Integration & IT Modernization

Recently, I attended the 2023 Bank Automation Summit, where one of the significant topics of discussion was how banks navigate their transition to the cloud. The “cloud” refers to a global network of servers, each with a unique function, that works in tandem to enable users to access files stored within from any approved device. […]

Many organizations are reaching a level of maturity with their Microsoft Teams adoption.   Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or even regulatory requirements can create a need for Microsoft Teams tenant consolidation or divestiture.  While the situation is changing quickly the current state of migration scenarios and tools for Teams migration between Tenants presents a number of challenges. Microsoft […]

In this blog series, we’re exploring the four pillars of a successful Cloud Transformation: Program Model, Cloud Foundations, Portfolio Transformation, and Enterprise App Migration. In our first blog, we discussed the importance of a Program Model and the key elements that should be considered for successful implementation. If you haven’t already, I highly encourage you […]

For the scenario of independent deployment of your NextJs static site, say in an automated deployment, one missing piece is a way to push the SSG site into Vercel. Here I provided a simple deployment script using the Vercel CLI of the static site in the XM Cloud project. Code: # Set up variables with […]

It’s only been about 25 years or so since Jeff Bezos was selling books out of his garage for a small company known as Amazon.com. Over the next two decades, Amazon and other retailers have gone through many shifts in business, and the most recent is a shift to a more microservice-based architecture. Monolith Architecture […]

In D & A Projects, building efficient SQL Queries is critical to achieving the Extraction and Load Batch cycles to complete faster and to meet the desired SLAs. The below observations are towards following the approaches to ensure writing SQL queries that meet the Best Practices to facilitate performance improvements. Tuning Approach Pre-Requisite Checks Before […]

Quite often, while building the Data Integration Pipeline, Performance is a critical factor. The factors below are vital for following the guidelines while working on ETL processing with Informatica PowerCenter. The following items are to be considered during ETL DEV: Pre-Requisite Checks and Analysis Basic Tuning Guidelines Additional Tuning Practices Tuning Approach Pre-Requisite Checks/Analysis  Before […]

In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, IT Leaders are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and stay ahead of the competition. One crucial decision organizations must make is choosing between a project-driven or a product-driven approach for product development. A project-driven approach prioritizes the completion of individual projects, while a product-driven approach prioritizes […]

In the first blog of this series (here), I laid the foundation of why I chose this POC and my investigation into potential tools such as MiniKube and Kind, and why these did not work for me. I eventually settled on AKS Edge Essentials from Microsoft. Now I will take a slightly deeper dive into how […]

Have you ever wondered about having a local Sitecore instance on a local deployment of k8s? I was curious and decided to dive headfirst into the unknown world of k8s virtualization on a local setup. In this blog series I will be sharing the details my journey, my findings the mistakes/successes, and the final state […]

As IT leaders and VPs of IT, navigating the challenges of digital transformation can be a daunting task. Balancing the need for innovation and growth with the need for stability and cost-effectiveness is a constant struggle. However, cloud technology offers a way to achieve both goals through the implementation of a comprehensive Cloud Transformation strategy. […]

The mythological phoenix is a bird that is reborn from the ashes. It is a symbol of transformation, a reminder that something new can be born from the destruction of the old. In the same way, successful companies must continually adapt and transform their delivery processes to stay ahead of the competition. Delivery excellence in […]