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Diverging Paths: Data Architecture vs. Information Architecture
In the digital era, the distinction between data architecture and information architecture is crucial, yet often misunderstood. This...
Mike J. Walker
Sep 24, 20202 min read
The Evolving Role of Information Architects in Today's Data-Driven World
In an age where data is the new oil, the role of an Information Architect (IA) has become increasingly crucial. These professionals are...
Mike J. Walker
Aug 28, 20205 min read
Top Five Practices Innovation Strategy Must Capture
Good innovation strategy is clear, never confused. At its best, it explains the maximum number of variables in the fewest number of statements. Everything strategy does is in the service of operational success. There can never be "good strategy but poor execution," because assessing capabilities is a crucial part of strategy.
Mike J. Walker
Aug 1, 20203 min read
Three Steps to Identify Highly Relevant Emerging Technologies
As Enterprise Architects most of us have an ever growing side job of being a futurist and/or a trendspotter. Many reasons for this but...
Mike J. Walker
Jul 1, 20202 min read
Predictions Revisited: Grading my Enterprise Architecture in 2020 Predictions
Remember way back, when I wrote this, “Predictions for Enterprise Architecture in 2020”? What better way to start off a revisited series...
Mike J. Walker
Apr 19, 20206 min read
The Return of Mike The Architect Blog: Why I've Decided it Was Time to Come Back
Hey Everyone! It’s been awhile, right? As you may, or may not know, while I was at Gartner I had to shut down my efforts on MtA. It was a...
Mike J. Walker
Apr 16, 20202 min read
Gartner Top 10 Strategic Trends for 2019 and Beyond
While I was at Gartner I had the honor of working with David Cearley (Gartner Fellow) on the Top 10 Strategic Trends Reports for 4 years...
Mike J. Walker
Oct 31, 20181 min read
Microsoft Updated Quantum Development Kit with New Capabilities
Quantum computers are not your run-of-the-mill general-purpose computers. They are a completely different beast. These specialized...
Mike J. Walker
Oct 30, 20182 min read
Your Local Mall Cop May Be in Trouble...
Robotics is starting to emerge everywhere. From hotel greeters to professional cooks. Entire industries are ripe for disruption with...
Mike J. Walker
Oct 19, 20181 min read
Dealing with the Communication Divide Between Enterprise Architects and Business Stakeholders
Sometimes trying to do the right thing can be tough. Especially when your going through collaborative interactions (that maybe outside...
Mike J. Walker
Oct 15, 20183 min read
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