... exposing weak D&A foundations. D&A leaders should make architecture a core part of the operating model, modernize the foundation before expanding portfolios, and build for composability. Gartner’s 2026 CDAO Agenda Survey found that strong architecture practices can increase business value by up to 36%. ...
Analyst(s): Michael Gabbard | Soyeb Barot | JC Martel, PhD
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