At this year’s Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions (AIBS) Summit, C-suite leaders, technology experts, and solution providers gathered to discuss strategies for digital transformation. The agenda of the 3-day event covered a wide array of topics across various tracks. From the transformative potential of generative AI in enterprise applications to the intricacies of data ecosystems, each session provided valuable insights for attendees eager to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation.
Tackling technical debt
Our very own Brenda Cowie, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth, took center stage to share insights on a topic that resonates deeply with today’s businesses: "Unleashing Value via Application Rationalization & Technical Debt Management." In a world where technical debt lurks as a silent predator, Brenda articulated the importance of not just managing it but leveraging it as a springboard for innovation and efficiency.
Technical debt, as Brenda discussed, is a pervasive challenge in modern businesses. However, it can be tamed. By following best practices for application rationalization, organizations can significantly reduce their total cost of ownership. Brenda’s presentation shed light on how embracing cloud technology provides an opportunity to assess the business criticality of applications, thereby enabling companies to shed redundant software and make informed migration decisions.
Brenda outlined a comprehensive five-step approach to tackle technical debt head-on:
- Track and monitor technical debt: Awareness is the first step to resolution.
- Define an architecture: A clear architectural vision lays the foundation for effective debt management.
- Embrace the cloud and update legacy software: Modernization is key to staying agile and competitive.
- Better business and IT alignment: Bridging the gap between business goals and IT initiatives is crucial for success.
- Faster analysis in uncertain times: Agility is paramount in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Insights from industry leaders
The summit was rich with insights from other industry leaders, who addressed various facets of digital transformation and enterprise innovation. Here are some key takeaways:
- Generative AI in enterprise applications: Experts discussed the transformative potential of generative AI in enterprise applications and how businesses can prepare for the future.
- Modernizing core enterprise applications: Sessions highlighted the current state of core enterprise application modernization and shared what other organizations are doing to stay ahead.
- Unlocking agility in legacy systems: Leaders presented visions for AI-enabled transformation to unlock agility in legacy systems.
- Platform engineering and developer productivity: Discussions covered top strategic trends in platform engineering and methods for measuring and improving developer productivity in the age of AI.
- Data ecosystems and integration: The summit explored simplifying the delivery of data-driven applications, building architecture for process automation, and the impact of AI on integration strategies.
Looking ahead
As sponsors of the event, we were proud to be part of a forum that not only delved into the challenges of today but also charted a course for the opportunities of tomorrow. We look forward to continuing this journey of innovation and collaboration in the years to come!
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