May 23, 2022Zachman in a Nuthsell: Framework and ExamplesWorking in Enterprise or IT architecture, knowing about the Zachman framework is fundamental. Today´s article provides a summary of the framework, examples, and links to relevant sources. Zachman Framework RelevanceZachman is a metamodel that provides a fundamental structure and classification for your enterprise architecture work. Being a metamodel, it does…Enterprisearchitecture3 min readEnterprisearchitecture3 min read
May 10, 2022How to Use the New TOGAF Version 10TOGAF 10 was recently released and is now available. We take a step back and take a practitioner’s view of doing Enterprise Architecture work in an organization. However, this article differentiates between different TOGAF 10 audiences, and use cases, and considers that there are already ongoing Enterprise Architecture activities within…Enterprisearchitecture5 min readEnterprisearchitecture5 min read
Apr 28, 2022What Makes TOGAF 10 a Valuable ContributionTOGAF 10 was recently released. Major changes to the old version include a restructuring of the content to allow for easier understanding, fewer inconsistencies, and fewer duplications. The modularization of the content has progressed as well. There are now six individual documents forming the TOGAF Fundamental content and currently 23…Certification4 min readCertification4 min read
Apr 26, 2022TOGAF 10 is Now Released and Available!On the 25th of April, 2022, The Open Group released the TOGAF version 10. This is a major milestone not only for The Open Group but for the whole Enterprise Architecture industry and all practitioners. Being the go-to standard for Enterprise Architects, the tenth version of “The Standard” has been…Enterprisearchitecture6 min readEnterprisearchitecture6 min read
Apr 11, 2022Business Architecture concepts that help Business and IT to align (Value Streams, Business Capabilities, Business Processes)Business Architecture has become a broadly used concept not only by Enterprise Architects, but also by all kinds of stakeholders, including business people. In today´s article, we discuss three major concepts that can be used to describe an organization´s business architecture. How to Model your Business Architecture? In an Enterprise Architecture model, business architecture usually sits…Businessarchitecture3 min readBusinessarchitecture3 min read
Apr 5, 2022EA Framework Types you Should Know (Management, Layers, Assessment)Enterprise Architecture frameworks help to do enterprise architecture right. However, different types of frameworks exist, which are often confusing. Today´s article explains the difference between Enterprise Architecture management frameworks, Enterprise Architecture layers frameworks, and Enterprise Architecture Assessment frameworks. Enterprise Architecture Layers Help to Understand the Scope of an IT LandscapeArchitecturelayers6 min readArchitecturelayers6 min read
Mar 21, 2022Why Enterprise Architecture Activities are More Important Than EverToday´s content forms the sixth and last of six parts of the series called “Who is still interested in Enterprise Architecture?”. In this series, I provide my view on the footprint of today´s Enterprise Architecture, the potential death of the role of an Enterprise Architect, the big players, such as…Enterprisearchitecture3 min readEnterprisearchitecture3 min read
Mar 1, 20228 Ways to Do Enterprise Architecture trainings or online classesAfter the last post presented quite some degrees, university courses, classes, and certificates about Enterprise Architecture, today´s article focuses on trainings and online classes. While the difference is not always straightforward, the trainings and classes are usually shorter and cheaper and there is a larger number of providers and trainers…Certification4 min readCertification4 min read
Mar 1, 202216 Options for Enterprise Architecture Degrees, University Classes and CoursesThere is a vast amount of learning possibilities in Enterprise Architecture. Options vary greatly, from full degrees, specializations of general master programs, individual courses, classes, or trainings, as well as online business programs. …Certification6 min readCertification6 min read
Jan 28, 2022New TOGAF Developments in 2022Steve Nunn, the president and CEO of The Open Group, which is the organization publishing TOGAF, recently provided some insights onto what is planned for 2022. It is great to see that his statements further confirm what I presumed in 2020 about the future development of TOGAF. …Theopengroup4 min readTheopengroup4 min read
