March 20, 2026 - When AI goes wrong, the instinct is to blame the model. But the real culprit is almost always the data. As organizations rush to adopt AI, many overlook the foundational issue: fragmented, inconsistent, and ungoverned data. Without fixing the “fuel,” even the most advanced models will amplify risk instead of value.

October 16, 2024 - As AI continues to excite the business world, many companies are rushing to adopt analytics tools in hopes of gaining a competitive edge. But without a solid data foundation, those efforts are doomed to underdeliver.

In this blog, HPA Senior Advisor Bob Kaplan explains why organizations must prioritize data engineering before implementing trendy AI solutions, highlighting how a strong data infrastructure can be a strategic asset that powers innovation and growth.

October 24, 2023 - In today's business landscape, fostering a strong and trusting relationship between the IT function and other business unit leaders is crucial.

However, in HPA Senior Advisor Bob Kaplan's experience, there's often dysfunctional dynamics between these groups that can get in the way of a productive partnership. In our latest blog, Bob explores a few causes of this relationship breakdown and how to overcome them.

April 12, 2022 - Aging and obselete technology can pose significant risk to businesses. HPA Senior Advisor Bob Kaplan discusses how business can avoid the pitfalls of tech debt and plan for their IT modernization here.

February 14, 2022 - HPA Senior Advisor Bob Kaplan examines why many companies that were labelled "too big to fail" often did, and what businesses can do to avoid succumbing to market shifts and competitive pressures over time.

January 24, 2022 - HPA Senior Advisor Bob Kaplan discusses the importance of Enterprise Architecture, why it's so often overlooked, and three things companies can do to get on the right track.

HPA Senior Advisor Bob Kaplan discusses the important role of discipline in IT management – and why the “quick and easy” way is rarely either quick or easy in the longer term.

HPA Senior Advisor Bob Kaplan’s insightful discussion on IT management outlines a few common sense principles supported by project case examples, illustrating the dangers inherent within unorganized and impulsive thinking.

HPA Senior Advisor Bob Kaplan shares his personal framework for a successful virtual office space and simple, but meaningful ways to avoid common frustrations.