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Simple sabotage for software

Erik Bernhardsson

Some of the advice is timeless, for instance the section about “General interference with Organizations and Production”: Insist on doing everything through “channels” Never permit short-cuts to be taken in order to expedite decisions. Encourage technical decisions based on wildly optimistic expectations of scale.

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7 signs it’s time to modernize your IT systems

CIO

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. Kar advises taking a measured approach to system modernization. Here are seven signs it may be time to modernize.

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Bliki: ConwaysLaw

Martin Fowler

Pretty much all the practitioners I favor in Software Architecture are deeply suspicious of any kind of general law in the field. Good software architecture is very context-specific, analyzing trade-offs that resolve differently across a wide range of environments. The law is probably best stated, by its author, as: [1].

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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

CIO

The IT function within organizations has become far more complex in recent years. An IT consultant is a technology professional who advises and supports business clients in designing, developing, and executing technology projects in service of business goals. What is an IT consultant? Indeed lists various salaries for IT consultants.

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3 force multipliers for digital transformation

CIO

But 2023 is shaping up to be paradoxical, and after speaking to hundreds of CIOs over the past couple of years, I have been advising them to seek force multipliers in their digital transformation initiatives. Apply agile when developing low-code and no-code experiences. What are force-multiplying initiatives?

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7 ways to ruin you IT leadership reputation

CIO

Now, the CIO is more likely to be known as the chief innovation officer, responsible for driving digital transformation within the organization.” Inflexibility In today’s rapidly changing world, organizations need a leader who’s both agile and comfortable with change. “If Walker, a business consultant and coach.

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6 signs it’s time to restructure your IT organization

CIO

Yet, as any IT leader knows, when technical infrastructure fails to meet enterprise needs, hampering productivity and innovation, it’s often time to rebuild from scratch. Restructuring can create uncertainty and stress in an organization, and it shouldn’t be used lightly or regularly, Sinclair explains.