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Category: Architecture in general
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Risk Management (1/2)
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The Architecture Development Method (ADM) of the TOGAF Standard describes a number of techniques a practitioner has at his disposal. Risk Management is the second-to-last technique that is described. Since it is addressed in several phases (Phase A and Phases E through H), it can be seen as an integral part of architecture development. Applying…
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Architecting with AI
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Artificial Intelligence is often portrayed as a disruptive force — one that demands new methods, tools, and frameworks. But in practice, AI doesn’t replace traditional architecture frameworks. Instead, it enhances them. This is especially true when it comes to the TOGAF Standard’s Architecture Development Method (ADM). Rather than rewriting the playbook, AI can act as…
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Architecture Across Ages
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We stand atop the shoulders of giants when we gaze at the majestic ruins of the Parthenon or wander through the crisp geometry of a Doric temple. It may not seem obvious at first, but the foundations of Enterprise Architecture are laid on the same principles that guided the stone masons of ancient Greece —…
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Certified Experience
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Getting certified is important. It is especially important from a personal perspective. Certifications demonstrate that you have the qualifications, skills, and knowledge necessary to perform your job well. There is one downside to most certifications though. Since most certifications are knowledge-based, almost none of them will allow you to demonstrate your experience.
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Skilled Or Competent
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Skills are important to do a job well. But having the right competencies is just as crucial. The key question is: which is preferred, a skilled architect or a competent one?
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Agile Architecture Agony
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In recent years, the agile way of working has become popular because it promises to make things more flexible, faster, and better at handling changes. However, when it comes to Enterprise Architecture, using agile methods can be tricky. It might cause problems, leading up to agile architecture agony. Agile methods are great for short, simple…
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Digital Transformation Is Not About IT
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Digital Transformation is a strategic endeavor. It involves a major change in the organizational culture, in its goals and objectives, its capabilities and business processes. And yes, at the very end of the road also a change in the supporting IT systems. Digital Transformation is not just about IT.
