How to Write Your First AI Agent
By Shelly Palmer Agents are everywhere in conversation, but for most people, the concept is abstract or intimidating. The truth is, simple agents are already built into tools we use every day, and writing your […]
Leadership
Making Architecturally Significant Decisions
By Paul Preiss Architecturally significant decisions (ASDs) are “the stuff that matters” as Martin Fowler describes it. They describe the scope and boundaries of a decision that will have significant impact on the outcomes of […]
Optimizing Data Strategies for a Greener Cloud
By Christian Siegers The exponential growth of data is driving demand for more cloud storage and processing power, leading to increased energy consumption and carbon emissions. While cloud providers are trying to develop greener data […]
Domain-Driven Services – Just the Right Size
By Paul Preiss Microservices were too small, SOA was too big. DDS is juuuuust right. I never really bought into the MS hype. It has always looked like adding too much complexity related to benefits. […]
The Ransomware Payment Ban – Will It Work?
By Sam Peters Despite the recent news that ransomware payments decreased in 2024, ransomware is a trend that isn’t going anywhere. Unfortunately, attackers are merely adapting their techniques to ensure they remain disruptive and lucrative. […]
AI Agents Unleashed: A Comprehensive Guide for Industry Trailblazers – Part 1
(Editor’s Note: What follows is Part 1 of “AI Agents Unleashed: A Comprehensive Guide for Industry Trailblazers.” Part 2 follows tomorrow.) Dr. Gopala Krishna Behara & Prasad Palli An AI agent is a software application […]
Architect Annelie Garlington Discusses Her Career Path and Role as Iasa Global’s First Female Mentor
Annelie Garlington, Enterprise & Digital Lead Solution Architect for the Bank of Ireland, was recently introduced as the first female mentor within Iasa Global’s Structured Mentoring Program. The program, which is based on the BTABoK […]
What’s the Best Way to Organize People to Generate Ideas? New Research Offers Insight
Managers at every company — especially big corporations — face a similar conundrum: What’s the ideal way to organize employees to generate the best ideas? Is it better to work in large groups? Smaller ones? […]
The Evolution of Competition: AI, Humanity, and the Future of Sports
By Justus Zavian Swan Defining Competition in Modern Times The question at hand—what constitutes a sport—has sparked considerable debate. To ground this discussion, we must first define the term “sport.” Is chess a sport? What […]
Ramping Up AI Adoption in Local Government
By Sarah Towers The AI Opportunities Actions Plan, published by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology in January 2025, outlines the need for rapid AI adoption across the UK. In a bid to boost […]
Learning Architecture, Anytime, Anywhere
By Paul Preiss Iasa began its journey to develop and grow a profession for business & technology architects over 22 years ago. One cornerstone to achieving this vision has always been developing the skills of architects […]
CAF News Hosts Discuss the ‘Power of Community’ Among Chief Architects
Episode 9 of Chief Architect Forum News was recently published, featuring Kevin Donovan, Chief Architect of WVE, and Brice Ominski, DeepDive World’s global chief technology officer. “As we kick off 2025, we’re reflecting on two key […]