Armin Yaghini

Modern Enterprise Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Practices

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Introduction Enterprise Architecture (EA) has traditionally served as the practice of defining an organisation’s structural components, its processes, systems, information flows, and technology stacks to maintain strategic alignment with business objectives. Foundational frameworks like TOGAF and Zachman established their relevance by delivering systematic approaches for IT landscape planning and governance. These methodologies enabled organisations to […]

Guiding the Future of Enterprise AI: Addressing Data Governance at Scale

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1. Introduction: An Era of Disruption in AI As AI accelerates enterprise transformation, it reshapes both opportunities and inherent risks. Data has become the foundational asset driving these capabilities, yet its ethical, secure, and transparent management poses unprecedented challenges for organisations. Rapid shifts in regulatory landscapes and growing expectations for algorithmic fairness demand proactive approaches. […]

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Zero Trust Architecture: The Future of Organisational Cyber Defence

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1. Introduction: Rethinking Perimeter Security Enterprises face intensifying cyber threats as they adopt globally distributed systems and remote work models. Traditional perimeter-based strategies no longer offer sufficient protection. In response, the concept of Zero Trust emerges as a radical shift, embedding Secure by Design from the start rather than treating security as an add-on. By […]

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Transforming Enterprise Security with Azure Entra Verified ID: The Strategic Role of Face Check

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1. Introduction: Securing the Future of Digital Identity Enterprises are accelerating digital transformation to drive growth and efficiency, yet they face mounting pressures around data privacy and trust. Azure Entra Verified ID’s Face Check signals a new era of identity verification: one that prioritises security, user autonomy, and compliance. By embracing decentralised identity principles, Face […]

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Driving the Future of IAM: Strategic Insights on Microsoft Entra ID

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1. Introduction: A Shift in Identity and Access Management The demands on Identity and Access Management (IAM) continue to surge as enterprises expand into multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Microsoft Entra emerges as a direct response to this complexity, building on Azure AD’s foundation while integrating new capabilities that optimise security, privacy, and user experience. By […]

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Redefining Enterprise Infrastructure: The Strategic Adoption of Hybrid Cloud Solutions

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1. Introduction: Evolution in the Cloud Computing Paradigm As enterprises face escalating cyber threats and increasingly complex regulatory environments, the limitations of traditional cloud strategies are becoming apparent. This evolution in the digital landscape has prompted a significant shift from public cloud reliance to a nuanced, secure, and adaptable hybrid cloud strategy. This article explores […]

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Enhancing Azure VM Governance: Automatically Tagging VMs with Creator’s Username

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Subtitle: Enhancing Visibility and Accountability in Azure Environments through Azure Automation and Event Grid Introduction As a Cloud Security Architect, a fundamental aspect of designing and implementing cloud solutions involves ensuring security, compliance, and governance. In Microsoft Azure, resources like virtual machines (VMs) are often created and managed by multiple users, necessitating resource ownership tracking […]

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VMware Cloud on AWS

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Subtitle: A Strategic Alliance Streamlining the Path to Hybrid Cloud Adoption The Challenge As an Cloud Solutions Architect, I am intimately involved with the hottest topics in my field, and the union of VMware and AWS is undoubtedly one of them. In fact, as I craft this article, I am being interviewed by Amazon for […]

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Automated AWS EC2 Instance Registration and Deregistration in Route 53

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Introduction One of the primary obstacles encountered by numerous organisations operating workloads in AWS is the dynamic management of DNS records for their AWS EC2 instances. In the ever-evolving digital landscape, it is crucial for businesses to guarantee high availability and seamless access to their applications and services. To achieve this, it is crucial to […]

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Azure VMware Solution: Bridging Legacy and Innovation

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Introduction Azure’s VMware Solution represents a paradigm shift, integrating the best of both VMware and Microsoft Azure platforms. This offers organisations a unified operational framework, allowing seamless management, security, and scaling of applications across both environments. In essence, you can now migrate your virtual machines (VMs) from on-premises infrastructure directly to Azure’s bare-metal, hyper-converged dedicated […]

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