REAL Talk With Sam Holcman

The Purpose of Business or Enterprise Architecture? The Baseline for Change

Where do you get your information, and what is the credibility of the individual providing this information? That is the purpose of providing you with this broadcast. The purpose of Architecture is to provide a baseline for addressing and managing change. If your Architecture does not do this, what is its purpose? Have a listen to remove the confusion.

An Architecture Model No One Uses Is Just Cosmetology

Architecture models - whether Enterprise, Business, or capability - can look impressive. But they are only of use if stakeholders actually use them to enable their business strategy.
You can create the most comprehensive model in the world, using the fanciest tools... But if stakeholders do not find it of value it will remain in the architects hands and remain shelfware.  Have a listen for the success keys

TOGAF® and Wikipedia – Take A Look

I recently, on the prompting of one of our clients, took a look at Wikipedia and its TOGAF® entry. In summary, after reading this, my question is – why would any organization move forward with TOGAF®?

Thinking before Deploying AI and LLM’s

Yes, the AI and LLM hype will continue. We have now spent enough time in the “real world” to put together some real-world questions that need to be addressed and answered prior to deployment. It is not too late!

AI Training Data - Both Digital File Cabinets and Digital Trash Cans are in the Learning Experience

More and more data being used to train AI engines with less and less understanding of the quality or provenance of the data being used.  My story of this realization in my own personal computer cleansing.

EA and BA Training: A Necessary Partnership Between Human Resource Organizations and EA and BA Departments.

In today's rapidly evolving business and technology environments, organizations face increasing pressure to align their Information Technology (IT) initiatives with their strategic goals. Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Business Architecture (BA) are critical disciplines for achieving this alignment, driving efficiency, and fostering innovation. While distinct, these two areas are closely intertwined, and effective training, and certification programs should reflect their complementary nature.

Tariffs, Reciprocal Tariffs, and Subsidies – Oh my!

Getting confused, upset, or wondering. Tariffs are being talked about. Reciprocal Tariffs are being talked about. Subsidies? Stay tuned. Maybe the Root cause is subsidies. A brief introduction to all of these.

Enterprise Architects: Be Careful – Do not develop new “silos"

We needed to transform some Enterprise Architecture practices from developing “New Silos” to enabling the enterprise strategy.  Yes, transform the Enterprise Architecture Practice!  The probable cause - the B.A.I.T. model.

The Windows Phone - time for a second attempt?

Back in the 2010-2020 timeframe, there was this “magical device” (in my opinion!) called the Windows Phone.  This product made so much sense to me – yes, I had one.  Think about this wonder.  We had the same person-machine interface on the desktop, on the tablet, and in the palm of our hands.  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella still considers giving it up one of his biggest mistakes.  Time for a second look?  My charge card is ready!

The True Value of AI is in the Data

In a recent 927 word article, there are nine key words that all that are looking at AI need to embrace.  The nine words are “The true value of AI is in the data”.  Please listen carefully.