There is enterprise architecture. Then, there is practical enterprise architecture. The former is charts and graphs. The latter is business value delivered on a platter. CIOs must learn how to distinguish between the two because they are deceptively similar – both produce pretty deliverables but only one can get you IT ROI. It is more an art than a science to get this right. However, you have to continue to learn the difference.
Toward that end, this week, we are referring you to an interesting discussion on enterprise architecture. One that does the usual – explain enterprise architecture concepts – and then goes beyond – how does today’s environment connect with them? For example, how has cloud computing changed the practice of enterprise architecture?
