Entries by Niall McCarthy

Sovereignty – The Defining Challenge of The Low-Code Industry

Introduction The low-code industry stands at a critical juncture where digital sovereignty has emerged as the most pressing challenge facing enterprise technology decisions. As organizations increasingly adopt low-code platforms to accelerate digital transformation, they confront a fundamental paradox: the very tools designed to liberate them from traditional development constraints may be creating new forms of […]

Limits of The Enterprise Systems Group

Introduction Enterprise Systems Groups face fundamental limits that stem from the intersection of technological capabilities, organizational complexity, and human factors. These limits manifest most profoundly in large organizations where the relationship between supply and demand creates unique challenges that traditional enterprise system architectures struggle to address. Conway’s Law One of the most significant constraints affecting […]

Data Model Frameworks For Problem-Solving At Scale

Introduction Enterprise Data Modeling Approaches Entity-Relationship (ER) Models remain foundational for enterprise problem-solving, particularly in transaction processing systems. These models consist of entities, attributes, and relationships that provide clear data structure definitions and support normalization principles. For scalable systems, ER models offer well-defined relationships and minimal redundancy, making them efficient for data capture and update […]

How have corporate systems redefined digital sovereignty?

Introduction Corporate systems have fundamentally transformed the concept of digital sovereignty from a purely geopolitical concern to a strategic business imperative that permeates every aspect of enterprise operations. This transformation represents a paradigmatic shift in how organizations conceptualize control, autonomy, and technological independence in an increasingly interconnected digital economy. The Evolution from Compliance to Strategic […]

Private Enterprise Systems vs Sovereign Enterprise Systems

Introduction The Great Infrastructure Transformation The enterprise computing landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by the rise of hyperscaler data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Hyperscalers now control 41% of global data center capacity, eclipsing the 37% that remains on-premises, with projections indicating that cloud providers will manage 60% of all capacity by 2029. […]

What Is The Future of Customer Resource Management?

Introduction The trajectory of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is unmistakably moving toward a future where human involvement becomes increasingly optional rather than essential. This transformation represents one of the most significant shifts in business operations since the introduction of computerized systems, driven by artificial intelligence, automation, and the relentless pursuit of operational efficiency. The Current […]

Corporate Solutions Redefined By Geopolitics In 2025

Introduction The intersection of geopolitics and enterprise technology has reached a critical inflection point in 2025. Escalating geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and the intensifying competition between global powers are fundamentally reshaping how organizations approach their corporate systems and digital infrastructure. The traditional era of technology neutrality is rapidly giving way to an environment where every […]

Competition For Salesforce From Sovereign Enterprise Systems

Introduction The enterprise software landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation as organizations increasingly prioritize digital sovereignty alongside operational efficiency. Sovereign enterprise systems represent a strategic response to growing concerns about data control, vendor independence, and technological autonomy that traditional proprietary Customer Resource Management solutions like Salesforce cannot adequately address. The Sovereignty Imperative in Enterprise Software […]

Can Customer Resource Management Drive Digital Sovereignty?

Introduction Digital sovereignty has emerged as a critical strategic imperative for modern enterprises, representing their ability to maintain autonomous control over digital assets, data, and technology infrastructure without undue external dependencies. Customer Resource/Relationship Management systems, as central repositories of customer data and business relationships, play a pivotal role in either advancing or undermining an organization’s […]

How Do Business Technologists Define Enterprise Systems?

Introduction Core Definition and Strategic Role Business technologists define enterprise systems as comprehensive software platforms that integrate, automate, and govern critical business processes across entire organizations while enabling strategic digital transformation. These systems serve as the technological backbone for modern organizations, connecting various departments and functions to facilitate seamless information flow and operational excellence. Unlike […]