Enterprise architectures are a major initiative for most IS organizations. Yet, despite major investments in their development, many are stalled in implementation awaiting user compliance.

In the best of situations, it is difficult for users to align with the architecture. They are constrained by “legacy” applications. They encounter significant costs for acquiring new products, developing new skills and reengineering support and services. Their projects are delayed to affect these changes. And, for them, the benefits are a future potential.