Name: IT DD: De-risk acquisitions and accelerate value creation with Forrester
Start: 2023-01-11T15:00:00Z
End: 2023-01-11T15:01:00.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
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Software Improvement Group (SIG) helps organizations trust the technology they depend on. We’ve made it our mission to get software right for a healthier digital world by combining our intelligent technology with our human expertise to dig deep into the build quality of enterprise software and architecture - measuring, monitoring, and benchmarking it against the world’s largest software analysis database.

With SIG software assurance, organizations can surface the factors driving software total cost of ownership and make fact-based decisions to cut costs, reduce risk, speed time to market, and accelerate digital transformation.

Software Improvement Group is the first fully certified laboratory in the world to measure against the ISO 25010 standard. We make this lab accessible to our clients through our SaaS software assurance platform – Sigrid® – which enables them to take a risk-based approach to improve the health of their IT landscapes.

We serve clients spanning the globe in every industry, including DHL, Philips, ING, KLM, BTPN, Weltbild, KPN, and European governmental organizations.

SIG was founded in 2000 as an independent technology company with embedded consulting services. SIG is headquartered in Amsterdam, with offices in New York, Copenhagen, Brussels, Malmö and Frankfurt.

Learn more at www.softwareimprovementgroup.com.

If the quality of your software isn’t improving, you’re moving backward. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and strategies to elevate your software's resilience and efficiency.

In this virtual session, we will delve into Software Improvement Group (SIG)’s analysis of over 100 billion lines of code across 300+ technologies. You'll learn how this analysis can empower you to improve the business resilience of your critical software infrastructure.

Key Topics:

Uncover the Reality of Rapid Software Development: Explore the surge in popularity of low-code and no-code technologies designed to expedite software development for non-technical individuals. However, discover the hidden challenges as these systems can quickly spiral out of control, resulting in technical debt and architecture complexities that enterprises grapple with.

Bridging the Gap Between Architecture and Development Teams: SIG’s innovative Architecture Quality model. Learn how SIG’s innovative Architecture Quality model ensures seamless collaboration and a cohesive development approach.

Navigating New AI Realities: Delve into the world of (Generative) AI, the hottest technology trend. Understand its inherent quality concerns and gain insights into the subpar quality of AI and big data software. Discover why preemptive remediation is essential to safeguard your business operations.

Open-Source Vigilance: Think the world woke from its open-source-management slumber after Log4J? Think again. Unearth the persistent vulnerabilities of open-source software and the ongoing risks organizations face. Empower yourself with knowledge on safeguarding your digital assets.

Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to equip yourself with insights to make your software fit for future purpose.

The Current State of Software Quality and What it Means for You

In this brief introduction, we delve into the newly published ISO/IEC 5338 standard, a vital guide for organizations developing and managing AI systems. Released on December 20th, 2023, and led by the Software Improvement Group, this standard marks a significant milestone in standardizing AI system development, intertwining AI with traditional software lifecycle practices. It addresses critical areas such as risk management, quality assurance, and continuous validation, aiming to integrate AI as a professional software component rather than an isolated entity. ISO/IEC 5338 is designed to ensure better governance, accountability, and regulatory compliance, making it an essential tool for future-proofing organizations against the challenges of AI implementation. 

Discover how ISO/IEC 5338 can transform your organization's approach to AI, enhancing efficiency, security, and innovation in this blog post: https://www.softwareimprovementgroup.com/iso-5338-get-to-know-the-global-standard-on-ai-systems/

[New] ISO/IEC 5338: Global Standard for AI | 2 mins

With the explosion in AI, organizations need to be mindful of the security risks that this cutting-edge technology can bring. Rob Van de Veer, Senior Security Director and Trusted EU Advisor, shares how to implement rigorous security protocols in the world of AI engineering, AI lifecycle management, AI models, and privacy controls.

A.I. Security | A strategic guide to implementing security and risk controls

Following the initial webinar on the Needs of Enterprise Architects, we are delving deeper into their pivotal role, seeing they’re influencing both technical organization and management. Following initial interviews, our process underwent strategic enhancements. But we didn't stop there. Engaging in an active feedback loop with Enterprise Architects, we learned 7 valuable lessons. 

Lesson 1: Enterprise Architects can bridge developer-manager gaps. Join us to unravel all 7 insightful lessons on the Enterprise Architect's role.

Revealing 7 Lessons Learned About the Role of Enterprise Architects

Everyone in the IT industry knows about enterprise architects, but what does this role actually entail? Do these people sit in their ivory tower all day, drafting draconian policies? 

As you can probably tell, the real answer is a lot more nuanced. In this 12-min session, we’ll talk about what we learned after interviewing 40 enterprise architects: what are their top concerns, what do they see as their challenges, what are they most proud of, and how do they stay up to date.

The Needs of Enterprise Architects

No matter what part of the deal cycle you’re in, a digital surprise can have a catastrophic impact on a business’s financial position. But how do you know whether the software quality and security is a red flag, good enough, or would support significant value creation?

Jasper Geurts, VP of SIG Americas, will cover: 
• How to avoid the black hole of technical debt.
• How to evaluate whether technology add-ons and carve-outs are viable.
• Why code-level due diligence is critical for getting your investment thesis right.
• The risks associated with target companies using AI.

How to Assess Software and AI Risks in Tech Investments

We are thrilled to present the 2023 SIG Benchmark Report, the annually published research that empowers digital leaders, IT professionals, and software enthusiasts to build future-fit software that businesses can rely on.

SIG’s research team delved into the SIG software analysis database containing 100+ billion lines of code, across 300+ languages, and conducted over 12,000 enterprise software inspections and uncovered some worrying trends.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
*Learn from the latest software build quality trends worldwide and what this means for your business
*Understand why you need to include Architecture Quality in your day-to-day business to reduce costs, risks and development slowdowns
*Get informed on the poor quality of AI and Big Data software, and find out how to remediate
*Discover the latest insights on vulnerable open source, and how to close the door on those vulnerabilities once and for all 
*Uncover how to close the alarming skills gap between IT professionals

The Global State of Software 2023

With the rise of AI, organizations are faced with unprecedented security risks for their AI systems and their AI engineering. Rob van der Veer, Senior AI,  Security and Privacy Director and trusted EU Advisor, shares how to implement rigorous security protocols in the world of AI engineering.

A.I. Security: A guide to implementing security and risk controls in AI

How can organizations trust the changes they want to make and avoid higher costs or operational disruptions? 

In 10 minutes, Delivery Director at SIG, Ravish Gopal, will take you through a practical example of how leadership can get transparency into both the technical reality and soft skills of the software development teams. With this information and level of visibility, only then can you trust your modernization efforts and be in complete control of the process.

Architecture Quality: Incremental Modernization (10 min)

Technical debt is costing you more than you think. Taking shortcuts on software projects ultimately drives up maintenance costs, as developers spend more time keeping the application up and running - instead of building new features. In this webinar recording, we share two key actions to break the cycle. 

You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of:
* Why you can actually ignore the bulk of technical debt
* Why technical debt investment decisions should be based on attractive business cases — and how to create them using Sigrid®, the SIG software assurance platform
* How to focus your payoff efforts for the highest return and proactively prevent new debt

Technical debt is killing your IT budget

This year we released the fourth annual SIG Benchmark Report, a comprehensive look at the data & trends shaping the software industry, based on 70 billion lines of code across 300+ technologies.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Learn from the latest software build quality trends across the enterprise software industry and what this means for your business
* Understand why we are in a state of emergency when it comes to open-source software
* Discover what threatens your organization's critical software supply chains
* Get a crash course on the key factors that correlate with third-party software vulnerabilities and how to identify them fast!
* Access to solutions to rapidly fix software supply chain issues in advance of reading about them in the news

The State of Software Report 2022

How do organizations remain agile and guarantee future fit without being slowed down by technical debt? When IT leaders can rationalize technology portfolios they can take back control and drive innovation. Discover how technology executives can enable organizations to move fast and creatively while also being resilient.

Key Takeaways
* Understand the different types of technical debt
* Best practices to rationalize technology portfolios
* How to prioritize technical debt that is aligned with business objectives
* Take control of technical debt and increase agility

Managing technical debt in a systematic way

Redefining IT Due Diligence: Mature your M&A Process for Better Value Creation with Forrester Research

Digitalization is changing the dynamics of M&A transactions. Even when software isn’t central to a deal it can still provide significant value with the right due diligence and post-merger integration. Jasper Geurts, Director of US Consulting at SIG, and featured guest Bobby Cameron, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, discuss the key strategic questions that must be addressed to maximize value throughout the digital deal lifecycle.

Key Takeaways
* Does the technical roadmap align with your strategic objectives?
* Is the IP legitimate and protected?
* Is the software free of security, privacy, IP, and maintenance risks?
* Will the software integrate seamlessly into your current infrastructure?
* Can it scale to meet your growth targets?

IT DD: De-risk acquisitions and accelerate value creation with Forrester

Due Diligence

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers

Private Equity

Acquisition

Investment Management

Investment Strategy

Investment Companies

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