Principles by Machine: Why Speed Is Not the Same as Value
By Stuart Dee With the rise of large language models and agentic AI, the first instinct for many enterprise architects is an obvious one: how can this help us do our jobs better? It is […]
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Why AI Funding is an Architecture Problem
By Stuart Dee I was recently having a conversation with a senior technology leader at a financial services organisation that crystallised a challenge many institutions are grappling with. They were clear on where they wanted […]
The Architecture of Trust: How Enterprises Can Safely Deploy PII in LLMs
By Stuart Dee For much of the past decade, storing personally identifiable information within a large language model was regarded as something no responsible organisation should attempt. Early models functioned as vast statistical engines, absorbing […]
Data Centres Without the Compute
By Stuart Dee The future of data centres is often framed through dramatic and attention-grabbing concepts such as cryogenic cooling, orbital compute platforms, or even data centres in space. These ideas are technically fascinating, yet […]
Practical IT Architecture: A Survival Guide for Architects in the Modern IT Landscape
By Stuart Dee Over the years I have bought many books on architecture and, as you invariably find, they tend to fall into one of two camps. Either they are heavy on technology, or they […]
The Manifesto Problem: Why Good Intentions Are Not Enough
By Stuart Dee Recently, the technology world has seen a clear resurgence in discussions around the power of the manifesto. We constantly debate the Agile Manifesto, whether it is still relevant, whether it is “dead”, […]
When Open Source Meets Enterprise: A Fragile Alliance
By Stuart Dee My work at a global systems integrator allows me to discuss and deliver solutions with partners across the entire technology ecosystem, from cutting-edge agentic AI platforms to legacy banking modernisation initiatives. With […]
When Open Source Meets Enterprise: A Fragile Alliance
By Stuart Dee My work at a global systems integrator allows me to discuss and deliver solutions with partners across the entire technology ecosystem, from cutting-edge agentic AI platforms to legacy banking modernisation initiatives. With […]
When Open Source Meets Enterprise: A Fragile Alliance
By Stuart Dee My work at a global systems integrator allows me to discuss and deliver solutions with partners across the entire technology ecosystem, from cutting-edge agentic AI platforms to legacy banking modernisation initiatives. With […]
Digital Sovereignty: A Business Survival Imperative
By Stuart Dee Digital sovereignty has evolved from regulatory jargon into a fundamental business requirement. Recent research reveals the scale of this shift: 98% of organisations across Europe and the US have implemented or plan […]
The Mainframe Paradox – From Legacy Burden to Digital Enabler
By Stuart Dee Throughout my career as an Enterprise Architect, I have consistently seen organisations chase three strategic goals: improving efficiency, optimising costs, and accelerating innovation. This pursuit has brought a powerful paradox to enter…
Digital Borders Are Broken and Your Data Is the Casualty
By Stuart Dee In a recent conversation with a CTO from one of our technology partners, I was struck by how they had successfully tackled a challenge many organisations are still grappling with data sovereignty […]