Category: IT Strategy

Architecture changes are hard. An MVP approach to architecture can eliminate many of the problems current architecture design faces. Instead of PowerPoint marketecture (i.e., architecture in a nice picture, as marketing brochures), an MVP for architecture would enable architects to design the key components, test the feasibility, and identify any underlying challenges. This way they don’t have to wait until late application development stages to realize the underlying architecture issues. In 2001, I was a part of the team that helped a major payment network re-engineer its mainframe based transaction process systems. Sixteen years later,

Leading companies are increasingly using annual reports to discuss their digital ambitions and their journey to become a technology empowered company. In the annual reports, they clearly articulated their technology vision, their accomplishments so far, and their future digital direction. Companies are even launching Technology Committee in their Board of Directors to further elevate technology’s positioning within their companies. As more and more companies shift towards making technology an essential part of their businesses, discussions on technology strategy will become a core part of every annual report. As technology becomes the driving force for companies

Technology transformation is often similar to replacing an airplane’s jet engine while flying at 39,000 FT in the air. Past approaches to technology transformation took too long and often didn’t create immediate benefits. By the time the transformation was finished, not only the technology chosen was already obsolete again, and business was also still frustrated with the pace of technology changes. A new approach to technology transformation is required. Here are the 7 levers that will allow companies to accelerate the transformation. While digital transformation often focuses on leveraging technology to change business models,  products