Picking up some of my previous research (Dini, 2025), I asked myself: What would result from combining microkernels and outsourcing? Well, it’s pretty interesting I must say, although maybe not so easy to explain. Starting from the software architecture realm, the PCMag Encyclopedia defines a kernel as: The nucleus of an operating system. […] The […]
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Imagine a licensed Civil Engineer, bound by a professional code of ethics and a legal duty to public safety, meticulously designing the structural supports for a new bridge. Every calculation is checked, every material is specified, and the entire process is governed by systematic, quantifiable principles. Now, picture a “Software Engineer” in a fast-paced tech
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Qualcomm’s acquisition of Arduino represents the capstone of a multi-year strategic initiative to construct a vertically integrated, full-stack development platform for the burgeoning markets of edge artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). This transaction is far more than a simple corporate takeover; it signals a fundamental shift in Qualcomm’s strategy, moving the
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IT system integration is widely recognized as one of the most crucial—and complex—components in the success of any merger or acquisition (M&A). When managed effectively, it can serve as a powerful driver of synergy, enabling the combined organization to realize cost savings, operational efficiencies, and competitive advantages that justify the deal. Conversely, poorly executed IT
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The Rise and Fall of RUP: From Industry Standard to Historical Artifact The software development industry has witnessed one of its most significant paradigm shifts in the early 2000s, when lightweight, agile methodologies like Scrum gradually displaced established heavyweight processes such as the Rational Unified Process (RUP). This transformation represents more than just a change
In July 2021, a single outage at the cloud services provider Akamai triggered a digital domino effect, cascading across the internet and taking down major banking, retail, and media websites. For several hours, customers couldn’t access their money, businesses couldn’t process transactions, and news outlets struggled to disseminate information. The financial cost was measured in
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A Personal Journey into Self-Rewriting Code I vividly remember the excitement I felt around fifteen years ago when I first encountered the concept of self-rewriting code in Chapter 27, titled “Polymorphic Viruses,” of The Giant Black Book of Computer Viruses by Mark Ludwig. This chapter opened my eyes to the ingenious ways that software could dynamically alter
From Traditional Data Centers to the Cloud—A New Era for Financial Resilience The banking sector stands at the crossroads of a digital revolution. Once reliant on monolithic, on-premises data centers and rigid core banking platforms, the industry is now moving rapidly toward cloud-native architectures characterized by microservices, containerization, and continuous deployment. This transition represents more
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Throughout the years, I’ve had the pleasure to meet people from all over the world and with different backgrounds. Usually, one of the first topics we talk about is what we do for a living. Unfortunately, there are several interpretations of my profession (Systems Engineering), which commonly lead to entangled faces when I briefly explain the actual
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