Entries by Niall McCarthy

How the Enterprise Systems Group Can Lead Safe AI Adoption

January 30, 2026 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Introduction Enterprise Systems Groups represent specialized organizational units responsible for managing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-wide information systems that support business processes across functional boundaries The acceleration of artificial intelligence adoption across enterprises has created both unprecedented opportunities and significant risks. Organizations deploying AI systems face challenges ranging from algorithmic bias and data poisoning to regulatory […]

Corporate Solutions Redefined Through Data Sovereignty

January 29, 2026 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Introduction The accelerating convergence of geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory expansion and digital transformation has elevated data sovereignty from a compliance obligation to a strategic imperative that fundamentally redefines how corporate solutions are architected and governed. As enterprises navigate an increasingly complex landscape where data control determines competitive positioning and operational resilience, the pursuit of data sovereignty […]

Task-Centric Customer Resource Management in the Age of AI

January 28, 2026 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Introduction The evolution of artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how enterprises approach Customer Relationship Management. While traditional CRM systems have long served as sophisticated databases for storing customer information and tracking relationships, the emergence of agentic AI and intelligent automation is catalyzing a profound shift toward task-centric architectures that prioritize workflows, outcomes, and autonomous execution. […]

Accelerating Digital Sovereignty Through AI Code Generation

January 27, 2026 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Introduction Digital sovereignty has emerged as a defining challenge for European enterprises and governments in the twenty-first century. The continent’s dependence on American technology giants creates strategic vulnerabilities that extend far beyond regulatory compliance to encompass economic security, innovation capacity and geopolitical autonomy. While Europe houses robust engineering talent and world-class research institutions, a persistent […]

How Much Open Source Code Will Be AI-Generated?

January 26, 2026 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Introduction The open-source software ecosystem stands at an inflection point. Across major technology companies, developer communities and enterprise environments, artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how code is written and reviewed. The data emerging from 2025 reveals a transformation accelerating far faster than most anticipated, raising profound questions about the future composition, governance and security of […]

Implementing Sovereign AI Enterprise Telemetry

January 23, 2026 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Introduction The intersection of artificial intelligence and data sovereignty represents one of the most critical strategic challenges facing enterprise technology leaders today. As organizations deploy increasingly sophisticated AI systems across regulated industries and multiple jurisdictions, the imperative to maintain complete control over operational telemetry has evolved from a compliance checkbox into a foundational requirement for […]

Reality Check: Can European AI Achieve 100% Sovereignty?

January 21, 2026 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Introduction The question of whether European artificial intelligence can achieve complete sovereignty has become one of the most consequential strategic debates shaping the continent’s technological and economic future. As the European Union launches ambitious initiatives like the €200 billion InvestAI program, the Apply AI Strategy and a network of AI Gigafactories, European policymakers increasingly frame […]

AI Agents as Enterprise Systems Group Members?

January 20, 2026 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Introduction Enterprise Systems Groups stand at a critical inflection point. As organizations accelerate AI agent adoption – with 82% of enterprises now using AI agents daily – a fundamental governance question emerges i.e. should autonomous AI agents be granted formal membership in the Enterprise Systems Groups that oversee enterprise-wide information systems? This question transcends technical […]

Customer Resource Management Must Remain Human-Centric

January 19, 2026 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Introduction The promise of Customer Relationship Management systems has always been straightforward: harness technology to build stronger, more profitable customer relationships. Yet beneath the surface of this seemingly simple value proposition lies a troubling paradox. Despite billions of dollars invested annually in CRM platforms and implementation services, between 50 and 63 percent of CRM initiatives […]

Corporate Solutions Redefined By “Slack As The Org Chart”

January 16, 2026 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Introduction The traditional organizational chart, with its neat boxes and hierarchical lines, has long served as the architectural blueprint for corporate structure. Yet this static representation increasingly fails to capture how modern organizations actually function. A profound shift is underway, crystallized in a philosophy that communication platforms like Slack are not merely tools overlaying existing […]