Open Group

The Open Group Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Conference: Highlights from a Landmark Gathering, London, February 2 – 4, 2026

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By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group

The Open Group EA Practitioners Conference officially marked a major milestone – the 30th anniversary of the TOGAF® Standard, a standard of The Open Group, the world’s leading framework for Enterprise Architecture.  Further celebrating this remarkable journey – from the foundation of the TOGAF Standard to the evolution of the ArchiMate® Specification, the Open Agile Architecture™ Standard – O-AA™, The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant, and the entire Architecture Portfolio standards of The Open Group, with over 90 attendees from around the world joining in the celebrations.

OSDU® Forum Highlights from The Open Group Houston Summit 2025

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By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA – Certified Proofreader and Editor (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group

Last month, The Open Group Houston Summit saw industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators come together to share insights, build connections, and shape the future of The Open Group OSDU® Forum. We caught up with Stef Jacobs (OSDU Forum Chair) afterwards to share his thoughts on the Summit

Open Comments Rewind: Ecosystems Architecture meets New Thinking, with Phil Tetlow, Paul Homan, Neal Fishman, and Rahul

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By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA – Certified Proofreader and Editor (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group

In this past episode of the Open Comments podcast, we welcomed Dr. Phil Tetlow, Paul Holman, Neal Fishman, and Rahul, the authors of “Ecosystems Architecture: New Thinking for Practitioners in the Age of AI.” Their discussion centered on the complexities of IT ecosystems in the contemporary AI-dominated landscape, presenting an innovative framework that is reshaping system architecture. The authors elaborate on how the symbiotic relationship between AI and IT ecosystems is vital in scaling complexity to match the connectivity in today’s world.

Introducing The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant™

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By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group

The Open Group is proud to introduce The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant™ — a powerful new AI tool designed to transform the way Enterprise Architects and practitioners interact with The Open Group Standards. Powered by advanced artificial intelligence, The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant delivers instant, authoritative guidance across The Open Group Standards, helping architects work faster, think deeper, and apply standards with confidence.

Congratulations to the Winners of The Open Group Global Awards, Houston, TX, 2025

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By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group

During The Open Group Houston Summit earlier this month, Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group, proudly announced the winners of The Open Global Awards and the President’s Awards. We caught up with some of the winners from The Open Group Global Awards and President’s Awards after the ceremony on how they felt about their award and what it meant to them.

The Open Group Summit Highlights – Houston, Texas – November 3–6, 2025

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By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group

The Open Group Summit: Pathways to Progress brought together Enterprise Architects, technology innovators, and Digital Transformation leaders, proving once again to be a powerful platform for collaboration, learning, and shaping the future of open standards.

Open Comments Rewind: E is for Exploring The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee (OMC) with Einar Landre

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By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group

Einar Landre, a computer scientist with over four decades of professional experience offers fascinating insights into technical evolution, professional growth, and the wisdom gained from navigating multiple industry shifts.

In this episode, Einar divides his career into two distinct 20-year phases.

The IT4IT™ Standard as the Engine for Transformation: Driving L’Oreal’s Beauty Tech Value Transformation

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At L’Oréal, our purpose is to create the beauty that moves the world. Our mission is to invent the future of beauty by becoming a true Beauty Tech powerhouse.

To move full speed ahead on our digital-first ambition, we must revolutionize the way we operate. As we embrace new technologies and more agile ways of working, L’Oreal IT embarked on our ‘Road to Excellence’ journey.

Open Comments Rewind: The Path to Zero Trust: Insights from Jason Garbis, Founder of Numberline Security

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By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group

In this past episode of the Open Comments podcast, we were privileged to have an in-depth conversation with Jason Garbis, the founder of Numberline Security. Jason’s career journey is a testament to his passion for technology, his dedication to continuous learning, and his relentless pursuit of growth.