The summer program for IT leaders to skill up on AI, security and build quality

Accelerating transformation, managing growing cyber threats, and integrating AI responsibly – all while navigating fragile, aging systems, isn't easy.

Summer signals 2025 is here to help.

Throughout this summer, your hosts Werner Heijstek and Roxane Le Tensorer Métivier will bring you fresh insights, expert-led discussions, tangible demos, and live Q&As.

Make this summer count by tackling three essential challenges head-on:

1. AI beyond the hype

Cut through the noise. Learn how to use generative AI safely and effectively, assess your organization’s readiness, and build reliable, secure systems.

2. Cybersecurity

Understand today’s top software risks and how to address them before they become threats.

3. Technical debt

Reduce waste, refactor wisely, and modernize systems without disrupting what works.

Join us this summer to become more productive, secure, and AI-ready than ever.

Understand today’s top software risks and how to address them before they become threats.

Here's what you'll get:

Summer reading: The state of software security in 2025

Cybersecurity is about a lot more than just firewalls and monitoring. It starts with writing secure, maintainable code. From the myth of “secure enough” pentesting to the rising risks of low-code platforms, open source, and even quantum computing, you'll read why organizations that take a Security-by-Design approach are better equipped to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and drive long-term business success.

Video: Avoiding a false sense of cybersecurity

Watch how experts dispel common cybersecurity misconceptions, share best practices for embedding Static Application Security Testing (SAST) in the software development lifecycle, and demonstrate the power of early vulnerability detection and remediation.

Report: Software portfolio security scan

Get a detailed sample report and see exactly how to quickly assess security vulnerabilities in your software landscape and prioritize the most critical risks.

Live-demo: Sigrid® for security.: compare your security performance with that of the market

Assessing your security posture objectively can seem impossible, since every system in your software landscape carries some level of security risk, right?

What if you could compare your security performance with that of the market? What if you could prioritize security issues across your applications based on risk and business context?

In this live session, we will demonstrate the power of the new SIG Security Quality Model, show you how your business can benefit, and answer any questions you may have.

Customer case: Enhancing security and efficiency in Digitaal Vlaanderen's software development

As a governmental agency responsible for developing software that handles sensitive and private data, the reliability of those systems and mitigating security risks is of utmost importance.

Find out how Digitaal Vlaanderen can now uncover vulnerabilities in its source code, rank risk by severity and impact, and know exactly which issues to tackle first by helping everyone in the organization understand the urgency.

Reduce waste, refactor wisely, and modernize systems without disrupting what works.

Here's what you'll get:

Summer reading: The state of legacy software systems in 2025 and the impact of technical debt on your IT budget

Despite the fact that up to 71% of business transformation value depends entirely on technology, there’s a persistent blocker silently eroding that potential: technical debt—the “silent company killer.” In addition, a lot of older systems may still technically “work,” but they were never built for today’s fast-moving, digital-first world. And the cracks are starting to show. From stalling innovation to blocking AI and cloud ambitions, yesterday’s code is minimizing the impact of your transformation efforts. Read how structured modernization can help you regain agility, reduce costs, and finally align your tech stack with your business ambitions—one smart step at a time.

Video: The data-driven path to legacy modernization

Legacy software is often complex and interconnected, making it difficult to make small changes and incorporate modern technologies. Knowledge about these systems is usually limited, with functionality hidden within millions of lines of code. Therefore, successful architecture modernization requires thorough planning and the right information.

In this video, we're breaking down why a rip-and-replace approach is not the way to go.

Report: Software architecture scan

The software architecture scan reveals risks, couplings, and knowledge gaps hiding in your systems. Receive a detailed sample report of our architecture scan and see exactly how we help visualize, optimize, and innovate your systems with clarity. The report includes a boardroom-ready executive summary and a technical deep dive packed with actionable recommendations.

Live-demo: Resolving technical debt: Taking an agile approach with Sigrid®

Let's discuss how to bridge the gap between engineers and management when tackling technical debt and learn exactly how Sigrid® can help. During this session, we’ll explore how to develop a shared language, prioritize critical issues, and collaborate effectively. In addition, our experts will answer any questions you may have.

Personal ROI calculator report

Calculate the return on investment of higher software quality and receive a detailed report tailored to your organization.

Estimate the yearly reduction of expenses through better software quality, discover potential gains in development speed and team efficiency, and see how quickly your investment in improved software pays for itself.

Cut through the noise. Learn how to use generative AI safely and effectively, assess your organization’s readiness, and build reliable, secure systems.

Here's what you'll get:

Summer reading: The challenges of AI adoption in 2025

AI promises transformative impact—but for most organizations, that promise is still stuck in the lab. Despite rising investment, 73% of AI and big data systems fall below build-quality standards, making them fragile, expensive, and hard to scale. The problem? AI is being built like an experiment, not like serious software. Bloated code, poor testability, and a lack of engineering discipline are quietly putting long-term value at risk.

AI readiness guide (Aug 2025 update)

AI-readiness isn't just about technology, it's about organizational preparedness, governance, and a strategic approach to implementation.

This guide serves as a pragmatic and actionable resource for leaders who want to get their organization ready for AI—covering the key aspects of governance, risk management, development, and security. Readiness is critical because while AI offers immense opportunities, it also presents significant challenges. Organizations that adopt responsible practices and robust frameworks can unlock AI’s full potential while minimizing associated risks.

Live demo: AI clarity: In the era of AI your organization can't afford to guess

Learn how to leverage productivity gains while mitigating risks, how to build AI systems, and how to prepare for AI. During this session, we'll explore the typical AI use cases with real-world examples. In addition, our experts will answer any questions you may have.

Summer reading: Developing AI systems

This article breaks down the five key reasons AI systems fail—and more importantly, how to fix them. Discover why treating AI as software is the key to avoiding an AI crisis, and how structured collaboration, continuous quality measurement, and engineering discipline can unlock long-term success.

Vibe coding: A gift or a curse?

As AI-powered coding tools become integral to modern development workflows, they boost developer productivity but introduce new (security) risks just as fast. Learn practical insights and gain guidelines for harnessing AI coding tools while maintaining robust security.

Personalized AI readiness profile: Understand where your organization stands.

Uncover your strengths, identify areas for improvement, and evaluate your overall readiness for AI adoption. Learn which foundational gaps hinder your AI journey and receive actionable next steps.

What is Summer signals 2025?

Summer signals is SIG’s free content hub for IT leaders who want to reset, realign, and get ahead during the quieter summer months. It’s a curated series of articles, webinars, demos, and reports—released weekly through July and August.

Who is it for?

It’s built for CIOs, CTOs, IT managers, architects, and digital transformation leads. Whether you're wrestling with AI, tech debt, modernization or security challenges, Summer signals delivers expert insight without the noise.

What kind of content can I expect?

You’ll get access to:

• Thought leadership articles
• Live and on-demand webinars
• Sample reports and scans
• Product demos of SIG’s Sigrid platform
• Case studies from real-world examples

Organized into three expert-led tracks:

• Cybersecurity
• Modernization & Tech debt
• AI beyond the hype

When does it start?

The first content drops on July 15, 2025. From there, new content is released weekly through August.

How will I know when new content is released?

You’ll receive an email from us on July 15 with your first batch of resources and instructions on how to access everything. We’ll keep you posted as new content is added—so you won’t miss a thing.

Is it really free?

Yes, Summer signals is completely free, no surpises. It’s our way of sharing insight and value with the IT community.

What’s the benefit of enrolling?

• Get practical insights that will sharpen your strategy before Q4 hits
• Gain exclusive and early access to all useful content
• Join live sessions or watch everything on-demand—whenever it suits you