The attached slide deck was used to Support a webinar for the Australian Computer Society (Queensland) on June 1st 2017.
Some previously used slides with modified content and some additional slides to support the webinar theme
Full Webinar Video can be seen at https://youtu.be/_41-izCm5rw
Enterprise Architecture Workshop London - July 17th 2017Daljit Banger
Slides from The BCS EA Conference in London on the 17th July - Focus was on the group exercise of defining and linking architectural artefacts with various project types
Enterprise Architecture - An Introduction from the Real World Daljit Banger
The attached slides where presented at a BCS EA SIG organised event hosted by Deloitte in Edinburgh on the 24th April 2017.
Slide 7 is not rendered as I wish to protect the IP, however will publish soon
Is Enterprise Architecture dominated by the developer who has economic mindset after the Industrial Revolution ?
Is it time to add concept of Customer-centric, Work-life balance, etc to make Enterprise Architecture close to Human-centric ?
A Brief Introduction to Enterprise Architecture Daljit Banger
Presentation to Metropolitan University (London) on the 16th Feb 2017.
The purpose of the session was to introduce core basic concepts around Enterprise Architecture and discuss the role of the Enterprise Architect .
This is the deck of a webinar that I presented at the OpenGroup. The focus of this webinar is on the challenge of using these standards in practice to build a strong architecture capability in organizations.
Practical Enterprise Architecture in Medium-size Corporation using TOGAFMichael Sukachev
Overview on the Practical Enterprise Architecture approach using TOGAF ADM for architectures development, Zachman Framework as artifacts repository and Sparx EA as a modelling tool.
Enterprise Architecture Workshop London - July 17th 2017Daljit Banger
Slides from The BCS EA Conference in London on the 17th July - Focus was on the group exercise of defining and linking architectural artefacts with various project types
Enterprise Architecture - An Introduction from the Real World Daljit Banger
The attached slides where presented at a BCS EA SIG organised event hosted by Deloitte in Edinburgh on the 24th April 2017.
Slide 7 is not rendered as I wish to protect the IP, however will publish soon
Is Enterprise Architecture dominated by the developer who has economic mindset after the Industrial Revolution ?
Is it time to add concept of Customer-centric, Work-life balance, etc to make Enterprise Architecture close to Human-centric ?
A Brief Introduction to Enterprise Architecture Daljit Banger
Presentation to Metropolitan University (London) on the 16th Feb 2017.
The purpose of the session was to introduce core basic concepts around Enterprise Architecture and discuss the role of the Enterprise Architect .
This is the deck of a webinar that I presented at the OpenGroup. The focus of this webinar is on the challenge of using these standards in practice to build a strong architecture capability in organizations.
Practical Enterprise Architecture in Medium-size Corporation using TOGAFMichael Sukachev
Overview on the Practical Enterprise Architecture approach using TOGAF ADM for architectures development, Zachman Framework as artifacts repository and Sparx EA as a modelling tool.
Togaf is a high level and holistic approach to design, which is typically modeled at four levels: business, application, data, and
technology. It tries to give a well-tested overall starting model to information architects, which can then be built upon. It relies heavily
on modularization, standardization, and already existing, proven technologies and products.
For More Information please follow the below link:
http://www.xoomtrainings.com/course/togaf
For Togaf 9.1 Online Training Demo Please Find the below link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF-h6yUc9eo
For General Queries Email us at sales@xoomtrainings.com or +1-610-686-8077
What is the Value of Mature Enterprise Architecture TOGAFxavblai
Judith Jones received the Open Group award for Outstanding Contributions to the development of TOGAF 9 at 19th Open Group Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Conference Chicago - July 21-23, 2008. Former CEO of Architecting the Enterprise which has been a member of The Open Group for 6 years, she is personnally involved since 1997. As an active member of The Open Group and she is a major contributor and an editor of TOGAF 7, 8 and 9 as well as leading TOGAF projects for localisation, case studies, ADML, synergy and collaboration projects.
http://www.opengroup.org/member/member-spotlight-jones.htm
When a company invests in ITIL, very often Architecture is not much involved: this is a mistake because there is much overlap, and Architecture can end up side-lined by the ITIL juggernaut. But there are a lot of benefits Architecture can bring to an ITIL-oriented organization.
This slide deck goes a step or two further than the white-papers out there I've found to date in providing some concrete guidance on how to actually integrate Architecture activities into ITIL. The deck uses TOGAF as the reference framework, but the concepts can be applied to any modern Architecture practice, since the discussion focuses on the types of deliverables and activities, which analogously exist in most frameworks.
As the size of your development shop and organization grows, being able to align the needs of the business with technology grows ever-important. Having been involved with our company's Enterprise Architecture practice since the early days of its inception I have had the opportunity to grow with the team, which I now lead, and have seen what works - and what doesn't - for our organization. Regardless of whether you are part of a small startup shop or a 20,000 employee organization, there is a need for a focus on Enterprise Architecture.
Visual Paradigm enables your team to manage enterprise transformation complexity for coping with the rapidly-changing markets, technologies, and regulatory requirements. It is an ideal one-stop-shop solution for enterprise architecture planning and business transformation, project management and agile software development, so that your company can stay in control and foster growth.
A Framework for Developing IoT-related Solution Architecture BlueprintsStefan Malich
Smart, connected products enable digital transformation but also entail challenges related to complexity, operational disruption, security, etc. An incremental approach guided by an IoT-related strategy and target architecture is key to address these challenges. I propose a library of IoT-related solution architecture blueprints can be used to guide the development of target architectures and architectural roadmaps. The framework (which is described in a Slidedoc format) is considered only as a starting point. It provides a holistic view on the IoT (or smart, connected products) space and structures the set of solution architecture blueprint based on a maturity model for smart, connected products and different IoT-related domains.
Solution Architecture and Solution ComplexityAlan McSweeney
This is an extract from the book An Introduction to Solution Architecture (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1797567616) that discusses the topic of solution complexity.
The solution architect cannot design solution in isolation without being aware of the implications of its subsequent delivery. Inherent unnecessary complexity must be avoided. The solution architect does not have control of the wider environment in which the solution will be delivered and that may be a source of additional complexity. But the solution architect can try to influence this by indicating where solution delivery problems may arise due to complexity so mitigation actions can be taken. The complexity factors can be used to assess and select solution options. The goal is, as always, no surprises.
[WSO2Con EU 2017] Digital Architecture: A Reference Architecture for a Digita...WSO2
Enterprise architects, CTOs, and Chief Digital Officers (CDOs) are struggling to identify the correct digital architecture for their enterprise. In this slide deck, Asanka explores the business architecture as well as the technical architecture of an enterprise and the connection between them. He will share his experience to help you institute your digital architecture and build adaptive digital products and services for your consumers.
Togaf is a high level and holistic approach to design, which is typically modeled at four levels: business, application, data, and
technology. It tries to give a well-tested overall starting model to information architects, which can then be built upon. It relies heavily
on modularization, standardization, and already existing, proven technologies and products.
For More Information please follow the below link:
http://www.xoomtrainings.com/course/togaf
For Togaf 9.1 Online Training Demo Please Find the below link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF-h6yUc9eo
For General Queries Email us at sales@xoomtrainings.com or +1-610-686-8077
What is the Value of Mature Enterprise Architecture TOGAFxavblai
Judith Jones received the Open Group award for Outstanding Contributions to the development of TOGAF 9 at 19th Open Group Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Conference Chicago - July 21-23, 2008. Former CEO of Architecting the Enterprise which has been a member of The Open Group for 6 years, she is personnally involved since 1997. As an active member of The Open Group and she is a major contributor and an editor of TOGAF 7, 8 and 9 as well as leading TOGAF projects for localisation, case studies, ADML, synergy and collaboration projects.
http://www.opengroup.org/member/member-spotlight-jones.htm
When a company invests in ITIL, very often Architecture is not much involved: this is a mistake because there is much overlap, and Architecture can end up side-lined by the ITIL juggernaut. But there are a lot of benefits Architecture can bring to an ITIL-oriented organization.
This slide deck goes a step or two further than the white-papers out there I've found to date in providing some concrete guidance on how to actually integrate Architecture activities into ITIL. The deck uses TOGAF as the reference framework, but the concepts can be applied to any modern Architecture practice, since the discussion focuses on the types of deliverables and activities, which analogously exist in most frameworks.
As the size of your development shop and organization grows, being able to align the needs of the business with technology grows ever-important. Having been involved with our company's Enterprise Architecture practice since the early days of its inception I have had the opportunity to grow with the team, which I now lead, and have seen what works - and what doesn't - for our organization. Regardless of whether you are part of a small startup shop or a 20,000 employee organization, there is a need for a focus on Enterprise Architecture.
Visual Paradigm enables your team to manage enterprise transformation complexity for coping with the rapidly-changing markets, technologies, and regulatory requirements. It is an ideal one-stop-shop solution for enterprise architecture planning and business transformation, project management and agile software development, so that your company can stay in control and foster growth.
A Framework for Developing IoT-related Solution Architecture BlueprintsStefan Malich
Smart, connected products enable digital transformation but also entail challenges related to complexity, operational disruption, security, etc. An incremental approach guided by an IoT-related strategy and target architecture is key to address these challenges. I propose a library of IoT-related solution architecture blueprints can be used to guide the development of target architectures and architectural roadmaps. The framework (which is described in a Slidedoc format) is considered only as a starting point. It provides a holistic view on the IoT (or smart, connected products) space and structures the set of solution architecture blueprint based on a maturity model for smart, connected products and different IoT-related domains.
Solution Architecture and Solution ComplexityAlan McSweeney
This is an extract from the book An Introduction to Solution Architecture (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1797567616) that discusses the topic of solution complexity.
The solution architect cannot design solution in isolation without being aware of the implications of its subsequent delivery. Inherent unnecessary complexity must be avoided. The solution architect does not have control of the wider environment in which the solution will be delivered and that may be a source of additional complexity. But the solution architect can try to influence this by indicating where solution delivery problems may arise due to complexity so mitigation actions can be taken. The complexity factors can be used to assess and select solution options. The goal is, as always, no surprises.
[WSO2Con EU 2017] Digital Architecture: A Reference Architecture for a Digita...WSO2
Enterprise architects, CTOs, and Chief Digital Officers (CDOs) are struggling to identify the correct digital architecture for their enterprise. In this slide deck, Asanka explores the business architecture as well as the technical architecture of an enterprise and the connection between them. He will share his experience to help you institute your digital architecture and build adaptive digital products and services for your consumers.
Webinar: Roadmap to Implementing Managed ServicesKSM Consulting
This slide deck walks you through how to find and select the right managed service provider for your organization.
From stability and security of your IT environment to the elimination of day-to-day IT challenges bogging internal IT teams to a renewed focus on strategic initiatives, companies are turning to managed IT services for business growth.
If you find yourself evaluating MSPs, possibly even your current provider, this slide deck will provide direction on how to establish a long-term, high-value relationship with the right partner.
In this slide deck, you will learn:
• Evaluation criteria for selecting your managed service provider
• The right questions to ask to uncover a managed service provider that will fulfill your unique needs
• Tips on building a long-term relationship
Building Blocks for the Enterprise of the Digital Age | Enterprise Digital Su...Dion Hinchcliffe
I gave the closing keynote to Enterprise Digital Summit Paris 2016 earlier this month to explore today's building blocks in creating a truly digital organization. People are the most important building block, but after that it's the key components of digital workplace, digital business, and the transformation it takes to get there. Lastly, we need a platform for change at scale. I increasingly believe that is online communities of change agents.
[WSO2Con EU 2017] The Win-Win-Win of Water Authority HHNKWSO2
WSO2 technology enabled HHNK to create an online portal for citizens to check and pay tax statements directly. The results were amazing - HHNK received payments on tax statements sooner and irreversible due to increased usability. Additionally, they spend less effort on collection, they received fewer phone calls, and they received less mail. Underneath, the WSO2 API Manager, ESB, and DSS did all the intelligent work.
Next Generation Digital Enterprise (Workplace) Technology | Enterprise Digita...Dion Hinchcliffe
I explored how the digital workplace is evolving i 2017, and how systems of record and systems of engagement are at last starting to come together. With IoT, artificial intelligence, and people-centric enablement, digital workplace is at its most exciting point in recent memory. From my keynote at Enterprise Digital Arena at CeBIT today.
COBIT 5 IT Governance Model: an Introductionaqel aqel
This lecture provides quick and direct insight about Information technologies governance using COBIT 5 framework. COBIT 5 in its fifth edition released by information systems audit and control association (www.isaca.org) in 2012 to supersede the version 4.1 / 2007. It also included ISACA’s VAL-IT model that aimed to manage the financial perspective of IT as well as RISK-IT framework.
The lecture was part of ISACA- Riyadh chapter activities in April 2015 under the sponsorship of Al-Fisal University.
AI and Machine Learning Demystified by Carol Smith at Midwest UX 2017Carol Smith
What is machine learning? Is UX relevant in the age of artificial intelligence (AI)? How can I take advantage of cognitive computing? Get answers to these questions and learn about the implications for your work in this session. Carol will help you understand at a basic level how these systems are built and what is required to get insights from them. Carol will present examples of how machine learning is already being used and explore the ethical challenges inherent in creating AI. You will walk away with an awareness of the weaknesses of AI and the knowledge of how these systems work.
Enterprise Architecture - An Introduction Daljit Banger
The Slides are from my session at "An Evening of Enterprise Architecture Awareness" held at theUniversity of Sussex Hosted by the BCS Local Chapter and facilitated by the BCS EA Specialist Group.
Aligning The Business Model to Technology Landscapes Enterprise Systems Arch...Daljit Banger
Seminar slides presented to the MBA Students of the AUC entitled "Aligning The Business Operating Model to the Technology Landscapes
Enterprise Systems Architecture"
O futuro de TI passa por compreender a transformação digital dos negócios e qual papel ela deve se desempenhar neste novo cenário cada vez mais próximo. A resposta para esta transformação passa pela Arquitetura Corporativa (EA).
Provides overview of various standards adopted by Telecom ISP/ISV in Management and Monetization space. These standards provides open framework for OSS/BSS business processes to support interoperability and to avoid vendor lock-in
Building a ICT Strategy with an Enterprise Architecture MindsetDaljit Banger
The attached slides are from my 1-hour workshop held at the BCS Enterprise Architecture Specialist Group 2nd Annual Conference - 26th June 2018
As this was an interactive workshop, the slides were presented to provide 'context' to stimulating debate, so some of the essence of content may be lost e.g the debate around funding – but sharing to the community.
Achieving IT Strategic Directives When Evaluating a New Promotional Content E...Cognizant
By embracing a collaborative assessment model to evaluate technology platforms, life sciences organizations can better address cross-functional stakeholder needs.
Conig® v1.5 Converged Information GovernanceYalcin Gerek
CONIG® (Converged Information Governance) is a governance framework developed by TAC A.S. addressing information and related technologies. Its main focus is INFORMATION. CONIG® is based on models that are widely used for Information Technologies, Corporate Governance as well as Business Governance.
Enterprise Architecture -A Recap : What, Why and ValueDaljit Banger
Presentation to the BCS EASG 6th Annual Conference in London held on the 6th Sept 2023 .
1/2 Hour presentation revisiting the generic what , why and value of Enterprise Systems Architecture
Slideshow used for a webinar to the Association of Enterprise Architects (https://www.globalaea.org/) on 28th June 2023) - promoting the development of the EA Mindset
Architectural Engagement Through the Project LifecycleDaljit Banger
Some insight into the work of the Architecture Community for Project/Programme Managers - Presented on 23rd November 2022 at the BCS PMSG - (Video available on YouTube BCS Channel)
Moving from the Business Strategy to Technology Strategy - A Top-Down Approac...Daljit Banger
Presentation to the OMGs Business Architecture Guild event in Amsterdam (July 2019) - presenting a pattern for delivering an IT Strategy. Brom the Business Target operating Model the execution - 40 min presentation
Developing a Strategy - A Reusable PatternDaljit Banger
This week I presented to the Business Architecture in the London Market (BALM) in Partnership with LLoyds of London Community a session entitled "Developing a Strategy - A Simple Reusable Pattern".
The presentation discussed a simple reusable approach to developing a Strategy.
Life Cycle An informal discussion - Interaction & Control Points for Enterpr...Daljit Banger
Presentation held at the Manchester Met Uni Business Centre and hosted by the Manchester Branch of the BCS - The focus on the presentation was "Informal Architectural Governance" and explored the Solution Architecture Life Cycle
A lot of the context is lost in translation - but some interesting reusable material .
A Day in the Life of an Enterprise Architect (Role Play Exercise) 2016Daljit Banger
During Nov 2016 the BCS EA SIG ran a session entitled "Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Day / Hackathon" in London - These are my slides for my sesion at the event.
On the 23rd Nov 2015 the British Computer Society (BCS) Enterprise Architecture Specialist Group (which I co-chair) held a practitioners evening.
These are my Slides for the ICT Strategy Session - Setting context and highlighting an approach delivering a ICT strategy rapidly.
EA Secuity Thinking - Practical Exercise Daljit Banger
On the 23rd Nov 2015 the British Computer Society (BCS) Enterprise Architecture Specialist Group (which I co-chair) held a practitioners evening.
Attached are the Slides used to conduct the Enterprise Security "Thinking" group exercise.
On the 23rd Nov 2015 the British Computer Society (BCS) Enterprise Architecture Specialist Group (which I co-chair) held a practitioners evening in London
Attached are my Introduction Slides - Setting context and introducing a EA Stack
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
3. Open Groups
TOGAF Framework
Zachman Framework™ MODAF
Federal Enterprise Architecture
Framework (FEAF)
DODAF
Public Architectural Frameworks
ETOM (Enhanced Telecom
Operations Map
Numerous Frameworks exist which provide views, approaches and general support to help
deliver / manage an Enterprise Architecture Capability
4. Enterprise Architecture supports how one builds a reusable Unified
Information Systems/Management capability that supports and meets
Organisational needs.
The EA Goal is to Align and Manage the Technology landscape of an
Organisation with its Strategic / Operational Goals/Objectives for both
today and tomorrow.
Something to Consider…
Enterprise Architecture is NOT Enterprise Systems Architecture and this
difference often results in opposing views in terms of capabilities and
outcomes.
These can be expressed as:
A view towards how we construct / reconstruct the Organisation to
deliver specific Enterprise outcomes.
A view with a strong bias towards Technology and how it can be
best provisioned to meet outcomes.
6. BOM to Tech Landscape Mapping - The Stack
Each layer in the Stack can be further decomposed, with each layer pushing or consuming to the layer above and below.
BusinessTechnology
7. Stack Scenario
Each layer in the Stack can be further decomposed, with each layer pushing or consuming to the layer above and below.
BusinessTechnology
BOM BM
11. The deliverables and attributes of
artefacts produced by the EA teams will
be directly influenced by one or all of the
following:
TheStructure/Sizeofthe
Organisation
Characteristicsofthe
Organisation
TheOperatingEnvironmentof
theEnterpriseArchitecture
Practice
Managementbuy-inof
EnterpriseArchitecture
SizeandBudgetAvailabletothe
Team.
TeamCapabilities
However , irrespective of the structure or capabilities of the team, all artefacts can be
classified into 1 of 3 domains
One size does not necessarily always fit all No two organisations/industries are ever identical
Abstract
•Notional
Models
•Views
Functional
Interactions /
Inter-
Relationships
Artefacts /
Components
Support /
Hygiene
12. Control
Governance –
Process
Boards –
Review,
Technical,
Business
Boards
Programme /
Project
Engagement
Business /
Partner
Engagements
Stakeholder
Management
Inform
Principles
Policies
Portfolio
Manageme
nt
Funding
Models
Reference
Models
• Technical
• ApplicationBest
Practices
Patterns
Impact
Assessmen
ts
Marketing
Plans
Standards /
Notations
Direct
Stakeholder
Engagement
Business
Architecture
Target
Definition
Application
Target
Architecture
Data &
Information
(Master Data
Management
Strategy)
Infrastructure
Target
Architecture –
Enabling
Technology &
Platforms
Roadmaps
(Product /
Technology)
Gap Analysis –
Transitional
States
Impact
Assessments
Service
promotion,
catalogue
etc…
Enterprise Architecture Products (Support/Enablers)
15. Enterprise Architecture - Example Product Matrix
Control Inform Direct Artefacts
x x x API Management
x x Governance – Process
x x Application - Target Architecture/s
x x Architectural Boards – (Review, Technical, Business Boards(Participation))
x x Architectural Principles - System, Process, Generic
x x x Best Practices Research / Promotion/ Socialisation
x x x Business Architecture Target Definition
x x x Data & Information (MDM Strategy), Journey from Data to Insights
x x x Financial / Funding Models (TCO, Investment Plans)
x x x Gap Analysis – New Solutions, Transitional States
x x x Group / System Policies (Sys Admin etc)
x x x Impact Assessments - Projects, Technologies, Solutions
x x x Infrastructure Target Architecture – Enabling Technology & Platforms
x x Reusable System Patterns (Dev, Integration etc.)
x x Portfolio Advisory
x x x Programme / Project Engagement
x x x Reference Models
x x x Technical / Application
x x x Roadmaps (Product / Technology)
x x x Service catalogue
Strategy (Product/technology, Deviation etc.)
x x x Service promotion Plans
x x x Stakeholder Engagement
x Stakeholder Management
x x Standards / Notations (Promotion of BPMN, UML, Archimate, etc.)
Two Artefacts
worthy of discussion
16. Principles
• Business
• This criteria element relates to
the promotion of enterprise wide
principles around the domain of
business processing, especially
business process modelling and
service design.
• Application
• Principles relating to the design,
build and deployment of
applications
• Information
• Principles linked with the
production, cleansing and
publishing of information
• Data
• Principles associated with data
design, usage, persistence etc.
• Infrastructure
• Principles associated with
selection, deployment,
management of the infrastructure
(data Centres, Servers storage,
network etc)
• Foundation Services.
• Foundation services relate to DR,
Security, Incident management
etc i.e. services that are core to
all of the above
Practices
• Business Operations
• Here Enterprise Architects should
be concerned with the practices
associated with capturing,
modelling and digitally executing
the business operations.
• Application Design
• I.e. delivery of designs of. Whilst,
practices adopted may based on
a specific methodology or
approach, the real question ‘ how
efficiently have we adopted the
practices of the approach and are
we meeting the business
demands based on this adoption
?’
• Application Build
• The maturity of the build of
applications both internal and
externally developed applications
should encapsulate test of
software unit, components etc
prior to build
• Governance
• Architectural Governance and the
teeth i.e. power of associated with
the various boards.
• Service Delivery
• The maturity of the practices i.e.
what actually happens during the
deployment, management of
systems on the technology
landscape.
• Support
• Whilst this is close to Service
Delivery it must be noted that we
should rank how effectively the
EA team deliver the support of its
artefacts
Process
• Business
• The engagement of the Enterprise
Architecture functions with the
Business Process Modelling and
Design functions and any
alignment activities.
• STP
• EA should facilitate a move
towards Straight Through
processing i.e. reducing the
number of digital and manual
process hand offs between
processes.
• Information
• The Information Architecture and
the associated process to capture,
manage and publish EA
information.
• Orchestration
• This relates to the processes
associated with orchestrating
business and technology services
• Production Acceptance
• The maturity of the processes
associated with deployment,
management of systems accepted
into the production environment.
• Documentation
• The maturity of document
production , publication and
promotion by the Enterprise
Architecture function
• 3rd Party Engagement
• How effectively does EA engage
with 3rd parties to maximise the
benefits to the organisation e.g.
cost reductions, savings etc
• Contribution to the Enterprise
• What is the general perception of
EA processes e.g. Governance
contributing real value to the
organisation from system users to
senior management?
Patterns
• Publications
• Does the organisation have a
patterns catalogue? How mature
is the organising in publishing it
patterns, do these publications
adopt standards for syntax,
notations etc
• Promotion
• How are patterns promoted
through the organisation, are they
rendered via an intranet? Or are
they in a document library
somewhere?
• Development
• How patterns are developed – are
they text book extracts or are
they developed with the various
technical communities?
• Usage
• Do the technical Communities use
these patterns to provide
efficiency gains to the
organisation?
• Application
• Application patterns are to be
found publically available and
thus should be exploited – do
your organisational developers for
example exploit published
patterns when constructing
applications.
• Infrastructure
• As with Applications above – Do
your Service delivery personal for
example use standard patterns
for system configurations
deployed into production.
• Security
• Security patterns are emerging as
a key in distributed systems – are
these in use ?, does the technical
community know of the existence
• Re-Use
• How often are patterns re-used if
at all and do we as an
organisation promote reuse.
Portfolio
Management
• Services
• Most Organisations have their
own definition of a Services the
EAM measure assumes a service
as a function that is well-defined,
self-contained, and does not
depend on the context or state of
other services. A service can be
either a business or technical
object.
• Application
• The portfolio of applications in an
Organisation can be a mix of
either bespoke or Commercial Off
the Shelf (COTS) either way the
life cycle should be managed in a
single unified location.
• Middleware
• Middleware could refer to
Enterprise Service Buses,
Messaging or even request
brokers – these should be
managed and in most cases the
interfaces to these systems.
• Storage
• Information and data object
persistence should be monitored
and managed, i.e. not be the
physical devices e.g. the NAS or
SANs etc.
• Servers
• The portfolio management of the
Physical Servers both in the
production and test
environments.
• Other Infrastructure
• Maturity of the portfolio
management of the Physical
devices e.g. network Switches,
laptops, etc.
• Techniques
• The techniques adopted to create,
capture and manage the
information required to measure
the level of maturity in the
management of the ‘artefact’
portfolio.
Products of Enterprise Architecture Contd..
19. Roles & Responsibility (EA)
• Strategic input into the technology roadmaps of the organisation – shape, form and
stabilise.
• Insight – understanding the deficiencies of both products and services deployed in the
technology landscape.
• Influence decision makers on technology investment – current & future.
• Provide systems consultancy, guidance and assurance to large programmes.
• Review and assure Solution Designs produced both internally and by 3rd party suppliers.
• Ensure that governance mechanisms such as review boards, principles etc. are maintained
and supported.
• Police the standards through Project and Programme engagement.
• Represent the organisation with 3rd parties, for example Systems Integrators and
Standards Bodies.
• Understand the impact of the introduction of new technology into the technology
landscape of the organisation.
Enterprise Architects maintain the organisational abstract view, with a primary
objective to ensure that the technology landscape is aligned to the strategic,
operational and tactical goals of the organisation.
20. Roles & Responsibility (SA&TA)
Solution Architects work with/in Projects and
Programmes to provide systems consultancy services,
impact assessments, end-to-end designs, cost models..
Solution Architects work within the Projects and
Programmes to deliver the following architectural
services:
• Manage the ‘cradle to grave’ – from conception
through to delivery into production of solution
architectures.
• Design both the physical and logical components of
solution architectures that will deliver a positive
business outcome.
• Work with Project Managers to provide provisional
costs for the components of the architecture.
• Technical Analysis and Design capabilities
• Business and technical requirements capture, when
required
• Facilitate design workshops
• Validate designs / costs produced by 3rd parties
wishing to sell systems to the organisation.
Technical Architects deliver the lower level of technical
design, based on high-level component solution
designs and costs provided by the Solution Architects.
Technical Architects work with projects and the BAU
organisation to provide some of the following:
•Delivering technical designs and standards and the
associated approvals from the formal governance
channels.
•Understanding the technology estate and the
encapsulated technology components of the
organisation.
•Providing technical recommendations and options
based on solution designs which can cost-effectively be
realised in the production environment.
•Mitigating any technical risks that could occur through
the introduction of new technology into the landscape
of the organisation.
•Providing input into the appropriate innovation
funnels for the analysis of new technology.
•Keeping abreast of technology trends, attending
industry events to ensure product roadmaps are
understood by the Solution and Enterprise Architects.
•Ensuring that production acceptance for projects is
delivered and managed.
21. Solution Architects
work with/in Projects
and Programmes to
provide systems
consultancy services,
impact assessments,
end-to-end designs,
cost models..
EA
Concern
EA
Concern
Interaction Points – EA / SA
EA
Concern
EA
Concern
EA
Concern
22. Final Note
• Enterprise Architecture is delivered in the context of the
Organisation – true value can not be realised by simply following
a single framework approach.
• Architectural Realisation is a way of thinking and not a concrete
technological implementation. It is however supported by
frameworks, patterns & best practices that complement the
mindset.
• As an Enterprise Architect you must be aware of both the
technology landscape of your organisation and external factors
that can impact the landscape.
• EA’s can not work in isolation – programme / project engagement
is essential as it allows a deeper understanding of the estate.
“In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their
rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their
environment” Charles Darwin
23. Website : www.s-ea-t.com (Tools, Papers Downloads)
Blog : https://dalbanger.wordpress.com/
Email : dal@s-ea-t.com
Thank You
Editor's Notes
The purpose of today's session is to introduce core basic concepts around Enterprise Architecture and discuss the role of the Architect .
We shall
Discuss the Architectural Stack and the areas it covers
Use a Simple Example of an impending Law which will modify some elements of the Stack
Discuss Some of the Products that are produced to Control, Inform and Direct the ICT Function to ensure it aligns with Business Goals
We will Discuss the Role/Responsibility of the Enterprise Architect
Then we will take questions
On the Zachman website – it states The Zachman Framework™ IS NOT a methodology for creating the implementation (an instantiation) of the objects – We can use this as a ‘tick list’ to support the EA