REAL Talk With Sam Holcman

Sam Holcman

R.E.A.L. - Realistic, Enabling, Actionable, Logical. Every day we hear jargon and see writing from so-called “experts,” and we don’t know what we should follow and what we should avoid. Published practices aren’t always best practices! Listen to episodes from Sam Holcman’s radio show, webinars, and podcasts, Real Talk with Sam Holcman. Each episode gets to the bottom of what business executives, managers, practitioners, and staff actually need to create innovative solutions that deliver- no utopia required. This business podcast provides practice-based insights into business transformation, enterprise architecture, business architecture, organizational transformation, and technology transformation based on real-world practices. We provide you with insights that can provide true value to organizations and individuals that face today’s and tomorrow’s competitive pressures and provide a usable takeaway from each program. read less

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Explaining ChatGPT in Nine Minutes

Explaining ChatGPT in Nine Minutes

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 processed. What is the quality of the data being processed?

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Explaining ChatGPT in Nine Minutes

Explaining ChatGPT in Nine Minutes

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 processed. What is the quality of the data being processed?

Setting up your Artificial Intelligence Sandbox for about $100

Setting up your Artificial Intelligence Sandbox for about $100

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 your production environment – personal or company. Have a listen.

Data, Information, Information Technology, Information Management – let us take a look

Data, Information, Information Technology, Information Management – let us take a look

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.

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

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

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!

The Attack on Google Search

The Attack on Google Search

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 others) can keep doing what they are doing but invest in building a real search engine next to their Forum. A Forum is very different than a Search Engine.

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

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

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 accurately described the “agile mindset”, I believe we have discovered a fundamental “flaw” in agile practices. Your comments are welcome.

The Importance of the Number 7

The Importance of the Number 7

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!

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

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

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 not only policies but also a strong education campaign and a Data Architecture that is the pinnacle of the appropriate usage pyramid.

Rethinking the Cloud First Approach

Rethinking the Cloud First Approach

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 this and how to optimize what many organizations are considering to be their long-term approach – an architected hybrid deployment strategy.

The Deliverables String Test

The Deliverables String Test

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 activities, and enhances the value your Stakeholders get from your efforts.

Selecting an Enterprise Architecture Methodology; A Ratings and Evaluation Handbook

Selecting an Enterprise Architecture Methodology; A Ratings and Evaluation Handbook

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 methodology under review. This Broadcast is only a summary. Download the Full handbook using this link: https://lnkd.in/ghnxEE3h

Enterprise Architecture Definitions – the What Definition and the How Definition

Enterprise Architecture Definitions – the What Definition and the How Definition

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.

AI and Lawsuits – A Brief Status Report

AI and Lawsuits – A Brief Status Report

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 expressions, and Personal and Corporate defamation. Part of this summary comes from the Wall Street Journal.

Cloud Provider Hacked? Now what?

Cloud Provider Hacked? Now what?

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.

Overhyped Technologies or Marketing – Which is it?

Overhyped Technologies or Marketing – Which is it?

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!

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

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

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

What is Strategy? Part 3 – Fool’s Gold

What is Strategy? Part 3 – Fool’s Gold

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

What is Strategy? Part 2

What is Strategy? Part 2

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.

What is Strategy?

What is Strategy?

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

Questions to ask your EA or BA consultant advisor prior to engagement

Questions to ask your EA or BA consultant advisor prior to engagement

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