Apparently Architecture is Scary
By Paul Preiss, of Iasa Global I had a deeply perplexing and strangely curious occurrence happen recently that made me realise just how scary good architectural reasoning is to those with the check (Cheque for […]
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How to Build Your Own Tech Value Network
(What follows is an excerpt from “Synergea: A Blueprint for Building Effective, Globally Distributed Teams in the New Era of Software Development” by Andy Hilliard.) Like other aspects of multinational management, finding the right partners […]
Women in IT Architecture Spotlight – Kit Shelton, Hannah Letofsky, and Christen Pentek
Featured in the latest spotlight are Kit Shelton, Hannah Letofsky, and Christen Pentek, IT architects for the State of Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS). The women handle enterprise business, data, and information architecture for […]
The Architect’s Contract
By Paul Preiss, of IASA Global Today, it has been 22 years that I have been studying architects. 22 years of delight and chagrin, of hope, belief and wishing. Mpre than two decades of seeing […]
What Is the Best Route to Fairer AI Systems?
In December, the European Union passed the AI Act, the first major law aiming to regulate technologies that fall under the umbrella of artificial intelligence. The legislation might have arrived sooner, but the sudden success of […]
Most Men Fail to Acknowledge that Women in Tech Are Not Treated Fairly
A recent survey suggests that men are still slow to acknowledge sexism and misogyny in tech industry Sexism in tech has been a frequent and serious discussion in the industry for more than a last […]
Women In Architecture: Early Insights and Reflections
By Whynde Kuehn Women In Architecture (WIA) is a global initiative with the mission to accelerate the pathway for women in architecture to amplify the impact of the discipline worldwide. WIA celebrated its one-year anniversary […]
Q&A: Expert Discusses Rise of Younger, Less Experienced Bosses in the Workplace
If you’re older than your boss, you’re not alone. Supervisors are traditionally associated with higher status markers such as age, education and tenure than their subordinates. But it’s increasingly common to see those dynamics reversed. […]
Ireland as a Center of Excellence for Business Technology Architecture, Architecting Ireland’s Digital Future
By David Jones, IASA Ireland, Head European Enterprise Applications, Canada Life Europe (IASA CITA-D); Mark Greville, IASA Ireland, VP of Architecture, Workhuman (IASA CITA-D); Gar MacCriosta, IASA Ireland, Digital Advisor, HSE (IASA CITA-D); and Leo […
IRS Selects Rajiv Uppal as New Chief Information Officer; Technologist Will Assist with Ongoing Transformation Work
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that Rajiv Uppal has been selected to be the next chief information officer and assist with the tax agency’s transformation work. Uppal currently serves as the Director of the […]
What It Means to Be a Software Architect — and Why It Matters
By Anthony Sneed Chief Technology Architect, Hilti Group, Fastening and Protection Solutions Throughout my IT career I have worked in various kinds of architecture roles, including Software Architect, Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect, and now …
Why IT and Cybersecurity Need Apprenticeships Now More Than Ever
By Joel Kline Professional apprenticeships are essential for bridging the skills gap and delivering practical experience. This is especially true for the dynamic and rapidly evolving IT and cybersecurity fields. One of the biggest complaints […]