Almost all of our clients utilize a technology steering committee, ranging from formal groups of 8-10 to an ALCO subcommittee. Most have the same general goals - set a technology direction, prioritize major projects, resolve major issues/disputes. Good goals, but execution has been - ahem - mixed, to say the least. Here are the major things that we see make the difference. [Read more]
All the talk of 'vision,' 'partnerships' and 'customer-centric solutions' by core vendors can leave a guy jaded. But at long last, enter the Internet banking vendors - overconfident, overcommitted, chaotic and a much-needed breath of fresh air. The battle between the two vendor styles is summarized in my 'Internet vs. Core Vendor Tale of the Tape.' [Read more]
No matter where you look today, the “road kill” from the New Economy is everywhere. Now, the belief in a gravity-free economy is gone, and making money is back in style. I’m happy the New Economy is dead, but I’m also sad as hell. There was so much I loved and hated about the past two years. [Read more]