Trends Report

Use TOGAF 9 As Your Next EA Framework

TOGAF V9 Complements Your Existing EA Framework With Methodology And Templates

July 1st, 2009
Henry Peyret, null
Henry Peyret
With contributors:
Alex Cullen , Mimi An

Summary

An enterprise architecture (EA) framework describes the deliverables an EA function should produce as well as how to create these deliverables. A framework helps EA leaders organize their efforts as they work with their teams to fulfill the EA objectives and responsibilities. A recent Forrester survey reveals that TOGAF version 9, announced in 2009 by The Open Group, is generating a lot of interest in the EA community. TOGAF v9 describes an EA methodology, an EA content framework, reference models, an architecture capability framework, and a controversial Enterprise Continuum. Forrester recommends TOGAF, though we advise EA teams to plan to adapt TOGAF's various models, its Architecture Development Method (ADM), and its document templates to their organizational constraints and EA objectives.

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