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The Ugly Duckling of the architecture family?

Business Architecture is indeed the odd one out. Most other architectural disciplines have a strong IT focus. And if you ask me, that’s not strange, as IT has always required strong architectural structuring. With every new technology and the exponential growth of both adoption and possibilities, the complexity of the IT landscape has significantly increased. Consequently, organizations could no longer build monolithic systems without architectural structure; they had to invest considerable effort into data architectures, software architectures, integration architectures, and more. Yet even these architectures do not operate in isolation. They still aim to realize business value by providing functionality and delivering on quality attributes (e.g., scalability, performance).

Building the foundations for tomorrow’s innovation

Looking at the amount of data we generate and store today compared to last year, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that these vast amounts of data bring many challenges in managing it. Add to this the fact that data has become much more than just an asset—it has become a cornerstone of strategic innovation—and you soon realize that data management is a crucial practice for any organization.

The Art of the Trade-Off

If you’ve been recently involved in developing IT solutions, you’ve probably experienced that the challenge is no longer merely about building IT systems that work—it’s about crafting solutions that balance functionality with performance, security, and usability.

The growing complexity of operational risk management

Leaders accountable or responsible for operational risk must have a deep understanding of these risks and provide clear guidance on the extent to which they should be addressed and how best to manage them. As digital dependency rises, both preventing risks from materializing and responding effectively when they do become significantly more challenging.

Antwerp Management School and XPLUS Expand Collaboration

Antwerp Management School (AMS), one of the top business schools in the country, and XPLUS, a leading consultancy for digital transformation and IT architecture, are further expanding their partnership. Following a successful initial collaboration, XPLUS is joining the AMS Corporate Membership Network. The partnership will focus on knowledge acquisition around digital transformation to better help individuals and organizations navigate the complexities of the digital world.

Yuma welcomes B12: delivering advanced AI to the Benelux

Yuma and B12 Consulting (‘B12’), a leader in Belgium in artificial intelligence (AI) and data, join forces. With the integration of B12 in Yuma, the group will be able to further empower clients’ entire digital transformation. Headquartered in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), B12 brings some of the Benelux’ most advanced expertise in harnessing data and AI to drive innovation and digital improvements for businesses across diverse sectors.

Free Webcast: Enabling individuals and teams to unlock the potential of applying digital tools in their way of working

Digital tools have enormous potential to empower people in their workflows, improve customer experience, and enhance operational excellence. But how do you create the right conditions, ensure compliant outcomes, and bring people along on this journey?

Free Webcast: Architectural Mastery: Crafting a Powerful Practice

Given that there are decades of experience in the sector in conducting large, often transformative programs, why do organizations seem to struggle even more than in the past with Digital Transformation?

What I learned from writing a Master Project

XPLUS Business Architect Marianne Vanhauwaert recently wrote a master thesis as part of her learning journey at the Antwerp Management School. She wrote down her experience and insights.