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Open Group Newport Beach Conference 2013 – Big Data Panel

Continuing on the theme of Big Data, the Open Group held a panel on that topic with some of the keynote speakers along with other industry experts on this complex topic. The topics included: Big Data and the EA Perspective Lessons learned…

January 30, 2013
Mike Walker

A Quick Look at the Importance of Information Architecture

With all the buzz at the Open Group Conference in Newport Beach this year around Big Data I thought I would take a small step back and write a short post that looks at the importance and the linkages of Information Architecture…

January 29, 2013
Mike Walker

Open Group Newport Beach Conference 2013 – Day One Keynote Highlights

This is the second Open Group conference that focuses on the topic of Big Data. This is an architecture style that is getting a great deal of attention lately. With the emergence of social and the explosion of data coming from devices…

January 29, 2013
Mike Walker

Open Group 2013 Predictions Part 2

Continuing on from the Open Group 2013 Predictions Part 1 the Open group continues to explore additional aspects of Enterprise Architecture and related areas. In this Part 2 of the series the predictions are broken up in major areas: Global Enterprise Architecture Business…

January 5, 2013
Mike Walker

Gartner on New Skills Required For Enterprise Architects

I haven’t seen this video in awhile but I was refreshed with it in the Elevating Enterprise Architecture course and thought I would share with all of you. The predictions from Gartner were in my opinion, absolutely spot on. I believe we…

January 4, 2013
Mike Walker

Open Group 2013 Predictions Part 1

Below are the predictions and comments on what architecture all-up holds for all of us in 2013. It’s a good read from some very insightful architects at the Open Group. I haven’t added any commentary here, I may put together a separate…

January 3, 2013
Mike Walker

Review: Elevating Enterprise Architecture

I had the pleasure over the holiday break to take the Elevating Enterprise Architecture course from Architecting the Enterprise. This was a truly refreshing course. I found many of the same themes I have talking about lately are reflected in this course.…

January 3, 2013
Mike Walker

Troux Worldwide Conference 2013

The Troux Worldwide Conference is returning to Austin, Texas on March 19-20, 2013. If you are a Troux customer, partner, or actively involved in Enterprise Architecture (EA) or Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM), this is your opportunity to enjoy peer networking and joint learning…

December 14, 2012
Mike Walker

Smartphone and Tablet Version of TOGAF 9

For those that are like me, I use my smartphone or tablet throughout the day. Often times it is much easier to go to those devices than the traditional laptop. Given that I am always on the hunt for mobile formatted versions…

December 12, 2012
Mike Walker

Presentation: Its Not about How Smart You Are

Last week I presented about a topic that focuses on improving enterprise architecture effectiveness through our soft skills. There is a great deal to cover in this area but I wanted to build a primer and get some your thoughts stimulated around…

December 11, 2012
Mike Walker

The Open Group Conference in Newport Beach

The next Open Group Conference will be held in Newport Beach California taking place January 28 through 31st. Looks to be a lot of great speakers. The conference theme is “Big Data – The Transformation We Need to Embrace Today” and will…

November 30, 2012
Mike Walker

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