End-of-year reflections

As we approach the end of 2025, it’s clear that the context in which software-intensive companies operate is shifting faster than ever. Over the year, working closely with businesses in domains such as automotive, telecom, industrial equipment and security, I’ve seen a growing divergence. Some organizations are accelerating, embracing data and AI to transform their … Read more

We have a need for speed

As I write this, I’m on my way home from a conference organized by the European automotive industry. Many will realize that this industry is having a very hard time right now. Low economic growth is causing people to not buy new cars. This is exacerbated by competition from the west and the east in … Read more

The AI-driven company: conclusion

Over the last months, this series has explored the transition toward becoming an AI-driven company, with a particular focus on software-intensive systems industries such as automotive, industrial automation, telecommunications, energy and manufacturing equipment. These sectors face a unique constellation of challenges: long product lifecycles, safety-critical functions, complex supply chains, heterogeneous technology stacks and deeply embedded … Read more