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And after hypercare, the (extended) hypercare!!

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There’s a moment after launch when the dashboards look tidy and the champagne glasses are rinsed, and then the real work begins. Hypercare becomes, almost inevitably, extended hypercare —the uneasy stretch where the promise meets the mess of everyday use. It’s not about moving tickets through a queue; it’s about holding the line between intent and impact, especially when a roll‑out spans multiple markets and languages. In Europe, where organisations stitch together legacy landscapes across borders, that vigilance is less an event than a posture. Triage in this phase is a craft, not a ceremony: separating defects from design gaps, and design gaps from training or communications debt. Some issues bleed revenue, others bleed trust, and the latter spreads fastest when a Paris sales team and a Warsaw back office experience different glitches but share one corridor of gossip. End‑user frustration is real data—raw, emotional, and precise—and it tells you where simplification beats sophistic...
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And after being live...

We roll onto the grid the moment go-live clicks over. The first two weeks of hyper care feel like the opening of a European F1 season—tense, precise, unforgiving. The lights go out with the first employee login and API call. We watch observability dashboards like telemetry from the pit wall. Early floor-walks and service desk tickets are our lap times . They reveal grip, drag, and where the process line is off. Daily stand‑ups are pit stops , fast and disciplined. We triage by user impact, regulatory risk, and dependency chains. We tune the ‘car’: role mappings, data quality, integrations, and page load. Local realities—GDPR, works councils, languages, and network latency—shape the setup across Europe. Unexpected defects are yellow flags , not panic. We execute runbooks, hotfix safely, and keep a tested rollback like a safety car plan. Metrics decide pace: time‑to‑restore, adoption by site, conversion through key steps, and SLA adherence. A visible command centre, clear decisio...
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Approaching Go-Live: When Pressure Rises and What Really Matters...

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As we approach an imminent go-live, a familiar tension sets in. This final phase concentrates weeks and months of work into a single moment, where every detail suddenly feels critical. In Belgian public sector projects, this pressure is not only technical. It is deeply human. A production release means introducing a new tool or process into the daily reality of public servants, with real impact on service continuity and user confidence. The stress of the final stretch is not a weakness; it is a sign of commitment. Re-running business scenarios, addressing edge cases, and questioning assumptions are all part of delivering something reliable and sustainable. One lesson consistently stands out: successful go-lives are not done for users, but with them . Involving users until the very end, with transparency and a high level of detail, transforms uncertainty into shared ownership. Explaining choices, constraints, and known limitations builds trust and avoids the “black box” effect. Transp...
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🚀 2026: A Fresh Digital Kick‑Off

  2026 starts strong — with renewed energy, sharper ambitions, and the sense that this is the year digital transformation truly accelerates . 🇧🇪 A Public Service in Full Digital Motion In a major Belgian public institution, a deep transformation is unfolding. Not a facelift — a real shift: user‑first services, smarter data flows, modern tools replacing outdated systems, stronger collaboration across teams. The goal is simple: make public services smarter, faster, and more human‑centered . 🔍 Three IT Challenges That Will Shape 2026 1. AI that delivers real value 2026 is about moving from experimentation to execution. AI must automate, assist, and create tangible impact — backed by ethics, governance, and upskilling. 2. Security as a foundation Cybersecurity is no longer optional. Zero‑trust, continuous monitoring, automated responses — trust is the new currency. 3. Digital skills for everyone Technology only works if people are ready for it. This year, developing digital skills b...
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2025 Consulting Milestones: Modernising IT for Belgian Public Service

  As I reflect on 2025, I am struck by the momentum and depth of change that  characterised  my consulting experience with a Belgian public service  organisation . Three major initiatives stood out, each building on the  other  to form a comprehensive  modernisation  journey.   Addressing Technical Debt: Foundations for the Future   The year began with a continued drive to refurbish the information system, focusing on resolving technical debt. In IT, technical debt refers to the accumulated consequences of shortcuts and outdated solutions from earlier development cycles. Left unchecked, it can slow innovation and increase the risk of system failure. Throughout the year, we made targeted improvements: refactoring legacy code, replacing aging components, and introducing best practices in system design. This foundational work was essential in preparing the ground for more ambitious changes ahead.   Architectural  Modernisation : A...
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Oh! Hey!!, btw, I just had a new, simple, logo created :)

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Digital Transformation in the Belgian Public Sector: A Personal Journey

In recent years, the digital transformation of public services has become a key driver of innovation and efficiency. As someone passionate about modernizing every organizations, I have been privileged to lead a digital transformation initiative within a Belgian public service . This experience not only enhanced our service delivery but also showcased the immense potential of leveraging technology to serve citizens better.   A particular highlight of this journey was being recognized at the Belgian AI 2025 Microsoft Hackathon for our innovative approach to digital change. Winning this award was both an honor and a testament to the hard work of the entire team, who embraced new ways of thinking and working to achieve meaningful results.   One of the most significant trends shaping the future of digital transformation is the rise of low-code and no-code platforms . These solutions empower professionals who may not have a traditional IT background to create applications, a...
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