IT today is challenged by the need to proactively manage the IT infraestructure and have the agility to keep systems up and running. Whithout a unified approach, IT has a very difficult time seeing the true infraestructure picture and making sense of the data. In a dynamic and increasingly complex enviroment, only fully armed IT
For the first time in a long time, CEOs, CIOs and IT groups are on the same page. They’ve seen the changes in the marketplace, and they know that if they want to compete, they must find a way to deliver new applications, services and capabilities faster and at a higher quality than ever before
DevOps is not a product, or even a particular technology. DevOps is a methodology that unites the often separate functions of software development (Dev) and production and operations (Ops) into a single, integrated, and continuous process. DevOps is about breaking down the barriers between Dev and Ops. It leverages people, processes, and technology to stimulate
That’s a lot of money, and companies like MUFG Union Bank, Nordstrom and Swisscom are ensuring that software applications and services keep them at the forefront of this new reality. Reaching customers through these growing channels and keeping them satisfied with amazing experiences will become a default practice for any successful business. This means that
When it comes to delivering applications, what if you could SHIFT your timeline LEFT and turn out apps 25 to 50 percent faster with higher quality and less labor? What if you could SHIFT LEFT and achieve 100 percent return on your investment by the time you deliver your next application? What if you could
What businesses must have in place to extract maximum value from the cloud identifies and explores the core foundational elements of a mature cloud strategy. It is the central piece in the first phase of a research programme, Mapping the cloud maturity curve, sponsored by IBM. The second phase will examine the degree to which
“Think cloud, talk business.” This is how one global CIO describes his new approach to IT: using cloud computing as a platform to engage with the business on its own terms. He is not alone. A new and unique quantitative analysis of cloud computing and its business impact so far shows that it is helping
APIs are an emerging technology for integrating applications using web technology. This approach is exploding in popularity because it builds on well-understood techniques and leverages some existing infrastructure. But it is a mistake to think we can secure APIs using the same methods and technology that we used to secure the conventional, browser-centric web. While
Auth’s Roots in the Social Web OAuth puts the user in control of delegating access to an API. This allows one service to integrate with another service on behalf of that user. The same social Web providers who popularized the pattern of exposing an API to enable third-party developers to enrich their platforms were the
Realizing the Opportunities of the API Economy Across industry sectors, the boundaries of the traditional enterprise are blurring, as organizations open up their on-premise data and application functionality to partner organizations, the Web, mobile apps, smart devices and the cloud. APIs (application programming interfaces) form the foundation of this new open enterprise, allowing enterprises to