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By Will Kwong Quantum computers have the potential to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s fastest supercomputers. But today’s machines are notoriously fragile. The quantum bits, or “qubits,” that store and process information are […]
Despite adopting agile, many organizations still struggle to bring products to market quickly. Bottlenecks, siloed workflows, and outdated planning slow teams down and delay innovation. Instead of building high-impact solutions, teams lose time managing updates and navigating disconnected tools. To accelerate time-to-market, technology leaders must focus on removing delivery friction. With greater visibility, coordination, and…
Data without analysis is like a map without a route—informative, but not actionable. To set priorities and move with confidence, organizations need a structured way to evaluate, compare, and approve projects. Welcome to the third installment in our five-part series on standardized prioritization. Previously, we introduced the benefits of a structured prioritization framework and how…
By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group
The Open Group held an event in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on July 28–29, 2025. The event brought together a global audience of Enterprise Architects, Digital Transformation leaders, and government representatives.
With the theme “Digital Transformation and Innovation: Future-Ready Capabilities”, the event showcased the power of open standards.
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…
Sometimes, running an enterprise feels a bit like trying to build a house during an earthquake. One day, you’re dealing with disruptive technology and changing customer needs, next, it’s budget pressures and fears of a recession looming. Just when you think you’ve got your footing, government policy changes abruptly and forces you to rethink everything….
By Bob Ivkovic, Senior Enterprise Architect In today’s ever-changing business environment—marked by intensified competition, rapid technological advances, and the rise of AI—organizations of all sizes face increasing challenges in meeting stakeholders’…
A practical way to connect people, processes, and applications in enterprise architecture
Congratulations to The Hong Kong Jockey Club, this year’s winner of the Enterprise Architecture Award in APAC, and runners-up AIA Group and Nan Shan Life Insurance Company. Learn how excellent EA practices helped all three align their IT strategies wit…
By Michael Poulin What’s What People have developed a generative AI (AI) based on information they created already. AI combines elements of human information and represents it in a human-like style. I do not think anybody […]
Who’s to say that a 160-year-old organization can’t operate like a digital native? Not Sun Life. For years, Sun Life was project-centric and operated under time, scope, and cost constraints. But in 2020, it became apparent what was missing. “Our CIO asked, ‘But what is the value we are delivering to our clients?’ Silence.” The…
This Advisor explores how CEO overconfidence influences firm complexity, drawing on analysis of over 14,000 earnings call transcripts. While confident leaders may aim to streamline operations, the findings show a 3.1% reduction in complexity among firm…