Architecture Across Ages

We stand atop the shoulders of giants when we gaze at the majestic ruins of the Parthenon or wander through the crisp geometry of a Doric temple. It may not seem obvious at first, but the foundations of Enterprise Architecture are laid on the same principles that guided the stone masons of ancient Greece — balance, clarity, purpose, and adaptability. The discipline of designing the shapes of complex systems, whether in IT ecosystems or on the Athenian Acropolis, shares a lineage of thought that transcends time. Architecture across the ages.

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Innovation at The Open Group: A Legacy of Leadership

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

For decades, The Open Group has been an innovation leader, providing globally recognized standards, tools, and frameworks that help organizations turn ideas into actionable strategies. Milestones like the TOGAF® Standard, a Standard of The Open Group and the ArchiMate® Modeling Language have redefined Enterprise Architecture, enabling organizations to design and implement transformative systems effectively.

Enterprise Architecture Rises In The East

Enterprise Architecture is more than just a methodology—it’s a strategic powerhouse driving alignment between business objectives and technology. In China, where rapid economic growth meets technological innovation, Enterprise Architecture has emerged as a critical enabler. The country’s enterprises, ranging from state-owned giants to tech startups, are leveraging Enterprise Architecture to address unique challenges: scalability, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance.

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The TOGAF Standard is Awesome

We are probably all familiar with the TOGAF® Standard. Or just TOGAF, for friends and foes. An Enterprise Architecture framework pur sang and a very complete one if you ask me. The framework covers all aspects of Enterprise Architecture and allows for all kinds of tailoring. This makes it an excellent framework for any architecture implementation. In other words, the TOGAF Standard is awesome!

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Celebrating 15 Years of the ArchiMate® Modeling Language: A Milestone in Enterprise Architecture

By Kelly Canon, ArchiMate® Forum Director, The Open Group, with contributions from Andrew Josey, VP, Standards & Certification, The Open Group

Originally developed in the period 2002-2004 by a group of organizations and institutions in the Netherlands led by the Telematica Instituut, the ArchiMate® Modeling Language was created for Enterprise Architects by Enterprise Architects with the goal of a common language for modeling an enterprise.

The Open Group Portfolio of Digital Open Standards: Navigating Your Digital Landscape

By Sonia Gonzalez , Digital Manager, Portfolio of Digital Open Standards, The Open Group

According to MIT Sloan and Capgemini, 90% of CEOs believe the digital economy will impact their industry, but less than 15% are executing on a digital strategy.

Digital transformation has become essential for businesses to remain competitive in today’s changing market and technological landscape. In recent years, there has been a rapid transformation in the business world, as many companies are adopting new technologies to streamline their operations.

Enterprise and Solutions Architecture: Dichotomy or Continuum?

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The ArchiMate® Patterns Library: What is it and how to contribute

By Kelly Canon, ArchiMate® Forum Director, The Open Group

The ArchiMate Modeling Language, standardizes an organizations framework to effectively describe, analyze and visualize their enterprise architecture. By using a standardized language like ArchiMate, not only does it allow internal stakeholders to understand and communicate simple to complex architectural concepts and relationships, but it can encourage the sharing of non-proprietary “patterns” with other enterprise architects.

The Open Group Virtual Event Highlights – EA for Sustainability – July 25 – 27, 2023

By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group.

The Open Group hosted a virtual event on Enterprise Architecture (EA) for Sustainability July 25 – 27, 2023, assembling leading industry and global subject matter experts. The event looked at Enterprise Architecture (EA) helping organizations identify sustainability goals, along with focusing on the TOGAF® User Group, and The Open Group India Awards for Innovation and Excellence. Here are our key highlights and takeaways from across the three days.

The Results of The Open Group Members Survey on the Portfolio of Digital Open Standards

By Sonia Gonzalez, Digital Portfolio Manager, The Open Group, and Michelle Horrobin, Digital Portfolio Forum Director, The Open Group

The modern world runs on open standards. It does not matter if you are running a small firm or the most complex organization, Digital Transformation endeavors apply open standards to ensure that things that need to work together do work together.