Every business invests in technology with the expectation that it will help the organization move faster. New software promises greater efficiency. AI promises higher productivity. Integrations promise seamless collaboration. Every investment is made with the same goal: streamline operations, improve decision-making, and create better customer experiences. But over time, something unexpected happens. The technology that was meant to accelerate growth gradually begins slowing it down. Launching a new initiative takes longer than expected. Teams spend more time moving information between systems than acting on it.