Platforms & Architectures for Board Directors
The shift to cloud computing didn’t just cut costs — it changed the game. Modern technology is now built on platforms, not stacks — enabling scalability, faster innovation, and lower barriers to entry. For directors, this evolution matters. Platforms allow businesses to plug into ecosystems, launch new services rapidly, and unlock data in ways traditional IT stacks could not. Boards should understand how platform-based architectures influence agility, vendor dependency, security, and long-term tech strategy. Governance here means asking: Are we building for speed, scale, and flexibility — or stuck maintaining legacy weight?