Establishing Enterprise Architecture Practices PDF Print E-mail
Over the past decade our IT environment has become significantly more complex. Web technologies, N-tier environments, distributed computing and SOAs now demand levels of planning, organization, understanding, collaboration previously not experienced in the industry. While the number of individuals able to perform all these tasks slowly increases, the ability to formalize the Enterprise Architecture function, and utilize the full potential of the talent, continues to falter. EA organizations are often viewed as police, operating in an "ivory tower" or as academics. Development organizations often avoid engaging "Architecture Teams" as sentiments of bureaucracy, idealism or accountability exist between the teams. At KI we have experience in establishing enterprise Architectural practices. We assist in creating processes, tools and communities that add value to essential EA Activities:
  • Best Practice Publication
  • Frameworks
  • SOA
  • Implementation
  • Open Source Technologies & Law
  • EA Functions
  • Technology Evangelism and Collaboration
For those trying to decide whether or not to create an EA function KI can answer the big questions:
  • Why should an EA organization be established?
  • What functions should be included?
  • How to fund it?
  • How to create value in the function?
  • How to avoid the political traps?
At KI we have ready to go presentations, templates, even websites and tools you can customize to initiate EA in your company. Establishing and EA is an IT priority. Let us help you gain the momentum you need to succeed.