Latest Posts By Gene
Big Changes In Information-related Roles And Processes — Evolution Or Apocalypse?
It’s not news that business user self-service for access to information and analytics is hot. What might not be as obvious is the overhaul of…
February 19, 2015
Predictions For The Data Economy In 2015
The data economy — or the system that provides for the exchange of digitized information for the purpose of creating insights and value — grew…
November 4, 2014
How Will The Data Economy Impact Enterprise Architects?
No self-respecting EA professional would enter into planning discussions with business or tech management execs without a solid grasp of the technologies available to the…
May 16, 2014
Forrester’s Information Strategy And Architecture Survey Will Establish Current Management Practices In A Rapidly Changing World
It's becoming pretty clear that the ability to analyze data is becoming one of the most important technology-based capabilities an enterprise can have. There's a…
April 1, 2013
Chief Data Officers Are A Good Idea — But How Is That Going To Work?
It seems to be popular these days amongst industry pundits to recommend that organizations add a new Cxx role: the Chief Data Officer (CDO). The…
February 13, 2013
Input To The Questions In Forrester’s 2013 Information Strategy And Architecture Survey
In a month or so I’ll be launching a survey to research issues around information strategy, information architecture and information management in general. I thought…
January 24, 2013
Road Maps Are Powerful When Linked To Business Outcomes
The use of road maps to illustrate technology plans is fairly widespread. Whether it's a vendor explaining its product plans or a technology architect showing…
November 30, 2012
Focus Your Information Strategy On Business Impact
Today’s organizations must manage the explosive growth of all types of information while addressing greater-than-ever business demand for insights into customer needs and the business…
October 1, 2012
Build A High-Performance EA Practice
As the pace of change continues to accelerate in an increasingly complex business environment, organizations need to thoroughly understand how their business operates and plan…