Enterprise Architecture: Creating Value by Informed Governance
by Martin Op 't Land, Erik Proper, Maarten Waage, Jeroen Cloo, Claudia Steghuis
Twenty years after the first publications and books on enterprise architecture, the domain is evolving
from a technology-driven towards a more business-driven approach, thus empowering decision makers to
adapt and transform an enterprise in order to keep up with changing business needs. At the same time
the discipline of enterprise architecting has matured, leading to a better understanding of the profession
of an enterprise architect.
With this book, the authors aim to provide an overview of enterprise architecture including the process
of creating, applying and maintaining it, thus taking into account the perspectives of CxOs, business
managers, enterprise architects, solution architects, designers and engineers. They explore the results
that are produced as part of an enterprise architecture, the process by which these are produced, and
the role the architect plays in this process. As such, they do not describe a specific method for
developing an enterprise (IT) architecture, nor do they define a specific modeling language for enterprise
architecture, rather they offer the reader a fundamental way of thinking about enterprise architecture,
which will enable him to select and apply the right approach, architecture framework and tools that meet
the objective and context of the architecture work at hand. This approach is emphasized by discussion
statements at the end of each chapter, sparking thoughts about benefits, shortcomings, and future research
directions.
Covering both theoretical foundations and practical use, and written in close collaboration between
industry professionals and academic lecturers, Enterprise Architecture thus offers an ideal introduction
for students in areas like business information systems or management science, as well as guidance and
background for professionals seeking a more thorough understanding of their field of work.
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