How to Align Business and IT Strategy Using Enterprise Architecture

How does enterprise architecture planning help with better business IT alignment?

There are many benefits to enterprise architecture planning but, arguably, it’s biggest value proposition is the role it plays in aligning information technology strategy with business strategy. The IT Value – return on investment – equation is fundamentally different with a well thought out EA than without. CIOs should understand this connection to make use of this irreplaceable tool.

Toward that end, this week, we are referring you to an excellent discussion on the relationship between enterprise architecture planning and IT Strategic Planning.

How Enterprise Architecture Drives Business IT Alignment

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