Business Software Challenges and Predictions, with Lisa Morgan

In the final episode of 2025 we welcome Lisa Morgan, writer for InformationWeek. Software is more essential than ever and the rules around using it keep getting messier. Lisa brings her expert insight to the software challenges business leaders are facing now. 

Craig and Lisa discuss how to deal with the friction that bubbles up during software audits and why misalignment between IT, procurement, legal, and business leaders turns small issues into larger crises.

Lisa gives her predictions for 2026 including what new technologies may be in our future. For example, she explains the potential impact of quantum computing innovations.

If you're a technology leader and looking for news on current trends and emerging technologies, follow Lisa on LinkedIn: https://linked.com/in/lisamorgan.

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Thanks for tuning into The World's Greatest (Licensing) Podcast this year. We will see you in 2026!

Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome And Guest Background
• 0:58 Radio Hosting And Innovation Stories
• 2:59 Audience Recognition And Industry Writing
• 3:50 Software Audits And IT-Business Alignment
• 6:14 Visibility Gaps And Compliance Priorities
• 8:36 Vendor Tactics And Audit Pressures
• 11:26 Cloud Misconceptions And Repatriation
• 14:20 Security Reviews And Vendor Risk
• 16:23 Vendor Relationships And Negotiation Power
• 18:08 Broadcom, Lock-In, And Exit Strategies
• 20:28 2026 IT Transformation And AI Reality
• 23:05 Practical AI Use And Data Policies
• 25:36 Shadow AI And Internal Capability Gaps
• 27:07 Quantum Computing Basics And Impact
• 30:02 Quantum Adoption And Cybersecurity Shifts
• 32:20 Trust, Passwords, And Security Habits
• 34:12 Editorial Focus And Strategy Trends
• 36:09 Customer Value, Personalization, And AI