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Cloud Revolution in the Banking Sector: If Even Traditional Banks Master the SaaS Transformation – Why Not All Companies?

Max Jahn,

Today there was a truly exciting press release: The Austrian AuRep will use Nasdaq’s AxiomSL platform in the future – a SaaS solution for bank regulatory reporting. From my experience in regulatory reporting projects, I find this current development in Austria remarkable. While many banks already use cloud solutions for…

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Am I the only one experiencing Gen AI fatigue?

Max Jahn,

Though Gen AI tools have been exciting in recent years, there has been a growing sense of exhaustion about them. According to Oguz Acar in Harvard Business Review, generative AI may already have reached its peak. Even though generative AI has had great success in the past, there are still so many structural issues to fix. In the current climate of FOMO, overheated discussions about generative AI are fueling a lot of projects. Stop the hype.

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Don’t hold your breath. The payoff of your cloud initiatives might take longer than you thought.

Max Jahn,

In a world focused on quick wins, this blog post offers a reality check on the long-term gains of cloud computing. Drawing on a comprehensive study, it highlights that the true ROI from cloud adoption often takes years to show up on the balance sheet. As we navigate digital transformation, the post provides a nuanced guide on evaluating the true time horizon for cloud ROI, urging patience and strategic planning for lasting benefits.

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Seeing Stripes? How to Tame the Cargo Cults in Your Tech Herd

Max Jahn,

Ever discovered painted horses masquerading as zebras in your tech landscape? My last post helped you spot these instances of cargo cults in tech – the adoption of innovations and trends without truly understanding the principles behind. This time, we’re focusing on the next crucial step: dismantling these misguided initiatives. In ‘Seeing Stripes? How to Tame the Cargo Cults in Your Tech Herd’, I share strategies to revert the influence of these ‘painted horses’ and foster an environment that breeds true zebras.

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Unveiling the Ghosts of Tech: A Framework to Identify and Navigate Cargo Cults

Max Jahn,

Cargo cult behavior is a perilous pitfall in the tech industry. It’s when an organization tries to copy the success of others without understanding the underlying concepts. This can lead to disillusionment, stagnation, and a loss of faith in leadership. It’s important to identify cargo cults in tech by evaluating whether a trend or tool has been implemented in letter or spirit. In my post I describe a framework that will help to spot this kind of dysfunctional behavior in your organization.

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