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Nov 19, 2023 · Product Management

How to Build an IoT Product Roadmap: Aligning Stakeholders and Teams

Creating an IoT product roadmap is far more complex than for typical tech products because it must coordinate hardware, firmware, communication, cloud platforms, and applications, requiring clear alignment among diverse stakeholders such as sales, marketing, executives, and engineering to deliver cohesive solutions.

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How to Build an IoT Product Roadmap: Aligning Stakeholders and Teams
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Nov 14, 2023 · Fundamentals

MIKE2.0 Method: An Open‑Source Approach to Information Development

The MIKE2.0 method is an open‑source, integrated‑knowledge‑environment framework that guides enterprises through information development, data governance, and architecture via five structured phases, key structures such as SAFE, and practical task outputs, while also offering community resources and implementation guidance.

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MIKE2.0 Method: An Open‑Source Approach to Information Development
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Nov 13, 2023 · Fundamentals

Why Ongoing Data Maintenance Is Crucial for an Outcome‑Driven Enterprise Data Strategy

The article explains why continuous, proactive data maintenance is essential for an outcome‑driven enterprise data strategy, outlines the risks of poor data quality, and provides practical steps—including business rules, service agreements, KPIs, and ownership—to establish an always‑on data‑maintenance process.

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Why Ongoing Data Maintenance Is Crucial for an Outcome‑Driven Enterprise Data Strategy
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Nov 12, 2023 · Information Security

What Is Shadow IT in Cloud Computing and How Does It Impact Enterprises?

Shadow IT refers to the unsanctioned use of cloud‑based applications and services by employees, which can introduce hidden costs, security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and operational inefficiencies while also offering productivity gains, and the article explains its definition, risks, management strategies, statistics, and best practices.

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What Is Shadow IT in Cloud Computing and How Does It Impact Enterprises?
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Nov 12, 2023 · Fundamentals

Why Data Lifecycle Processes Are Crucial for an Outcome‑Driven Enterprise Data Strategy

The article explains how well‑designed data lifecycle processes—including simple, automated CRUD workflows and dedicated data stewards—are essential for managing growing data volumes, ensuring data quality, complying with regulations, and ultimately supporting outcome‑driven enterprise data strategies.

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Why Data Lifecycle Processes Are Crucial for an Outcome‑Driven Enterprise Data Strategy
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Nov 8, 2023 · Fundamentals

EventStorming: A Fast, Lightweight Group Modeling Technique for Domain‑Driven Design

EventStorming is a rapid, lightweight group modeling technique that accelerates domain understanding by having cross‑functional teams collaboratively identify domain events, commands, aggregates, and bounded contexts, enabling faster, shared domain models and reducing reliance on individual DDD expertise.

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EventStorming: A Fast, Lightweight Group Modeling Technique for Domain‑Driven Design
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Nov 8, 2023 · Operations

Managing IT Costs with Proactive Operations and Automation

The article explains how organizations can control IT expenses and improve ROI by shifting from reactive firefighting to proactive maintenance, automating routine tasks, addressing shadow IT, preventing vendor lock‑in, and adopting disciplined operational planning.

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Managing IT Costs with Proactive Operations and Automation
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Nov 7, 2023 · Big Data

Five Hidden Costs of Working with Alternative Data

The article outlines five often overlooked expenses that IT managers face when integrating alternative data—vendor selection, skilled staffing, data ownership verification, model updates, and storage tooling—and offers strategies to mitigate each cost.

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Five Hidden Costs of Working with Alternative Data