Enterprise application development, DevOps and software agility

For most modern businesses' IT departments, enterprise application development follows an agile process to effectively adapt to -- and take advantage of -- rapidly evolving technology. Read news, tips and opinion to help guide your organization's application development strategy, including advice on implementing the latest DevOps and software agility best practices.

February 05, 2021 05 Feb'21
Open Group turns focus to TOGAF, Agile architecture guidance

The Open Group's Steve Nunn discusses upcoming work to improve its Open Agile Architecture standard and TOGAF guides as well as COVID-19's impact on enterprise architecture.
January 08, 2021 08 Jan'21
Digital healthcare top priority for CIOs in 2021

In 2021, CIOs will not only focus on providing greater access to healthcare but more equitable access. Digital tools will play a key role.
December 03, 2020 03 Dec'20
The Open Group, UN tackle government enterprise architecture

The Open Group is teaming up with a United Nations agency on best practices, guides and standards to show resource-strapped governments how to architect their digital transformations.
September 30, 2020 30 Sep'20
The Open Group finalizes Open Agile Architecture standard

The Open Group published a new standard to provide guidance and best practices for enterprise architects transitioning to Agile methodologies for digital transformation.

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GitHub is a more recognized name in the development community than Azure DevOps, but now that Microsoft owns both tools, developers need to see how they differ and work together. Continue Reading
Top 5 digital transformation trends of 2021

In 2021, low-code, MLOps, multi-cloud management and data streaming will drive business agility and speed companies along in their digital transformation journeys. Continue Reading
The rise of 'modern applications': Why you need them

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7 IT cost optimization strategies for CIOs

We've compiled a list of seven IT cost optimization strategies CIOs can apply to any framework to help reduce costs within their organizations while still enabling business operations. Continue Reading
Top 5 CI/CD best practices for CIOs to follow

If you're running into CI/CD roadblocks, here are five strategies from the experts that can help CIOs advance their continuous integration and continuous delivery program. Continue Reading
How to shift from DevOps to DevSecOps

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Add shadow IT applications to the official DevOps toolchain

Sometimes developers and other IT team members install unapproved apps to fill a gap in the DevOps toolchain. These shadow apps are risky -- but give them a chance. Continue Reading
How to prevent lingering software quality issues

Coders can learn a lot from manufacturers, according to Gary Gruver, even though the products are distinctly different. This free chapter excerpt covers how to approach QA issues. Continue Reading
6 potential blockchain limitations for enterprise use

The potential benefits of blockchain for enterprise use must be weighed against blockchain's limitations. Here are six. Continue Reading