ZG Worldwide

10/17/2026

Great connections and conversations in Springfield, Illinois!

On October 15, Central Illinois Tech Partners (CITP) and ZG Worldwide teamed up at the annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, held at the LRS hangar at the airport.

Representing our organizations were:

• Craig Backs, M.D. – The Cure Center, specializing in preventive medicine for heart disease and diabetes
• Nancy Durbin – Nurse and fine art professional
• Lothar Soliwon – CEO, ZG Worldwide
• Adam Gurski – Gurski Creative, AI educator, consultant, and software developer

The event welcomed hundreds of visitors, creating a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community, exchange ideas, and showcase innovation across technology, healthcare, and business.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table!

09/28/2026

Bringing People Together Through the Power of Music

Check out our latest ZGWorldwide.com blog by ZGWorldwide.com Associate and Global Chamber Member Bernd Häber.

The article highlights the launch of Global Chamber's new Music Industry Group and its vision for connecting artists, venues, promoters, technology innovators, and business leaders across borders.

From improving live sound experiences to creating new opportunities for global collaboration, the initiative shows how music, technology, and business can come together to drive innovation and create better experiences for artists and audiences alike.

Read the full blog:
https://www.zgworldwide.com/blog/bringing-people-together-through-the-power-of-music/

08/11/2026

High Tech from the past. The Union Pacific Railroad's Big Boy steam locomotive from the 1940s, the world's largest steam locomotive still in operating condition, recently stopped in Springfield, Illinois.

07/31/2026

Welcome to ZGWorldwide.com, Adam Gurski!
We're excited to announce that Adam Gurski has joined the ZGWorldwide.com associate network.
Adam specializes in helping businesses and organizations use artificial intelligence to solve real business challenges—not someday, but today. His expertise includes:
✅ AI workshops and consulting
✅ Custom software and web applications
✅ Business automation
✅ CRM and lead systems
✅ Website development
✅ Local SEO and digital marketing
✅ Brand identity and generative AI media

If you're curious about how AI can improve your business, Adam makes it practical, understandable, and immediately useful.
Read more about Adam and his services:
https://www.zgworldwide.com/new-zgworldwide-com-associate-adam-gurski-brings-practical-ai-education-and-custom-software-development-to-businesses/

ZGWorldwide.com is a multi-specialty IT, AI, Data Science, and Business Solutions Group serving clients across the United States and globally. We are pleased to welcome Adam Gurski as a new associate, expanding our capabilities in artificial intelligence education, business automation, custom softwa...

07/22/2026

Looking for trusted technology experts in Illinois?
Central Illinois Tech Partners (CITP) connects businesses with experienced professionals in:

✔ Managed IT Services
✔ Cybersecurity
✔ Artificial Intelligence
✔ Fractional CIO, CTO & CISO Leadership
✔ Custom Software Development
✔ Digital Transformation
✔ Blockchain & Emerging Technology Law

Meet the companies and experts that make up one of Illinois' largest technology partner networks in our latest blog.

Read more:
🔗 https://www.zgworldwide.com/connect-with-our-technology-partners/

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Central Illinois Tech Partners (CITP) is one of the largest IT services groups in Illinois, connecting organizations with experienced technology, cybersecurity, AI, legal, and business advisory professionals.

06/08/2026

You're invited

Join Jacqui Cooper, J.D., CEO of the Blockchain Legal Institute and an associate of ZG Worldwide, at the 2026 BlockchAIn Bootcamp & Workforce Expo, taking place July 13–17, 2026, at Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Maryland.

Recognized as the first international blockchain and workforce conference, this five-day event brings together leaders and innovators at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain technology, workforce development, and the law.

Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, technology professional, educator, or policymaker, this is an opportunity to explore the future of work and emerging technologies.
Learn more and register at mdblockchainweek.com.

04/20/2026

Central Illinois Tech Partners (CITP) at Fortium bring executive-level robotics and automation leadership to manufacturers ready to modernize operations.

Their fractional CTOs support:

RPA and cloud-first modernization initiatives
factory automation and IIoT integration
AI-powered logistics optimization
interim leadership for robotics transformation programs

With deployment timelines as fast as 48 hours to two weeks, organizations can begin evaluating automation opportunities immediately.

Serving aerospace, automotive, and consumer product manufacturers seeking higher uptime and lower operational waste.

Contact:
[email protected]

03/26/2026

Is SaaS dead? No. But the economics of software are changing fast.
Enterprise platforms are shifting from seat-based licensing to outcome-based ex*****on. Interfaces are shrinking. AI agents are taking over workflows. And value is moving up the stack—from dashboards to orchestration.
Organizations that adapt early will reduce costs, accelerate decisions, and unlock productivity gains that legacy SaaS models can’t deliver.

To discuss how AI-native software strategy impacts your organization:
[email protected]
www.zgworldwide.com

https://www.zgworldwide.com/is-saas-dead-not-even-close-but-the-economics-of-software-are-changing-fast/

For more than a decade, Software-as-a-Service defined how organizations bought and deployed enterprise technology. Subscription pricing replaced perpetual licenses. Cloud delivery replaced infrastructure ownership. Interfaces became the primary gateway to productivity.

03/03/2026

Our ZG Worldwide Associate Pradyot Kar recently co-founded a digital twin startup (called TwinFab.ai) focused on semiconductor fabs (semiconductor fabrication plants). A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical object, system, or process that uses real-time sensor data, AI, and simulation to mirror, analyze, and optimize its real-world counterpart.

Many manufacturers are investing in digital twin initiatives as AI and physics/science-based models converge to improve throughput, reduce waste, and increase productivity. The CHIPS Act is driving new semiconductor and advanced manufacturing capacity in the US, particularly in the Midwest, where there is a lot of momentum in this space. Pradyot would be happy to support any initiatives involving digital twins (strategy, architecture, data integration, modeling/simulation, and AI enablement). For more information contact him at [email protected].

10/07/2025

🌟 The world of work is evolving — and ZG Worldwide is embracing that change.

Traditional full-time roles are making room for flexibility, specialization, and agility. That’s where fractional talent comes in: leveraging expert leadership (CTOs, CIOs, cybersecurity pros) on a part-time or project basis.

In our new blog post, we explore what this means for businesses and professionals alike — and how ZG Worldwide is supporting the transition.

If your business needs expert IT leadership or tech support without the overhead, or if you’re a professional exploring a fractional path — you’re not alone. Let’s start a conversation.

📩 Contact [email protected]

Access expert CIOs, CTOs, and cybersecurity leaders on demand. ZG Worldwide delivers flexible fractional IT services tailored for today's dynamic workforce