Perspectives
Expert viewpoints and commentary on technology, strategy, and the future of digital transformation.
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The AI Hype Cycle: Separating Reality from Rhetoric
Why most AI initiatives fail to deliver on their promises—and what actually works.
The Remote Work Productivity Myth
Why remote teams can outperform co-located teams—when designed correctly.
Why Startups Should Embrace Technical Debt (Strategically)
The counterintuitive argument for why smart startups take on technical debt—and how to do it right.
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The Cloud Vendor Lock-In Trap
Why multi-cloud isn't always the answer—and when vendor lock-in is actually a feature, not a bug.
Why Product Managers and Engineers Should Be Best Friends
The partnership that makes or breaks product success—and how to build it.
Security Theater vs. Real Security
Why most cybersecurity spending is wasted on compliance theater—and what actually protects you.
The Biggest Mistake in Data Strategy
Why collecting data before knowing what you need is like building a house without a blueprint.
The Problem with Agile and Scrum
Why Agile has become a cargo cult—and what high-performing teams actually do differently.
Will AI Replace Engineers? (Spoiler: No)
Why the AI revolution will make engineers more valuable, not less—and what that means for your team.
The Scaling Mistake That Kills Startups
Why premature optimization is the silent killer of startup growth—and how to avoid it.
Why Your Cloud Bill Is So High (And What to Do About It)
The hidden costs that surprise even experienced cloud teams—and the frameworks that actually work.
Code Reviews Are Broken. Here's How to Fix Them.
Why most code reviews are a waste of time—and the practices that make them valuable.
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