Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF Distilled

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A series of short videos exploring TOGAFTOGAF Distilled is the title of an exciting new series of videos that I’ve been working on with Orbus Software. The Orbus Software video library is a valuable resource for any enterprise architect, and introduces the benefits of the iServer Product Suite including a tour through them. Checkout these videos:…

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Redrawing the Viable System Model diagram

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I’ve been arguing repeatedly that trying to get the Viable System Model from overviews, introductions and writings based on or about it, can put the curious mind in a state of confusion or simply lead to wrong interpretations. The absolute minimum is reading at least once each of the three books explaining the model. But […]

How do you think?

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How do I think? How do I think, really? How do you think, exactly? How does anyone think – and describe their thinking? Especially about ‘big-picture’, often-abstract themes such as enterprise-architecture? Yeah, I’ve been struggling with this one a long time – a very…

On the Origin of Objects

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A great quote about being too precise!And for better of worse – but mostly, I believe, for worse – the conception of ‘object’ that has been enshrined in present-day science and analytic philosophy, with its presumptive underlying precision and clarity, is more reminiscent of fastidiously cropped hedge rows, carefully weeded rose gardens, and individually labeled…

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Will the Rise of the IoT Mean the Fall of Privacy?

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I’m excited about the Internet of Things (IoT), and I expect it to create incredible opportunities for companies in almost every industry. But I’m also concerned that the issues of security, data privacy, and our expectations of a right to privacy, in general — unless suitably addressed — could hinder the adoption of the IoT …

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Will the Rise of the IoT Mean the Fall of Privacy?

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I’m excited about the Internet of Things (IoT), and I expect it to create incredible opportunities for companies in almost every industry. But I’m also concerned that the issues of security, data privacy, and our expectations of a right to privacy, in general — unless suitably addressed — could hinder the adoption of the IoT Read more

Learning TOGAF 9 Poster #27 – Business Transformation Readiness

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Enterprise Architecture usually applies to large scale and complex change. So it is vital to know that the organization and business are able to make the necessary changes. TOGAF addresses this in the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment – which is the subject of this poster. Another free poster download from Good e-Learning!

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Playing ‘pass the grenade’?

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Are you playing ‘pass the grenade’ with your business? Is your entire industry doing it? And if so, what can you do to defuse the metaphoric grenade? What’s the ‘grenade’? Well, it’s kinda like a hot-potato – except that you’ll…

Third-Generation Information Architecture

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Originally published in Communications of the ACM, this article, written by Roger and Elaine Evernden, describes the three generations of architecture, explains why we need to be aware of the 3 generations, and argues that we need to adequately understand information needs before we rush into technology solutions.   “Information architecture has changed dramatically over…

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