Opinion

Opinion

Service-oriented architecture (SOA)

• The changing role of the enterprise architect

  Enterprise architecture has traditionally been an IT role, but the impact of technological disruption means some of its functions may be best located outside of IT  Continue Reading

• Are SAP’s indirect use charges legal?

  The German legal system is examining whether SAP can legitimately charge for indirect access to its software from a third-party application  Continue Reading

• The high price of not understanding how automation works with existing software licences

  Businesses must check their software licences before they introduce robotic process automation or they risk breaking the rules  Continue Reading

• Driving digital productivity in the UK

  There is a need for British businesses to improve their adoption of digital technologies  Continue Reading

• Balancing agility and efficiency: Open architecture and platforms in government

  Increased flexibility in delivery models must be balanced with the architectural discipline to re-use, share, and consume common components  Continue Reading

• Time for DevOps to get out of the weeds

  Software and service providers face a battle to deliver new products, features and capabilities faster than ever  Continue Reading

• Exploring new business models for digital public service delivery

  Many public sector organisations appear overwhelmed by the breadth and depth of the changes in public service delivery that they face  Continue Reading

• User acceptance testing needs real training, not just a short course

  In spite of its importance, user acceptance testing (UAT) is often chaotic, problematic and ineffective  Continue Reading

• How IT is supporting the next generation of artists and designers at Birmingham City University

  Birmingham City University’s new campus buildings are part of a £180m investment in new facilities with IT at its core  Continue Reading