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Unlocking Developer Happiness
In recent years, software development has only become more complex – with an expanding array of tools, frameworks, and methodologies, developers simultaneously have a plethora of resources at their disposal, while also being hindered by the demands of integration and management. To navigate these challenges and enhance productivity, platform engineering has emerged as an essential…
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Five Ways to Screw Up Your Portfolio Governance
Portfolio governance has a major role in modern digital enterprises by enhancing focus, alignment, and value delivery across an organization. However, poorly implemented portfolio governance can lead to inefficiencies, burnout, and missed opportunities for growth. Enterprise organizations can avoid these common mistakes by implementing proactive strategies and streamline their portfolio processes. The Importance of Portfolio…
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Enhancing Experience Management for Better Business Outcomes
Introduction: The Strategic Value of Experience Management There is a growing recognition of experience as a critical success factor in business, extending beyond service quality to the emotional and lasting impressions left on users/audiences. This article will explore how organizations can leverage experience management to improve customer satisfaction, developer productivity, and overall business success. It…
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Understanding the Differences and Synergies Between Platform Engineering and DevOps
As organizations continue to scale their digital operations, the need for efficient and reliable software delivery processes has never been greater. Two key disciplines that have emerged to address these challenges are Platform Engineering and DevOps. While they share common goals, they are distinct in their focus, scope, and approach. Understanding the differences—and how they…
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What is Platform Engineering
Businesses are under immense pressure to innovate rapidly while maintaining the reliability and scalability of their systems. As organizations scale, so do the complexities of their technology infrastructures. Enter platform engineering—a discipline that plays a critical role in enabling businesses to achieve high performance, agility, and value maximization. Platform engineering focuses on designing, building, and…
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Lessons From 5 Years of DevOps Coaching
Five years ago, we launched the DASA DevOps Coach program, not fully realizing just how transformative it would become. We’ve witnessed the impact that skilled coaches have made within organizations striving for high performance. As we hit this milestone, we want to share some of the lessons we’ve learned and the growing role of DevOps…
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Selling Experience Management at C-Level
Selling experience management to C-level executives requires a strategic approach that connects IT initiatives to the core business goals of the organization, while resonating with the personal motivations of these leaders. To secure buy-in for experience management, IT leaders must align technical solutions with tangible business outcomes and present them in a way that speaks…
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Breaking Silos and Building Synergy
Organizations face intense pressure to deliver high-quality products quickly, efficiently, and without errors. A common barrier to this goal, especially in tech-intensive industries, is the persistence of organizational silos. These silos limit communication and collaboration between teams, which creates unnecessary roadblocks and can impact progress. Breaking down these silos and fostering synergy among diverse teams…
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Unmasking DevOps in Your Organisation
How many times have you heard an organisation say, “we do DevOps”, or “we will handle that by DevOps” or “that will be handed over to DevOps”? In recent months, I have started to hear these statements more regularly; particularly the first one. As a professional who has been involved with DevOps for the past…
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Platform Engineering vs. Site Reliability Engineering
Two key roles help ensure the smooth operation and scalability of digital services: platform engineers and site reliability engineers. While both roles play critical parts in supporting development teams and maintaining operational efficiency, their focus and responsibilities differ. Platform engineering focuses on empowering developers by building the tools and environments they need to work more…
