From the Editor
Old Friends and New Ideas
One of the benefits of being involved in the enterprise architecture space from the beginning is that you get to know other learned professionals who also have a history in EA and the value they […]
Articles by George Paras
From the Editor
Exploring the Science of Enterprise Architecture
The science of EA means different things to different people. One can’t possibly address it in one issue of A&G Magazine, nor have we tried. But what we have done is given you a smattering […]
From the Editor
Building a New Future in the World of EA
In this issue, we take a snapshot of the future in technology, through the lens of enterprise architecture. In the first article, author David F. Giannetto writes about “The End of the ERP,” focusing on […]
From the Editor
Striking a Balance
The Internet of Things (IoT) is not new. It has been around, at least conceptually, for more than a decade. So, that new car smell has faded. Even so, it remains transformational, especially when considering […]
From the Editor
Complementary Relationships
Project portfolio management and enterprise architecture usually begin as unique and stand-alone disciplines. If they remain apart, though, the opportunity to maximize their value to the company will not be achieved. In this issue’s lead […]
From the Editor
The Growing Importance of EA in the Business World
When I learn that a company is transforming, I always ask if it has an established EA practice. Too often the answer is no. If companies don’t have one, it doesn’t take long before they […]
From the Editor
Take the Initiative
When I reflect on the title of this issue and the topics of our contributed articles, it reminds me of the motivations of many of the EA practitioners I have worked with over the years. […]
From the Editor
EA and the Internet of Things
I once thought consumer-oriented “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices were novelties. The early ones were single purpose, low frequency, not integrated, and had narrow uses. They were solutions to problems I didn’t have. Lately, I […]
From the Editor
Collaborating with the Marketing Side
Enterprise architects (EAs) have a tremendous opportunity in the coming years to lead a complete digital transformation of their organization. Not only should they need to focus on their customers’ rapidly evolving needs and expectations […]
From the Editor
EA in the Middle
Despite the efforts of many EA advocates, there is still a recurring debate and lack of consensus across the wider IT and business communities on the scope and role of EA. Even among those who […]