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Thoughts on Enterprise Ready Solutions featuring Karen Lopez



AI Field Day 5

Karen Lopez presented for Ignite at AIFD5


This video is part of the appearance, “Ignite Talks at AI Field Day 5“. It was recorded as part of AI Field Day 5 at 9:00-10:00 on September 12, 2024.


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Karen Lopez’s talk at AI Field Day 5 delves into the evolution of enterprise software acquisition and the critical considerations that have emerged over her extensive career. Reflecting on her 38 years in the field, Lopez contrasts the early days of software procurement, where software was a tangible product with limited integration capabilities, to the current landscape where integration, security, and compatibility with existing enterprise systems are paramount. She recalls a time when software came in physical boxes, required manual data integration, and had limited scalability and backup options. The roles of system integrators and specialized experts were crucial due to the complexity and cost of integrating disparate systems.

Lopez emphasizes that modern enterprise software acquisition now demands a holistic view that goes beyond the software’s inherent features. She highlights the importance of understanding how new solutions will fit within an organization’s existing infrastructure, including integration with current administrative, security, and privacy tools. Lopez points out that many vendors often gloss over these integration details during their pitches, which can lead to significant hidden costs and implementation challenges. She stresses the need for thorough questioning about a solution’s compatibility with continuous deployment environments, identity systems, governance frameworks, and monitoring tools to ensure that the software can be seamlessly integrated and managed within the enterprise.

In her current approach, Lopez places greater weight on external features such as security practices, data classification capabilities, and the ability to use existing analytical tools. She shares her experience with a recent acquisition project where the lack of granular security controls in a hastily purchased solution posed significant risks. Lopez advocates for a comprehensive evaluation of a solution’s enterprise readiness, including its support for modern security measures like multi-factor authentication and its ability to integrate with existing data management and monitoring systems. By focusing on these broader considerations, Lopez aims to reduce the cost and risk associated with new software implementations, ensuring that they deliver long-term value to the organization.

Personnel: Karen Lopez


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