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By: Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB The MedTech industry continues to evolve, but so do regulatory challenges. In 2025, companies must navigate an increasingly complex landscape—especially with AI in medical devices, cybersecurity, and stricter compliance fr…

By: Yaru Wang In today's fast-paced digital landscape, seamless collaboration between Business Analysts (BAs) and IT Developers is more critical than ever. Business Analysts serve as the architects of business requirements, while developers turn those bl…

By: Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB We’ve covered the biggest pitfalls—data-centric use cases, the obsession with post-conditions, and the dreaded fragmented storylines. If any of these sounded familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. But now, let’s talk abou…

By: Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB Welcome back! Last time, we introduced the chaos of bad use cases. Now, let’s dive into the details of three major pitfalls of use cases. Pitfall 1: Data-Centric Use Cases (Losing the User Focus) Does your use case list…

By: Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB Ever sat through a project meeting thinking, “Who on earth wrote this use case, and why does it read like a database manual?” You’re not alone. Use cases – those simple tools meant to clarify requirements – often become so…

By: Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB Imagine you're a captain navigating a complex sea of product development. Requirements management is your compass, ensuring you stay on course. Now, with Generative AI, you have an advanced navigation system capable of rea…

By: Yaru Wang, Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB Did you know poor-quality requirements are one of the leading causes of project delays and failures? Imagine if there were a way to ensure your requirements are consistently clear, compliant, and actionable—with…

By: Yaru Wang, Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB As we reflect on the milestones of 2024, Celeris Consulting is proud to have contributed to the evolving landscape of requirements management and system engineering. This year, our thought leadership centred aro…

By: Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB Halloween events are meant to thrill, bringing communities together for a night of spooky fun. But without structured planning and clear requirements management, even the most promising Halloween celebrations can turn into…

By: Lasse Mikkonen, Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB In the evolving landscape of requirements management (RM), where precision, efficiency, and adaptability are critical, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force. Whether…

By: Julian Frattini, BTH & Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB Issues in requirements specifications – no matter whether in formal, systematic requirements specifications or more agile user stories – incur significant cost in the later stages of software dev…

By: Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB In the fast-paced world of agile development, the role of a business analyst (BA) is pivotal. The BA's ability to plan, prioritize, and oversee the development of user stories and features is crucial to the success of agil…

By: Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB Natural Language Processing (NLP) is an increasingly important technology in the field of requirements management. This cutting-edge technology offers many benefits for organizations looking to improve their efficiency and…

By: Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB The Dilemma of Requirements Management in the Financial Industry In the fast-paced world of financial product development, there's a perpetual tug-of-war between speed and control. On one side, there's the need for agilit…

By: Simone Bernardi, Christian Ehrenborg, Celeris AB   In the dynamic world of product development, where requirements evolve and markets shift, managing the diverse array of demands can feel like navigating a labyrinth without a map. However, amid…

By: Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the integration of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer for various industries. One area where this transformative…

By: Anders Ekman, Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB Introduction System engineering has been through several paradigm shifts during the past 2-3 decades, where two predominant trends during the past decade have been a) agile development and delivery, in…

By: Wilhelm Ekman, Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB Working on large and complex projects, especially in the presence of numerous regulations and evolving technologies, can be overwhelming. In such scenarios, leveraging available tools and resources becomes c…

By: Ulf Lewander, Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB The Vasa ship disaster is a well-known historical event that provides important lessons for professionals involved in product development today. When the Vasa ship was launched in 1628, it was intended to be…

By: Christian Ehrenborg, Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB On the right tool for the right product User Stories, Epics, Functions, Specification by Example, Use Cases etc. are often advocated during the software product development process. Still often not en…

By: Johanna Färnlöf, Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB In today's technology-driven climate, product development is a complex process. With so much at stake, testing is essential to ensuring that a product meets all the requirements and functions as intended…

By: Jörg Lindner, Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB An Example from the Australian Telecom Industry What happened to telecommunications company Optus in September 2022? Optus is the second-largest telecommunications company in Australia and a wholly owned su…

By: Ireneus Pisanko, Simone Bernardi, Celeris AB What is JIRA and what is not meant for JIRA is a widely popular project management tool that is used across various industries, including the banking one. JIRA has been developed primarily as a tracking t…

By: Simone Bernardi, Anders Ekman, Celeris AB A common mistake in requirements management A common mistake in the adoption of new ways of working within corporations is the excessive focus on new tools and new innovative methods (see example Shreta et a…