful insight from market hype has never been more important. Technology leaders are surrounded by vendor messaging, analyst opinions, and promises about what they should be investing in. But the right technology decision isn’t always the most popular one, and straightforward answers can be difficult to find.

In this episode of Tech Instinct, MicroAge VP of Data Intelligence Rick Trujillo sits down with technology analyst and author David Linthicum for a candid conversation about looking beyond the hype. They explore the realities of cloud and AI economics, the growing role of NeoCloud and on-premises options, why organizations may be over-relying on large language models, and how IT leaders can evaluate technology through the lens of business value rather than industry noise. As Linthicum puts it, the goal is to “rise above the hype” and focus on where technology truly fits.