About a week ago, I was dipping into my twitter stream (I follow 190 people at the moment, so it is barely a trickle compared to the thousands other people follow) to update myself with the latest information about the subjects that matter to me, and...
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Why do we need Solution Architects?
Only 29% of software projects in large enterprises produced acceptable results that were close to agreed time and budget) . 53% were significantly over budget and schedule, and 18% did not deliver any usable result. The projects outside the 29% have...
Read moreThe no-brainer business case for RIA
Although the RIA seems to defy definition, its business case has become crystal clear. If you are still not convinced about adopting RIAs, then have a look at these great slides from this webinar by Forrester on Enterprise RIA adoption. Wait, what do...
Read moreFeatured job role: (Acceptance) Test Manager
"To test, or not to test. That’s the question.” Shakespeare would’ve been able to get away with this but if you dare to say this at Capgemini, there will be a Reinder Otter slapping you in the face. Well ok, that might be a little (just a...
Read moreUML as an Office replacement
I've just been using Sparx Enterprise Architect on a large development project. I have produced all my deliverables in UML. If I want text, I write element notes. If I want a list, I put elements in a package. If I want a matrix, I create a...
Read moreIn search for cloud companies in the risk mitigation space
Are you a software company or startup that is focused on delivering products or solutions in the cloud or SaaS space in the field of risk mitigation? Think about Jericho-style security, cloud-VPN, appliance-based solutions, monitoring/administration,...
Read moreThe sex appeal of Web 2.0
Let's face it: the term Web 2.0 is as sexy as a brick (I originally wanted to put in "picnic table", but after reading this article that I came across on Fark.com, I changed my mind). The part "Web" is sort of mildly cool still, but the trouble is in...
Read morePersonal branding with social media
Modern (social) professionals spend a lot of time on the web to advertise themselves. Social Media, which is a new umbrella term for web applications that allow people to participate in the creation of the content served by that application. Examples...
Read moreNo more "regulatory compliance" excuses for cloud adoption please
Microsoft Online Services anounced today that GlaxoSmithKline bought a 100.000 seat license for their SaaS solution. Two interesting things here: GSK was a Lotus shop before. This is also the biggest group that Microsoft is targeting with this BPOS...
Read moreLook for changes elsewhere
There is currently a small ruckus in the in the blogosphere in Sweden around the low quality of blogs, around the herd mentality that often comes with a hot topic being discussed. The complaints are all too common, we hear them all the time, often...
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