Cloud
Multi-cloud offers endless possibilities
Forget about the debate on the public versus the private cloud, that is an outdated discussion. Most organizations opt for the optimal middle way: a combination of proprietary systems and IT that runs in public environments. In addition, companies use a multitude of cloud services. Complicated and difficult to manage? Not with the right […]
The real IBM Cloud
Many of you have surely noticed that IBM has introduced a fundamental name change in its product portfolio. IBM Cloud, to which I am referring, includes more or less all the products and services we have used in recent years to profile ourselves as a transformative organization. These include Bluemix, SoftLayer IaaS, Watson cognitive […]
The new dream team: BPM and blockchain
Blockchain technology is the new hotshot player, wowing the crowds with new innovations. Business process management (BPM) is a powerful performer on the scene for a decade, consistently delivering. What happens when you combine them? With experience in both BPM and blockchain, we have compiled some advice for how these two technologies work best […]
Increase the business value of APIs
Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs, define the data contract between two pieces of code. APIs used to be exclusively the domain of developers. In this post, I’ll show you how APIs provide the freedom for systems to evolve independently and create new opportunities for business growth. While APIs can exist at all levels of […]
Tackling digital transformation in the multi-cloud world
In today’s digital economy, enterprises face disruption by innovative business models and new players in the established industries. Their customers increasingly demand seamless and engaging experiences through a range of digital channels, including mobile apps, web, and IoT devices. Thanks to the immediacy of social media, many people have no patience for brands that […]
Open cloud environment gives discipline new meaning
Not only does the cloud offer a significant stimulus to organizations and sectors; it also serves as an interesting impetus for the IT profession. Recently, I spoke at a large meeting about the OpenStack cloud operating system. What I witnessed there was that people who have traditionally worked with IT infrastructure are also helping […]
How your business can benefit from Robotic Process Automation
A while ago, we announced the IBM and Automation Anywhere partnership poised to deliver an advanced Robotic Process Automation-powered (RPA) platform. So what does this mean for your business? Here are some key takeaways. First, some details on value that the Automation Anywhere and IBM joint offering can bring to companies. Though there are […]
Employing robots as the first step toward an optimal process
Under the pressure of digital changes and new technological possibilities, business processes have to be set up differently on a large scale. No matter whether this involves integrating large core systems at a bank or a telecom company, or collecting and entering information that is spread across various systems, everything has to be done […]
Multi-cloud demands intelligence
A single typing error can disrupt the entire service provision. Experience at a large international cloud provider teaches that the risk of a malfunction caused by human error is still ever-present. What’s more: as more and more organizations set up multi-cloud environments, this poses a major challenge, which only fortifies the demand for the ability […]