Enterprise Transformation and Open Group

Enterprise-architecture is dead – long live enterprise-transformation! Or so it would seem, from the description of the current Open Group conference at Cannes. Yet is all as it seems? I’d have to admit that the conference-programme does worry me a bit. Despite the presence of a fair few people with a broader view than just IT – […]

Enterprise Transformation Takes the French Riviera

The Open Group Conference in Cannes, France is quickly approaching! It will be running from April 23-27, bringing together leading minds in technology to discuss the process and components of Enterprise Transformation. Continue reading →

Enterprise Transformation, Innovation, Emergence and the Sewers of Vienna

The key to successful enterprise transformation lies in understanding the infrastructure of complete ecosystems. Drivers of change, goals of transformation, and factors of influence – these are only a few components essential to innovative (even emerge…

Part 1 of 3: Building an Enterprise Architecture Value Proposition Using TOGAF® 9.1. and ArchiMate® 2.0

When introducing Enterprise Architecture as a program or initiative, it is regularly done from an IT perspective rarely considering what the costs will be and if there will be any return on investment. This presents a particular challenge to Enterprise…

Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Transformation: Related But Distinct Concepts That Can Change the World

Open Group experts discuss relationship of enterprise architecture to enterprise transformation. Do you need EA to succeed in transforming your business or do you risk conflating two distinct concepts? Continue reading →

San Francisco Conference Observations: Enterprise Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, SOA and a Splash of Cloud Computing

By Chris Harding, The Open Group  This week I have been at The Open Group conference in San Francisco. The theme was Enterprise Transformation which, in simple terms means changing how your business works to take advantage of the latest … Contin…

Setting Expectations and Working within Existing Structures the Dominate Themes for Day 3 of San Francisco Conference

By The Open Group Conference Team Yesterday concluded The Open Group Conference San Francisco. Key themes that stood out on Day 3, as well as throughout the conference, included the need for a better understanding of business expectations and existing …

San Francisco Conference Day 2 – Enterprise Transformation: The New Role of Open Standards

By The Open Group Conference Team The Open Group Conference in San Francisco has brought together a plenary of speakers from across the globe and disciplines. While their perspective on enterprise architecture is different, most seem to agree that ente…

The Open Group San Francisco Conference: Day 1 Highlights

By The Open Group Conference Team With the end of the first day of the conference, here are a few key takeaways from Monday’s key note sessions: “The Enterprise Architect: Architecting Business Success” Jeanne Ross, Director & Principal Resea…