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    Transforming into a High-Performance Digital Organization (HPDO): Six Key Themes

    Based on extensive research and practical engagement with organizations of varying sizes and across continents, DASA has identified six critical themes essential for achieving High-Performance Digital Organizations (HPDOs). These themes form the cornerstone of successful digital transformation initiatives, addressing most encountered challenges and promising opportunities faced by enterprises. Each organization is unique, with its own…

  • Marco Pierobon

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    Four Challenges of Platform Teams: Insights from ThoughtWorks Experts

    Platform engineering is crucial to driving innovation, scaling development, and ensuring seamless integration across organizations. As platform engineers, we often face complex challenges that require strategic solutions, a deep understanding of technology, and the ability to align with broader business goals. In this article, we share our experiences working within platform engineering and discuss some…

  • Simona Zarskutė

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    Why Classic SRE Isn’t Enough to Prevent Costly Outages

    When Google introduced Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) in 2003, it revolutionized how we thought about system reliability. More than twenty years later, we’re facing an uncomfortable truth: despite widespread SRE adoption, catastrophic outages continue to plague our industry at an alarming rate. Why is a methodology designed to prevent failures unable to keep pace with…

  • Joey van Kuilenburg

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    GAME ON – Reinventing Organizational Culture with GAMIFICATION

    In the modern workplace, fostering a productive and engaging organizational culture is essential. Arthur Carmazzi, an expert in organizational culture and gamification, advocates for a novel approach to achieving this goal: work gamification. This article delves into the concept of gamification in the workplace, explaining its benefits, how it can be implemented, and the outcomes…

  • Joey van Kuilenburg

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    How Sustainability in SRE Next Gen Drives Both Business and Environmental Value

    Data centers now consume more than 2% of the world’s electricity, with that percentage growing annually. As digital infrastructure expands, this environmental impact becomes increasingly significant. Traditional SRE practices, focused solely on performance and reliability, often lead to overprovisioning and inefficient resource utilization that unnecessarily increases this environmental footprint.

  • Joey van Kuilenburg

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    Security 4 AI – What you need to know in a byte

    As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and become integral to various industries, ensuring its security has emerged as a critical concern. This article delves into the challenges and strategies for safeguarding AI, focusing on how organizations can protect their AI systems effectively. Understanding the Landscape of AI Security The Growing Importance of AI Security…

  • Joey van Kuilenburg

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    Using Technical Storytelling to Influence Your Stakeholders

    Well-crafted narratives can have a significant impact in driving stakeholder engagement and achieving project success. The ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders is crucial. Ben Pearce, Founder at Elevated You, shares strategies for mastering this skill through technical storytelling. This article delves into Pearce’s insights, particularly his AOREN framework, a powerful…

  • Rik Farenhorst

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    Stories of Transformational Leaders

    Transformational leadership is not merely about steering an organization toward success; it involves inspiring, nurturing, and guiding teams through the complexities of today’s digital landscape. This article explores the principles, challenges, and impactful strategies of transformational leadership through the experiences of four seasoned leaders: Rik Farenhorst, CEO at DASA; Jim Marascio, Principal & CEO at…

  • Marc Hornbeek

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    The Vulnerability Ticking Clock

    The clock is ticking. Every 17 minutes, a new vulnerability emerges. That’s 30,000 new vulnerabilities recorded every year. And attackers aren’t waiting around. Seventy-five percent of these vulnerabilities are exploited within 19 days or less. Yet organizations take over 100 days on average to patch them. It doesn’t stop there. Back in 2018, organizations had…

  • Joey van Kuilenburg

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    Visualizing Success: Transforming Portfolio Management

    Effective portfolio management ensures that every initiative directly contributes to customer value and business objectives. However, many organizations struggle with aligning their portfolios with actual customer needs, often relying on outdated assumptions, internal priorities, or rigid planning cycles. To bridge this gap, visual management provides a powerful solution by making key information visible, accessible, and…

  • Marian Draganov

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    Product Creation Strategy & MVP Factory: Your Roadmap to Future

    Companies must innovate and adapt to remain competitive, and central to this effort is an effective product creation strategy. Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) are an excellent way to quickly address market needs while refining offerings based on real-world feedback. This article explores the key elements of a successful product strategy and how leveraging MVPs can…

  • Joey van Kuilenburg

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    Infrastructure As Code (IaC) for the NON-Developer!

    Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is an important practice for managing and provisioning infrastructure through code. This article delves into the concept of IaC, and how IaC can be effectively utilized by non-developers to streamline infrastructure management, enhance collaboration, and increase operational efficiency. Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CAC) Definitions and Distinctions…