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If there was one standard that I believe has high value in maturing it is IEEE 1471. It is the underpinning behind how we describe our...

In my previous post entitled “Ways to apply the Enterprise Architecture Capability Model (EACM)”, I talked about how to leverage the EACM...

As I was researching the current  industry Enterprise Architecture Capability Models I ran across an interesting observation. I  found...

In this series of posts I am talking about the Enterprise Architecture Maturity Model (EACM) along with it’s usages. In part 1, I provide...

In my last post I showed the Enterprise Architecture Capability Model (EACM). This was developed for a very specific purpose for my...

Enterprise Architecture Capability Model (EACM): a structured approach to developing an EA function that’s robust, resilient, and continuously valuable.

Interesting article on the smartest people in tech. I also had to give a plug to my leader of IV Nathan. See the article here:...

An Architecture Review Board, when designed with intent and carried out thoughtfully, serves as a powerful mechanism to steer an organization in a unified direction. Its true impact is felt when it balances robust governance with agility, fosters a culture of shared ownership, and measures outcomes to demonstrate tangible value.

A big thanks to Dennis Bottjer for post this compile of SharePoint 2010 Upgrade Resources: Upgrade Approach Testing (Visio Diagram) –  It...

The Architecture Guidance Team (AGT) is chartered to provide direction and advisory support on architectural practices, patterns, and standards.

Sudhanshu Hate from Infosys posted a good overview article on the new architecture modeling capabilities in Visual Studio Team System -...

In my last post I talked about the definition of an Architecture Review Board (ARB), let’s talk now about what it means to create one. As...

An Architecture Review Board (ARB) is responsible for validating, recommending, and approving solutions supporting the business that meet a defined criteria, executed through a set of processes to manage outcomes, exceptions, and all decisions that will be in turn cataloged to support future decision making. Realized through the ARB, is the alignment to the strategic goals of the company. Adherence to the company’s principles, policies, standards, and the defined industry pro

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You will get the following as part of this MindTouch marketing campaign: The complete 2009 Forrester Wave™: Collaboration Platforms...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is pushing the envelope in healthcare. We are using social technologies to raise the awareness of...

Troux has posted the latest Gartner EA Tools Magic Quadrant for download for free. You can download it here: http://www.troux.com/news/ga...

Microsoft just posted recently some updated architecture models on MSDN. Models Models are 34-by-44-inch posters that detail a specific...

Paul Andrew posted a number of small but interesting “code snippet” articles around SharePoint 2010 development that can help you getting...

IASA has released another competing architecture certification to the industry. IASA has spent 7 years developing this program with...