Open Comments Rewind: Unleashing the Power of IT Sustainability: A Dialogue with Abhijit Sunil

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By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group

IT sustainability and climate action are two critical topics in today’s business landscape. In this Open Comments episode, Abhijit Sunil, a senior analyst with Forrester Research, provides valuable insights into the symbiotic relationship of these two fields.

Business Design Embedding Design into the Enterprise: How Architecture, Change, and Service Design Can Actually Work Together

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By Lisa Woodall Earlier this summer, I attended the IRM UK Enterprise Architecture, Business Change, and Service Design Conference. For the first time, these disciplines were side by side, three tracks, one conversation. And it […]

Mathematicians Use ‘Neglected’ Particles that Could Rescue Quantum Computing

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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 […]

From Idea to Impact: Speeding Product Delivery Without Sacrificing Quality

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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 Bottlenecks, siloed workflows, and outdated planning slow teams down and delay innovation.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…

How to Quantify and Score New Product Development Projects

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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…

The Open Group Digital Transformation and Innovation Highlights, Riyadh, July 28 – 29, 2025

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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.

The Mainframe Paradox – From Legacy Burden to Digital Enabler

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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…

Planning Around Corners: How AI Reveals What’s Coming Next

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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….