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How Does Enterprise Architecture Add Value

sourabhhajela — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This paper makes a business case for enterprise architecture - the authors present an EA Benefits Model (EABM) which proposes that "EA leads to organisational benefits through its impact on four key benefit enablers: Organisational Alignment, Information Availability, Resource Portfolio Optimisation, and Resource Complementarity."

Case Study: Using Agile Methodology for the Enterprise Systems

sourabhhajela — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The authors describe the development of an Enterprise Information System (EIS) for an ISO 9001 manufacturing firm. The system is built using rapid application development tools with the method known as extreme programming. An overview of the EIS development process, the system design goals, and a chronological narrative of EIS development are presented. Included are additional requirements and recommendations for those considering agile methods.

A Brief History of Software Architecture

sourabhhajela — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation provides a concise history of software architecture and discusses its future. "Software architecture is about using the power of abstraction to deal with unknowns and conquer complexity."

An Overview of SC7 Standards

sourabhhajela — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation provides an overview of SC7 and its standards - a brief history of ISO/IEC 15504, Automotive SPICE; current developments in systems and software engineering standards.

FEA Consolidated Reference Model V 2.3

sourabhhajela — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The FEA Consolidated Reference Model V 2.3 introduces the purposes and structures of the five FEA reference models.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Migrating to Cloud Computing

sourabhhajela — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation discusses the convergence of service oriented architecture (SOA) and cloud computing to detail the steps needed to migrate to the cloud.

Complementing Enterprise Architecture with SOA

sourabhhajela — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The author argues that there is a natural tension between enterprise architecture and service oriented architecture - the enterprise level view and the project level view of architecture - that can be overcome to create more business value. EA and SOA can and should work together for better value and governance.

Gaining Competitive Advantage through Enterprise Architecture

sourabhhajela — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The author makes a business case for enterprise architecture - EA creates competitive advantage for the business; EA Maturity matters; EA's impact is increasing; To be effective EA must move beyond IT; EA forces a fundamental rethinking of business IT alignment.

Enterprise Architecture Maturity and Business Process Outsourcing Success

sourabhhajela — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This master thesis presents an enterprise architecture maturity framework and uses it to establish a connection between enterprise architecture maturity and business process outsourcing success.

FEA Reference Models Overview 2.2

sourabhhajela — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This chapter introduces the purposes and structures of the five Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) reference models v2.2