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What is technical debt? A business risk IT must manage

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What is technical debt? Technical debt is the cost accrued over time from technology implementation decisions that emphasize expediency over long-term quality and maintenance. Why is technical debt important? So, is technical debt bad? The question misses the point of its importance.

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How today’s enterprise architect juggles strategy, tech and innovation

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In a world where business, strategy and technology must be tightly interconnected, the enterprise architect must take on multiple personas to address a wide range of concerns. These include everything from technical design to ecosystem management and navigating emerging technology trends like AI.

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From project to product: Architecting the future of enterprise technology

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This transformation requires a fundamental shift in how we approach technology delivery moving from project-based thinking to product-oriented architecture. They require fundamentally reimagining how we approach enterprise architecture and technology delivery. The stakes have never been higher.

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The leadership imperative in a technology-enabled society — Balancing IQ, EQ and AQ 

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However, in todays era of rapid technological advancement and societal shifts, especially over the past five years, relying solely on traditional approaches is no longer enough to stay competitive. Ultimately, AI should be treated not as a standalone tech initiative but as a core business capability that drives value and impact.

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How Can We Stop Under Utilizing a Key User Experience Champion?

Speaker: Miles Robinson, Agile and Management Consultant, Motivational Speaker

In the world of ever-changing technology, customer representation has become a key factor for a product’s success. Join Miles Robinson, Agile and Management Consultant as he discusses how to pivot to a customer-first culture through planning and execution. Review customer feedback surveys. Revitalize QA as champions.

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7 signs it’s time to modernize your IT systems

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Technology continues to advance at a furious pace. When addressed properly , application and platform modernization drives immense value and positions organizations ahead of their competition, says Anindeep Kar, a consultant with technology research and advisory firm ISG. Is your organization overdue for an IT systems update?

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10 ways to kill your IT culture

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In a recent article on five IT risks CIOs should be paranoid about , I highlighted several IT team culture issues, including team burnout, mounting technical debt, and continuous crisis management cycles. Below are 10 other ways to IT leaders damage their IT culture — and how to avoid it.

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