Steven Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America NSO Group, a controversial Israeli spyware company, is adapting its lobbying strategy following Donald Trump’s victory, aiming to regain business access in the US. The firm, previously hindered by being placed on the US Commerce Department’s blacklist, has initiated significant lobbying efforts to … Read more
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission An unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor has come to light, revealing a fee of up to $1.3 million for services rendered by DOGE affiliates over a specified period. This agreement sheds light on … Read more
Market Madness, Manufacturing, and the Liberation Day of It All Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcements are causing upheaval in the markets. The latest episode of _Uncanny Valley_ dissects the implications of these tariffs and what it means for the manufacturing industry. Key Points Trump’s tariffs are causing significant volatility in the stock market, raising questions … Read more
Shopping for an EV or Plug-In Hybrid? Here Are the Ones Built in the US The article discusses the impact of recent import tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids assembled in the United States. With the current political climate influencing the automotive market, US-assembled vehicles are positioned to mitigate the effects of potential … Read more
SignalGate Is Making People Rethink Who’s in Their Group Chats SignalGate is prompting individuals to reconsider the people they include in their group chats. The dynamics of communication channels are undergoing scrutiny, especially following national security breaches and the viral TikTok series _The Group Chat_, which raises significant questions about trust and social connections. Source: … Read more
Application Rationalization Guide: A Proven 6-Step Framework This application rationalization guide delivers a proven 6-step framework to assess application value, reduce portfolio sprawl, and improve alignment between IT systems and business strategy. It includes tools for scoring applications, evaluating total cost of ownership, and building future-state migration plans, contributing to long-term IT efficiency. Application portfolios … Read more
Agile Delivery Guide: Practical Plays For Scalable, High-Performance Teams This agile delivery guide provides practical “plays” and real-world strategies to help organisations build agile teams, scale delivery, ensure quality, and foster continuous improvement. It covers frameworks like Scrum, Scrumban, and Kanban, and includes guidance on metrics, security, architecture, and cross-team coordination. Agile, for many organisations, … Read more
Practical Guide To Agile Enterprise Architecture Governance This practical guide to agile enterprise architecture governance redefines traditional governance models by embedding flexibility, collaboration, and outcome-based practices. It offers actionable strategies for aligning enterprise architecture (EA) with business goals, enabling cross-team agility, and scaling governance across dynamic digital environments. Enterprise architecture governance has traditionally focused on … Read more
A Practical Guide To Strategic Technology Roadmapping This guide to strategic technology roadmapping offers IT and innovation leaders a practical framework for aligning emerging technologies with enterprise strategy. It covers key planning models, evaluation tools, and real-world use cases to help prioritise investments, structure R&D portfolios, and drive business-aligned digital transformation. Technology leaders are under … Read more
Why TOGAF Isn’t Enough: A Case Study In Real Enterprise Architecture This exploratory Enterprise Architecture case study examines how a large organisation used TOGAF as a starting point but ultimately created a customised enterprise architecture model. It explains what parts of the framework were kept, what was discarded, and how the organisation built an EA … Read more
