Forrester IT

MARCH 12, 2020

To make your architecture and design patterns stronger, separate the two. At its core, microservice strategy aims to create technical […]. Stop Conflating Microservices With APIs Too often in client conversations, Forrester hears the terms “microservice” and “API” used interchangeably.

Architecture 402

Architecture Strategy Infosys Applications 402

Forrester IT

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Learn how software development will adapt to the new normal in 2022. New expectations call for new processes and tools.

Software Development 370

Software Development Development Software Software 370

Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Banks and other financial services firms always ask: “What are the others doing?” They leverage the answer to this question to assess their overall strategic position, compare their key challenges with those of others, and plan for the transformation of their application landscape to a more powerful customer-centric approach.

Financial 370

Financial Architecture Survey Banking 370

Forrester IT

AUGUST 7, 2020

A few days ago, I discussed application architecture in banking with a banking software vendor. Starting from there, we had a look at that vendor’s core banking solutions and further back-end systems such as trade finance. The vendor quickly suggested that its solutions align with Forrester’s concept of a lean core.

Banking 482

Banking Architecture Applications Software 482

Forrester IT

APRIL 17, 2024

For this reason, along with new and developing industry regulations, growing sovereignty requirements, and a plethora of breaches/vulnerabilities, companies are revisiting or standing up governance programs that have not existed in […] The types of workloads you’re migrating are trending increasingly mission-critical.

Government 273

Government Cloud Strategy Trends 273

Social, Agile and Transformation

MAY 10, 2021

I have to admit that I'm skeptical whether non-technical companies will successfully execute a software development strategy routed in microservices. There's a long history of software development teams seeking modular and reusable code and services.

Software Development 259

Software Development Architecture Software Software 259

Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In the Forrester/InfoWorld Enterprise Architecture Awards competition, we look for the most dramatic stories of EA’s strategic leadership and concrete business impact.

Agile 370

Agile Architecture Enterprise Enterprise 370

Forrester IT

OCTOBER 10, 2019

One of the key issues that everyone is facing is finding and developing […]. We’ve seen the promise of what enhanced data, analytics, and AI capabilities can do for businesses, but firms are struggling to truly maximize their impact. Data and analytics leaders want to shift into high gear, but many factors are holding them back.

Data 285

Data Strategy Development Analysis 285

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

People : To implement a successful Operational AI strategy, an organization needs a dedicated ML platform team to manage the tools and processes required to operationalize AI models. To succeed, Operational AI requires a modern data architecture.

Architecture 128

Architecture Data Enterprise Enterprise 128

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Data architecture definition Data architecture describes the structure of an organizations logical and physical data assets, and data management resources, according to The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF). An organizations data architecture is the purview of data architects. Ensure security and access controls.

Architecture 98

Architecture Data Fractional CTO Storage 98

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In an era marked by heightened environmental, social and governance (ESG) scrutiny and rapid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, the integration of actionable sustainable principles in enterprise architecture (EA) is indispensable. Is your IT sustainable? since 2007. Material value is $62.5 billion, but only 20% is recycled.

Architecture 122

Architecture Enterprise Enterprise Energy 122

Forrester IT

MAY 7, 2024

Based on Broadcom’s history with prior acquisitions, tech leaders should develop strategies to minimize future […] However, once Broadcom announced its intent to acquire VMware, many of the tech leaders at these firms, concerned with the acquisition, began exploring options.

Vmware 332

Vmware Strategy Development Architecture 332

Forrester IT

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Congratulations to Enel as the EMEA region winner for Forrester’s inaugural Technology Strategy Impact award.

Strategy 195

Strategy Groups Research Agile 195

Forrester IT

JUNE 15, 2022

Tell Us About Yourself I’m a native New Orleanian passionate about old-world architecture, gaming, and weight lifting. I love to travel with family, and I keep in touch with the same friends I’ve had since middle school and college. I was always interested in computers and fascinated by the magic of software and games. Still, […].

Meeting 39

Meeting Development Architecture Travel 39

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 1, 2024

Many small business leaders are still trying to build out an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy to drive efficiencies, supercharge automation and spark creative productivity among their people. What’s clear though, is that these organisations risk being left behind if they aren’t maximising the potential of AI.

Small Business 141

Small Business Strategy Development Dell 141

Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

This is a natural next step in Hyland’s recent rejuvenation strategy. Both vendors were named as “Leaders” in The Forrester Wave™: ECM Content Platforms, Q3 2019 (subscription req’d). Hyland’s investments over the last year include the […].

Software 462

Software Software Cloud Strategy 462

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In our fast-changing digital world, it’s essential to sync IT strategies with business objectives for lasting success. Effective IT strategy requires not just technical expertise but a focus on adaptability and customer-centricity, enabling organizations to stay ahead in a fast-changing marketplace.

Strategy 122

Strategy Agile Financial Artificial Intelligence 122

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

More organizations than ever have adopted some sort of enterprise architecture framework, which provides important rules and structure that connect technology and the business. The results of this company’s enterprise architecture journey are detailed in IDC PeerScape: Practices for Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (September 2024).

Architecture 115

Architecture Enterprise Enterprise Disaster Recovery 115

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Companies may have had highly detailed migration or execution plans, but many failed to develop a point of view on the role of cloud in the enterprise. Although some continue to leap without looking into cloud deals, the value of developing a comprehensive cloud strategy has become evident. Why are we really going to cloud?

Strategy 145

Strategy Cloud Applications Agile 145

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 22, 2024

This has forced CIOs to question the resilience of their cloud environments and explore alternative strategies. The outcome of the review may still be the same decision but necessary to review,” Gupta said, adding that DishTV is already re-evaluating its cloud strategy in a phased manner after the Crowdstrike incident.

Strategy 143

Strategy Cloud Airlines CTO 143

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of cultivating an AI strategy is choosing use cases to bring to life. To that end, you IT leaders are grappling with some critical questions as they pursue GenAI application development. To that end, you IT leaders are grappling with some critical questions as they pursue GenAI application development.

Strategy 140

Strategy Training Survey Applications 140

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The savings are just too big to ignore for a ton of companies,” says David Heinemeier Hansson, the Danish developer of Ruby on Rails and co-owner and CTO of 37signals, which completed a six-month total exit from the cloud last June. “‘Cloud exit’ became a big theme in 2023 and there’s good odds it’ll turn into a real trend for 2024.

Strategy 144

Strategy Cloud Fractional CTO CTO Hire 144

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The result was a complete overhaul of how applications were developed and integrated, thanks to a growing network of open web APIs that anyone could consume. Fast-forward to 2023 and IT leaders have distilled many more lessons about effective API development and use over the past twenty years.

Strategy 138

Strategy Software Development Policies Software 138

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Cloud strategies are undergoing a sea change of late, with CIOs becoming more intentional about making the most of multiple clouds. A lot of ‘multicloud’ strategies were not actually multicloud. Today’s strategies are increasingly multicloud by intention,” she adds.

Strategy 128

Strategy Oracle Cloud Enterprise 128

Network World

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Zero Trust architecture was created to solve the limitations of legacy security architectures. It’s the opposite of a firewall and VPN architecture, where once on the corporate network everyone and everything is trusted. In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is no longer an option but a necessity.

Firewall 158

Firewall Security Architecture Strategy 158

Forrester IT

JULY 23, 2024

With its robust features and security focus, GitLab has gained a loyal user base and has become a go-to solution for enterprise developers worldwide. GitLab is a leading platform for version control, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), and collaboration.

Enterprise 411

Enterprise Enterprise Development Security 411

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 28, 2024

To consolidate and modernize our technology, we focus on three transformations: customer facing, back office, and architecture. For the technical architecture, we use a cloud-only strategy. A cloud-only architecture allows us to operate in all these modes. What is your target architecture?

Strategy 121

Strategy Architecture Data Center Cloud 121

Forrester IT

AUGUST 3, 2022

Cloud carbon footprint calculation and optimization is a critical part of an organization’s overall sustainability strategy. Forrester’s technology sustainability framework highlights the importance of addressing cloud and technology architecture for reducing the overall scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in any industry.

Architecture 195

Architecture Cloud Strategy Industry 195

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 24, 2024

Claus Torp Jensen , formerly CTO and Head of Architecture at CVS Health and Aetna, agreed that ransomware is a top concern. “At Cybersecurity strategies need to evolve from data protection to a more holistic business continuity approach. … Resilience extends beyond defense to include robust strategies for post-breach scenarios.

Strategy 111

Strategy Data Artificial Intelligence Disaster Recovery 111

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 8, 2024

“The right hiring strategy can help organizations reduce labor costs, and then reassign labor savings toward addressing technical debt,” he says. Sutton recommends three strategies to help keep technical debt in check. To learn more about ways to reduce tech debt through workforce strategies, visit roberthalf.com.

Strategy 109

Strategy Meeting Project Management Applications 109

Network World

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Gen AI-driven application modernization tools are revolutionizing mainframe modernization strategies, accelerating time to value, and closing mainframe skills gaps by enabling developers to modernize or build applications faster and more efficiently,” the study stated.

IBM 187

IBM Survey Applications Study 187

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 2, 2024

It will work with what Accenture describes as a “network of Accenture AI refinery engineering hubs serving 57,000 Accenture AI practitioners to open in Europe, Asia and North America, supporting large-scale operations, agentic architecture and foundation model development with Nvidia AI.” They are known for selling labor. A boutique?

Strategy 134

Strategy Open Source Enterprise Enterprise 134

Forrester IT

APRIL 4, 2019

Forrester clients can read more about this vision in our new report: “Create A Modern Software Strategy With AI-Driven Platforms And Their Ecosystems.” Forrester’s vision for the future of business applications is that modern specialist SaaS platforms will replace on-premises “omnisuites.” The ERP model of a single […].

Applications 372

Applications Resources Enterprise Enterprise 372

Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

What was once seen as risky code, developed in suburban basements, has taken on new life. Open source has taken the enterprise by storm. Major software companies employ teams of full-time workers to write and contribute code to open source projects. Even end user companies such as Netflix, Lyft, Capital One, etc.,

Licensing 433

Licensing Open Source Enterprise Enterprise 433

Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In recent years, VMware has faced major headwinds: It migrated its clients from on-premises to public cloud, changed to a cloud-native application development paradigm, shifted to subscription licensing, had frequent cycles of M&A activities, and experienced unfavorable macroeconomic environments.

Vmware 431

Vmware Licensing Cloud Applications 431

Forrester IT

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As I worked to develop guidance around AIOps, I soon found that other commonly used terms were equally confusing to people in our industry. While developing my AIOps reference […]. How is it that an industry with so many highly educated professionals can have so many problems with words?

Education 361

Education Industry Development Architecture 361

Forrester IT

MAY 7, 2024

AppGen platforms will integrate the steps of software analysis, development, security, testing, and delivery by providing TuringBots for both low-code and high-code development spanning every step — all while incorporating the principles of agile and DevOps along the way.

Applications 293

Applications Devops Agile Analysis 293