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Modern Information Management. Manage-in-Place Vendor Summary 2025
Managing information where it lives, known as manage-in-place, requires understanding diverse technical architectures to select the right governance strategy.
Modern Information Management. Manage-in-Place Vendor Summary 2025
Managing information where it lives, known as manage-in-place, requires understanding diverse technical architectures to select the right governance strategy.
Large Language Models Should Not Be a Maslow’s Hammer
When all you have are large language models (LLMs), everything looks like a prompt. Enterprises must avoid falling into the trap of the law of the instrument, a.k.a. Maslow’s Hammer.
Where is Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Going 5 Years from Now?
This paper outlines the key technological developments driving changes in retrieval augmented generation (RAG). Mapping those changes on a non-linear trajectory, we predict the near future, and provide actionable recommendations for organisations to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI).
Modernising the Legacy Systems Portfolio
Legacy systems are typically challenging for CIOs – they often support critical business processes; they are expensive to replace and increasingly don’t meet business needs. As a result, they have been historically placed into the too hard basket. CIOs with significant legacy issues need to develop a deliberate strategy to address these challenges, rather than the squeaky wheel approach.
ERP Failure and Lessons in Focus
In November 2023, IBRS published an article titled ‘The Top Reasons Why ERP Projects Fail – Lessons From the Front’, which explored the top seven reasons why ERP projects fail and how to mitigate them. In the short time since, we have seen the reporting of a number of high profile ERP projects that have been abandoned with costs in the 70–200 million dollar range.
It is timely to look back, so this article will advise on reinforcement and subsequent advice that can be offered today as a result.
IBRS Panel Discussion on CIO Directions
IBRS has conducted numerous interviews and case studies with high-performing CIOs. In this exclusive panel and Q&A session, we detail high-performing CIOs’ key traits and practices, how they secure budgets, prioritise projects and work with the board.
Sourcing Monthly September 2024
IBRS Sourcing Monthly brings you the latest news and deals in the Australian IT world.