enterprise-architecture Archive
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Enterprise Architecture Models
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No CommentsVariants of enterprise architecture models are never a perfect fit as we strive to link applications and technology in a useful business context. … … “The framework layers the enterprise architecture by three decision-making levels (Enterprise, Domain and System) that are crossed by the four... -
Agile Governance Structures
Posted on November 11, 2009 | No CommentsWorld class IT organizations are both highly efficient and effective. To become more effective in the application of information technology to business success, governance of enterprise architecture must look forward to ensure that the tactical decisions will holistically integrate in the future. … … “It... -
Desktop via Cloud Delivery Model
Posted on September 3, 2009 | No CommentsIBM offers virtual desktop through a cloud computing model to shift enterprise spending from capital investment to “buy by the drink” subscription payments. … … “The new IBM Smart Business Desktop on the IBM Cloud subscription service helps clients virtualize desktop computing resources, and provide... -
Lean IT Enabler
Posted on August 13, 2009 | No CommentsTrying to make sense out of software as a service and how to augment your existing enterprise architecture. CA extends their management tool(s) to support Amazon’s flavor of SaaS. … … “CA also plans to extend the capabilities of several Systems Management solutions to support... -
We’re Doomed
Posted on May 24, 2009 | 1 CommentOr, are we. Changing core systems requires strong understanding of the current enterprise architecture, a vision for the future, and a realistic transition plan to get there. Somewhere in that tangle of systems is the value-adding business logic that must be preserved. … … “Citi’s... -
Efficient Enterprise Servers
Posted on May 3, 2009 | No CommentsThe EPA is engaging industry in collaboration on revision of its EnergyStar specification for servers. The final draft is posted here (PDF). Comments on this revision are due by May 8 (this Friday). … … “Enterprise Servers: EPA is currently developing a new product specification... -
Use the Cloud for Project Pilots
Posted on November 25, 2008 | No CommentsCloud computing could play a role in making marginal IT investments more financially attractive or serve as an incubator before sinking investment into scalable infrastructure requirements. … … “For a minimal investment [using cloud computing] it is possible to prove the business case for an... -
Loosely Coupled Business through SOA
Posted on May 22, 2008 | No CommentsIf you’re building a new business and focusing on your primary differentiators in the market, coupling-in non-core functions to your core business processes could be a valuable and efficient business model. … … “However, SOA is more than a single IT project or even a... -
Microsoft Cloud Computing Predictions
Posted on March 3, 2008 | No CommentsIn order to seecure a foothold into the future of computing beyond desktops and servers, Microsoft appears poised to make eye-popping investments in a cloud-computing infrastructure that rivals peer companies in the space. … … “Microsoft has the resources and, it appears, the will to... -
HP IT Transformation
Posted on January 13, 2008 | No CommentsCIO offers insights into HP information technology transformation, where data center consolidation, application architecture rationalization, and project portfolio management are the rule of the day. … … “A deep dive into a company’s technology infrastructure will help open a technology manager’s eyes. Some of the...
