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The ability to quickly implement proven best practices from our member companies in a usable form leads to a measurable increase in the expertise and performance of one’s department or unit. For example, how can cloud services, microservices, or API management systems be used most efficiently – and where?
Rapid response to innovations
The Cross-Business-Architecture Lab consistently addresses new technology trends at a very early stage and tests them for relevance and conditions of use. We once began exploring cloud and multicloud very early on, and today we are focusing on digital sovereignty, which goes hand in hand with cloud technology – now firmly established. And now AI: Where and how to use it, whether and how to implement it, and what kind of AI governance works or is required? At the CBA Lab, you gain the insights needed to make better decisions.
Knowledge increases when it is shared
The original idea of the CIOs who founded our association was to create a platform for common curricula and training in order to more quickly establish and expand expertise among their own employees. This immense know-how effect continues to this day, perpetuated in joint training courses and collaborative workstreams. It’s a valuable resource that no amount of money can buy.
Our network is a virtual gold mine
The network of architects and digitalization specialists at the Cross-Business-Architecture Lab is closely knit, trusted, and very valuable to our members, who utilize it across all business sectors. It’s always a remarkable thing to be able to just call up another company and ask them to tell you how they do the things you’re interested in doing.
CBA Lab trainings are valuable to our members – but also free
Tailored Trainings: CBA Lab training programs are designed to meet the specific needs of our members and are available free of charge to all member companies.
CBA Lab training courses are used extensively at Mercedes-Benz. They provide a solid EA foundation, establish sovereignty in daily operations, and promote a common business language. This translates into true added value.
We have the budget for your issues
If a company is not a member of the Cross-Business-Architecture Lab and encounters a problem, it will usually hire a consultant. However, this itself can often be a problem if a company’s budget is limited. The members of CBA Lab are always in a position to take action if circumstances call for it. Past and current workstreams funded by CBA Lab, our network’s wealth of experience, and an extensive library of results and findings offer relevant knowledge and expertise to address all kinds of issues – with no need to hire an external consultant. The establishment and expansion of an enterprise architecture system? Data governance? A Cloud Guide? A Mobility Guide? A Blockchain Guide? CBA Lab has it all, and more.