What is it about?

Nowadays, organizations dedicate significant resources to developing technology platforms and business applications that help them carry out their core activities effectively. Enterprise architecture has become a popular method for enhancing the synergy between an organization's business goals and its technological infrastructure.

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Why is it important?

Examining Enterprise Architecture is crucial due to its ability to provide a comprehensive framework for effectively managing and optimizing various components within an organization. This includes business processes, information resources, technology infrastructure, and the people involved.

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By adopting Enterprise Architecture (EA) practices, organizations can streamline their operations by aligning these different aspects in a coherent manner. It enables businesses to identify any inefficiencies or gaps in their systems and develop strategies for improvement. Furthermore, EA facilitates better decision-making by providing a holistic view of the enterprise's capabilities and dependencies. This allows stakeholders to make informed choices on investments in technology or process changes that support overall business objectives. Overall, exploring EA is highly valuable as it offers a structured approach towards achieving organizational goals through effective management of interconnected elements across the enterprise.

Dr Shadrack Katuu
University of South Africa

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This page is a summary of: The Utility of Enterprise Architecture to Records and Archives Specialists, December 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
DOI: 10.1109/bigdata.2018.8622467.
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