The largest cyberattack in history has provided tech security experts and the enterprise architecture community with plenty of hard-earned lessons. The so-called WannaCry ransomware attacks that affected computer users in 150 countries in mid-May underscored […]
Knowledge comes in multiple flavors. Information systems are used to process data or “content” that is structured or unstructured, across different flavors of knowledge. “Metadata is structured information that describes, explains, locates, or otherwise makes […]
We have witnessed the evolution of architecture from a focus on “systems and data” to “capabilities and outcomes.” This has elevated architecture from technical aloofness, or even snobbery, to a focus on delivering business value […]
Why haven’t more people recognized the direct link between business governance, business policies, and business rule management? What does it take architecturally for an organization to be truly well-governed? Here’s a hint: You need to […]
Software projects rarely come in both on time and on budget, leading to dissatisfied end users. It’s much easier to satisfy one of these conditions by working according to your original plan or adapting to […]
Today most companies do not do a good job of managing multiple service provider engagements. This can be troublesome as service providers have become more adept at providing multiple IT and BPO services to companies, […]