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.
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
Or - see my blog at The Architect Abstract
- Prithvi Corporate Presentation
- The PPT demonstrates some of the M-training solutions designed by Deltecs for leading corporates. The solution includes mobile based tests with scores and analysis, exercise, corporate exams, product training, sales training, audio/video based ... Slide 6: Services we Offer Consulting Services Six Sigma, Enterprise Architecture, IT Governance, e-Governance, Security Governance,Strategic Cost Reduction, IT Investment Management Professional Services System integration, ...
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 11/29/2009) 
Lightweight Enterprise Architectures
Amazon Price: $54.36 (as of 11/29/2009)
A Practical Guide to Enterprise Architecture
Amazon Price: $38.70 (as of 11/29/2009)
Developing Enterprise Web Services: An Architect's Guide
Amazon Price: $37.11 (as of 11/29/2009)
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- TMASgirl TMASgirl May 6, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
- Great site - now I know what EA is! Great blog too
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