Throughout my experiences, I've noticed that we sometimes listen through a screen of resistance. Our life stories, beliefs, and worries can subtly influence how we hear and understand others. This screen often appears in various social settings—whether in a classroom, a corporate meeting, or a casual conversation among …

Introduction More and more organizations are moving to cloud computing to scale up, cut costs, and drive innovation. Adding artificial intelligence (AI) to cloud services boosts these benefits even further, offering advanced data analytics, automation, and smarter decision-making. However, moving to the cloud isn't …

From what I have read, large corporations like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft initially missed the revolutionary potential of deep learning—until visionary academics stepped in. In the late 2000s, deep learning was a niche field with little industry attention. Enterprises focused on short-term gains and lacked the …

Simplifying Multi-Cloud Resource Management, One Step at a Time Managing networking resources across different cloud providers can be complex and time-consuming. In multi-cloud environments, each provider offers unique tools and interfaces, resulting in a fragmented experience for users. Enter CraftPort, an exploratory …

I'm not a writer, but I like to ideate and jot down my thoughts. I also enjoy drafting visuals. These notes eventually become an article. They mark a journey to revisit fundamental concepts. As I sit here, I can't help but draw parallels between the art of crafting articles and the process of engineering software …

Introduction The two-pointer technique is a search algorithm that uses two pointers to solve various problems in computer programming. It works by maintaining two pointers that move through the data structure. The pointers can move in the same direction or opposite directions, and they can move at different speeds. The …

A couple of winters ago, I read A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. I was so taken with his writing style that I made the bouillabaisse recipe from the book and savored it with bread and rosé. The novel tells the story of Count Alexander Rostov, sentenced to lifelong house arrest in a hotel in Moscow in 1922, shortly …

Introduction Phase A of the TOGAF® ADM framework is the foundation for designing and planning the Enterprise architecture (EA) implementation. This phase is responsible for establishing the foundation for the EA implementation by defining the organization's architectural vision. While the article does not discuss the …

Introduction Enterprise architecture involves the art of crafting, constructing, and overseeing an organization's IT systems to help its business objectives take flight. The purpose of preliminary analysis is to understand the organization's business context and establish a solid foundation that aligns with its …

Introduction ©The Open Group Welcome to Part 2 of our series on Enterprise Architecture. In this installment, we reviewed the Preliminary Analysis phase of TOGAF®, a crucial step in the enterprise architecture process. As we continue our exploration, we uncover the often-overlooked significance of this phase in …

Introduction Claim management presents complex challenges for organizations, from claims intake to member management and policy administration. The architecture supporting these processes plays a crucial role in this intricate landscape. As the claim management landscape evolves, the pressure on legacy monolithic …