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The SIM Guide to Enterprise Architecture
Editor(s):  Leon Kappelman, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA
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Cat. #:  K10555
ISBN:  9781439811139
ISBN 10:  143981113X
Publication Date:  October 26, 2009
Number of Pages:  330
Availability:  In Stock
Binding(s):  Hardback

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  • Presents insight into enterprise architecture from pioneers in the field, including John Zachman
  • Provides IT managers with industry benchmarks on enterprise architecture and related IT capabilities
  • Includes case studies illustrating industry-leading practices, tools, and processes
  • Examines the relationship between business processes and enterprise architecture
  • Discusses enterprise architecture ontologies, frameworks, and models
  • Explores the roles of information technology and IT professionals in organizations

Summary

Enterprise architecture is leading IT’s way to the executive boardroom, as CIOs are now taking their place at the management table. Organizations investing their time, money, and talent in enterprise architecture (EA) have realized significant process improvement and competitive advantage. However, as these organizations discovered, it is one thing to acquire a game-changing technology but quite another to discover ways to use it well.

A project of the Society for Information Management’s Enterprise Architecture Working Group and edited by Leon A. Kappelman, The SIM Guide to Enterprise Architecture provides insights from leading authorities on EA, including John Zachman, Larry DeBoever, George Paras, Jeanne Ross, and Randy Hite. The book supplies a solid understanding of key concepts for effectively leveraging EA to redesign business processes, integrate services, and become an Information Age enterprise. Beginning with a look at current theory and frameworks, the book discusses the practical application of enterprise architecture and includes a wealth of best practices, resources, and references. It contains the SIM survey of IT organizations’ EA activities, which provides important metrics for evaluating progress and success.

Successful businesses exploit synergy among business functions and push the boundaries of process design. IT’s cross-functional position uniquely qualifies it to lead process innovation. EA lets CIOs integrate technology with business vision and is the roadmap for implementing new systems, changing behavior, and driving value. This book explores the vision, foundation, and enabling technology required to successfully transform organizations with enterprise architecture.