Check out the Enterprise Architecture Articles that our EA Principals team has written to provide guidance, advice and insights on the Enterprise Architecture industry.
Introduction Enterprise architects guide transformational change. Here is some guidance for software developers, analysts, solutions architects, IT managers, and others who are interested in becoming enterprise architects. It also applies to enterprise architects who wish to master their roles or become chief enterprise architects. Learn and Apply the Canon The international standard “ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2022 Software, […]Read More
This article integrates Karthik Ramma’s framework, The Age of Outrage, on the current context of turbulence into enterprise architecture, particularly through TOGAF’s Business-Transformation Readiness technique, which helps organizations understand and manage the risks associated with societal and organizational pressures in the modern age of outrage. This overview provides a foundation for understanding how outrage is […]Read More
The Frustrating Trend: The Case of the Disappearing EA Opportunity Over the past three years, EA Principals has seen a recurring and frustrating pattern: large organizations reach out, clearly recognizing the need for Enterprise Architecture (EA) support. We respond with dedication-clarifying requirements, drafting Statements of Work, and investing significant effort to help these firms envision […]Read More
One of the key challenges in the actual implementation of EA is the multiplicity of methods used in the Enterprise. After all, enterprises rarely rely on a single methodology for transformation efforts, architecture development, or IT service management. TOGAF alludes to this in laying out how to establish an EA practice, but it doesn’t provide […]Read More
Introduction To effectively drive EA modernization across multiple industries, service companies must first mature their own EA practices. This internal transformation creates a cascading effect, enabling the service provider to lead by example and deliver more impactful solutions to their clients. Here’s how a services company can mature its own EA practice to provide performance […]Read More
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations must continuously align their strategies, capabilities, and resources to achieve sustainable success. By applying TOGAF and Business Architecture principles, enterprises across diverse verticals—from government and healthcare to technology and professional services—can ensure that their value streams are supported by consistent, coherent structures. This article explores several organizational groups, […]Read More
Introduction My Google One subscription includes Deep Research, which, according to its provider, … uses AI to conduct research for you, providing a comprehensive report with key findings. Enterprise and solutions architects must often research unfamiliar topics quickly. Therefore, in order to gauge its value for architects, I asked Google Deep Research to synthesize and […]Read More
In the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise architecture, TOGAF and ArchiMate certifications stand as critical foundations for architecture knowledge. These certifications bring into play a comprehensive set of tools: frameworks, methods, metamodels, visuals/artifacts, techniques, deliverables, roles, skills, tools, patterns, and reference models/architectures. While Level 1 Foundation certifications provide a solid starting point, achieving Level 2 Practitioner Certifications […]Read More
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, organizations are increasingly turning to advanced solutions to manage the complexities and risks associated with AI implementation. One such solution is the AI Guardian Agent, a sophisticated software system designed to oversee and govern AI applications, including generative AI. This article explores the concept of AI Guardian […]Read More