Enterprise Systems Architecture : Aligning Business Operating Models to Technology Landscapes

Enhance your technical and business skills to better manage your organization’s technology ecosystem. This book aims to explain how to align the technology landscape to service your company’s business operating model.The book begins by exploring different architectural approaches before taking a deep dive into multiple layers of the architectural stack and the methodology of each component. You’ll also learn about the many products delivered by enterprise architecture. To complete the book, author Daljit Banger delves into the various roles and responsibilities of an enterprise architect.After completing Enterprise Systems Architecture, you will understand how to develop an ICT (Information Communication Technology) strategy to meet the needs of your organization.You will:• Gain a complete understanding of enterprise architecture• Conceptualize the enterprise ecosystem using the EsA canvas• Master the products and services of an enterprise architecture functionWho This Book Is ForArchitects (Enterprise, Solution, or Technical), CTOs, Business Analysts, or any stakeholder in delivering technology services to their organization.About the AuthorDaljit Banger has 40 years of solid IT Industry experience, having undertaken assignments in locations across the globe, including the UK, USA, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Hong Kong, and Brazil on behalf of large multinational companies.Daljit has successfully managed several large professional teams of Architects, written in several publications and is the author of several freeware software products for Enterprise Architecture.Daljit holds a Master of Science (MSc) Degree and is a Chartered IT Fellow of the British Computer Society and Chairs the British Computer Society Enterprise Architecture Specialist Group. Table of Contents About the Author About the Technical Reviewer Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Further Material Chapter 1: Architectural Purpose Architectural Approaches/Styles UK Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework U.S. Department of Defense Architecture Framework The Open Groups TOGAF® Framework Zachman Framework Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Meta-Models/Reference Architectures Summary Chapter 2: The Stack The Architectural Stack Layers Expanded and Explored Summary Chapter 3: Layer 0: The Business Operating Model BOM Considerations External Forces: Industry Shapers and Disruptors Drivers for Change Enterprise Structure Business Models Information Resources Financial Management Tools/Methods The Business Model Canvas Structure – Conduct – Performance (SCP) PEST Analysis SWOT Analysis Porter’s: 5 Forces/Value Chain Summary Chapter 4: Layer 1: Business Process Layer Layer 1: BOM Analysis Considerations Summary Chapter 5: Layer 2: Capabilities and Services Capability/Service Layer Considerations Example Mapping: Automobile Industry Summary Chapter 6: Layer 3: Applications Components to Analyze, Consider, and Manage in the Application Layer Summary Chapter 7: Layer 4: Data/Information Services Classification and Information Types Enterprise Data Lifecycle/Journey Enterprise Data Governance Big Data Data Warehouses/Data Lakes Summary Chapter 8: Layer 5: Technology Services (Logical) Summary Chapter 9: Layer 6: Enabling Technology (Physical) End-User Computing Hosting (Physical/Virtual) Connectivity Appliances Energy Support Management Summary Chapter 10: Layer 7: Value-Added Services and Hygiene Services The Stack: Additional Notes Summary Chapter 11: Products for Delivering the EA Contributing Factors Reference Models IT Governance Design Authorities/Architectural Review Boards Technical Debt Management Why Is Technical Debt Important to Enterprise Architects? Potential Factors for Technical Debt Creation Can You Avoid Technical Debt? How Can You Manage (Repay) the Debt? Summary Chapter 12: Clustering Artifacts: The Five Ps Framework Summary Chapter 13: Managing Technology Change: Architectural Impact Assessment Guidelines Identify/Analyze the Change Required Use Cases Define a Map The Impact Horizon: System Components for Analysis AIA Deliverables Putting It All Together Summary Chapter 14: Roles and Responsibilities Enterprise Architects Solution Architects Technical Architects Aligning Architectural Skills to Competencies Models Summary Chapter 15: Developing the ICT Strategy A Simple Strategy Pattern The Strategy Cycle Summary A Final Note Appendix Common Enterprise Architectural Principles Business Models Definition Example Industry Disruption: Regulation (PSD-2 Payments) and the Stack Analysis Areas Mapped to the Stack Regulatory Change and Impact on the Stack: GDPR Example Business Operating Model Business Processes Capabilities Services Applications Data and Information Technology Services Hygiene Services ICT Strategy Pattern: ING Group Example/Exercise Example Table of Contents for an ICT Strategy Nonfunctional Requirements Example of Five Ps Clustering Third-Party Websites Glossary of Terms/Acronyms Bibliography: Suggested Further Reading Cheat Sheet: Architectural Impact Assessment Index Enhance your technical and business skills to better manage your organization's technology ecosystem. This book aims to explain how to align the technology landscape to service your company's business operating model. The book begins by exploring different architectural approaches before taking a deep dive into multiple layers of the architectural stack and the methodology of each component. You'll also learn about the many products delivered by enterprise architecture. To complete the book, author Daljit Banger delves into the various roles and responsibilities of an enterprise architect. After completing Enterprise Systems Architecture , you will understand how to develop an ICT (Information Communication Technology) strategy to meet the needs of your organization. What Will You Learn Gain a complete understanding of enterprise architecture Conceptualize the enterprise ecosystem using the EsA canvas Master the products and services of an enterprise architecture function Who This Book Is For Architects (Enterprise, Solution, or Technical), CTOs, Business Analysts, or any stakeholder in delivering technology services to their organization. Enhance your technical and business skills to better manage your organization's technology ecosystem. This book aims to explain how to align the technology landscape to service your company's business operating model. The book begins by exploring different architectural approaches before taking a deep dive into multiple layers of the architectural stack and the methodology of each component. You'll also learn about the many products delivered by enterprise architecture. To complete the book, author Daljit Banger delves into the various roles and responsibilities of an enterprise architect. After completing Enterprise Systems Architecture, you will understand how to develop an ICT (Information Communication Technology) strategy to meet the needs of your organization. You will: Gain a complete understanding of enterprise architecture Conceptualize the enterprise ecosystem using the EsA canvas Master the products and services of an enterprise architecture function