Steven Why TOGAF Isn’t Enough: A Case Study In Real Enterprise Architecture Summary This exploratory case study delves into how a large organisation employed TOGAF as a foundation but ultimately developed a custom enterprise architecture model. It illustrates the components of TOGAF retained, discarded, and the real value garnered through their unique EA practice. Enterprise Architecture … Read more
A Practical Model For Cloud Strategy Development And Execution This practical model for cloud strategy development and execution provides a scenario-based framework to help organisations navigate complexity, align IT and business priorities, and plan innovation-ready cloud strategies. It connects strategic drivers to technical enablers, facilitating effective cloud investment planning and cross-functional alignment. The significance of … Read more
Redefining The CIO Role: Strategic Shifts Leading Into 2025 This executive briefing on the CIO role explores how it is being redefined through strategic leadership, multi-cloud transformation, and hybrid work enablement. Backed by global survey insights, this content outlines how CIOs are shifting from operational IT managers to innovation leaders who shape business outcomes and … Read more
Open-Source Tool Designed To Throttle PC and Server Performance Based On Electricity Pricing Robotics and machine learning engineer Naveen Kul has developed WattWise, a lightweight open-source command-line tool that throttles system performance based on electricity pricing and peak hours. This tool allows users to monitor power usage through smart plugs and dynamically adjust CPU and … Read more
Vibe Coded AI App Generates Recipes With Very Few Guardrails A new AI application called RecipeNinja.AI, created by entrepreneur Tom Blomfield, has gained attention for its ability to generate quirky (and potentially dangerous) recipes, including “Cyanide Ice Cream” and “Uranium Bomb”. The app demonstrates the concept of “vibe coding”, where developers with little coding experience … Read more
Amazon Set To Launch First Operational Satellites For Project Kuiper Network Summary Amazon, in collaboration with United Launch Alliance (ULA), is preparing to launch 27 operational satellites on April 9 as part of its Project Kuiper. This launch represents a significant move towards establishing a global satellite internet network to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. The … Read more
ESA’s New Documentary Paints Worrying Picture of Earth’s Orbital Junk Problem The European Space Agency’s documentary titled “Space Debris: Is it a Crisis?” explores the increasing threat posed by space junk. It reports that a significant percentage of the 20,000 satellites launched are still orbiting Earth, accompanied by millions of fragments from past collisions and … Read more
Microsoft, Amazon Execs Call Out Washington’s Low-Performing 9-Year-Olds In Tax Pushback Summary A coalition of prominent Washington state business leaders, including Microsoft President Brad Smith and Amazon Chief Legal Officer David Zapolsky, has urged state lawmakers to reconsider proposed tax and budget measures. In a letter, they highlighted that despite significant investments in education, Washington’s … Read more
Microsoft Pulls Back on Data Centers From Chicago To Jakarta Summary Microsoft has announced a reduction in its global data centre projects, indicating a reassessment of its investments in server farms essential for artificial intelligence and cloud services. The company has halted discussions and delayed developments in several locations including Indonesia, the UK, Australia, Illinois, … Read more
AV1 is Supposed To Make Streaming Better, So Why Isn’t Everyone Using It? Despite its potential for improving streaming efficiency, the AV1 video codec has not become widely adopted since its introduction in 2018, even with major support from industry giants like Netflix, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta. The Alliance for Open Media claims AV1 … Read more
