2026-07-27

FDEs Need Industry Context

UPSTREAM TITLE: Why Forward Deployed Engineering Needs Industry Context

SHORT SUMMARY: Forbes Tech Council contributor Faruk Muratovic of Deloitte argues that forward deployed engineering only scales enterprise AI when embedded teams bring deep industry context, especially in regulated sectors. The piece frames domain fluency as the multiplier that helps FDE teams prioritize valuable use cases, reduce AI delivery risk, and design systems that survive governance and production constraints.

OUTLET: Forbes

LINK: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2026/07/27/why-forward-deployed-engineering-needs-industry-context/

2026-07-21

Five AI Terms Your Board Will Ask About This

UPSTREAM TITLE: Five AI Terms Your Board Will Ask About This Quarter

SHORT SUMMARY: Forbes lists Forward Deployed Engineering as one of five AI terms boards should understand this quarter, noting that FDEs from OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon, and others can accelerate adoption but also create IP, workforce, and competitive-risk questions. The article recommends carefully selecting FDE projects, managing engagement duration, and watching for vendor-customer conflicts.

OUTLET: Forbes

LINK: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nishatalagala/2026/07/20/five-ai-terms-your-board-will-ask-about-this-quarter/