(Editor’s Note: What follows is part two of a two-part series) Steps to Perform Application Portfolio Rationalization The following are the steps to follow to perform Application Portfolio Rationalization assessment across the enterprise. APR Readiness […]
(Editor’s Note: What follows is part one of a two-part series) If you have worked in the Application Portfolio Management (APM) space, you know that over a period of time enterprises accumulate thousands of applications […]
More and more enterprise architecture teams are getting involved in the planning and completion of mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) within their organization. Here’s how enterprise architects can get involved in the due diligence and integration […]
There are three constants in life – change, choice, and principles. Stephen Covey Evolution refers to all species’ constant change and development to ensure a better fit/alignment with their environment. Similarly, organizations constantly evolve to […]
The progressive Enterprise Architect (EA) needs to track many trends in their field. This includes but is not limited to moving from project-centric to product-centric organizations, composable business capabilities, semi-autonomous teams, BizDevOps, Digital Twins, inverse […]
Is your architecture operating model ticking along like clockwork? Discussions with colleagues and clients over recent months suggest this is not always the case and have highlighted three core points to consider in any architecture operating model. Value […]
(Publisher’s Note: I write in one of two capacities; a) my individual opinion based on 20 years of watching architecture teams work or not work, and b) my role as the leader of Iasa the […]
An excerpt from The Software Architect Elevator When I was hired as an enterprise architect, the head of enterprise architecture to be more precise, I had little idea what enterprise architecture really entailed. I also […]
The Chief Architect Forum (CAF), a collaborative community for Chief Architect executives and thought leaders, held its first meeting on October 22. The purpose of the CAF, which is supported by Iasa Global, is to […]
Internal and External Customers Business success is often measured in financial terms and the ability to please external stakeholders. However, pleasing employees, stakeholders, and internal and external customers are critical criteria for customer satisfaction. Rosenbluth […]