Enterprise Transformation through Enterprise Architecture

Good architects also need to be good “marketects”: they must be able to sell and promote their cause as well as publicize their achievements, outcomes, and results. But how do they do this? What tips and guidelines from the world of marketing can architects adopt to their advantage? Read...

The agenda for IRM’s Enterprise Architecture Conference has been announced.

I frequently get asked whether it’s practical to use TOGAF “out-of-the-box” – without any customization. Architects and clients are looking for a turnkey approach that they can easily plug into their enterprise with the hope of quick results – they don’t want something that requires too much effort. Read...

Social Architecture is an exciting application of architecture techniques. It applies techniques from disciplines such as Enterprise Architecture, mixed in with the availability of social technologies, to the need for organizational and community change. In essence it takes architecture beyond the boundaries of an enterprise, and explores the possibility for architectural...

As with many things, the potential market for EA in emerging economies is huge. Here is an interesting overview of the potential future for EA in China. Charlie Dai asks “Will standard frameworks like TOGAF catch on? What is the best way to encourage development of robust EA practices?”...