Analysis A Wardley Map for Generative AI Max Jahn, June 25, 2023June 20, 2024 As technology continues to evolve, we see new and exciting innovations every day. One of the latest disruptive technologies is Generative AI, which has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with machines and even our own creativity. However, with new technology comes new challenges, and it can be… Continue Reading
Analysis Seeing Stripes? How to Tame the Cargo Cults in Your Tech Herd Max Jahn, June 18, 2023June 20, 2023 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. Continue Reading
Analysis Unveiling the Ghosts of Tech: A Framework to Identify and Navigate Cargo Cults Max Jahn, June 2, 2023July 12, 2023 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. Continue Reading
Analysis The Great Team Topologies Adventure: Charting a Path to Organizational Success Max Jahn, April 30, 2023July 26, 2024 In the ever-changing landscape of technology and business, organizations face immense challenges to stay competitive and innovative. As businesses continue to expand and evolve, the need for effective team organization becomes a critical factor in determining success. Enter Team Topologies, a guiding map that helps organizations navigate through the complexities of modern team structures, communication styles, and organizational design. Continue Reading
Analysis Strategic Cloud Repatriation: 10 Key Reasons Why Some Organizations Move Back On-Premises Max Jahn, April 25, 2023September 27, 2023 In this blog post, we explore the double-edged sword of cloud repatriation, which involves moving workloads back to on-premises infrastructure. While repatriation can offer increased control and flexibility when done strategically, it can also lead to significant setbacks and damage to the business if executed for the wrong reasons or without proper planning. We delve into the various factors and potential pitfalls of cloud repatriation, helping organizations make informed decisions that best serve their long-term goals and avoid costly missteps. Continue Reading
Analysis Flight Path Control: Connecting the Stages to Cloud Business Value (Part 3) Max Jahn, April 20, 2023April 12, 2023 In today’s digital age, cloud transformation has become a critical process for organizations looking to innovate, adapt and compete in the market. The cloud adoption journey involves three core stages that are interconnected and build upon one another: IT transformation, value delivery transformation, and business transformation. These stages are essential for unlocking unparalleled innovation, agility, and business success. By understanding the synergies that exist between the capabilities developed in these stages, organizations can effectively navigate their cloud adoption journey and leverage the benefits of public cloud technologies and agile practices to drive innovation and achieve long-term success. Continue Reading
Analysis Rocket Stages: Accelerating Cloud Business Value Realization (Part 2) Max Jahn, April 11, 2023May 29, 2023 In this post, we will embark on an in-depth exploration of the four transformational stages of cloud adoption. Each stage represents a crucial step in the journey, from IT infrastructure consolidation to business transformation, and is essential for harnessing the full potential of public cloud technologies. Continue Reading
Analysis A (Space) Journey to Cloud Business Value (Part 1) Max Jahn, April 7, 2023May 29, 2023 This blog post explores the stages of public cloud transformation that encompass IT infrastructure transition, IT transformation, lean and agile practices adoption, and a full-fledged business transformation. With each layer, organizations can unlock new possibilities and move closer to digital maturity. Continue Reading
Analysis The Oracle Cloud Database Conundrum Max Jahn, September 26, 2022March 29, 2023 Oracle has a long track record as a provider of world-class relational database management systems (RDBMS). But it’s notoriously difficult for enterprises to move these databases to the cloud. I’ll take a look at the reasons for this and some recent developments that could be the solution in many cases. Continue Reading
Analysis A brief look at Oracle Database Service for Azure (ODSA) Max Jahn, September 20, 2022November 13, 2024 In the past, I have written several posts about the interconnect between Oracle Cloud (OCI) and Microsoft Azure. Usually, this interconnect is used to host databases in OCI. However, Azure is used to run applications and other components. While it could be a good solution for some businesses, it had several drawbacks for companies who wanted to run Oracle databases in the cloud without having to manage multi-cloud environments. In a new PaaS-style approach to running databases in OCI and hiding much of the interconnect complexity from Azure users, Oracle has released Oracle Database Service for Azure (ODSA). In my post, I will take a brief look at this solution. Continue Reading