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Cloud Sovereignty Framework: A Clear Path Toward Measurable Digital Sovereignty
The European Union has just reached a major milestone with the publication of its Cloud Sovereignty Framework. For the first time, digital sovereignty is no longer just a political goal or a commercial promise: it is becoming a structured, measurable, and comparable...
Implementing a Procurement Information System: 5 Proven Models for a Successful Digital Strategy
The digitization of the procurement function has become a strategic driver for companies seeking to improve performance, visibility, and resilience. Implementing a Procurement Information System (PIS) is no longer just about installing a tool—it involves a fundamental...
Relocation or Deglobalization? S.I. Achats Is Now Closer to You
At first glance, nothing seems more natural than viewing the software market as a global one. By definition, SaaS solutions—long referred to as “web-based”—are designed to cross borders and enable multinational organizations to rely on a single application...
YES 2026 – Oalia User Interface: A Great Start to the Year
If you’re familiar with our publications, YES — Oalia User Interface is no stranger to you. The 2026 edition, however, marks a special milestone: it’s not just a simple ergonomic upgrade, but a fundamental editorial decision, designed to address the long-term...
Operational Resilience Through Risk Anticipation
At Oalia, there’s one observation we regularly share with our clients: risks are still too often discovered too late, when an incident has already occurred and an urgent response is required. The most common example is the failure of a strategic supplier. If the...
“On-Device AI” — Artificial Intelligence in Our Pockets
Artificial intelligence relies heavily on the cloud and a few dominant players. But I anticipate that emerging technical possibilities will make it possible to use AI outside of this context, since it is now possible to run AI locally on your devices, what we’ll call,...
Digital Sovereignty: The Interface Matters, Too
Digital sovereignty is often discussed in terms of hosting, data, or cybersecurity. These aspects are essential, but they do not cover everything.
There is another, more subtle form of dependence: dependence on the frameworks and technical layers that structure application interfaces.
AI doesn’t transform businesses. It reveals which ones are ready.
Behind all the excitement surrounding new tools, one thing is clear: AI alone does not transform businesses. It reveals which companies have already built robust processes, reliable data, and distinctive business expertise.
How the “AI Productivity Paradox” Is Changing Things for Procurement Departments
Individual gains that do not extend to the organization At the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo, held in Barcelona in May 2026, a survey of 101 CPOs revealed a figure worth examining closely: only 36% of procurement executives say they are truly confident in their...
The Illusion of Agent-Based AI in Purchasing: Toward a “Diminished” Buyer?
I just finished reading the Gartner report (Emerging Tech: Agentic AI Maturity Roadmap) If I understand the message correctly, agentic AI is emerging as the next major promise. I have no doubt that organizations will embark on this path. But I am convinced that...










