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Oct 1, 2026

Capability First Architecture: Aligning Business and IT DRAFT

Organizations routinely buy or build solutions that already exist in their own digital landscape. Business Capabilities are the missing layer that connects IT investments to business intent — and helps prevent that.

Business
Sep 1, 2026

It's not all about technology DRAFT

Don't fall into the hype trap of thinking technology alone will solve your problems. Process, people, and data matter just as much.

DataBusiness
Jul 3, 2026

Beyond Code: Why Technical Debt Is Really Technology Debt

Tech debt is widely discussed but rarely well-managed. Here's how to define it, measure it, and keep it from quietly degrading your digital landscape.

BusinessApplicationsTechnology
Jun 5, 2026

SaaS & COTS After AI Coding: Adapt or Become Irrelevant

AI makes building software easier and cheaper, fueling the narrative that SaaS (Software as a Service) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) are doomed. That's not entirely true — but vendors that don't adapt will suffer.

TechnologyApplications
May 16, 2026

Creating an effective Architecture Review Board

How to implement an Architecture Review Board that adds real value without becoming a bottleneck.

BusinessApplicationsDataTechnology
May 2, 2026

Convergence of Low-Code/No-Code with Pro-Code Platforms

As AI makes pro-code development more accessible, the advantages of low-code application development platforms are shrinking — and the two worlds are converging.

ApplicationsTechnology

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