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Only 4 in 33 enterprise AI pilots reach production, and the reason is rarely the tech. Here are the 10 approval blockers, and the move that clears each.‍
Carter Holmes
June 2, 2026

10 Blockers to Getting Enterprise AI Approved (and How to Clear Each)

Most enterprise AI initiatives don't fail in the build. They fail in the gap between "the pilotworks" and "we're allowed to run it," and IDC found that only four of every 33 AI pilots ever reach production. This piece walks through the ten blockers that stop AI getting approved, from no one owning the decision to security reviews that run as open-ended investigations, and gives you the  concrete move that clears each. The pattern underneath all ten is the same: approval is not a test of whether your AI is good, but whether you can prove it was controlled.

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AI can accelerate fintech software change, but production demands control. The 9 governance conditions to require before AI touches production systems.
Nick Chase
June 1, 2026

Before You Let AI Change Production Software: What Fintech Leaders Should Demand

AI can help fintech teams modernise legacy systems, cut maintenance burden, and stretch scarce engineering capacity. But production fintech software touches money movement, customer data, fraud controls, and compliance, so a change that looks small in review can ripple across the business. The real question is not whether AI can change software, but what must be true before it is allowed to. This piece lays out the nine demands fintech leaders should make before AI participates in production change, from clear business intent and verified system context to human approval gates, test evidence, and accountable ownership, and shows why governed delivery not raw productivity, is the bar that matters.

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Learn how to develop a user model and implement effective onboarding strategies in your SaaS platform. Part 1 of our guide to scaling your business and ensuring a seamless user experience.
David Fishman
January 15, 2022

User Model: What SaaS platform builders need to know to prepare for growth, Part 1

Before you shout "Digital Transformation" in a crowded marketplace, it's important to recognize two foundational principles in developing a SaaS product plan.  First: SaaS is a business strategy, not a technology strategy. Second (a corollary of…

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Discover the crucial metrics for measuring the impact of DevOps on SaaS software development. Learn how to minimize feature friction, increase feature agility, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. Read now!
David Fishman
November 18, 2021

Pursuing DevOps Momentum: Measuring what matters

There’s a feature arms race underway, and SaaS is fueling the fire. The quality of collaboration in software development is measured by a direct line of sight into the customer experience. Read more about this…

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Discover how DevOps accelerates the transition to SaaS, improves feature agility, and enhances the customer experience. Learn how to measure the success of your DevOps initiatives and drive better business outcomes.
David Fishman
September 6, 2021

How do you know DevOps is working?

A big side effect of the world's new focus on work from home? Collaboration delivers leverage. Those of us who do software for a living are quite fortunate. Many of the habits we've learned in…

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Discover the impact of technical debt and Frankencloud on SaaS architecture. Learn how to optimize development, tackle technical debt, and build a sustainable SaaS platform.
David Fishman
July 7, 2021

Beyond Frankencloud: living with your once and future platform architecture

I suspect that when the legendary Ward Cunningham coined the term "technical debt", it did not take him long to realize he'd created a monster: "I am in favor of writing code to reflect your…

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Discover the truth behind technical debt and Frankencloud in your SaaS. Understand the origins of technical debt and how it relates to customer needs. Learn how to manage and tame the beast for a successful SaaS stack. Read more now!
David Fishman
May 21, 2021

Technical debt vs. Frankencloud in your SaaS

In SaaS, technical debt isn’t a bug, it's a feature – it’s a feature of creativity and velocity.  People are writing more code to solve more problems than ever before. Of course, they are not…

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Explore how Gali Health's innovative approach to personalized medicine, powered by advanced AI technology and data integration, is transforming chronic disease management and empowering patients with tailored therapies and collaborative insights.
David Fishman
December 9, 2019

Data-Driven Personalized Medicine: Gali Health Case Study

For chronic disease sufferers – often already under medical care – data-driven personalized medicine provides a promising new application for tailored therapies and disease management. Today, the right combination of technology infrastructure, advanced AI technology…

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Discover the hidden costs and benefits of cloud migration. Learn how to maximize the advantages of cloud computing, overcome challenges, and achieve long-term success for your business.
David Fishman
October 11, 2019

The hidden costs (and benefits) of cloud migration

If your plan for cloud computing is to simply “move to the cloud”, it's time to rethink your plan. Success is not about “moving”; it's about changing to cloud computing. Everyone wants the business and…

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Maximize your cloud and app stack potential with better architecture. Optimize performance, security, reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Adapt to evolving business needs for greater success.
David Fishman
July 8, 2019

Why better architected is better than Well-Architected

Are your cloud and application stack well architected? Probably not. And that’s OK.  Cloud architects inside Amazon originated the AWS Well-Architected Framework (aka "Well-Architected"), and announced it in 2015. It aspired to set guidelines and…

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Discover how CloudGeometry has achieved its fourth APN certification as a Designated Service Provider for Amazon Redshift. Explore the versatility and benefits of Redshift for data-driven applications, data unification, and cost-effective data management.
David Fishman
July 2, 2019

AWS Partner Network endorses CloudGeometry for Amazon Redshift customers (4th award in 4 months)

The AWS Partner Network (APN) has now certified CloudGeometry as a Designated Service Provider for Amazon Redshift, the fastest-growing cloud data Warehouse offering. This recognition is the fourth such...

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Discover how CloudGeometry has been recognized as a certified service provider for AWS Lambda Services. Explore the benefits of Lambda functions and their impact on code cleanliness, cost optimization, and infrastructure management.
David Fishman
May 7, 2019

CloudGeometry now a Certified Service Provider for Lambda Services by AWS

Building our on successful collaboration with a broad spectrum of SaaS companies and corporate innovators, CloudGeometry now been recognized with a certification by AWS APN as a Designated Service Provider for AWS Lambda Services. This added recognition...

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Discover how CloudGeometry's SaaS platform transforms asset management and remote operations with real-time data streams and machine learning. Optimize efficiency, prevent downtime, and make informed decisions for your enterprise.
David Fishman
April 18, 2019

Enterprise SaaS Platform for Asset Management and Remote Operations

Almost any piece of industrial equipment today produces its own rich and steady stream of data. Digital diagnostics embedded in devices help with on-site troubleshooting when dispatching a trained local technician. But what about extending…

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Discover how CloudGeometry harnesses the power of Amazon Kinesis for advanced data architectures. Explore the benefits of real-time data streaming and its versatile applications in various industries.
David Fishman
April 1, 2019

APN awards CloudGeometry Amazon Kinesis Service Designation for advanced data architectures

The AWS Partner Network (APN) has endorsed ElevationData, the CloudGeometry company specializing in data engineering and data science pipelines, as a Designated Service Provider...

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