For many years I have observed lots of confusion with some basic definitions
such as IT and Enterprise Architecture among other terms. I will not try to
define the meaning of Enterprise Architecture by myself (despite I have my
own view on this) as this is something being right now redefined by the Open
Group (which by the way used to call their events “IT Architecture
Practitioner Conference” and changed only recently to “Enterprise
Architecture Practitioner Conference”).
Looking at job definitions related to Architecture positions, I have also
identified a clear misunderstanding of “who is supposed to be doing
what…”. In addition to that, I’m frequently asked “what’s the
difference between an Enterprise Architect and an IT Architect”.
First, let’s assume that everyone a... (more)
In my previous article I describe the role of the Solution Architect within
the TOGAF ADM, mostly acting between phases E to G, with a specific focus on
E (Opportunities and Solutions) and F (Migration Planning). This article will
cover the role in phase G: Implementation governance.
The objective of that phase is to formulate recommendations for each
implementation project, and govern and... (more)
Quite often people wonder where a Solution Architect fits within the TOGAF
Framework and it is not obvious that there is a single answer. I suggest we
look first at a generic profile for a Solution Architect.
Companies such as Oracle, Cisco, SAP and others have roles called Solution
Architect but with little apparent agreement to what that role is.
Some commonalities between various skills a... (more)
As a strategic activity for IT, communication is important for the effective
management of both internal and external relationships. The IT function in
many organizations operates with highly diverse stakeholders from different
parts of the world. The situation has evolved rapidly over the last years
through (standardization, globalization, and optimization…).
Communication significantly i... (more)
TOGAF 9 has been announced at the Open Group 21st Enterprise Architecture
Practitioners conference in San Diego. The Open Group, a vendor- and
technology-neutral consortium, in early February delivered TOGAF 9, an
enterprise architecture framework.
TOGAF 9 introduces significant enhancements to the previous version of the
standard and represents a departure for enterprise architecture fra... (more)