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Encourage compliance through convenience, awareness and culture

Written by John Critchley   
Monday, 28 September 2009 07:00

Compliance at the project level is essential for enterprise architecture success. Without compliance, investment in enterprise architecture design will be wasted as it fails to gain traction at the level where it really matters. Therefore, since compliance in any context is rarely an outcome of random decision-making, some form of governance is required to help encourage the right behaviours and decisions, even where there’s no brazen defiance of the enterprise architecture guidelines.

 

The Qualities of Solution Architecture Design

Written by John Critchley   
Saturday, 16 February 2008 19:37

It doesn't take an architect to marvel at architectural wonders, such as the Sistine Chapel - the genius and creativity combined with constructive energy and skill are instantly recognisable.

Similarly for technology architecture, when we experience a well-designed IT system we can feel it through all our sense. But what is the essence that separates good architecture from bad?

 

A Rough Guide to Solution Architecture

Written by John Critchley   
Wednesday, 07 February 2007 11:32

Written for those unfamiliar with Solution Architecture, this article uses the simplest terms to introduce the reader to the function of Solution Architecture, the principal attributes of an architect and the organisational role of Solution Architecture.

 

Common Failures of Solution Architecture

Written by John Critchley   
Saturday, 16 February 2008 15:14

Solution Architecture has a reputation for producing output that is largely engineered for function, overlooking the creative responsibilities of architecture to produce an aesthetically pleasing outcome.

 

What Do Solution Architects Do?

Written by John Critchley   
Monday, 08 January 2007 17:17

From the fundamental responsibilities of technical design to thought leadership & influencing enterprise strategy, this article exposes the Solution Architect as a key differentiator between success & failure when integrating technology with business.