Product Increment (PI) planning events are great occasions to talk through features and prioritize what will be the next feature the product team is going to implement. Looking at organizations’ backlogs, there are these kind of tickets, either not very…
At getacon, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to support the matching of consultant & expert profiles with project demands. But how exactly did we do this? The process can be structured in 4 parts: Data Preparation: Model Development: Matching System…
In today’s digital age, data privacy has become a critical issue for individuals and organizations alike. With the increasing use of digital devices and online services, personal data is being collected, processed, and shared on a massive scale. This has…
As Easter approaches, we’re reminded of the tradition of hunting for colorful eggs hidden by the Easter bunny. But did you know that the term “Easter egg” also refers to a hidden feature or message in software and game development?…
Automating tests for web applications is an important part of the software development lifecycle, as it helps to ensure that your application is functional, secure, and meets the needs of your users. However, when two-factor authentication (2FA) is enabled, it…
Data lineage is the process of tracing the life cycle of data, from its origin to its final destination, and all the transformations and processes it undergoes along the way. It is an essential part of data governance and helps…
As a management consultant, I often get asked which framework I use to develop IT strategies. While there are several well-known frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, and TOGAF, the truth is that there is no one size fits all solution/framework…
In today’s business environment, IT applications play an essential role in driving growth, efficiency, and innovation. However, maintaining and managing a complex IT application landscape can be costly, with organizations often struggling to control expenses and justify investments. In this…
Data mesh is a sociotechnical approach to build a decentralized data architecture by leveraging a domain-oriented, self-serve design (in a software development perspective), and borrows Eric Evans’ theory of domain-driven design and Manuel Pais’ and Matthew Skelton’s theory of team topologies. Data mesh mainly…
When it comes to budgeting for IT, one of the key decisions that organizations need to make is how to balance spending on “run” activities (i.e., maintaining and supporting existing systems) versus “change” activities (i.e., investing in new projects and…
