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A Solutions Architect (SA) in software development plays a crucial role in designing and implementing high-level structures for complex software solutions. Their primary focus is on creating a framework that aligns with business needs, meets technical requirements, and ensures scalability, reliability, and security. SAs start by understanding the business requirements and technical constraints. They work closely with stakeholders to gather information about the project's goals and key objectives. Based on the gathered requirements, architects design the overall system architecture which typically involves making decisions about components, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified requirements all the while establishing and enforcing coding standards to maintain consistency and quality in the codebase. In essence, SAs act as strategic leaders, guiding the technical...

Gazing in the crystal ball suggests there may be some dark ominous clouds lurking in our not-so-distant future, the relentless rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will transform the workforce bringing about a plethora of societal concerns. As organizations embrace cutting-edge technologies, the rise of robots and smart machines will lead to unprecedented efficiency gains, windfall profits, and an economy in the throes of radical change. While this scenario may conjure up utopian thoughts, dystopian outcomes are more likely as societal challenges and unintended consequences begin to surface and take root. The Automation Revolution The widespread adoption of AI and automation technologies has ushered in an era of unparalleled productivity. Organizations, driven by profit motives, have replaced human workers with machines that operate tirelessly around the clock, never needing ...

Microsoft's Power Platform has emerged as a dynamic suite of tools designed to empower businesses in managing, analyzing, and automating their data processes. Among these, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps (both canvas and model-driven), and Power Pages are featured as the cornerstones of this alleged robust ecosystem. In this latest entry, we'll provide a summary of our findings from working with our clients and delve into a detailed ranking of these tools, exploring their strengths and limitations to help businesses make more informed decisions based on real-world experiences. Power BI: The Crown Jewel Undoubtedly, Power BI reigns supreme within the Power Platform, earning its title as the cash cow and leader. With its robust data visualization and reporting engine, Power BI transforms raw data into meaningful...

Seeking top talent in the dynamic world of IT recruitment has led to some dubious practices that cloud the hiring process. The industry appears to have wandered far from the path of ethics, from the infamous term bingo to unethical tactics like name-dropping and breaking into private communications. Given those scenarios it is once again time to examine the dubious methods some IT recruiters use and ask if it's time to reevaluate the business case and justification of this important area of talent acquisition. Buzzword Bingo: A Flawed Matching Game One common complaint among job seekers is the prevalence of buzzword-based recruitment. Recruiters often rely on automated systems that match resumes to job descriptions based on a set of predetermined keywords. While this may seem like an efficient way to sift through large volumes of resumes, it often results in mismatches between the actual skills of the candidate and...

In a recent support ticket submitted to Microsoft regarding performance degradation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, a disconcerting revelation emerged. The response from Microsoft shed light on a policy that restricts the sharing of internal diagnostics and telemetry of their servers in the cloud, encompassing both Application Object Server (AOS) and SQL Server. This raises a critical question: How can customers relying on cloud-hosted hardware, essential for running their Dynamics 365 environment, assess the true value of their subscription when faced with such secretive and non-transparent policies? In the past, on-premise environments provided users with full visibility into AOS performance. Additionally, SQL Server analytics, such as the Data Management Views, offered detailed statistics on slow-performing queries. This level of transparency empowered users to proactive...