REAL Talk With Sam Holcman

There is always a lot that we can learn from successful technology and software developments. There is also a lot we can learn, unfortunately, from technology and software development “failures”.  In analyzing over twenty well-documented and publicized failures, one fundamental issue came through loud and clear. A major mismatch between the enterprise data representations and processes, and the ve...

Yes, anything you say to AI can be used against you, including things that you thought were deleted.  Yes, hitting the delete button or key really does not do anything.  Let me translate.  Public facing AI and associated models are “dangerous”.  EAI – (Enterprise Augmented Information) – AI within the boundary of your Enterprise is the answer.  Please listen.  And we can help.

What is the oil that makes the artificial intelligence world run?  Data.  Data infrastructure is the key to moving away from guessing to true usefulness.  Data infrastructure is made up of two parts – the actual technology, and the data itself.  Billions are being spent on the technological side.  The data itself is being starved.  Why?  Because it is hard. We will describe the five transformation...

This broadcast is a commentary. One line I am quoting – “AI models should treat content taken from social media and the internet as untrustworthy sources.” Large Language Models (LLM) ARE the issue, and there is no solution to this – what is public is subject to manipulation. What is the answer to this issue? EAI – Enterprise Augmented (Almigated) Information. Also known as Small Language Model. 

Enterprise architecture (EA) and Business Architecture (BA) certifications are often seen as strategic moves - intended to elevate professional credibility, further organizational maturity, and equip leaders with frameworks and methodologies to drive business optimization and transformation. But, unfortunately, most certifications do not live up to these expectations.

The hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to accelerate.  Billions are being spent in industry, by investors, and by you and I.  Beyond FOMO (Feal Of Missing Out), where is all of this going? This Broadcast provides some valuable insight and questions you need to ask, as you take this rollercoaster ride.  Fasten your seat belt and be sure you also have a tight harness.

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop Enterprise Architectures (EA) is attempting to transform the field, but it comes at a cost: a noticeable decline in traditional EA competency and growing skepticism among stakeholders as to the worth of Enterprise Architecture.  Contemporary Enterprise Architects expertise is no longer just a nice-to-have - it is a strategic imperative for an...

This is a post from Peter Kinev that I will be embellishing a bit.  Somehow, over time, Enterprise Architecture has developed a language of its own.  A language that seems more designed to deflect than to inform.  I think it is time we change the narrative.

This historical synergy between engineering and manufacturing int the industrial age offers a powerful analogy for understanding the complementary relationship between EACOE Architecture Models and EACOE Implementation Models for Enterprise Architecture, in the EACOE methodology for Enterprise Architecture (EA). Just as the collaboration between engineers and manufacturers powered the Industrial R...

This somewhat extended broadcast of Real Talk brings forward the fundamental truth facing success use of AI – most organizations data is not at all ready for use in AI (or for that matter, decision making outside of AI).  You will hear a bit of sarcasm in my voice, and at the end, yes a commercial on how to actually build a quality data environment. Wishing it were not true, will not make it so.

In the quest to optimize budgets, many organizations focus heavily on minimizing upfront costs - especially when it comes to Enterprise Architecture training, and certification decisions. However, prioritizing initial cost savings above all else can be a risky strategy, often leading to long-term inefficiencies, increased risks, and diminished personal, professional and organizational credibility.

How do you get someone to click on your article, product version, advertisement, or post?  Just put AI or artificial intelligence in the headlines.  Click bait has been around since the advent of the internet.  But you need to read past the headline to understand what actually it takes to “use” AI – Data, as this broadcast describes with an actual example.

With the advent of the internet, LinkedIn, Facebook, Artificial Intelligence, etc., behind all of these are people.  Well, who are these people, what are their “characteristics”, how do we recognize them, and who should we pay attention to?  This broadcast outlines these types of people, with a bit of humor, yet serious tone.

We explore the analogy between the agility of a salad bar - where a chef or diners assemble custom salads from a variety of ingredients - and the use of the EACOE Enterprise Architecture (EA) Framework and its elements to assemble business solutions, as opposed to traditional computer programming or coding. This paradigm shift, from crafting each solution from the ground up to assembling from a me...

Planned obsolescence in Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture certification takes on a unique - and often contentious form, when certifying bodies release a new version of a credential, effectively rendering previous versions less valuable or even obsolete, despite earlier assurances of permanence or lifetime validity. This scenario can have significant repercussions for certified profe...

An often-cited Wayne Gretzky quote applies perfectly here: “Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” In Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture, this means developing architectures that identify possible future trends, rather than just reacting to what’s already happening.

High-impact Trusted Enterprise Architects or Business Architects are professionals who deliver tangible value and strategic impact to their organizations. Certified In Name Only (CINO) Business Architects or Enterprise Architects possess certifications but lack the practical skills, experience, or impact that define true professionals. Here are the evaluation characteristics

As Business Architects or Enterprise Architects, or their Stakeholders, we often speak about Capabilities.  Words have meaning, of course.  Are we actually representing Capabilities or Abilities to our Stakeholders?  They are different, and would lead to different actions based on these terms.  What are you actually developing and asking?  We hope this broadcast helps.

Becoming a standard isn’t as simple as someone waking up one morning and declaring, “Let there be standards!” - if it were, we’d all be driving on whichever side of the road we felt like, and chaos would reign at every intersection. In this podcast, we answer "What is a standard?" and how something becomes a standard, as well as the processes they usually go through.

For those leveraging the Business, Application, Information, and Technology silo stack to represent your Enterprise Architecture, we’re excited to add an important enhancement: the People dimension. By bringing People to the forefront, we are ensuring your architecture reflects the vital human element that drives innovation and success.

What is the additional threat not discussed in the “general press”?  Domestic Intellectual Property Theft. Realize that it is larger than just China – today’s place to finger point. It is time to point to Artificial Intelligence Vendors as the greatest Intellectual Property Terrorist threat in the United States.

You mean I cannot just buy the latest “silver bullet” and make the pain go away? Sometimes it takes a brave CEO to say, I need to rethink the latest beliefs. Have a listen.

Sometimes satisfaction occurs in different ways.  The IBM CEO discusses, “smaller, domain-specific genAI models are the future."  YES, and we, at EACOE.org,  have, and had, the approach to help you do this.  Have a listen.

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.

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 suc...