About the Enterprise Architecture Lens
What is Enterprise Architecture?
EA - A short description
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
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Great Stuff on Amazon
Enterprise Architecture Books
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) 
Lightweight Enterprise Architectures
Amazon Price: $51.80 (as of 11/14/2009)
A Practical Guide to Enterprise Architecture
Amazon Price: $33.84 (as of 11/14/2009)
Developing Enterprise Web Services: An Architect's Guide
Amazon Price: $37.11 (as of 11/14/2009)
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