Tech Evolution in Retail Property Management: From Floppy Disks to AI

In this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy', host Gary Marshall reviews (and laughs at) the evolution of tech and its impact on retail property management and accounts payable over the past 40 years. He recalls early computers, and software like Lotus 1-2-3 and WordPerfect, and contemporary tools like Excel, Power BI, and specialized property management applications. He discusses the rise of AI, its capabilities and limitations, and emphasizes the need for critical thinking when dealing with AI-generated outputs, ensuring human oversight avoids errors and hallucinations.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

01:04 The Evolution of Tech in Business

01:53 Early Office Tech and Software

04:15 The Y2K Scare - a storm in a teacup?

05:53 Advancements in Mobile Technology

07:21 Modern Apps, and Their Predecessors

10:00 The Role of AI in Today's Work Environment

12:52 The Reliability and Risks of AI

15:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Link to Geolytix https://geolytix.com/blog/uk-retail-places/

Link to MRI https://www.mrisoftware.com/uk/products/prolease-overview/enterprise/

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Link to Daniel Clark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danielclarke-uk_dont-assume-everything-that-comes-out-of-activity-7385219323188948992-xUPJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABSNuk4B0Kz-cthxrcVIY2QMcZmpqKO6wIQ

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