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How to Design a Product Like Steve Jobs: Marty Cagan, “The Godfather of Project Management,” Joins the Digital Disruption Podcast by Info-Tech Research Group

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In the ninth episode of Info-Tech Research Group’s Digital Disruption podcast, host Geoff Nielson is joined by Marty Cagan, founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group and one of the most influential voices in product management. Together, they explore for listeners why traditional approaches to product management are breaking down in the age of AI and what needs to change to meet the challenges ahead.

TORONTO, April 21, 2025 /CNW/ – In the race to adopt AI and remain competitive, organizations are realizing that the real barrier to innovation isn’t technology – it is outdated thinking about how teams should work. In Episode 9 of Digital Disruption from global research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group, titled “How to Design a Product Like Steve Jobs,” Marty Cagan, the renowned product leadership expert and founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group, explains what it means to be a truly product-centric organization in 2025. The newly published episode explores how generative AI is reshaping roles, responsibilities, and the capabilities needed for product teams to thrive, as well as highlights how outdated approaches to process and project management can hold organizations back from meaningful innovation.

Widely recognized as a transformative voice in modern product leadership, Cagan has worked with leading tech companies around the world, helping them build stronger teams, better cultures, and more empowered product organizations. A former executive at eBay, Netscape, and HP, Cagan, also famously known as “the godfather of product management,” brings a rare combination of hands-on experience and high-level strategy. Cagan is also the author of multiple bestsellers, including Inspired and Empowered, and a respected advisor to product teams across industries.

“Marty Cagan doesn’t just talk about building better products – he shows what it takes to build better product organizations,” says Geoff Nielson, Senior Vice President of Brand at Info-Tech Research Group and host of Digital Disruption. “In episode 9, Cagan challenges leaders to rethink their assumptions about innovation, leadership, and organizational design in a world where technology is evolving at an exponential rate.”

The ninth episode of Digital Disruption emphasizes the need for product leaders to adapt their structures and workflows in response to new technological and market demands. Cagan urges leaders to abandon outdated hierarchies and rigid workflows, instead embracing empowered teams, cross-functional collaboration, and decision-making rooted in discovery. For organizations navigating the shift to AI and beyond, his message is clear: product innovation starts with transforming how people work together.

Digital Disruption, Episode 9: “How to Design a Product Like Steve Jobs“
In the ninth episode of Digital Disruption, Marty Cagan joins host Geoff Nielson to discuss key themes shaping the product management discipline today, including:

The three dominant models of product management and how generative AI will impact each oneWhy empowered teams, not feature factories, are essential for innovationThe role of visionary leadership and coaching in enabling product successWhy tech-enabled discovery and decision-making matters more than process complianceWhat it means to build truly product-driven cultures beyond Silicon Valley

Cagan also reflects on ideas from his latest book, Transformed, which includes practical case studies and strategies to help companies move beyond excuses and begin evolving their product model, whether they’re in healthcare, government, or finance.

Episode 9 of Digital Disruption with Marty Cagan is now available on YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify. IT and business professionals are encouraged to subscribe for more insights and in-depth conversations with global industry experts shaping the future of technology, society, and the workplace.

To learn more, visit the Digital Disruption podcast page and follow Info-Tech Research Group on LinkedIn and X for updates.

For more information about guest opportunities and participation in upcoming episodes, please contact pr@infotech.com.

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Registration is now open for Info-Tech LIVE 2025 in Vegas, taking place June 10 to 12, 2025, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. This premier event offers journalists, podcasters, and media influencers access to exclusive content, the latest IT research and trends, and the opportunity to interview industry experts, analysts, and speakers. To apply for media passes to attend the event or gain access to research and expert insights on trending topics, please contact pr@infotech.com.  

About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software buying insights.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

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Envision Marks First International Application of SAFc at Global Citizen NOW, Providing Environmental Attributes Corresponding to 10 Tonnes of CO₂ Emissions Reductions

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SYDNEY, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision, a global leader in green technology, expanded its Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificate (SAFc) solution internationally as the Sustainability Partner of Global Citizen NOW: Perth. This marks the company’s first international application of SAFc, demonstrating a practical pathway to integrate aviation decarbonization into the sustainability practices of major global events.

For this event, Envision delivered environmental attributes corresponding to 10 tonnes of CO₂ emissions reductions. These reductions are linked to the actual production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with the associated attributes recorded and retired through a leading global Registry to ensure transparency and traceability.

Alongside this initiative, Envision’s Australian team participated in the event’s broader programme, including discussions on clean energy investment and industrial decarbonisation, bilateral meetings, and the Capital Mobilization Roundtable and Masterclass. Through these engagements, the team exchanged perspectives with leaders from business, investment and the climate community on Western Australia’s potential role in the next-generation green industries, while exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration, mobilize investment and accelerate the clean energy transition.

Co-hosted by Global Citizen and the Government of Western Australia, the summit took place ahead of COP31, convening representatives from governments, businesses, philanthropic foundations, and First Nations communities to advance clean energy access, climate resilience, and inclusive economic development.

The Perth SAFc initiative builds on Envision’s SAFc application at the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen in September, where the company demonstrated how SAFc could address the air-travel emissions of a major conference. Global Citizen NOW: Perth represents the next step—applying this model internationally and demonstrating its potential as a scalable solution for companies and major events seeking to tackle aviation-related emissions across global value chains.

The initiative also reflects Envision’s broader approach to corporate decarbonisation. Across wind and solar power, energy storage, green molecules, net-zero industrial parks, and green computing, Envision is developing integrated solutions to help companies tackle emissions across their operations and value chains.

“Envision will continue to explore the application of green fuels across aviation and international events, foster collaboration throughout the green fuel value chain, and support aviation’s low-carbon transition through transparent, traceable environmental attribute management,” said Bella Zhang, Head of Global SAF at Envision.

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More Than Business: ChinaMarket’s “Little Bees” Go the Extra Mile for International Buyers

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LINYI, China, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When a Malaysian buyer experienced a sudden toothache during the Linyi Mall International Buyers Conference in China, he found help in an unexpected place.

A member of ChinaMarket‘s “Little Bees” service team, Chen Fuqing, promptly accompanied him to a local hospital and assisted him throughout the visit.

It was a small act of kindness, but it reflected something important about doing business in Linyi: international buyers have people they can turn to when they need help.

During the international buyers conference, ChinaMarket established its “Little Bees” service team to assist overseas visitors throughout their stay in Linyi.

From welcoming international buyers and arranging market visits to connecting them with suppliers, helping bridge language barriers, and responding to unexpected situations, the team works to make the sourcing experience easier and more comfortable.

Linyi is home to one of China’s major wholesale market clusters, attracting buyers from around the world with its diverse products, manufacturing resources, and extensive supply chains.

As the official digital platform of Linyi Wholesale Market, ChinaMarket connects global buyers with Chinese suppliers and provides integrated sourcing and trade services.

For international buyers, successful sourcing involves more than finding the right products. Clear communication, reliable coordination, and access to support are equally important.

The “Little Bees” team brings this commitment to life through personal, on-the-ground assistance.

A recent song released by ChinaMarket captures the spirit of the city:

“Come to Linyi, a city that welcomes you with open arms.”

In Linyi, global buyers can discover business opportunities, build partnerships, and experience the warmth of genuine hospitality.

Come to Linyi. Source with ChinaMarket.

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UnionPay and Cuscal Paymark Discuss Payment Acceptance and Digital Innovation

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mr. Dong Junfeng, Chairman of China UnionPay and UnionPay International, met with Cuscal Paymark, in Auckland on 19 October 2026 to discuss expanding UnionPay acceptance in New Zealand and opportunities for cooperation in digital payments. Mr. Mike Blomfield, Chief Executive Officer and Julia Nicol, Chief of Staff expressed support UnionPay’s plans and the advancement of key projects.

Cuscal Paymark is New Zealand’s largest payment switching and network services provider. The two parties have maintained a partnership since 2012.  To date, several major banks on its network support UnionPay payments at physical merchants. The company has also incorporated a number of UnionPay product standards into mandatory terminal upgrade requirements, providing a foundation for broader acceptance. Looking ahead, UnionPay will leverage Cuscal Paymark’s local network and transaction processing capabilities to upgrade online and in-store payment platforms and further improve UnionPay acceptance services.

Discussions also covered upgrades to support chip transactions on dual-branded cards, online payment gateway integration, and the joint promotion of SoftPOS solutions to acquirers. The companies agreed to strengthen technical coordination to maintain reliable payment processing during and after system upgrades.

Other topics included agentic payments, digital identity, biometric applications, and payment network connectivity.

Ms. Nicol reaffirmed Cuscal Paymark’s support for UnionPay’s ongoing development in New Zealand and the advancement of key projects. Both parties agreed to explore further cooperation in wallet connectivity and digital payments.

UnionPay entered the New Zealand market in 2008. Its acceptance coverage now exceeds 90%, and UnionPay cards are now widely issued by local financial institutions. UnionPay will continue working with partners to improve payment services, strengthen financial integration between China and other APEC economies, and advance cross-border payment cooperation between China and New Zealand and across the broader Asia-Pacific region.

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