Best Tomorrow S World Commentaries Podcasts (2024)

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Explaining ChatGPT in Nine Minutes 9:00

6M ago9:00

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Keeping with our tradition of bringing “human consumable” understanding of all things technology, we give you a nine minute overview of ChatGPT. Let us remember what this is really all about – processing data. With this technology, we are processing data faster. The fuel is data. What you need to be aware of is the data quality that is being proces…

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Setting up your Artificial Intelligence Sandbox for about $100 6:45

7M ago6:45

6:45

Do you really feel safe experimenting with AI right now? I mean really safe? The answer, at best, should be I am not sure. Well, that is a good answer. So, for $100 investment, plus approximately $40 a month, you can set up a completely independent environment and play all you want. And maybe some of that playing around can then be translated into …

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Data, Information, Information Technology, Information Management – let us take a look 6:20

7M ago6:20

6:20

Yes, we are in the information age, and moving out of the internet age. The key driver in the information age – the fuel/oil is data, that organizations can use to create information that has value. Let us discuss these terms and the concepts of an Information Strategy.By Sam Holcman

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What can Wayne Gretzky Teach Technology Personnel, EA’s. and BA’s? 7:10

7M ago7:10

7:10

Wayne Gretzky is a G.O.A.T. – Greatest Of All Time. He holds many records in the National Hockey League. But what can he teach us as Technology Professionals, Enterprise Architects or Business Architects? Have a listen to this Podcast!By Sam Holcman

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The Attack on Google Search 6:45

7M ago6:45

6:45

Much is being speculated and written about the numerous world-wide legal issues facing Google. Perhaps addressing these legal issues can be done by Google removing the word “search” and replacing it by “Forum” – The Google Forum. Why? Because Google is not a search engine. Yes, we need a real search engine. This broadcast outlines how Google (and o…

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Commentary on 5 Signs Your Agile Practices Will Lead to Digital Disaster 7:30

7M ago7:30

7:30

This recent article in CIO caught my attention. The article describes the five practices this author feels is a cause of digital innovation implementation issues. Practice two specifically caught my attention. Practice two is “You’re retaining waterfall planning but demanding agile delivery”. My analysis and commentary suggest, if this author has a…

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The Importance of the Number 7 6:30

7M ago6:30

6:30

Why aren’t our Stakeholders reacting to our Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture deliverables we provide? Perhaps one reason is that we expect “one and done” – we provide them with the deliverables and expect their understanding and reaction. Well, this is where the number seven has relevancy. Have a listen!…

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Shadow AI – It is here and will make Shadow IT look like child’s play 8:00

7M ago8:00

8:00

Shadow AI! – the use of public AI engines by stakeholders – both business and technology professionals, outside the prevue of the Technology Organization. Everything from privacy, customer data, trade secrets, confidential data, and personal data is exposed outside of the Enterprise walls. It is now time to look at these possibilities and establish…

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Rethinking the Cloud First Approach 6:30

7M ago6:30

6:30

A technology department's goal should be to put the computing processing and storage in the right location that supports the Enterprise's needs and business objectives. We suggest that an Architected Cloud approach – that optimizes both on-premises and off-premises environments is not only gaining traction but is optimal. We explore the reasons for…

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The Deliverables String Test 8:30

7M ago8:30

8:30

As a practicing Enterprise Architect or Business Architect, have you inventoried all of the deliverables you produce in your Architecture? Then have you taken that inventory and mapped it to your Stakeholders? That is what we refer to as the Deliverables String Test. This broadcasts overviews the very effect technique to optimize your Architecture …

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Selecting an Enterprise Architecture Methodology; A Ratings and Evaluation Handbook 8:30

8M ago8:30

8:30

This Handbook is designed to help you evaluate an Enterprise Architecture methodology on a quantitative basis. Twenty-six distinct criteria are divided into five categories: objectives, properties, components, functions, and services. Each criterion is presented in the form of a question, followed by a discussion to guide you in evaluating the meth…

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Enterprise Architecture Definitions – the What Definition and the How Definition 5:20

8M ago5:20

5:20

Significant confusion remains as to what Enterprise Architecture is and what it produces. We suggest one reason for this confusion, is the Certification and Training Organizations that are providing an Enterprise Architecture definition that parallels what they teach. Let us look at the different foci.…

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AI and Lawsuits – A Brief Status Report 11:10

8M ago11:10

11:10

We now have numerous lawsuits that have been filed again both AI providers, and more concerning to the general population, lawsuits that are filed against those that are using AI in decision making. Four general categories of concerns are outlined: Privacy, Copyright Infringement, Responsible party in the use of AI generated decisions and expressio…

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Cloud Provider Hacked? Now what? 6:30

8M ago6:30

6:30

A recent incident with a cloud service provider has left their clients with absolutely nothing in their accounts, no data, mail, applications etc. This includes the two backups that the cloud provider had believed were secure and safe. We have a suggestion that all need to consider.By Sam Holcman

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Overhyped Technologies or Marketing – Which is it? 7:30

8M ago7:30

7:30

We define hype and marketing and compare these terms. We then list just a few of the “new” technologies that are in the press recently and leave it to the listener to determine the hype or marketing category. Yes, we have suggestions!By Sam Holcman

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What is Strategy? Part 4 – Begin with One Sentence. 7:30

8M ago7:30

7:30

In this fourth episode of What is Strategy, we discuss the one sentence that is vital in developing your Strategy.By Sam Holcman

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What is Strategy? Part 3 – Fool’s Gold 6:00

8M ago6:00

6:00

In this third episode of What is Strategy, we discuss Fool’s Gold, so you will not be fooled!By Sam Holcman

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What is Strategy? Part 2 6:00

8M ago6:00

6:00

In this second installment of What is Strategy, we will continue our dialogue on What is Strategy and emphasize what makes a compelling and competing Strategy.By Sam Holcman

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What is Strategy? 5:30

8M ago5:30

5:30

In this first installment of What is Strategy, we will define what is Strategy.By Sam Holcman

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Questions to ask your EA or BA consultant advisor prior to engagement 8:00

8M ago8:00

8:00

We suggest eight questions that you ask your potential Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture Consultant/Advisor/Potential Hire, prior to spending hard earned money.By Sam Holcman

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Business Architecture Defined 6:49

8M ago6:49

6:49

We define Business Architecture, from a Stakeholder perspective and Practitioner perspective, and how Business Capabilities are developed and defined.By Sam Holcman

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Continuous Digital Transformation – The Move-Ahead Alternative 5:45

8M ago5:45

5:45

The latest published statistics are documenting a digital transformation failure rate of between seventy and ninety five percent. WOW! We suggest a “Succeed-Fast” approach that is Business-Goal aligned. Select areas that are most critical/important to the organization, which will engage the stakeholders directly due to their interest in a specific …

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Ontologies=Architecture Flows and Hierarchies = Implementation 6:15

8M ago6:15

6:15

Ontologies=Architecture Flows and Hierarchies = Implementation. It is not one or the other – it is both for Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture. If your Enterprise or Business Architecture efforts are not getting the results or recognition you believe should be there, it is highly likely that what are presenting is not architecture and…

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Causation, Contributing, Correlation, Coincidence. Four Very Different Words! 6:15

8M ago6:15

6:15

In the Artificial Intelligence – Internet Age, these four words are rarely discussed, yet they are extremely important when we read or hear something. How do you determine which one of these you are seeing, when a conclusion is drawn. Some real thoughtful analysis needs to be done.By Sam Holcman

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The Key Sentence and Key Step To Begin Digital Transformation 6:10

8M ago6:10

6:10

Unfortunately, studies show an alarming failure rate in digital transformation efforts. Our analysis indicates two contributing factors to this failure rate – no fully defined Goal for the digital transformation effort and beginning the transformation by documenting the current business state prior to first defining the desired business state and o…

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Laying the Foundation for your AI Environment 5:50

8M ago5:50

5:50

Yes, AI data is already a mess. The excuse phrase we use is AI is “hallucinations”. Well, another term to use is “mistakes”! But let us stop looking out the rear view mirror and look how we can harness the AI engine for our competitive advantage. How – by building out your data foundation. The right time to do this is when data starts coming in the…

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R.E.A.L. Enterprise Architects – More Important Than Ever! 6:30

9M ago6:30

6:30

Federal labor statics now confirm an almost four percent month to month decline in host computer costs and server costs, while cloud services are increasing almost two- and one-half percent. Cloud computing as a default is no longer a strategy. R.E.A.L. Enterprise Architects have the ability to provide an analysis on a case-by-case basis, as to dep…

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Reward-Risk Balance with Today’s Hyper Technology Innovations 9:15

9M ago9:15

9:15

The pace of technological innovations seems to be accelerating at a pace unseen before. Yet studies have indicated that seventy-five percent of respondents to a recent survey have a level of concern as to what they are hearing about these innovations. This broadcast outlines a balanced reward/risk approach as to analyzing these innovations moving f…

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Digital Transformation – What End State Are You Trying To Achieve 6:00

9M ago6:00

6:00

There are several phases that we suggest organizations need to work though, to get to, what the organization considers is digital transformation. You sort of have a hint in this first sentence – what is the end state you desire to achieve through this effort. From that understanding, then look at business changes possibly required – especially proc…

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China discussing internet time limit for those under 18 years of age. 6:00

9M ago6:00

6:00

Flowing through the Chinese government is a proposal to restrict internet usage on mobile devices for those under 18 years of age. Those limits range from a 40 minute limit to those eight and under to two hours for those 18 and under. Additionally, no internet between the hours of 10PM and 6AM. Food for thought for those of us outside China. Have a…

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Postal Mail, Email, Links, Text Messages – and Security 6:00

9M ago6:00

6:00

I revived a real letter recently – yes, an envelope with a stamp and contents. I was not sure whether the envelope and some of the enclosed writing was handwritten, or computer generated. What did intrigue me was one of the notes that was in the content explaining why this organization used regular mail to get my attention. Have a listen and see wh…

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Questions to ask your EA or BA Instructor Before You Enroll. 8:00

9M ago8:00

8:00

Do you actually know the credentials of your Business Architecture or Enterprise Architecture prior to you parting with your hard-earned money, or your company’s money? Not just the organization they work for, but who will be providing you with the training and knowledge you need to be successful? This broadcast outlines just a few simple questions…

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Think Simple and Complete, Not Minimal or Just Enough 6:00

9M ago6:00

6:00

In the field of Business Architecture and Enterprise Architecture, some are trying to popularize the concept of just enough architecture or minimal viable architecture and resulting products. We suggest that underlying this trend is too much complexity in what is being represented – not level of detail, but its representation. This broadcast will d…

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Investigate Microsoft for Negligent Cybersecurity? Or do root cause analysis. 7:00

9M ago7:00

7:00

A United States Senator – Senator Wyden – has asked the FTC, and DOJ to investigate Microsoft for its role in a previous cyber-hack and an email breach. I applaud this direction, but suggest that “picking” on Microsoft and looking at cybersecurity is, at most, only a start, and I may question that this is a good starting point. Let us do “root caus…

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Large data sources with bad data. Smaller data sources with good data. Which is better? 6:00

9M ago6:00

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Large bad data. Obviously not good and some have recognized this as “model collapse” – the bad data causes more bad data to be generated. Small bad data – nothing needs to be said here. Small (vetted, provenance-known) data – perhaps within your enterprise walls – perhaps the way to go, until large, good data that is used for training appears. When…

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Outputs and Outcomes - What are you producing from your Architecture Efforts? 6:30

9M ago6:30

6:30

Outputs – something that is produced. Outcomes – the result of something. What is your “end state” that you are producing from your Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture efforts? What are your Stakeholders seeing? Outputs or Outcomes? If it is Outputs, perhaps listening to this broadcast will explain the reception you are getting. Words …

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Model Collapse and AI 7:00

10M ago7:00

7:00

There is a growing realization that AI large models are being trained on AI generated content. You may have to read this sentence again! In some circles, this is being called AI generated spam. And more of concern, as we enter the “political season” in the United States, the ease of which political disinformation, with AI generated disinformation w…

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The Software Development Maturity Model 8:00

10M ago8:00

8:00

We describe the three maturity levels for organizations that write computer software and develop applications. Maturity Level 1 – Make to Order, Maturity Level 2 – Provide from Stock, Maturity Level 3 – Assemble to Order. Maturity Level three is the key to Enterprise Agility.By Sam Holcman

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Patch the Patch, and we spend our time and money doing this. 7:30

10M ago7:30

7:30

A vendor releases a software update to address a serious flaw in their software. The treat was serious enough to cause the software vendor to rush out a patch. The patch itself had a problem. The response from the vendor? Back out the patch and await another patch! I thought this flaw was serious. It is still there. We need to get this madness stop…

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Hackers already are attacking EV charges – so what is new? 6:45

10M ago6:45

6:45

Some of the newest software is being developed for electric vehicles charging stations. Guess what? Hackers are having a field day. What is the reaction of the government and industry? Continuing the whack-a-mole approach to after the fact security. The madness must stop. Just a bit of root cause analysis shows us the pathway.…

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Think Simple and Complete, not Minimal 7:15

10M ago7:15

7:15

You hear numerous phrases like “minimal viable”, “just enough”, and terms like this. Yet, the implementations tend to default to massive, costly, and lengthy “final solutions”. Let us think in an opposite manner. Not what is minimal, but what is needed for a particular purpose. It begins with Architecture, more specifically Federated Architecture. …

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Computer Hardware Compute Capabilities and Software Development Advancements 7:30

10M ago7:30

7:30

We review some eye-opening statistics on the incredible increases in computer hardware advancements in processing capacity and relate that to the very different productivity and effectiveness of using this capacity and today's software development practices. It is time for a true assessment of what best practices are in software development.…

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Confirmation Bias in Artificial Intelligence Solution Selection 7:30

10M ago7:30

7:30

Confirmation Bias is defined as the tendency to attribute more weight than we should to information or solutions that are consistent with our beliefs. The technology industry has seen this in cloud computing, enterprise and business architecture, and numerous other areas. Unfortunately, the ramifications of an unoptimized solution do not show up fo…

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RightSourcing - Making Sourcing Decisions Based on Optimizing Achieving Organizational Goals 6:30

10M ago6:30

6:30

How do you make decisions on when to do things in-house, offshore, or outsourced? We suggest the optional decision is what is the most direct way to achieve organizational goals and strategies. With simple two-dimensional representation, all stakeholders will be able to see the relationship between the goals that are to be achieved and the personne…

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The Architect Roles In An Enterprise 7:00

10M ago7:00

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Enterprise Architecture is a discipline. Enterprise Architect is one Architecture Role. We name the twelve architect roles in an enterprise. These names are associated with The Enterprise FrameworkTM and are mapped into this Framework. Wordy definitions of these roles are not as helpful as the actual understanding of what each of these Roles produc…

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The Fuel for the Internet/Knowledge Age Is Data, and Who Owns The Data Is Front And Center 7:00

10M ago7:00

7:00

Two articles were recently published that demonstrate clearly, the Data ownership debate/discussion/concerns that are going to determine where the public internet, search engines, and AI are facing and how these areas will mature very soon. Quite simply, who “owns” the data, and what rights do those data owners have. This seven-minute broadcast is …

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Digital Transformation – Going on Fifty Years? 7:00

10M ago7:00

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When we were asked this question by one of our clients, the question being what is digital transformation, we did a bit of research. As typical, we started with Google and Bing. And to be a bit more contemporary, we asked a few AI engines the same question. Summary – not really helpful! Words have meaning. What we suggest we need to do is enhancing…

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The Key Skill for Business Architects and Enterprise Architects 7:00

10M ago7:00

7:00

What is the key skill that is not generally taught in Business Architecture or Enterprise Architecture Seminars and Training Courses? Soft Skills! The skills needed to get your point across and be heard. Yes, a balance between “Hard Skills” that you get in these Seminars is just one component, and some say not the key component. Have a listen to wh…

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Cloud Computing and In House Computing - The New Reality 6:00

10M ago6:00

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It has been ten-plus years since the meteoric rise in the use of off-premises computing – cloud computing. Of course, we all know things change, and a little advertised change in the Information Technology world is the widening costs differential between in-house computing and cloud-based computing. There has been and is a steady rise in the cost o…

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The Six Questions To Ask When Hiring A Consultant, and One That Is A Waste Of Time 7:00

10M ago7:00

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We have compiled the six most often asked questions when we are called on for a potential consulting engagement. These six questions address the most important skills a consultant needs. And you should be able to gauge the answers to these questions quite quickly. And yes, there is one time-waster question we also suggest really is a time waster!…

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