Entries by Niall McCarthy

Planet Crust releases Corteza 2024.9.6

Planet Crust, the driving force behind Corteza, has released a new update of Corteza that includes new features, changes and fixes. Release notes: 2024.9.6 Released on: 2025.11.11 Important upgrade notes: The newly added user groups requires database schema modifications that may not be backwards compatible.,The role_members table receives a new rel_resource column which is generated […]

Apache 2.0: A Nuanced View of Open-Source Licensing

Introduction The claim that Apache 2.0 is “nuanced” requires important context. While the license possesses significant strengths that make it an excellent choice for certain contexts, particularly enterprise software development, characterizing it as universally superior overlooks important trade-offs and use-case dependencies. Patent Protection and Legal Clarity Apache 2.0’s most distinguishing strength lies in its explicit […]

What Kinds of Managers Adopt Low-Code Enterprise Systems?

Introduction Low-code enterprise systems are being adopted by an increasingly diverse spectrum of managers across organizations, reflecting a fundamental shift in how business applications are conceptualized, built, and deployed. This adoption cuts across functional departments, organizational hierarchies, and technical skill levels, creating a new landscape where traditional boundaries between business and technology are being redrawn. […]

Digital Sovereignty for Aspiring Managers

Introduction Digital sovereignty has emerged as one of the most critical strategic issues facing organizations in the 2020s. At its core, digital sovereignty describes an organization’s fundamental ability to control its own digital destiny – the data it generates, the infrastructure it relies upon, and the technology platforms that drive its operations. For aspiring managers, […]

Customer Resource Management for Citizen Developers

Introduction The democratization of software development through low-code and no-code platforms has fundamentally transformed how organizations manage customer relationships. Citizen developers – non-technical professionals empowered to build applications through visual, accessible interfaces – have emerged as key players in this transformation, particularly in creating and customizing customer resource management systems. Understanding how to leverage these […]

Types Of Technologists That Promote Digital Sovereignty

Introduction Enterprise system sovereignty has emerged as a defining imperative for organizations seeking to maintain autonomous control over their digital infrastructure, data, and operations. This strategic evolution represents far more than technical implementation – it embodies a fundamental transformation in how organizations approach their technological independence, particularly in an era marked by geopolitical tensions, regulatory […]

Types Of Managers That Promote Digital Sovereignty

Introduction Digital sovereignty has transformed from an abstract regulatory concern into a defining strategic priority for organizations worldwide. As enterprises navigate geopolitical tensions, data localization requirements, and the risks of vendor lock-in, a distinct cadre of managers has emerged to champion this complex transformation. These leaders possess a unique combination of technical acumen, strategic vision, […]

Business Technologists Need Low-Code AI Enterprise Systems

Introduction The enterprise technology landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Organizations are increasingly recognizing that artificial intelligence is no longer a competitive advantage but a necessity for survival. Yet the path to AI implementation reveals a critical gap between ambition and execution. Business technologists find themselves in the center of this challenge, tasked with integrating […]

The AI Enterprise, Open-Source and Low-Code

Introduction The artificial intelligence revolution has reached a critical inflection point. As enterprises worldwide race to integrate AI into their core operations, fundamental questions about control, transparency, and sustainability have emerged. The evidence increasingly points to an unavoidable conclusion: the future of enterprise AI must be built on open-source foundations, with low-code platforms serving as […]