Enterprise Makeover: Turning Cost Centers Into Profit Centers - ETE 2012

Explore a transformative enterprise makeover in this 51-minute conference talk by Alex Hillman at ETE 2012. Learn how a 40-year-old company with outdated technology decisions overcame growth limitations through strategic tech choices. Discover the process of reducing annual technology costs by over 70% while simultaneously opening new revenue channels. Gain insights into tackling legacy systems, bringing technology in-house, and managing priorities during large-scale transformations. Follow the journey from initial challenges to successful outcomes, including timeline, cost considerations, engineering team dynamics, and the importance of idea sharing in driving innovation.

Intro
Alexs qualifications
Convergence
Key Lessons
The Beginning
The First Experience
Research
Bring Technology in House
The Challenge
The Goal
The Project
Eating an Elephant
Building Two Companies
Keeping Priorities On
The Good News
Whats Next
Timeline
Cost
Engineering
Team
Indie Hall
Idea Sharing