| | APRIL 20186CIOReview"An enterprise architect is the technologist whom management ignores before process deployment and blames after deployment!" As hilarious as this phrase may sound, companies overlook EA as just a process that knits together the big pieces of corporate software; they fail to identify the value proposition that a well-executed, dynamic EA initiative could bring to their enterprises. The underlying foundation of EA ought to be a blueprint that defines the structure and operation of an organization to ultimately achieve current and future objectives. It is indeed a huge responsibility to make sure that the functional components of an enterprise IT fit and work together. Additionally, it's the enterprise architect's role to ensure that the programmers working under him follow best practices and are up-to-date on technology and security areas. In this dynamic environment, digitalization of business is re-orienting the evolution of EA and inspiring innovation leaders to lean on customer centric designs. At the end of the day, it boils down to how efficiently they cater `the customer/client.' Re-architecting helps organizations align better with customers expecting to use one channel just as easily as another, or even move between channels during a single transaction.On the other hand, resorting to managed services and outsourcing to gain the EA edge is no more an alien idea--just like the transition of EA's core focus from frameworks and tools to strategy, process and governance. However, there are plenty of challenges organizations need to overcome as they journey toward EA success. And it turns out the task of identifying the right solution provider from the lot has had CIOs scratch their heads. In line with industry developments, CIOReview presents its edition on Enterprise Architecture solutions, featuring insights from industry thought leaders and technologies from innovative solution providers. We hope this edition will be valuable in formulating a robust EA strategy.Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialArchitecting a Picturesque Enterprise InfrastructureCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewAPRIL - 5 - 2018Editorial StaffSalesKaran K CJustin SmithKenneth ThomasLester D'SouzaKyle SummersSarah FernandezAndrew Smithandrew@cioreview.comManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE SPECIAL*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffVisualizersJeevan JyothiAsher BlakeContact Us:Phone:510-402-1463Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com APRIL - 5 - 2018, Vol 07 SE 16 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CIOReview
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