REAL Talk With Sam Holcman

This Broadcast will discuss these three growing concerns that most of the CIO’s we have interfaced with are trying to address.  Quite simply, these three debts are stifling innovation and inhibit organizational agility.  Let us discuss how to get started in identifying where we should start before we start!

Malware, Misinformation, and Disinformation – they are different, and they are something we need some thoughts around as we move more into Artificial Intelligence. This Real Talk episode will define each of these, and how we suggest these are more important than ever to understand in the Artificial Intelligence world, we are entering.

We bring to you a summary of an article penned by Eric Griffith outlining what he considers nineteen tech myths that some people believe. We cover each one of these myths, with a bit of explanation of some, and possibly a bit of humor. Enjoy!

We hear that the results of an Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture are not being used, or the value of those architectures appreciated or recognized.  Perhaps there are two fundamental reasons for this.  One reason is what is being delivered.  Another is how it is being delivered.  We will explore this vital topic and provide guidance on what needs to be done.

Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture.  What are they?  What are the similarities?  What are the differences?  In this broadcast, we will begin with a consistent definition of the word Architecture.  From that common definition, we will then add the adjective Enterprise or Business to fully define an Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture.

We will compare the concepts of a base of knowledge and a methodology for both Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture.  A base of knowledge is like an encyclopedia – good for general information on a topic or area of interest.  A methodology is an action plan – a recipe that you can follow to provide a desired result.  Tune in for more information.

This Broadcast will define and describe a Framework for Business Architecture or Enterprise Architecture.  From that understanding, we will provide three examples of Frameworks in other professions to provide a context as to what is needed for a Business Architecture Framework or an Enterprise Architecture Framework.

Business Capability - what is it?  This broadcast will define the concept of a Business Capability, a definition of a Business Capability, what is "contained" in a Business Capability, and an example.  For a more comprehensive definition and example, please see our website www.BACOE.org

The Broadcast will define Stakeholder-Focused Enterprise Architecture – R.E.A.L. Enterprise Architecture that produces a “human-consumable” result.  If you are a practitioner and do not have a seat at the “big persons table,” this broadcast is of value to you.  If you are the recipient of an enterprise architecture and are still head-scratching as to what you received is good for, perhaps you can use this definition to more precisely define what you actually want from an Enterprise Architecture – a roadmap to achieve your organization's Goals and Strategies.

Hurray already!  We are beginning to see vendors and organizations realizing that because the artificial intelligence engines need GOOD data rather than a lot of (questionable) data, this training data needs to be from subject matter experts.  And it is happening. Yes, some problems still remain, but much fewer than in the “generalized” categories.

BUT?  What is the BUT?  These focused applications cost money – yes, it is not free.  Quite simply, real Best Practices cost money and are not on the internet.  Best Practices cost money in all areas of our activities, and the same is true for AI and its training data. This is a great development!