Enterprise Architecture

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About the Enterprise Architecture Lens

This lens aims to provide basic information and links to extensive information about Enterprise Architecture.

What is Enterprise Architecture? 

EA - A short description

Enterprise architecture describes strategic technology directions, targets and standards.

It forms a high-level implementation plan (or roadmap) that unites and aligns IT development and deployment which supports the delivery of services to citizens/employees of an organization

EA captures facts about the business in an understandable manner to enable better decision making

EA improves communication between IT organization and business units

EA highlights opportunities for building greater quality & flexibility into application without increased cost

A well defined enterprise architecture frees up creativity & productivity by defining a space from which IT Management & Development teams can seek innovative solutions consistent with the technology direction and business strategies of an organization.

Promoting EA 

Selling Enterprise Architecture to Stakeholders

If you want an in depth report on this subject, try this: free 33 page report that shows you the benefits, and methods for creating a plan and strategy to promote your EA program and getting

Architecture Blog - The Architect Abstract 

Here are a few blogs as turned up by searching Google for EA blogs

Or - see my blog at The Architect Abstract
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Then, in December, the training for the combined working groups will be conducted, followed shortly by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Council assuming its duties officially in January of 2010. ...

Great Stuff on Amazon 

Enterprise Architecture Books

Here are my favorites from Amazon

The Economic Benefits of Enterprise Architecture

This is an excellent book that describes some of the benefits and values of enterprise architecture. If you are in need of some background information to help you sell EA to stakeholders, this is great stuff. As well, there are some good real life examples of how you might understand and apply metrics to your enterprise architecture program.

Amazon Price: $35.76 (as of 11/14/2009) Buy Now

Lightweight Enterprise Architectures

Amazon Price: $51.80 (as of 11/14/2009) Buy Now

A Practical Guide to Enterprise Architecture

Amazon Price: $33.84 (as of 11/14/2009) Buy Now

Developing Enterprise Web Services: An Architect's Guide

Amazon Price: $37.11 (as of 11/14/2009) Buy Now

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