Entries by Niall McCarthy

Customer Resource Management for Citizen Developers

Introduction The democratization of software development through low-code and no-code platforms has fundamentally transformed how organizations manage customer relationships. Citizen developers – non-technical professionals empowered to build applications through visual, accessible interfaces – have emerged as key players in this transformation, particularly in creating and customizing customer resource management systems. Understanding how to leverage these […]

Types Of Technologists That Promote Digital Sovereignty

Introduction Enterprise system sovereignty has emerged as a defining imperative for organizations seeking to maintain autonomous control over their digital infrastructure, data, and operations. This strategic evolution represents far more than technical implementation – it embodies a fundamental transformation in how organizations approach their technological independence, particularly in an era marked by geopolitical tensions, regulatory […]

Types Of Managers That Promote Digital Sovereignty

Introduction Digital sovereignty has transformed from an abstract regulatory concern into a defining strategic priority for organizations worldwide. As enterprises navigate geopolitical tensions, data localization requirements, and the risks of vendor lock-in, a distinct cadre of managers has emerged to champion this complex transformation. These leaders possess a unique combination of technical acumen, strategic vision, […]

Business Technologists Need Low-Code AI Enterprise Systems

Introduction The enterprise technology landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Organizations are increasingly recognizing that artificial intelligence is no longer a competitive advantage but a necessity for survival. Yet the path to AI implementation reveals a critical gap between ambition and execution. Business technologists find themselves in the center of this challenge, tasked with integrating […]

The AI Enterprise, Open-Source and Low-Code

Introduction The artificial intelligence revolution has reached a critical inflection point. As enterprises worldwide race to integrate AI into their core operations, fundamental questions about control, transparency, and sustainability have emerged. The evidence increasingly points to an unavoidable conclusion: the future of enterprise AI must be built on open-source foundations, with low-code platforms serving as […]

Agentic AI, Robotics and Customer Resource Management

Introduction The convergence of Agentic AI, Robotics, and Customer Resource Management (CRM) represents a transformative shift in how businesses operate, moving from passive data systems to autonomous, intelligent networks that seamlessly bridge digital and physical operations. This integration is fundamentally redefining enterprise capabilities across sales, service, and operational domains. From Digital Intelligence to Physical Action […]

AI Sovereignty in Enterprise Systems

Introduction AI Sovereignty in enterprise systems represents the ability of organizations to develop, deploy, and govern artificial intelligence systems while maintaining complete control over infrastructure, data, models, and operations within their legal and strategic boundaries. This concept extends far beyond simple data residency or cloud provider selection – it encompasses organizational autonomy over the entire […]

How Business Technologists Drive AI Enterprise Adoption

Introduction Business technologists have emerged as crucial orchestrators in the journey toward responsible and effective AI enterprise adoption. Their unique position bridging technical capabilities and business strategy enables them to navigate the complex landscape of deploying AI systems that deliver value while managing risk. Enterprise AI adoption has accelerated dramatically, with 87% of large enterprises […]

How Proprietary Licenses Encourage Enterprise System Silos

Introduction Proprietary licensing structures fundamentally constrain the architectural flexibility that enterprises need to build integrated systems. Rather than enabling seamless data flow and functional collaboration across organizational units, these licensing models actively incentivize isolated, vertically-aligned technology stacks that cannot easily communicate with one another. Proprietary Licenses and Enterprise Silos go Hand-in-Hand The mechanism operates through […]