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- [In Conversation with John Linford on Cybersecurity and the Power of Open Standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/10/27/in-conversation-with-john-linford-on-cybersecurity-and-the-power-of-open-standards/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group We recently sat down with John Linford, Security Portfolio Forum Director at The Open Group, to look beyond his role within the organization and explore his recent experiences as a guest on external cybersecurity podcasts. John Linford is the Forum Director of The Open Group Security Forum, Open Trusted Technology Forum, and Assured Dependability Work Group. As staff at The Open Group, John supports the leaders and participants of the Security Portfolio in utilizing the resources of The Open Group to facilitate collaboration and follow The Open Group Standards process to publish their deliverables. Prior to joining The Open Group in June 2019, John worked as a Lecturer for San Jose State University, teaching courses in Economics. John is Open FAIR™ certified and serves on the Board of Directors of the Society of Information Risk Analysts (SiRA).
- [In Conversation with the Chair of the Open Professions Work Group, Vicky Rose](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/09/24/in-conversation-with-the-chair-of-the-open-professions-work-group-vicky-rose/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group Recently, we reached out to Vicky Rose of Kyndryl Consult to discuss her role as the Chair of The Open Group Governing Board Open Professions Work Group. Vicky is a Principal Enterprise Architect at Kyndryl with over 20 years’ experience as an architect and is an Open Professions Certified Distinguished Architect. She is based in the UK, responsible for Kyndryl UK & Ireland Architecture Governance. When Kyndryl was launched as a company in 2021, Vicky was co-leader of the Kyndryl Architect Profession and was instrumental in incorporating The Open Group Open Professions certification as a core tenant of the Kyndryl architect career path.
- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Digital Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/09/22/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-digital-transformation/): Guest blog written by Divyesh Lappawala, Senior Technology Architect – Infosys The following article is written in reference to The Open Group Publication Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Digital Transformation (g268). The document provides a practical and actionable guide for organizations seeking to integrate AI into their Digital Transformation strategies. It is free to download via The Open Group Library.
- [Introducing The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant™ Platform](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/11/26/introducing-the-open-group-eagle-ai-assistant/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group The Open Group is proud to introduce The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant™ platform— a powerful new AI tool designed to transform the way Enterprise Architects and practitioners interact with The Open Group Standards. Powered by advanced artificial intelligence, The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant tool delivers instant, authoritative guidance across The Open Group Standards, helping architects work faster, think deeper, and apply standards with confidence. By combining intelligent context awareness with conversational insight, The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant redefines how architecture knowledge is accessed, understood, and applied in real-world practice.
- [Shaping the Future Together: Why You Shouldn’t Miss The Open Group Houston Summit 2026](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/08/18/shaping-the-future-together-why-you-shouldnt-miss-the-open-group-houston-summit-2026/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group For 30 years, The Open Group has brought together technology leaders, enterprise architects, industry experts, government organizations, academics, and innovators to collaborate, share knowledge, and shape the future of technology. This year, The Open Group Houston Summit 2026 offers a particularly significant opportunity to come together as we celebrate three decades of progress, innovation, and global impact.
- [Sitting Down With Debasis Chatterjee, Vendor Representative, The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee (OMC)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/08/20/sitting-down-with-debasis-chatterjee-vendor-representative-the-open-group-osdu-management-committee-omc/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Debasis Chatterjee of Katalyst Data Management to discuss his role as a vendor representative to The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee. Debasis is a seasoned Information Management professional with over 44 years of experience in handling Geoscience data (“Oil and Gas”, “Mining” and other domains). He works for Katalyst Data Management as “Director – Research and Analytics” and is involved in product developments and client projects. Earlier he also worked for Noah Consulting and Schlumberger (now known as “SLB”).
- [From Standard to System — The Open Footprint® JSON Schema Files](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/07/07/from-standard-to-system-the-open-footprint-json-schema-files/): By Jim Hietala, Vice President, Sustainability and Market Development, The Open Group Machine-Verifiable Schemas That Make the Open Footprint® Data Model Implementation-Ready Standards are only as valuable as their ability to be put into practice. The Open Footprint® JSON Schema files bridge the gap between the Open Footprint® Standard's logical data model and real-world technical implementation — providing machine-readable, validation-ready schema definitions that organizations can use immediately to build conformant emissions data systems.
- [The Detail Behind the Data — The Open Footprint® Standard, Edition 1.0, Part 2: Data Element Dictionary](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/07/01/the-detail-behind-the-data-the-open-footprint-standard-edition-1-0-part-2-data-element-dictionary/): By Jim Hietala, Vice President, Sustainability and Market Development, The Open Group. Your Complete Reference for Every Entity, Attribute, and Relationship in the Open Footprint® Data Model If Part 1 of the Open Footprint® Standard is the blueprint, then Part 2 is the specification sheet. The Open Footprint® Standard, Edition 1.0, Part 2: Data Element Dictionary is where the abstract becomes concrete — defining every data entity, every attribute, and every relationship within the Open Footprint Data Model in precise, implementable detail.
- [Building the Foundation — The Open Footprint® Standard, Edition 1.0, Part 1: Data Model General Requirements](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/06/25/building-the-foundation-the-open-footprint-standard-edition-1-0-part-1-data-model-general-requirements/): By Jim Hietala, Vice President, Sustainability and Market Development, The Open Group The Open Standard Transforming Emissions Data Management Organizations around the world are under increasing pressure to track, calculate, and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accurately and transparently. Yet for many, the process remains fragmented — relying on spreadsheets, proprietary tools, and incompatible data formats that make consistent reporting a costly challenge. The Open Group Open Footprint® Standard, Edition 1.0, Part 1: Data Model General Requirements, published by The Open Group in April 2026, is designed to change that.
- [Outstanding Contribution Award Winners for The Open Group OSDU® Forum April 2026](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/05/19/outstanding-contribution-award-winners-for-the-open-group-osdu-forum-april-2026/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group During The Open Group Oslo Summit in April 2026, we were thrilled to announce the winners of the Spring 2026 OSDU® Forum Outstanding Contribution Awards.
- [The Open Group Summit Highlights – Oslo, – April 27 – 30, 2026](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/05/11/the-open-group-summit-highlights-oslo-april-27-30-2026/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group The Open Group Oslo Summit brought together 300+ attendees including distinguished experts, visionary industry leaders, and seasoned practitioners from diverse fields including Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, and beyond. Hosted at the Clarion Hotel® The Hub, the Summit delivered four days of insights, collaboration, and continual celebration, marking a defining milestone: the 30th anniversary of The Open Group and the TOGAF® Standard.
- [Discussing the Release of the ArchiMate® 4 Specification](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/05/20/discussing-the-release-of-the-archimate-4-specification/): Written by Neil Francis, The Open Group We sat down with Jean-Baptiste Sarrodie, Chair of the ArchiMate® Forum, and Kelly Cannon, ArchiMate Forum Director, at The Open Group Summit in Oslo, Norway on April 28th, to discuss the landmark release of the ArchiMate® 4 Specification.
- [Exploring the Upcoming OSDU® Data Platform Standard Version 1.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/04/07/exploring-the-upcoming-osdu-data-platform-standard-version-1-0/): By Curley Thomas, Chevron, Standards and Certification, Work Group Leader Certain milestones redefine an industry, and we're on the cusp of one right now. The Open Group OSDU® Forum will soon be releasing the OSDU Data Platform Standard Version 1.0 that has been quietly reshaping the energy ecosystem from the inside out. Version 1.0 represents a stable subset of a current OSDU Data Platform release capabilities by defining detailed, consistent behaviors for a defined set of APIs. It involves a set of guidelines created by The Open Group OSDU Forum, and it is meant for companies in the energy industry to better manage and use their data. Further providing a clear and predictable interface between applications and conformant OSDU Data Platform implementation instances, enabling greater interoperability across Cloud Providers and Vendor Applications.
- [In Conversation with Junkyo (Jack) Fujieda – Founder and CEO of ReGIS and Recipient of The Open Group Fellowship](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/04/02/in-conversation-with-junkyo-jack-fujieda-founder-and-ceo-of-regis-and-recipient-of-the-open-group-fellowship/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group Recently we sat down with Junkyo (Jack) Fujieda to discuss his career journey, and what it meant to him receiving The Open Group Fellowship. Junkyo (Jack) Fujieda, Founder and CEO of ReGIS (Research Environment of Global Information Society) Inc., a global research and consulting firm, leads all activities related to The Open Group in Japan since 1998. During this time, Jack has been a lecturer and visiting professor to the graduate school of Chuo University until March 2003 and from April 2004, Shinshu University Management School as Visiting Professor & also Kyoto university lecturer until 2014 and Visiting Professors to Tokyo Denki University. As Chairman of The Open Group Japan activity promoting the value of the membership, adapting the open standards, and teaching the standard for certifications. Prior to The Open Group, Jack Fujieda worked for 23 years at IBM, starting as a systems engineer, SOP Architect, product manager, SE manager, sales manager, and director of the complex systems division, covering finance, transportation, media, communication, public sectors, government, distribution, automobile and retail industry in the field.
- [Sitting down with the Vice-Chair of the Open Professions Work Group, Milan Boros](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/03/24/sitting-down-with-the-vice-chair-of-the-open-professions-work-group-milan-boros/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group Recently, we reached out to Milan Boros of IBM to discuss his role as the Vice-Chair of The Open Group Governing Board Open Professions Work Group. Milan is the Chief Platforms Architect in the HR, Finance & Accounting business with 20 years of IT solutions experience. Milan started his career as a mainframe developer and still believes in the platform. Driven by the mainframe enthusiasm, he joined IBM in 2012 where over the years he first moved into architecture, then through different architecture domains like application architecture, mainframe modernization, cloud migration, and now platform architecture. He is an advocate of the Architect Profession, leading it globally for the enterprise (IBM) and also contributing to The Open Group Open Professions Work Group.
- [Solving the Scope 3 Data Crisis: How Open Standards Can Transform Emissions Reporting](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/03/19/solving-the-scope-3-data-crisis-how-open-standards-can-transform-emissions-reporting/): By Jim Hietala, Vice President, Sustainability and Market Development, The Open Group. The Growing Challenge of Scope 3 Emissions Data Large multinational corporations face unprecedented challenges in capturing and managing Scope 3 emissions data across their complex value chains. As regulatory requirements intensify globally—from the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards and California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act—the pressure to provide accurate, transparent emissions reporting has never been greater.
- [Celebrating 10 Years of the Open Process Automation™ Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/03/12/celebrating-10-years-of-the-open-process-automation-forum/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group This year marks a major milestone: 10 years since the launch of The Open Group Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF), officially formed on January 31, 2017. From the very beginning, our vision was clear—transform the way process automation systems are designed, integrated, and sustained. We set out to replace the limitations of proprietary, closed systems with a vendor-neutral, modular, secure, and interoperable architecture. That vision became the Open Process Automation Standard, a standard of The Open Group - built by and for the global industrial automation community.
- [Why You Shouldn’t Miss The Open Group Summit — Oslo 2026](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/03/17/why-you-shouldnt-miss-the-open-group-summit-oslo-2026/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group The Open Group Summit Oslo 2026 is set to bring together enterprise leaders, architects, standards experts, and technology innovators from across industries for four days of collaboration, strategic insight, and real-world outcomes that drive business value and Digital Transformation. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, an emerging technologist, a standards contributor, or a business leader exploring how Open Standards enable interoperability, this Summit provides a unique platform to connect with a global community dedicated to solving complex challenges and shaping the future of Enterprise Architecture and technology.
- [The Open Group Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Conference: Highlights from a Landmark Gathering, London, February 2 – 4, 2026](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/02/10/the-open-group-enterprise-architecture-practitioners-conference-highlights-from-a-landmark-gathering-london-february-2-4-2026/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group The Open Group EA Practitioners Conference officially marked a major milestone - the 30th anniversary of the TOGAF® Standard, a standard of The Open Group, the world's leading framework for Enterprise Architecture. Further celebrating this remarkable journey - from the foundation of the TOGAF Standard to the evolution of the ArchiMate® Specification, the Open Agile Architecture™ Standard - O-AA™, The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant, and the entire Architecture Portfolio standards of The Open Group, with over 90 attendees from around the world joining in the celebrations.
- [The Open Group 2025: A Year of Global Growth, Innovation, and Collaboration](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/01/20/the-open-group-2025-a-year-of-global-growth-innovation-and-collaboration/): By Steve Nunn, President & CEO of The Open Group I hope that you have all had a peaceful/festive holiday period, however you celebrated it. The beginning of a new year is a good opportunity to take stock of the year before, and start to think about what lies ahead in the coming year.
- [Sitting Down with Jacob Jackson (ExxonMobil), OMC Operator Representative, The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee (OMC)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2026/01/13/sitting-down-with-jacob-jackson-exxonmobil-omc-operator-representative-the-open-group-osdu-management-committee-omc/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA – Certified Proofreader and Editor (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Jacob Jackson of ExxonMobil to discuss his role as an operator representative to The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee.
- [The Open Group Summit Highlights – Houston, Texas – November 3–6, 2025](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/11/12/the-open-group-summit-highlights-houston-texas-november-3-6-2025/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group The Open Group Summit: Pathways to Progress brought together Enterprise Architects, technology innovators, and Digital Transformation leaders, proving once again to be a powerful platform for collaboration, learning, and shaping the future of open standards.
- [OSDU® Forum Highlights from The Open Group Houston Summit 2025](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/12/04/osdu-forum-highlights-from-the-open-group-houston-summit-2025/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA - Certified Proofreader and Editor (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group Last month, The Open Group Houston Summit saw industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators come together to share insights, build connections, and shape the future of The Open Group OSDU® Forum. We caught up with Stef Jacobs (OSDU Forum Chair) afterwards to share his thoughts on the Summit
- [Open Comments Rewind: Ecosystems Architecture meets New Thinking, with Phil Tetlow, Paul Homan, Neal Fishman, and Rahul](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/12/02/open-comments-rewind-ecosystems-architecture-meets-new-thinking-with-phil-tetlow-paul-homan-neal-fishman-and-rahul/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA - Certified Proofreader and Editor (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group In this past episode of the Open Comments podcast, we welcomed Dr. Phil Tetlow, Paul Holman, Neal Fishman, and Rahul, the authors of "Ecosystems Architecture: New Thinking for Practitioners in the Age of AI." Their discussion centered on the complexities of IT ecosystems in the contemporary AI-dominated landscape, presenting an innovative framework that is reshaping system architecture. The authors elaborate on how the symbiotic relationship between AI and IT ecosystems is vital in scaling complexity to match the connectivity in today's world.
- [Congratulations to the Winners of The Open Group Global Awards, Houston, TX, 2025](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/11/25/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-open-group-global-awards-houston-tx-2025/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group During The Open Group Houston Summit earlier this month, Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group, proudly announced the winners of The Open Global Awards and the President’s Awards. We caught up with some of the winners from The Open Group Global Awards and President’s Awards after the ceremony on how they felt about their award and what it meant to them.
- [The IT4IT™ Standard as the Engine for Transformation: Driving L’Oreal’s Beauty Tech Value Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/10/30/the-it4it-standard-as-the-engine-for-transformation-driving-loreals-beauty-tech-value-transformation/): At L'Oréal, our purpose is to create the beauty that moves the world. Our mission is to invent the future of beauty by becoming a true Beauty Tech powerhouse. To move full speed ahead on our digital-first ambition, we must revolutionize the way we operate. As we embrace new technologies and more agile ways of working, L’Oreal IT embarked on our ‘Road to Excellence’ journey.
- [Celebrating 35 Years of the Energistics® Consortium: A Journey Through Innovation and Collaboration](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/09/30/celebrating-35-years-of-the-energistics-consortium-a-journey-through-innovation-and-collaboration/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group 2025 marks a remarkable milestone: the 35th anniversary of the Energistics® Consortium, an affiliate of The Open Group.
- [Why Knowledge-Based Certifications such as the TOGAF® Certification Portfolio Really Matter](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/09/09/why-knowledge-based-certifications-such-as-the-togaf-certification-portfolio-really-matter/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Content Marketing Manager, The Open Group In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are constantly challenged to align technology with business objectives, drive innovation, and remain agile. Enterprise Architecture (EA) plays a pivotal role in this endeavor, providing a structured approach to planning, designing, and implementing business-aligned IT strategies.
- [Open Comments Rewind: E is for Exploring The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee (OMC) with Einar Landre](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/11/05/open-comments-rewind-e-is-for-exploring-the-open-group-osdu-management-committee-omc-with-einar-landre/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Einar Landre, a computer scientist with over four decades of professional experience offers fascinating insights into technical evolution, professional growth, and the wisdom gained from navigating multiple industry shifts. In this episode, Einar divides his career into two distinct 20-year phases.
- [Open Comments Rewind: The Path to Zero Trust: Insights from Jason Garbis, Founder of Numberline Security](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/10/07/open-comments-rewind-the-path-to-zero-trust-insights-from-jason-garbis-founder-of-numberline-security/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group In this past episode of the Open Comments podcast, we were privileged to have an in-depth conversation with Jason Garbis, the founder of Numberline Security. Jason's career journey is a testament to his passion for technology, his dedication to continuous learning, and his relentless pursuit of growth.
- [Celebrating over 10 Years of the Open Trusted Technology™ Forum (OTTF): A Decade of Trust and Innovation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/08/28/celebrating-10-years-of-the-open-trusted-technology-forum-ottf-a-decade-of-trust-and-innovation/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group This year marks a major milestone for The Open Group Open Trusted Technology Forum (OTTF). Over the past decade, the Open Trusted Technology Forum has become a global leader in advancing standards and best practices that enhance the security and integrity of technology supply chains worldwide.
- [Fostering Collaboration Across Industry Verticals within The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/08/26/fostering-collaboration-across-industry-verticals-within-the-open-group/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, collaboration is not just a buzzword—it is a necessity. Organizations are increasingly finding value in working together to solve complex challenges, develop shared standards, and innovate faster. At the forefront of facilitating this collaboration is The Open Group, a global consortium that brings together diverse stakeholders to drive technology standards and Digital Transformation Initiatives.
- [Pathways to Progress: Why You Shouldn’t Miss The Open Group Houston Summit – November 3–6, 2025](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/08/19/pathways-to-progress-why-you-shouldnt-miss-the-open-group-houston-summit-november-3-6-2025/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group The Open Group Summit: Pathways to Progress, taking place November 3–6, 2025, in Houston, Texas, is set to bring together Enterprise Leaders, Technology Innovators, and Digital Transformation experts from across the enterprise technology field. Hosted by The Open Group, this event offers an essential opportunity to explore the evolving landscape of open standards and their real-world impact on business, government, and technology.
- [Open Comments Rewind: Unleashing the Power of IT Sustainability: A Dialogue with Abhijit Sunil](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/08/07/open-comments-rewind-unleashing-the-power-of-it-sustainability-a-dialogue-with-abhijit-sunil/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) - CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group IT sustainability and climate action are two critical topics in today's business landscape. In this Open Comments episode, Abhijit Sunil, a senior analyst with Forrester Research, provides valuable insights into the symbiotic relationship of these two fields.
- [The Open Group Digital Transformation and Innovation Highlights, Riyadh, July 28 – 29, 2025](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/08/05/the-open-group-digital-transformation-and-innovation-highlights-riyadh-july-28-29-2025/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group The Open Group held an event in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on July 28–29, 2025. The event brought together a global audience of Enterprise Architects, Digital Transformation leaders, and government representatives. With the theme “Digital Transformation and Innovation: Future-Ready Capabilities”, the event showcased the power of open standards.
- [Sitting Down with Kirk Avery from Lockheed Martin, Newly Elected FACE® Consortium Chair](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/07/31/sitting-down-with-kirk-avery-from-lockheed-martin-newly-elected-face-consortium-chair/): By Ash Patel - CDMP - Certified Copywriter (CMP) - CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Kirk Avery to discuss his role as the newly elected Chair for The Open Group FACE® Consortium. Kirk Avery is a Lockheed Martin Senior Fellow and the Tactical Mission Systems and Autonomous Technologies Chief Architect with over 35 years’ experience in architecting and deploying solutions for fixed, rotary, and unmanned aircraft systems.
- [Sitting Down with Dr. Darren Pulsipher from Intel Corporation, Chair of the Government EA Work Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/07/08/sitting-down-with-dr-darren-pulsipher-from-intel-corporation-chair-of-the-government-ea-working-group/): By Ash Patel - CDMP - Certified Copywriter (CMP) - CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Dr. Darren Pulsipher from Intel Corporation, to discuss his role as the Chair of the Government EA Work Group.
- [Understanding the Customer Experience: A Conversation with Forrester Analysts David Cannon and David Wheable](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/01/27/understanding-the-customer-experience-a-conversation-with-forrester-analysts-david-cannon-and-david-wheable/): With more technology in the hands of consumers than ever before, customers have become increasingly demanding in terms of not only the service they receive from companies but also the experience they have with your company or brand. Today, companies must be aware of and respond to what customers are looking for in terms of what they get from a company and how they interact—or they risk losing those customers.
- [The Open Group San Francisco 2017 Highlights Day 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/02/08/the-open-group-san-francisco-2017-highlights-day2/): By The Open Group Day two of The Open Group San Francisco event was held Tuesday, January 31 on another sunny, winter day in San Francisco. Tuesday’s welcome address featured Steve Nunn, President & CEO, and Jim Hietala, VP Business Development and Security, both of The Open Group, greeting attendees for a morning of sessions centered around the theme of Making Standards Work®.
- [The Open Group Berlin 2017 – Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/04/27/the-open-group-berlin-2017-event-highlights/): Making Standards Work® for Smart Cities was the theme of The Open Group Berlin 2017 event. The focus was on how an architecture framework such as TOGAF®, an Open Group standard, can help administrations govern the introduction of smart systems to enable their citizens and businesses to thrive and prosper.
- [5G Technologies and Smart Cities - Q&A with Thomas Magedanz](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/06/20/5g-technologies-and-smart-cities-thomas-magedanz/): Digitalization is forcing the convergence of networks and platforms that have traditionally remained separate. Mobile networks have previously been the domain of telecommunications providers, but as new mobile generations emerge the reach of the network is also becoming an enterprise domain. We spoke with Thomas Magedanz, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the Technische Universität Berlin and Director of the software-based networks competence center at Fraunhofer Institute FOKUS, about the expectations for 5G networks, why 5G technologies are being tested with Smart Cities applications and how standards can drive the global network interoperability that 5G will require. Thomas was a keynote speaker at The Open Group Berlin 2017 in April.
- [IndEA: Catalysing One Nation, One Government in India with EA](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/07/12/indea-catalysing-one-nation-one-government-in-india-with-ea/): The continued success and planned outcomes of Digital India clearly depends on disciplined adoption of standards...and Enterprise Architecture is the backbone.
- [The Open Group Ottawa 2017 Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/07/26/the-open-group-ottawa-2017-event-highlights/): The aim of this event was to unite practitioners and industry experts to discuss achievements, lessons learned and looming issues in e-Government. The theme, "Making Standards Work® e-Government" looked at the e-Society, e-Technology and e-Management viewpoints --federal, provincial, municipal and NGOs. Emphasis was on how techniques such as Enterprise Architecture and Business Design and standards such as TOGAF® and ArchiMate® are acting as a foundational core for enterprise transformation. Topics include: issues surrounding business transformation, business analysis, information sharing, e-health, privacy and cyber-security. In addition, the strategic execution and the application of emerging technologies and management techniques to e-Government will be the subject of presentations by global experts.
- [Issues Necessitate Change – Evolution of Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/08/24/evolution-of-enterprise-architecture/): Corporations are faced with global competition and they need to become more agile and resilient. Enterprise Architects need to rethink how they deliver value more quickly to keep pace of change in need and change in technology. Builders are employing latest techniques in Agile and Dev-Ops. Architects and builders need to continuously think about risk mitigation.
- [Open Badges from The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/09/14/open-badges-from-the-open-group/): In the coming months, The Open Group will be issuing digital badges, known as Open Badges, for all of The Open Group Certification Programs. These web-enabled badges will allow everyone with an Open Group certification, to clearly, more simply, and consistently promote their Open Group credentials online.
- [The Open Group October Event To Take Place in Amsterdam](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/10/05/the-open-group-october-event-to-take-place-in-amsterdam/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral IT consortium, is hosting its upcoming event in Amsterdam, October 23-26, 2017. The Open Group Amsterdam 2017 will focus on Architecting the Digital Enterprise, bringing together vendors and end-user organizations to discuss how to architect the new digital enterprise. The event's focus will be on how Enterprise Architecture and standards such as the TOGAF® framework, ArchiMate® modeling language, and IT4IT™ reference architecture (for managing the business of IT) are empowering companies to build better systems by architecting for digital business strategies.
- [Global Mining Standards and Guideline Group (GMSG) - Johannesburg Workshop](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/11/07/global-mining-standards-and-guideline-group-gmsg-johannesburg-workshop/): Roy Irvine, The Open Group Exploration, Mining, Metals & Minerals (EMMMTM) Forum Director, attended the GMSG workshop in Johannesburg, held on September 20-21, 2017, in association with the South African Institute of Mines and Metallurgy (SAIMM). The purpose of the workshop was to give an update of the various GMSG work areas, which included the EMMM Forum work, under the work area ‘Common Reference Framework’.
- [Digital Transformation at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport: A Conversation with Aaldert Hofman](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/10/17/digital-transformation-at-amsterdams-schiphol-airport-a-conversation-with-aaldert-hofman/): Global air travel is growing at exponential rates. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air travel is expected to double by 2035, growing from 3.8 billion travels in 2016 to 7.2 billion. Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is already feeling the effects of this growth. According to Aaldert Hofman, Lead Enterprise Architect for the Schiphol Group, the airport has been working to accommodate this trend through digital transformation, using a strategy of “bytes not bricks” to better manage crowds, accommodate airline schedules and provide a better passenger experience.
- [The Open Group Amsterdam 2017 – Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/11/02/the-open-group-amsterdam-2017-event-highlights/): The rapid pace of technology innovation in today's digital economy means that businesses require a level of agility and responsiveness that cannot be delivered by conventional business strategies and operating models. This event focused on how Enterprise Architecture and the use of standards from The Open Group, such as TOGAF®, ArchiMate® and IT4IT™ (for managing the business of IT), are empowering companies to build better systems by architecting for digital business strategies. Topics included: EA and Business Transformation; EA in Government; EA in Healthcare; Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities; Risk Management and Cybersecurity; Process Automation; and IT Management.
- [The Open Group China September 2017 - Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/11/09/the-open-group-september-2017-china-event-highlights/): The Open Group China Event was held September 21-22, 2017 in Shenzhen. One hundred government leaders, heads of authorities, corporate general managers, and ICT experts attended the event to jointly discuss top-level design and technological innovation for enterprise transformation under the background of the digital era.
- [The Open Group January Event To Take Place in San Diego](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/01/11/the-open-group-january-event-to-take-place-in-san-diego/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology consortium, is hosting its upcoming event in San Diego, California, January 29 – February 1, 2018. The Open Group San Diego 2018 will focus on the Value of Reference Architectures, bringing together vendors and end-user organizations to discuss how to implement digital and global business models.
- [Looking Ahead in 2018](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/01/17/looking-ahead-in-2018/): Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The Open Group, reflects back on 2017 and looks forward to 2018. Topics include: The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum™, The Open Group SOSA™ Consortium, TOGAF® 9.1 certifications, The Open Group Open Badges program, Digital Practitioners Work Group, Enterprise Architecture for Governments, upcoming events, and much more!
- [The Need for Open Process Automation: A Conversation with Darren Blue](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/01/26/the-need-for-open-process-automation-a-conversation-with-darren-blue/): Process automation systems have long been defined by proprietary technical systems. As digitalization continues to create new norms for all industries, manufacturers are beginning to look beyond today’s systems for common technologies that can help them balance requirements for up-time with the ability to take advantage of digital data—and they’re looking to open standards to help them.
- [The Open Group India Conference and Awards, Bangalore 2018 – Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/03/05/the-open-group-india-conference-and-awards-bangalore-2018-event-highlights/): The tech city of Bangalore was the venue for The Open Group India Conference and Awards held Feb 22 – 24, 2018. Speakers and delegates from seventeen countries converged in Bangalore to participate in this international event, which was supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. Making Standards Work™ for Your Digital Agenda was the theme for this year, in line with the realization of the importance of standards.
- [The Importance of Enterprise Architecture for Business Transformation: Lessons Learned](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/03/06/the-importance-of-enterprise-architecture-for-business-transformation-lessons-learned/): In a 2016 blog for The Open Group, we described what really happens when IT is run like a business based upon our recent work at SKF, where we work as Enterprise Architects and IT Strategists. We explained how we became confident to transform the way IT worked with the business to provide value, and what lessons we are learning during our transformation journey. Enterprise Architecture (EA) has been instrumental in that journey, and in this article, we provide some valuable lessons that we have learned on our journey to build an Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) function to support our digital transformation, and how we used EAM to become and remain relevant during digital disruption.
- [The Open Group London 2018 – Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/04/17/the-open-group-london-2018-day-one-highlights/): On Monday, April 16th, in sunny London, The Open Group kicked off its latest event with an opening speech from CEO Steve Nunn to a bustling room at the Central Hall Westminster, a remarkable venue located a stone’s throw from the iconic Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Steve welcomed over 300 attendees from 25 countries, including Singapore, Australia, and Czech Republic. Steve also announced the much anticipated launch of The Open Group TOGAF® Standard, Version 9.2.
- [The Open Group London 2018 – Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/04/18/the-open-group-london-2018-day-two-highlights/): Following an inspiring first day in Westminster, The Open Group London 2018 continued on Tuesday, April 17th as attendees arrived for another full day of expert speakers and thought-provoking topics.
- [The Open Group London 2018 – Day Three Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/04/20/the-open-group-london-2018-day-three-highlights/): Following the second day of The Open Group London 2018, which was crammed full of content, as well as an exciting awards event on Tuesday evening, the third day, April 18th, was kicked off with both a TOGAF® User Group Meeting, as well as an IT Management Professionals Day.
- [Speaking of the TOGAF® Library](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/05/08/speaking-of-the-togaf-library/): I was delighted to attend another one of The Open Group TOGAF® User Group meetings. This one was held in London on April 18, 2018 with great interactions between users of the TOGAF Standard, experts, and staff of The Open Group. Attendees got that chance to Share experiences, be Enlightened by news, and Engage in the development process by expressing needs – i.e. to SEE TOGAF a little differently.
- [View the Development and Application of Architecture Method from the Evolution of The Open Group TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/06/15/view-the-development-and-application-of-architecture-method-from-the-evolution-of-the-open-group-togaf-standard-version-9-2/): In April 2018, I had the privilege of attending The Open Group conference in London with the theme: The TOGAF® Standard in 2018. After seven years, we see the release of the latest version TOGAF Standard 9.2. As a member of the English translation team for the TOGAF Standard Version 9.1, I have learned the difference in the new version and had a lot of thoughts. On the one hand, many improvements in the new version are highly consistent with the knowledge and practical experience of the Aviation Industry Group in the field of architecture method. On the other hand, the active development and continuous improvement of the knowledge system reflect that the architecture method has huge demands and driving force at the practice level. There is still a big gap between Chinese and international applications in this respect. This article attempts to understand and share this updated version from the perspective of application. In addition, I hope that Chinese practitioners can get inspiration and confidence from these changes.
- [Master the Art of Enterprise Architecture with the Game of Tetris](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/06/25/master-the-art-of-enterprise-architecture-with-the-game-of-tetris/): Are you a captain of the corporate ship leading it to sail towards new corporate milestones, to sustain through disruptive technology forces or to manoeuvre swiftly along uncharted business routes? Then you must consider engaging an advisor who has mastered the game of Tetris to help you accelerate your journey towards desired goals, respond to and capitalise on technology disruptions, and navigate through your strategy map holistically. Yes! You have heard it right. Just for namesake, let’s call this master of Tetris ‘Enterprise Architect’.
- [The Open Group to Hold Upcoming Event in Houston, Texas](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/07/02/the-open-group-to-hold-upcoming-event-in-houston-texas/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology standards consortium, is hosting its upcoming event in Houston, Texas, July 23 - 26, 2018. The Open Group Houston 2018 - Digital Transformation in the Energy Industry - will bring together vendors and end user organizations to discuss the development of standards-based and interoperable architecture, with a particular focus on technical and business issues for process automation.
- ["Enterprise Architecture As A Service" – What](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/07/10/enterprise-architecture-as-a-service-what/): In my previous blog, I described why “Enterprise Architecture As A Service” (EA As A Service) would be a good thing. Fundamentally because a properly implemented service delivery model would put the emphasis in more appropriate places: - Production and use value versus EA as a deliverable - Timely value along the way versus at the end - Clear expectations versus vague promise - Support and enablement versus ivory tower compliance
- [The Adaptive Enterprise: Using Standards for Transformation - A Conversation with Marc Lankhorst](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/07/11/the-adaptive-enterprise-using-standards-for-transformation-a-conversation-with-marc-lankhorst/): The rapid pace of change in technology and business today is driving the need for companies to be more adaptive than ever. Standards can help make these transitions easier for companies and aid them in their transformation efforts. This blog is the first in a series that looks at how standards can be used together to help organizations better facilitate the transformations and changes they need to make. In this first installment, we spoke to Marc Lankhorst, Managing Consultant for BizzDesign, about the business imperatives that are driving enterprises to adopt a more adaptive approach to how they do business. Subsequent blogs in this series will explore the practical use of standards for adaptation and transformation.
- [“Enterprise Architecture As A Service” - How - REACH for the STARS](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/07/17/enterprise-architecture-as-a-service-how-reach-for-the-stars/): In two prior blogs, I described why “Enterprise Architecture As A Service” (EA As A Service) would be a good thing and what it might look like. Why? Because a properly implemented service delivery model would put the emphasis in more appropriate places: Production and use value versus EA as a deliverable Timely value along the way versus at the end Clear expectations versus vague promise Support and enablement versus ivory tower compliance What? A portfolio of services provided on demand in service categories: Planning Services to scope based on need Buy-in/collaboration Services to ensure the right people in the organization are engaged Development Services to build the right parts of an EA at the right time Management Services to ensure that the EA efforts delivers value consistently Usage Services to derive value from the EA Decision Support Services to support Portfolio Governance decisions
- [ArchiMate® Modeling Language and Agile – A Conversation with Marc Lankhorst](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/07/30/archimate-modeling-language-and-agile-a-conversation-with-marc-lankhorst/): This blog, the third in a series with Marc Lankhorst, Managing Consultant for BiZZdesign, looks at how architecture in general and the ArchiMate language in particular can add a lot of value to agile approaches.
- [The State of Artificial Intelligence and Need for Standards: A Conversation with Syed Husain](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/08/22/the-state-of-artificial-intelligence-and-need-for-standards-a-conversation-with-syed-husain/): Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a lot of promise, but it is still in the hype phase. Although strides have been made in machine learning and cognitive computing, most practical applications for AI are still nascent. As such, this is the right time to begin developing AI standards that can address some of the issues that have already been identified with AI, such as potential bias and the ethical concerns behind the technology, so that business value can be maximized. Syed Husain, Manager Enterprise Architecture for Accenture, examined these topics at The Open Group London event in April 2018. In this far-reaching conversation, we spoke with Husain about where AI stands today, what the ultimate promise of AI is and the value standards may be able to bring to this still-emerging technology.
- [The Open Group to Hold Upcoming Event in Singapore](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/10/04/the-open-group-to-hold-upcoming-event-in-singapore/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology standards consortium, is hosting its upcoming event in Singapore, October 29 – November 1, 2018. The Open Group Singapore 2018 will bring together vendors and end user organizations to discuss the development of standards-based and interoperable architecture. The event will focus not only on emerging digital technologies, but also on the standards, architectures and business frameworks that support and enable the transition to and implementation of the modern Digital Enterprise.
- [ENTERPRISE AGILITY THROUGH ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/10/16/enterprise-agility-through-enterprise-architecture/): In the recent few years, Enterprise Agility has become one of the key drivers for many organizations to be relevant and to sustain their core businesses. As the change is happening so rapidly in every business sector, if the organizations do not adapt to the speed and scale in delivering their services, they would soon become obsolete and run out of their customer base. To handle and to succeed in the business with the ever-changing business scenarios, transformation initiatives like driving Enterprise Agility has become the most important priority for present CXOs.
- [Design Thinking for Enterprise Architects – A Conversation with Mayank Saxena](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/10/25/design-thinking-for-enterprise-architects-a-conversation-with-mayank-saxena/): The concept of Design Thinking is all the rage these days in certain circles—particularly in MBA programs and in the tech industry. But what is Design Thinking and why should businesses make it a consideration? And what does it have to do with Enterprise Architecture? Mayank Saxena, Enterprise Architect at ABM AMRO Bank in The Netherlands, believes Enterprise Architects can learn a lot from the lessons of Design Thinking—lessons that could give Enterprise Architects greater influence and value within their organizations. We spoke with Mr.Saxena in advance of The Open Group Singapore 2019 to learn more about the concept of Design Thinking and how Enterprise Architects can benefit from it.
- [The Open Group Singapore 2018 – Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/11/02/the-open-group-singapore-2018-day-two-highlights/): Tuesday, October 39, the second day of The Open Group Singapore event, started with a discussion between Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The Open Group, and Dave Hornford, Managing Partner, Conexiam based on the Seven Levers of Digital Transformation White Paper which was published in 2017.
- [The Open Group Singapore 2018 – Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/10/31/the-open-group-singapore-2018-day-one-highlights/): On Monday, October 29, The Open Group kicked off the final event of 2018 in Singapore. The theme of the event is 'Managing Digital Enterprises'. Set in the magnificent InterContinental Singapore hotel, Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The Open Group, opened proceedings in front of an international audience with attendees from 24 countries including Belgium, India, Japan, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
- [The India Enterprise Architecture Framework as a National Standard: From Idea to Reality](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/12/05/the-india-enterprise-architecture-framework-as-a-national-standard-from-idea-to-reality/): In the past four years, the acceptance and uptake of Enterprise Architecture as an integrated and holistic approach to better citizen services and Digital Transformation in the Government and the public sector has been notable and significant. Last month, Digital India had a significant milestone. The India Enterprise Architecture Framework, aptly called IndEA, was formally notified by the Government of India as a national standard. Needless to mention, for me the journey from development to notification has been challenging and extremely fulfilling at the same time, both at a professional and personal level. Ever since the success of ePragati in Andhra Pradesh, many Ministries, States, Departments, and other public sector entities have shown growing interest in enterprise architecture. The elevation and notification of IndEA as a national standard is absolutely a move in the right direction to accentuate and accelerate such activities.
- [Survey Shows Practitioners Are Looking for Additional Guidance on Using the TOGAF® Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/12/10/survey-shows-practitioners-are-looking-for-additional-guidance-on-using-the-togaf-standard/): Practicing Enterprise Architects believe TOGAF®, a standard of The Open Group, continues to be well-suited to helping organizations develop the business and IT infrastructures they need to align their business strategies, organizational structures, and capabilities. However, TOGAF users are increasingly looking for additional guidance and industry specific use cases regarding how to use the standard in conjunction with new IT trends—such as Agile development and artificial intelligence—and to address digital and business transformation efforts.
- [The Open Group to Hold Upcoming Event in Scottsdale](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/12/27/the-open-group-to-hold-upcoming-event-in-scottsdale/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology standards consortium, is hosting its upcoming event in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 28-31, 2019. The Open Group Scottsdale 2019 will bring together vendors and end user organizations to discuss ’Digital in Practice and the Supply Chain’. Hundreds of attendees are expected including, Enterprise Architects, engineers, technologists, and end-users representing many businesses and governments.
- [A Look Back at 2018 and What’s to Come in 2019](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/01/15/a-look-back-at-2018-and-whats-to-come-in-2019/): For many of us, each new year is an occasion to look back at the previous year’s accomplishments, as well as look forward to what’s to come over the course of the next year. For the past three years since I took over the reins as CEO of The Open Group, I’ve made it a tradition to take advantage of the new year to do just this, as I’m sure many of you do both in your professional and personal lives. With the passing of each year, I’m always struck not only by how quickly it goes by, but how many new opportunities arise throughout the year for The Open Group that none of us ever could have predicted. What’s nice for me, from where I sit, is that there is no shortage of new opportunities for us as an organization to do what we’ve always done—to help organizations come together to solve their business problems through open standards.
- [The Open Group Scottsdale 2019 – Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/02/12/the-open-group-scottsdale-2019-event-highlights/): The Open Group hosted its latest event in the Scottsdale Plaza Hotel, Arizona, January 28 – 31, welcoming over 600 attendees including decision-makers, Enterprise Architects, engineers, technologists and end-users representing many businesses and governments. The theme was ‘Digital in Practice and the Supply Chain’, with a focus on the standards, architectures, and business frameworks that support and enable the transition to a modern Digital Enterprise.
- [Catching Up on The Open Group Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF): A Conversation with Ed Harrington](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/03/05/catching-up-on-the-open-group-open-process-automation-forum-opaf-a-conversation-with-ed-harrington/): Two years ago, a group of companies from seemingly disparate industries met in San Francisco to discuss the possibility of creating an open standard for process automation. With 30 different companies in attendance at that first meeting, the group quickly recognized the commonalities among them and the need for more flexible manufacturing solutions. Soon after, they launched the Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF) under the auspices of The Open Group® to begin work toward developing a standard that would address the common pain points manufacturers in process automation face today.
- [Service Brokering and an Enterprise Standard - Build your Competitive Advantage in the Digital World](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/03/19/service-brokering-and-an-enterprise-standard-build-your-competitive-advantage-in-the-digital-world/): Over the last ten years I have focused on cloud computing and seen increased adoption of cloud in enterprises. Companies large and small have adopted Software as a Service (SaaS) and traditional private/public PaaS/IaaS cloud services to expand their digital footprint. In doing so they depend increasingly on an ever-larger supplier community to obtain the digital support required to run their business.
- [The Open Group Dublin 2019 – Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/05/02/the-open-group-dublin-2019-event-highlights/): The Open Group hosted its latest event in Croke Park in the vibrant city of Dublin, April 29 – May 2, welcoming attendees that included decision-makers, Enterprise Architects, engineers, technologists and end-users representing many businesses and governments. The theme of this event and a topic which ran through many of the speaker sessions was ‘Digital in Practice’, covering not only the emerging digital technologies but also the standards, architectures and business frameworks that support and enable the transition to, and implementation of, the modern Digital Enterprise.
- [Agile Architecture in the Digital Age – a Conversation with Frédéric Lé](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/07/11/agile-architecture-in-the-digital-age-a-conversation-with-frederic-le/): The agile transformation of the enterprise is becoming a pre-requisite of an effective digital transformation project. This requires organizations to adopt a product-centric, outside-in perspective, evolving product and service portfolios – as well as business and operational models – to deliver value faster than ever before. All this, whilst being closely aligned to the businesses needs and objectives. We spoke with Frédéric Lé, Technology Strategist, Corporate Technology Office at DXC Technology, in advance of The Open Group Denver 2019 event to learn more about how digital leaders and their teams can steer transformation, something he has coined ‘DigitAgile’.
- [Managing Digital Transformation with Support of Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/07/15/managing-digital-transformation-with-support-of-enterprise-architecture/): I applaud the choice in the book “Managing Digital, Concepts and Practices” by Charles T. Betz “to NOT include dedicated chapters on “Project Management” and “Process Management.” Instead, more general chapter titles of “Coordination” and “Investment and Planning” were chosen. I like this because the more general terms get to what must be done and get away from the legacy disciplines that have been assumed to be the right and only way to get them done. In other words, I think we have lost the reason for employing legacy disciplines and they have become embedded, maybe even institutionalized, without accountability for adding value – especially through answering questions to support decisions. On the other hand, I do not feel that one should simply dismiss the goodness of legacy disciplines lest we throw the baby out with the bathwater!
- [Finally – A Body of Knowledge and Standard for Digital Practitioners!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/07/16/finally-a-body-of-knowledge-and-standard-for-digital-practitioners/): Finally – A Body of Knowledge and Standard for Digital Practitioners! No, I’m not talking about practitioners of Digital Marketing; "Digital Experts," "Digital Directors," "Digital Marketing Managers", "Digital Brand Managers," etc. have been around for a couple of decades now...
- [Snapshot of The Open Group Agile Architecture Framework™ Standard – A Conversation with Walters Obenson](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/07/18/snapshot-of-the-open-group-agile-architecture-framework-a-conversation-with-walters-obenson/): As organizations around the world pursue more agile ways of working to innovate, attract and retain customers, drive best-in-class operating efficiencies, and respond quickly to changing economic and regulatory conditions, the architecture profession must evolve to support and drive such outcomes. In continuing over 30 years of publishing award-winning leading practice standards for IT, The Open Group presents the Agile Architecture Framework™ (AAF), a comprehensive revision of core architecture practices – updated to compliment modern, digital operating models and agile development methods.
- [The Open Group Denver 2019 – Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/07/31/the-open-group-denver-2019-event-highlights/): The Open Group hosted its latest event in the beautiful Mile High City of Denver, Colorado, at the Four Seasons Hotel, July 22 - July 25, welcoming approximately 300 attendees from 14 countries including Australia, South Africa, Brazil, Netherlands, India, UAE, and Denmark. The event’s theme, ‘Agile Architecture’, explored the intersection of Agile methodologies and Enterprise Architecture.
- [Agility within The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/08/06/agility-within-the-open-group/): What an exciting event in the city of Denver, Colorado the week of July 22, 2019! If you were at this conference you would probably have noticed the breadth and depth of work happening in The Open Group and, as well, noticed the impact it is having throughout various industries. A lot of really great stuff is going on thanks to those members working on real issues best addressed through collaboration! Kudos to the Members!! One of the things I heard from some Members, expressed as a “potential” issue, was work being done that might be considered overlapping. Specifically referenced was TOGAF® Architecture Development Method, the Digital Practitioner Body of Knowledge™ (DPBok) Standard, and Snapshot of The Open Group Agile Architecture Framework™ Standard. After giving this some thought I felt compelled to present the optimistic view of this based on my experience with The Open Group over three decades!
- [The Interesting Case of Who’s Using the IT4IT™ Standard - Part One – The Banking and Insurance Sectors](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/09/19/the-interesting-case-of-whos-using-the-it4it-standard-part-one-the-banking-and-insurance-sectors/): The Open Group IT4IT™ Reference Architecture, a standard of The Open Group, is a value chain-based standard reference and operating model for managing the business of IT. It creates a model of the functions that IT performs to help organizations identify the activities that contribute to business competitiveness. It supports real-world use-cases driven by the Digital Economy such as, Cloud-sourcing, Agile, DevOps, and service brokering, and is designed for existing landscapes, and accommodates future IT paradigms, making it ideal for Digital Transformation projects.
- [The Interesting Case of Who’s Using the IT4IT™ Standard - Part Two - The Oil and Gas, IT, Retail, Logistics, and Engineering Sectors](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/09/24/the-interesting-case-of-whos-using-the-it4it-standard-part-two-the-oil-and-gas-it-retail-logistics-and-engineering-sectors/): The Open Group IT4IT™ Reference Architecture, a standard of The Open Group uses a value chain framework that applies this concept to IT by defining an integrated IT management framework focusing on the lifecycle of services. This allows IT to achieve the same level of business predictability and efficiency that supply chain management has allowed for the business.
- [The Open Group to Hold Upcoming Event in Amsterdam](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/10/08/the-open-group-to-hold-upcoming-event-in-amsterdam/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology standards consortium, is hosting its upcoming event in Amsterdam, November 4 – 7, 2019. The Open Group Amsterdam 2019 will bring together vendors and end user organizations to discuss a range of topics focused around a central theme of Agile Architecture. The event will host attendees from throughout the globe, including decision-makers, Enterprise Architects, engineers, technologists, and end-users representing many businesses and governments.
- [Integration of The Open Group Standards Portfolio](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/11/19/integration-of-the-open-group-standards-portfolio/): The Open Group released two new bodies of work during The Open Group Denver event in July 2019. The first was a snapshot of what is intended to become The Open Agile Architecture Framework™ (O-AAF). The objective of this document is to cover both Digital Transformation and Agile Transformation of the enterprise, and is valid until January 15, 2020. The second new document was The Digital Practitioner Body of Knowledge™ Standard (DPBoK), Version 1.0, which assists individuals and organizations who wish to create and manage product offerings with an increasing digital component, or lead their organization through Digital Transformation.
- [A Year of Growth and Opportunity: 2019 and a Look Ahead to 2020](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/01/21/a-year-of-growth-and-opportunity-2019-and-a-look-ahead-to-2020/): By Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group As we usher in the new decade, I would like to express my sincerest wishes for you - our valued Members, The Open Group global community, and staff - to enjoy much happiness and great success in 2020. What a year it has been here at The Open Group! As I reflect on 2019 and consider what is to come in 2020, one thing is very clear – The Open Group is doing even more of what it does best – helping to solve real business problems through technology standards.
- [Why the IT4IT™ Standard is Key to Driving Business Value for CIOs](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/11/26/why-the-it4it-standard-is-key-to-driving-business-value-for-cios/): Forrester predicted that 2019 would be the year of rebuilding foundations and measured innovation for the CIO. As part of this, they suggested that CIOs not put the proverbial ‘cart’ before the ‘horse’, and to focus on providing solid foundations while taking a measured approach to innovation. Yet despite the guidance to focus on practicality, many CIOs still aspire to be seen as a technology evangelist and to work with smart business partners to create major change within the organization. This has left many CIOs at a stalemate in regards to their role and responsibilities, especially as the CEO and CDO roles continue to evolve.
- [A Very Important Message from The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/03/16/a-very-important-message-from-the-open-group/): Obviously, you are all, by now, very aware of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Quite understandably, it is dominating every news feed around the world. We are all feeling a mix of fear, incredulity, uncertainty, and confusion. As an organization that prides itself on bringing people together globally, both face-to-face and virtually, The Open Group sees this terrible virus as both a huge challenge, and an opportunity.
- [The Open Group San Antonio 2020 – Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/02/04/the-open-group-san-antonio-2020-event-highlights/): The Open Group hosted its latest event at the Marriott Riverwalk in the lively city of San Antonio, Texas. On January 27 – 30, we welcomed attendees from across the globe – including decision-makers, Enterprise Architects, Data Scientists, engineers, technologists, and end-users representing many businesses and governments – to explore how organizations can utilize their growing volume of data effectively and securely as part of a digital transformation program.
- [The Open Group to Hold “Digital First” Event Virtually](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/04/20/the-open-group-to-hold-digital-first-event-virtually/): In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Open Group will host its upcoming virtual event (which was originally planned to take place face-to-face in Mumbai, India) on April 27 – 29, 2020. As an organization that prides itself on bringing people together globally, it is important to us that we continue to do so during these uncertain times. Everyone’s health and safety are the key priorities. The Open Group has planned for the virtual event to be conducive to time zones across the globe.
- [COVID-19 and the Digital Imperative](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/04/22/covid-19-and-the-digital-imperative/): In this time of the Covid-19 pandemic and the associated extreme economic disruption we’re all experiencing, the imperative to move rapidly toward digital products and business models is becoming both clear and increasingly urgent.
- [Business Service vs. Product Thinking](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/05/05/business-service-vs-product-thinking/): By Myles Suer, #CIOChat Facilitator, CIO.com Contributor, and Dell Boomi Head of Global Enterprise Marketing Many years ago, I was asked to review an early draft of ITIL Version 3.0. I remember even taking the draft service strategy book on vacation with me. My wife asked me at one point why I was getting so excited about a ‘tech manual’ while she said that she was reading something truly exciting, a romance novel. In the end, I made many comments and suggestions as a business strategist. Most did not get accepted.
- [The Open Group to Hold “Digital-First” Event Virtually July 20-23, 2020](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/07/09/the-open-group-to-hold-digital-first-event-virtually-july-20-23-2020/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology standards consortium, is hosting its upcoming “Digital-First” event virtually on July 20 – 23, 2020. The Open Group Digital-First July 2020 will bring together vendors and end-user organizations from across the globe to explore how they can make the radical, fundamental change towards becoming a digital enterprise – a topic that has never been more pertinent as business and technology leaders face the challenge of surviving and thriving in the ‘new normal’.
- [The Open Group ‘Digital-First’ Virtual July Event – Highlights Blog](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/07/28/the-open-group-digital-first-virtual-july-event-highlights-blog/): As an organization that is known for its world-class events and prides itself on bringing people together globally, this week The Open Group hosted its second virtual event following the success of the first ever #ogVIRTUAL in April. It was fantastic to have over 2,100 attendees from 107 countries come together virtually to explore the topic of ‘Digital First’. Sessions and workshops were hosted by a plethora of industry experts and centered on the security, trust, and architectural issues which need to be considered when becoming a "Digital-First” organization.
- [India’s National Digital Health Mission:  A New Model to Enhance Health Outcomes](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/08/19/indias-national-digital-health-mission-a-new-model-to-enhance-health-outcomes/): On August 15, 2020, India’s 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi launched the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). The NDHM is a comprehensive digital platform that brings together multiple and diverse groups of stakeholders enabled by shared interfaces, reusable building blocks, canonical datasets, and open-standards, with a strong foundation of architecture. In a sector that is riddled with administrative and regulatory complexities, coupled with the scale and scope of operations in India, the NDHM aims to revolutionize the healthcare sector. As the largest democracy in the world, that follows a federated structure of governance the NDHM is unequivocally targeted at improving the patient experience of care, improving the health of the population, reducing the cost of providing healthcare, and enhancing the effectiveness of healthcare providers.
- [Becoming a Digital-First Enterprise: The Open Group October 2020 Virtual Event](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/10/20/becoming-a-digital-first-enterprise-the-open-group-october-2020-virtual-event/): Amidst ongoing global uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is evident: Business and technology leaders are facing the radical, fundamental change of becoming a digital enterprise. Traditional approaches and industry frameworks for technology management are being challenged both by new technologies and new practices, requiring key decision makers to take a more Agile, collaborative, and end-to-end value stream view of work. In the ongoing transition to Digital-First, an increasing number of technology executives, managers, and practitioners are looking for new approaches which will help them to make sense of the evolving business landscape and deliver digital products and services. With this in mind, The Open Group will host its upcoming event virtually on October 26-29, 2020 – providing the opportunity for attendees to discover the critical digital standards designed to enable and support the smooth transition to a Digital-First enterprise.
- [The Open Group ‘Digital-First’ Virtual Event October 26 - 29, 2020 – Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/11/03/the-open-group-digital-first-virtual-event-october-26-29-2020-highlights-blog/): In the ongoing transition to Digital-First, an increasing number of technology executives, managers, and practitioners are looking for new approaches that will help them to make sense of the evolving business landscape and deliver digital products and services. As an organization that is known for solving business issues through global industry collaboration, The Open Group hosted its third virtual event October 26-29, 2020, which provided over 3,300 registrants with the opportunity to discover the critical digital standards that enable a smooth transition to a Digital-First enterprise.
- [Reflections on 2020 and Looking Ahead to 2021](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/01/12/reflections-on-2020-and-looking-ahead-to-2021/): By Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group Happy New Year everyone! Firstly, I hope that you, your family, and friends, have been able to stay safe during these trying times. So many around the world have lost so much in this COVID-19 pandemic which clearly will be with us for some time yet. We must, however, be heartened by the unprecedented speed with which vaccines have been developed. The delivery and administration of these vaccines has only just begun, of course, but we have good reason to be optimistic about the coming months.
- [Providing Customer-Driven Value With a TOGAF® based Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/01/28/providing-customer-driven-value-with-a-togaf-based-enterprise-architecture/): Traditionally, business processes have been the principal mean of interaction with business stakeholders for Enterprise Architects. As for the notion of business capability, it is a more recent concept also often used in enterprise architecture. Business capabilities allow a better understanding of how software applications are supporting the business, as very well explained in this video entitled “TOGAF® Business Architecture: Business Capability Guide”. Often, some new business capabilities have no supporting applications, while other older capabilities have too many. Both concepts alone fail to capture the value that an agile customer-driven organization must undertake to keep and grow its market share with more and more rapid and continuous innovative changes and more informed customers that are forcing them to have more fluid business strategies.
- [The Open Group ‘Open Digital Standards’ Virtual Event January 25-27, 2021 – Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/02/03/the-open-group-open-digital-standards-virtual-event-january-25-27-2021-highlights-blog/): The transition to Digital First has become a necessity for the survival of private and public sector organizations in a post-pandemic world. It was therefore fantastic to see attendees gather virtually over the course of three days to discuss tangible solutions for navigating the challenges we face today. Sessions and workshops were hosted by a plethora of leading industry experts and centered on the development and implementation of open digital standards to address issues critical to the success of a Digital First enterprise.
- [Agility beyond the IT department](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/03/09/agility-beyond-the-it-department/): During the Digital-First Conference of The Open Group Etienne Zaninotto from Société Générale and Peter Britton from Fidelity Investments outlined their experiences of scaling Agile. Their talks followed by a panel provided many insights on what it takes to scale agile. In this blog we will map insights with a few features from the new O-AA™ Standard. The “north star” of an agile at scale transformation is client experience. Société Générale has the ambition of providing a seamless client-to-client experience. Fidelity adopts a customer-in perspective via Customer Journey Maps, and the associated Jobs-To-Be-Done.
- [The Open Group ‘Open Digital Standards’ Virtual Event April 26 – 28, 2021 – Highlights Blog](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/05/04/the-open-group-open-digital-standards-virtual-event-april-26-28-2021-highlights-blog/): As organizations across all industries strive to become Digital First, open standards are more important than ever for providing the necessary frameworks and career development tools to drive transformation progress. This week, our ‘Open Digital Standards’ Virtual Event April 26-28 brought together experts from across the globe to provide guidance for the creation and implementation of open digital standards. It was fantastic to see 1,300 attendees from more than 85 countries gather virtually to discuss various approaches and best practices for making sense of the evolving business landscape and delivering digital products and services.
- [The Open Group ‘Open Digital Standards’ Virtual Event July 19 – 21, 2021 – Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/07/27/the-open-group-open-digital-standards-virtual-event-july-19-21-2021-highlights-blog/): Last week, our Open Digital Standards July 2021 event brought together vendors and end-user organizations from across the globe to discuss how the cross-industry development of open standards is helping businesses become digital-first. It was fantastic to have over 1,040 attendees from more than 90 countries gather virtually to discuss this critical roadmap to digital transformation.
- [The Open Group Virtual Event Celebrates 25 Years of Open Technology Standards October 25-27, 2021- Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/11/03/the-open-group-virtual-event-to-celebrate-25-years-of-open-technology-standards-october-25-27-2021-highlights-blog/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group Last week, The Open Group Open Digital Standards October 2021 brought together organizations and speakers from across the world to discuss how the cross-industry development of open standards is helping businesses become digital-first. The global event was hosted in Brazil, China, India, Japan, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States. The event commemorated The Open Group 25th anniversary – acknowledging and reminiscing the remarkable achievements in the technology standards arena. Over 2,600 attendees from more than 100 countries gathered virtually to to share in the celebration and learn more about open technology standards.
- [Data Integration – Choosing the Right Approach](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/08/09/data-integration-choosing-the-right-approach/): By Dr. Chris Harding, Founder and Principal of Lacibus Ltd. How do you approach data integration? While it is often done on a case-by-case basis, a recent survey of enterprise and solution architects by The Open Group found that 62% of organisations are using or planning to use a specific data integration approach such as data virtualisation, data fabric, or data mesh. How would you pick the right approach for your organisation? Questions like this are not best answered "off the top of your head". You want to understand how the different approaches would work in your particular situation. You want to read explanations of them, and case studies. You want to talk to people with similar problems, see what they are doing or have done, and how this compares with what you want to do. You want to be able to follow standards and best practices.
- [The Open Group San Francisco 2016 Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/01/28/the-open-group-san-francisco-2016-day-one-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Communications, The Open Group On Monday, January 25, The Open Group kicked off its first event of 2016, focused on Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™, at the Marriott Union Square in the city by the bay, San Francisco, California. President and CEO Steve Nunn gave a warm welcome to over
- [The Open Group London 2016 to Take Place April 25-28](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/04/06/the-open-group-london-2016-to-take-place-april-25-28/): By The Open Group The Open Group, the vendor-neutral IT consortium, is hosting an event in London, April 25-28. Following on from the San Francisco event earlier this year, The Open Group London 2016 will focus on how Enterprise Architecture is enabling organizations to build better systems through architecting for digital business strategies. The event
- [The Open Group London 2016 - Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/05/03/the-open-group-london-2016-day-one-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group On Monday, April 25th, The Open Group London 2016 kicked off with an opening speech from The Open Group President and CEO Steve Nunn to a packed room at the Central Hall Westminster. The magnificent venue is just a stone’s throw from the iconic
- [The Open Group London 2016 – Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/05/04/the-open-group-london-2016-day-two-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group After a fantastic first day in Central Hall Westminster, The Open Group London 2016 continued on Tuesday, April 26 as attendees looked forward to another excellent line-up of speakers and topics. The Open Group President and CEO Steve Nunn welcomed the audience and announced
- [TOGAF® User Group Meeting - The Open Group London 2016](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/05/11/togaf-user-group-meeting-the-open-group-london-2016/): By The Open Group On April 27, the second TOGAF® User Group Meeting was held at The Open Group London 2016. The session brought together TOGAF users and stakeholders to share information, best practices and learning, for the development of individual practitioners’ knowledge and the standard as a whole. Discussions revolved around how to better
- [What's new in the ArchiMate 3.0 modeling language?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/06/14/whats-new-in-archimate-3-0/): By The Open Group This summer The Open Group ArchiMate® Forum will make available the latest version of the ArchiMate Specification®, version 3.0, with a series of announcements and events to take place throughout the months of June and July. The official announcement was featured at the IRM Enterprise Architecture Europe Conference in London on
- [The Open Group Austin 2016 Event - July 18-21](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/07/11/the-open-group-austin-2016-event/): Keynote sessions include: the Open Business Architecture Standard (O-BA), ArchiMate® 3.0, a new standard for Architecture, and implementing the IT4IT™ Reference Architecture standard.
- [The Open Group Austin 2016 Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/07/28/the-open-group-austin-2016-event-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group During the week of July 18th, The Open Group hosted over 200 attendees from 12 countries at the Four Seasons hotel on the beautiful banks of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, USA. On Monday, July 18, Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The
- [Tackling Transformation in Government: A Conversation with Roland Genson, General Secretariat of Council (GSC) of European Union](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/10/11/tackling-transformation-in-government-a-conversation-with-roland-genson/): By The Open Group It’s not just industry and corporations that are undergoing massive change due to digital transformation—governments worldwide are being equally affected by the need to create more efficient processes and to provide online services to citizens. With 28 member states and three branches of government, the European Union (EU) is a prime
- [TOGAF® User Group Meetings](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/12/22/togaf-user-group-meetings/): By The Open Group Since its inception more than two decades ago, TOGAF®, an Open Group standard, has grown to become the de facto global framework for creating Enterprise Architectures. Thousands of companies worldwide have adopted and adapted TOGAF to transform their businesses.
- [The Open Group TOGAF® User Group Meeting Summary](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/02/28/the-open-group-togaf-user-group-2017-san-francisco/): The Open Group TOGAF® User Group meeting, held in San Francisco on January 30, 2017, focused on "Create vs. Reuse Architectures." It addressed the question of whether Enterprise Architects need to be more involved in reusing existing architecture models than in creating new ones to meet their needs.
- [The Open Group Berlin 2017 theme:  'Making Standards Work®' for Smart Cities](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/03/29/the-open-group-berlin-2017-smart-cities/): Its focus will be on how an architecture framework such as TOGAF®, an Open Group standard, can help administrations govern the introduction of smart systems to enable their citizens and businesses to thrive and prosper.
- [Global TOGAF® 9 Certification Exceeds 70,000 in 134 Countries](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/07/24/global-togaf-9-certification-exceeds-70000-in-134-countries/): With over 12,000 new certifications in the past 12 month period, TOGAF continues to be adopted globally with over 70,000 certified individuals from 134 different countries.
- [New Enterprise “Cloud” Integration Approach in Banking](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/08/08/new-enterprise-cloud-integration-approach-in-banking/): While all four maturing digital trends – Mobile, Cloud, Delivery Optimization, Process Optimization -- are interconnected, Cloud appears to be the one to make the technology c-suite (CISO, CTO and CDO) most nervous. But the potential upside of Cloud adoption brings tremendous synergy in operating costs and also helps propel innovation.
- [ArchiMate® Specification Update and ArchiMate Day 2017](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/08/30/archimate-specification-update-and-archimate-day-2017/): ArchiMate® Version 3.0: Technical Corrigendum No. 1 (TC1) has been published. This is a set of corrections to the ArchiMate 3.0 Specification. It is available as a free download from The Open Group website, and an updated version of the full specification including TC1 has been published, known as the ArchiMate 3.0.1 Specification. The second ArchiMate Day will be held at The Open Group Amsterdam event on Wednesday, October 25th.
- [Enterprise Architecture – Why You Should Think About the Enterprise Continuum!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/09/28/enterprise-architecture-why-you-should-think-about-the-enterprise-continuum/): There are a lot of divergent thoughts about specific elements of TOGAF®, an Open Group standard. In conversations, the same thing is mentioned … the Enterprise Continuum. Each version of the TOGAF standard was/is intended to add to the value of the framework based upon best practices used by active Enterprise Architects. These best practices would be selected for use in a given architecture endeavor as appropriate. The TOGAF framework was never intended to be a recipe or step by step prescription.
- [The Open Group San Diego 2018 – Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/02/13/the-open-group-san-diego-2018-event-highlights/): In beautiful, sunny San Diego, California, The Open Group hosted its latest event January 29 - February 1 at the iconic US Grant Hotel in the lively Gaslamp District. The theme was 'The Role of Reference Architectures'. We welcomed over 200 attendees from 17 countries – a great first event of the year!
- [The Open Group Open Badges Update – More Than Just a Pretty Image](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/03/20/the-open-group-open-badges-update-more-than-just-a-pretty-image/): In September 2017, The Open Group began working with Acclaim, (a division of Pearson VUE, an exam delivery company), to introduce the concept of “Open Badges” to The Open Group IT4IT™ and Open Certified Architect certification programs. Since then, we have been busy – we have now rolled out this program across our entire certification portfolio and as a result have invited everyone with a current certification with The Open Group to participate. This has resulted in over 20,000 badges being issued, with no surprises that the TOGAF®, a standard of The Open Group, badges are the most popular.
- [The Open Group Awards Ceremony – London 2018](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/04/20/the-open-group-awards-ceremony-london-2018/): The sun was shining down on the iconic Cutty Sark in London - the celebrated, historic sailing ship and fastest of its time - as delegates of The Open Group Awards arrived at the event on Tuesday evening, April 17.
- [Enterprise Architecture – Getting Started on an Enterprise Architecture Project!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/04/25/enterprise-architecture-getting-started-on-an-enterprise-architecture-project/): One of the most frequent set of questions I get are about getting started on an enterprise architecture project. How do we begin? What do we need to do first, third, next? My first reactionto this question is usually “please don’t start by don’t asking the client what they want the Enterprise Architecture to do?” I have seen this and it really puts clients off. For a more constructive response I have directed folk to the TOGAF® ADM and the various guides in the TOGAF® Library. Though usually thankful, that direction begets something like “thanks for that, but I was just wondering if I can get some practical tips right now.” I thought this might be a useful topic for a blog.
- [How the TOGAF® Standard Enables Agility](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/06/19/how-the-togaf-standard-enables-agility/): The Open Group TOGAF Standard Version 9.2 was published April 16, 2018. A common misconception voiced by several people at that time was that Enterprise Architecture in general and the TOGAF Standard are barriers to enterprise agility. This paper addresses that misconception by reference to specific sections of the standard; it does not assume the adoption of any specific agile method.
- [“Enterprise Architecture As A Service” – Why?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/07/03/enterprise-architecture-as-a-service-why/): The previous TOGAF® User Group meeting was held by The Open Group was held in London on April 18, 2018. In that meeting a number of very interesting questions were asked by the attendees. One topic in question was “Enterprise Architecture As A Service (EA As A Service)” – was “EA As A Service” considered possible, and/or useful? Great questions!
- [ArchiMate® Standard and Other Modeling Notations – A Conversation with Marc Lankhorst](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/07/19/archimate-standard-and-other-modeling-notations-a-conversation-with-marc-lankhorst/): This blog, the second in a series with Marc Lankhorst, Managing Consultant for BiZZdesign, looks at how standards can be used together to help organizations better facilitate the transformations and changes they need to make.
- [Enterprise Architecture, Open Standards, and Aircraft Certification](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/04/27/enterprise-architecture-open-standards-and-aircraft-certification/): Aircraft safely is of interest to everyone around the world. To address aircraft safety there are certification processes in place where two organizations with the greatest involvement are the FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) in the US, and the EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) in Europe. Certification is how the FAA manages risk through safety assurance. It provides the FAA confidence that a proposed product or operation will meet FAA safety expectations to protect the public. Certification affirms that FAA requirements have been met.
- [The TOGAF® Standard Cited as GovTech Solution by the World Bank Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/09/29/the-togaf-standard-cited-as-govtech-solution-by-the-world-bank-group/): By Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group As digital transformation has matured in the private sector, it has demonstrated its value ever more clearly. Where, ten or twenty years ago, digitalization of core functions was too often a fragmented affair with inconsistent or unpredictable results, we are now increasingly seeing holistic, cohesive implementations being driven by more comprehensive project roadmaps, deeper institutional knowledge, and clearer open standards. The result is that business and consumer expectations have now shifted significantly into line with what digital approaches can uniquely offer.
- [The Open Group Ecosystem Architecture Annual Conference & APAC Awards Ceremony Grand Opening](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/02/08/the-open-group-ecosystem-architecture-annual-conference-apac-awards-ceremony-grand-opening/): On January 8th, The Open Group Ecosystem Architecture Annual Conference and APAC Awards Ceremony kicked off in Shanghai! The event included a keynote speech, awards ceremony, and the pre-order of the Chinese version of TOGAF® standard, 10th Edition activities.
- [Open Comments Rewind: Unraveling the Intricacies of AI in Education and Beyond, with Dr. Chris Harding](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/07/10/open-comments-rewind-unravelling-the-intricacies-of-ai-in-education-and-beyond-with-dr-chris-harding/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) - CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group In this episode of our podcast, we sat down with Dr. Chris Harding to explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly its role in education and its application in various aspects of life.
- [Celebrating Milestones: The Open Group FACE® Consortium at 15 and The Open Group SOSA® Consortium at 10](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/05/20/celebrating-milestones-the-open-group-face-consortium-at-15-and-the-open-group-sosa-consortium-at-10/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) - CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Innovation and collaboration have long driven progress in the aerospace and defense sectors, shaping the technologies and practices that ensure safety, efficiency, and interoperability. This year marks two significant anniversaries that exemplify these principles: the 15th anniversary of The Open Group FACE® Consortium and the 10th anniversary of The Open Group SOSA® Consortium. These milestones offer an opportunity to reflect on their journeys, achievements, and the collective future they promise.
- [Open Comments Rewind: Collaborative Evolution Shaping Industry Standards with Roberto Severo](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/06/17/open-comments-rewind-collaborative-evolution-shaping-industry-standards-with-roberto-severo/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) - CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of leadership, resilience, and cultural nuances with Roberto Severo, Country Manager for The Open Group in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. Roberto's journey in the IT industry is a testament to the power of adaptation and the importance of understanding cultural dynamics.
- [Open Comments Rewind: Charting a Course from Music to Cybersecurity Mastery with John Feezell](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/05/13/open-comments-rewind-charting-a-course-from-music-to-cybersecurity-mastery-with-john-feezell/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) - CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Navigating a career change from the arts to the analytical world of IT and cybersecurity can seem daunting. Yet, John Feezell’s journey exemplifies that with the right mix of passion and continuous learning, such transitions can lead to mastery and leadership in the new field.
- [Open Comments Rewind: Navigating the Oil and Gas Industry With AI and Real-Time Data](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/04/17/open-comments-rewind-navigating-the-oil-and-gas-industry-with-ai-and-real-time-data/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Marketing Specialist, The Open Group The oil and gas industry stands on the brink of a transformation, and data standards are the linchpins in this evolutionary phase. Pablo Perez of the Energistics® Consortium, an affiliate of The Open Group, provides a riveting conversation on our podcast, taking listeners from his early days in Venezuela to the pivotal role he plays in shaping data communication and transfer within the sector.
- [Open Comments - The Open Group Podcast Series](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/03/07/open-comments-the-open-group-podcast-series/): By Oliver David, Social Media Manager, and Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group On Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, The Open Group released its first episode of the new podcast series ‘Open Comments’. The series has been created to serve a unique purpose, to host more informal/personal conversations with a wide range of industry experts on topics that we and the speakers are excited to explore in more detail.
- [Brand Marketing of Standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/06/24/brand-marketing-of-standards/): By Allen Brown, President and CEO, The Open Group Today everyone is familiar with the power of brands. Managed well, they can develop strong biases amongst customers for the product or service, resulting in greatly increased revenues and profits. Managed badly, they can destroy a product or an organization. I was sitting in San Francisco
- [Navigating the TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition: Updates and Insights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/07/01/navigating-the-togaf-standard-10th-edition-updates-and-insights/): By Andrew Josey, VP, Standards & Certification, The Open Group The TOGAF® Standard,10th Edition was introduced in April 2022, and expanded the material available to architecture practitioners making adoption of best practices easier. This article gives a roundup of the latest changes to the standard since its introduction, and the ecosystem around it.
- [Sitting Down with Pierrick Gaudin from TotalEnergies, New Chair of the PMC for the OSDU® Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/06/12/sitting-down-with-pierrick-gaudin-from-totalenergies-new-chair-of-the-pmc-for-the-osdu-forum/): By Ash Patel - CDMP - Certified Copywriter (CMP) - CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Pierrick Gaudin from TotalEnergies, to discuss his role as the New Chair of the PMC for The Open Group OSDU® Forum.
- [Outstanding Contribution Award Winners for The Open Group OSDU® Forum May 2025](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/06/10/outstanding-contribution-award-winners-for-the-open-group-osdu-forum-may-2025/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group During The Open Group Amsterdam Summit in May 2025, we were thrilled to announce the winners of the Spring 2025 OSDU® Forum Outstanding Contribution Awards.
- [The Open Group Summit Highlights – Amsterdam, – May 19 – 22, 2025](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/05/27/the-open-group-summit-highlights-amsterdam-may-19-22-2025/): By Ash Patel - CDMP - Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group The Open Group Summit took place at the Amsterdam Congress Center, bringing together over 470 attendees including distinguished experts, visionary industry leaders, and seasoned practitioners from diverse fields including AI, Sustainability, Digital Transformation, and Ecosystems Architecture. As next-generation AI technologies redefine the boundaries of possibility, R&D-driven organizations are channelling significant resources into developing advanced foundation models while technology providers focus on embedding AI into transformative end-user applications.
- [Exciting Updates for the Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge and Certification Program](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/05/22/exciting-updates-for-the-open-fair-body-of-knowledge-and-certification-program/): By John Linford, Security Portfolio Director, The Open Group, and Corinne Brouch, Director Learning and Certifications, The Open Group. Since the publication of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), Version 2.0, the Security Forum has been working to understand the implications of changes to the CSF and making changes to The Open Group Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge to ensure consistency with the changes.
- [Achieving Business Goals While Safeguarding Your Data](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/04/29/achieving-business-goals-while-safeguarding-your-data/): Modern organizations today rely heavily on data to keep their businesses running. Many times, they may not even realize just how much information flows internally and through third parties to maintain ongoing efficiency. From finance departments and product development teams to sales and marketing, access to data is fundamental for making critical decisions and driving operations.
- [Earth Day and Enabling the Shift to Clean Energy through Standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/04/22/earth-day-and-enabling-the-shift-to-clean-energy-through-standards/): By Jim Hietala, VP, Sustainability and Market Development This year's Earth Day theme is "Our Power, Our Planet". The goal is to help accelerate the global generation and availability of clean energy, including renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and tidal.
- [Introducing the Lifelong Learning Program](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/04/15/introducing-the-lifelong-learning-program/): By Corinne Brouch, Director Learning and Certifications The Open Group is glad to announce the launch of our Lifelong Learning program, which will enable professionals and individuals to upskill and reskill on topics supported by official publications.
- [Innovation at The Open Group: A Legacy of Leadership](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/04/03/innovation-at-the-open-group-a-legacy-of-leadership/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Marketing Specialist, The Open Group For decades, The Open Group has been an innovation leader, providing globally recognized standards, tools, and frameworks that help organizations turn ideas into actionable strategies. Milestones like the TOGAF® Standard, a Standard of The Open Group and the ArchiMate® Modeling Language have redefined Enterprise Architecture, enabling organizations to design and implement transformative systems effectively.
- [Sitting Down with Kadri Umay, Elected CSP Representative, The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee (OMC)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/04/08/sitting-down-with-kadri-umay-elected-csp-representative-the-open-group-osdu-management-committee-omc/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Kadri Umay (Microsoft), to discuss his role as an elected CSP Representative to The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee.
- [Sitting Down With Huub Streng, Chair of The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee (OMC)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/02/25/sitting-down-with-huub-streng-chair-of-the-open-group-osdu-management-committee-omc/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently, we reached out to Huub Streng of TotalEnergies to discuss his role as the newly appointed chair to The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee. Huub Strengserves as the OSDU Data Platform Advisor at TotalEnergies. His responsibilities include representing the company at the OSDU Forum, where he is engaging as both co-chair and active contributor across multiple Working Groups.
- [The Open Group at the Reading Museum DIGITAL Revolution Exhibition](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/03/18/the-open-group-at-the-reading-museum-digital-revolution-exhibition/): By Oliver David, Marketing Manager, The Open Group. The Open Group participated in the DIGITAL Revolution exhibition at the Reading Museum, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Reading's transformation into a digital hub. The exhibition opened to the public Tuesday, March 18 and runs until December 24, 2025. It honors the town's incredible tech journey, starting with the arrival of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in the town in 1964, and highlights its lasting impact on the region’s ICT industry.
- [The Open Group Virtual Event Highlights – February 3-4, 2025](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/02/06/the-open-group-virtual-event-highlights-february-3-4-2025/): By Ash Patel CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Marketing Specialist, The Open Group The Open Group hosted its recent virtual event, From Ideation, Through Innovation, Into Implementation on February 3-4, 2025, uniting global thought leaders and innovators for two days of transformative discussions. The event spotlighted key advancements in Open Standards Initiatives and showcased the pioneering efforts of The Open Group SOSA® Consortium.
- [Chris Frost, Fujitsu, is the New Chair of The Open Group Governing Board](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/01/14/chris-frost-fujitsu-is-the-new-chair-the-open-group-governing-board/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Marketing Specialist, The Open Group We are thrilled to announce that Chris Frost of Fujitsu is now Chair of The Open Group Governing Board. We spoke with him about what it means to be a part of this, his career journey, and much more.
- [Sitting Down With Jamie Cruise, Vendor Representative, The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee (OMC)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/12/24/sitting-down-with-jamie-cruise-vendor-representative-the-open-group-osdu-management-committee-omc/): By Ash Patel – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP), Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently, we reached out to Jamie Cruise of SLB, to discuss his role as a vendor representative to The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee.
- [The Open Group – 2024 and Looking Forward to 2025](https://blog.opengroup.org/2025/01/07/the-open-group-2024-and-looking-forward-to-2025/): By Steve Nunn, President & CEO of The Open Group As we step into 2025, it is a good time to reflect on the achievements and progress made during what has been a truly productive year for The Open Group. A key priority of the organization is to bring people together—whether physically or virtually—and this year has been a great example of the positive impact of collaboration.
- [Congratulations to the Outstanding Contribution Award Winners for The Open Group OSDU® Forum, Houston, Texas, October 2024](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/11/21/congratulations-to-the-outstanding-contribution-award-winners-for-the-open-group-osdu-forum-houston-texas-october-2024/): By Ash Patel – CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group During The Open Group Houston Summit in October 2024, Patrick Kelly, Chevron, Forum Chair and Jane McConnell, Spinning Yarns, Forum Vice Chair, along with Dennis Stevens, OSDU® Forum Program Director and Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group, proudly announced the winners of The OSDU Forum Outstanding Contribution Awards. The awards were hosted by Daniel Bachmann, ExxonMobil
- [Sitting Down With Einar Landre, Operator Representative, The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee (OMC)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/11/26/sitting-down-with-einar-landre-operator-representative-the-open-group-osdu-management-committee-omc/): By Ash Patel – CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Einar Landre of Equinor to discuss his role as an operator representative to The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee.
- [AI Leads the Digital Future: The Open Group Beijing Conference Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/12/19/ai-leads-the-digital-future-the-open-group-beijing-conference-highlights/): On November 22, 2024, the highly anticipated annual conference of The Open Group 2024 Ecosystem Architecture Sustainability Annual Conference was unveiled at the China World Summit Wing in Beijing. As a premier event in the field of digital transformation, this conference brings together the world's most influential experts, scholars, technology leaders, and industry pioneers.
- [AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED | The Open Group Asia Pacific Awards 2024](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/12/17/award-winners-announced-the-open-group-asia-pacific-awards-2024/): On November 22, 2024, The Open Group Asia Pacific Awards 2024 China was held at the China World Summit Wing Hotel in Beijing, which aims to recognize organizations that have achieved excellence in the field of open architecture standards and open source software applications.
- [THE O-VBA™ VALUE-BASED ARCHITECTURE FOR HEALTHCARE: PART 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/12/12/the-o-vba-value-based-architecture-for-healthcare-part-2/): By Jason Lee (The Open Group), David Gordon (Gordon Consulting), Adrian Barkman (Aberdeen Advisors), Scott Sloan (Kyndryl), Laura Hugill-Belken (NTT Data), and Tony Black (Kyndryl) Part 1 of this blog series, published in April 2024, describes the foundation of a Value-Based Architecture for Healthcare O-VBA™ Standard, a standard of The Open Group.[1] In this part of the series, we demonstrate how to use the O-VBA Standard to solve business continuity problems caused by digital disruptions. The importance of this case study is underscored by the increasing number of disruptions in systems reliant on digitalization and electronic information exchange.
- [The O-VBA™ Value-Based Architecture for Healthcare: Part 1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/04/17/the-o-vba-value-based-architecture-for-healthcare-part-1/): The Open Group® Healthcare Forum is now working on a Snapshot of what is intended to become its Value-Based Architecture™ or O-VBA™ for Healthcare standard. The standard will offer Enterprise Architects working in healthcare delivery settings a reusable, extensible, and scalable tool for continuously improving the value and efficiency of patient-centered care. It will apply to all medical specialties and clinical ecosystems. Architects will be able to use the O-VBA for Healthcare standard to help create and sustain value-based healthcare systems.
- [The Open Group Summit Highlights – Houston, Texas – October 28 – 31, 2024](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/11/06/the-open-group-summit-highlights-houston-texas-october-28-31-2024/): By Ash Patel – CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group The Open Group Summit returned to the Energy Corridor in Houston, Texas where 570+ attendees from across the world were present including distinguished experts, industry and thought leaders, and experienced practitioners in the fields of AI, open source, and many more. The theme Ideation, Through Innovation, Into Implementation encompassed high-powered discussions, invaluable experiences, and profound knowledge. The event featured a prominent group of industry experts and attendees who came together for a week of engaging insights, in-depth keynote talks, Industry Awareness sessions, hands-on Member meetings, and energizing networking receptions.
- [The Open Group New Delhi and India Awards Highlights: July 29-31, 2024](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/08/06/the-open-group-new-delhi-and-india-awards-highlights-july-29-31-2024/): By Ash Patel – CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group The Open Group New Delhi and India Awards featured industry renowned speakers from India and beyond who came together to discuss the NextGen Digital for the Techade. There were over 100 attendees in attendance from many regions around India and global countries.
- [Sitting Down With Martyn Quantrill, Re-Elected OMC Operator Representative For The OSDU® Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/10/24/sitting-down-with-martyn-quantrill-re-elected-omc-operator-representative-for-the-osdu-forum/): By Ash Patel – CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Martyn Quantrill (BP), to discuss his role as an operator representative to The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee.
- [Behind the Scenes: ‘For Your Information’ Book by Phil Tetlow](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/09/24/behind-the-scenes-for-your-information-book-by-phil-tetlow/): By Ash Patel – CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we sat down with Phil Tetlow, the author of the eye-opening book titled ‘For Your Information: About Information, the Universe, and the Modern Age’, to discuss the conception of the book and where it all began.
- [World Standards Day: The Importance of Standards in an Interoperable World](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/10/14/world-standards-day-the-importance-of-standards-in-an-interoperable-world/): By Oliver David, Marketing Manager, The Open Group Every year on October 14th, The Open Group, the global vendor-neutral consortium, celebrates World Standards Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the crucial role that standards play in our daily lives. From ensuring the safety and quality of products, to promoting interoperability and facilitating trade, standards are a significant necessity to modern society. In this blog, we'll explore the significance of World Standards Day, why it matters to various industries, and how The Open Group, an organization committed to driving open standards appreciates this important occasion.
- [Sitting Down With David Butcher - Re-Elected OMC Member For The OSDU® Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/08/22/sitting-down-with-david-butcher-re-elected-omc-member-for-the-osdu-forum/): By Ash Patel – CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to David Butcher (Head of Value Engineering – Subsurface & Data, Halliburton-Landmark) to discuss his role as the re-elected OMC Member for The Open Group OSDU® Forum. Upon talking to David, we discussed his role, career journey, his business philosophy, and much more.
- [Congratulations to the Winners of The Open Group India Awards 2024](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/08/05/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-open-group-india-awards-2024/): By Ash Patel – CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group On July 31, 2024, The Open Group India Awards for Innovation & Excellence 2024, recognizing outstanding achievements in the adoption of Open Standards and Open Source software took place in the vibrant city of New Delhi, as part of The Open Group July Conference, themed “NextGen Digital for the Techade” from 29 to 31 July.
- [Sitting Down With Juliana Araujo- OMC Vendor Representative For The OSDU® Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/07/11/sitting-down-with-juliana-araujo-omc-vendor-representative-for-the-osdu-forum/): By Ash Patel - CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Juliana Araujo, IesBrazil, to discuss her role as the Newly Elected OMC Vendor Representative for The Open Group OSDU® Forum. Upon talking to Juliana, we discussed her role, career journey, her business philosophy, and much more.
- [Congratulations to the Award Winners of The Open Group President’s Awards 2024](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/05/30/congratulations-to-the-award-winners-of-the-open-group-presidents-awards-2024/): By Ash Patel – CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group During The Open Group Edinburgh Summit in April 2024, Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group, proudly announced the winners of the President’s Awards. This included Marc Lankhorst for ‘Most Valuable Contributor for an Individual’ and RTX (accepted by Rolf Siegers) for ‘Most Valuable Contribution as an Organization’.
- [Humanizing Patch Prioritization](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/06/27/humanizing-patch-prioritization/): Written by: Denny Wan, Reasonable Security James Middleton, Nationwide Insurance Melissa Melancon, Kyndryl John Feezell, Kyndryl John Linford, The Open Group “Practice what you Preach” Hindsight is a powerful thing. Cyber defenders often bear the brunt of the blame for “preventable” cyber incidents that are attributed to a failure to apply available patches in a timely manner. For example, Veracode found that 1 in 3 applications (38 percent) still use vulnerable versions of Log4j two years after the vulnerability was disclosed and patches were made available[1]. It is easy to allocate blame for the failure to patch, but it is not the full story.
- [Securing Vendor Relationships: The Crucial Role of Third-Party Audit](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/05/23/securing-vendor-relationships-the-crucial-role-of-third-party-audit/): Guest submission by: Nazy Fouladirad, President and COO of Tevora, a global leading cybersecurity consultancy. Many modern companies grow their operations by working with remote teams and cloud-based systems. However, as cybersecurity threats are growing and data protection laws are becoming more strict, data security, in particular with third-party entities, is of utmost importance. Third-party audits verify vendor practices align with security and regulatory requirements to protect sensitive information. As businesses navigate their digital transformations, these audits strengthen vendor relationships while ensuring data integrity for everyone.
- [Celebrating 15 Years of the ArchiMate® Modeling Language: A Milestone in Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/04/18/celebrating-15-years-of-the-archimate-modeling-language-a-milestone-in-enterprise-architecture/): By Kelly Canon, ArchiMate® Forum Director, The Open Group, with contributions from Andrew Josey, VP, Standards & Certification, The Open Group Originally developed in the period 2002-2004 by a group of organizations and institutions in the Netherlands led by the Telematica Instituut, the ArchiMate® Modeling Language was created for Enterprise Architects by Enterprise Architects with the goal of a common language for modeling an enterprise.
- [Congratulations to the Outstanding Contribution Award Winners for The Open Group OSDU® Forum, Edinburgh, April 2024](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/05/14/congratulations-to-the-outstanding-contribution-award-winners-for-the-open-group-osdu-forum-edinburgh-april-2024/): By Ash Patel - CDMP, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group During The Open Group Edinburgh Summit in April 2024, Patrick Kelly, Product Line Manager Subsurface Data & Insights, Chevron, and Jane McConnell, Spinning Yarns, The Open Group OSDU® Forum Vice Chair, along with Dennis Stevens, OSDU Forum Program Director, The Open Group, proudly announced the winners of The Open Group OSDU Forum Awards. The awards were hosted by Daniel Bachmann, ExxonMobil.
- [Toward a Standardized Security Reference Architecture for SMBs and Small Governments](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/05/16/toward-a-standardized-security-reference-architecture-for-smbs-and-small-governments/): By John Linford, Security Portfolio Forum Director, The Open Group & Michelle Horrobin, Digital Portfolio Director, The Open Group As has become evident in recent years and even months, modern organizations offer new products which are, more and more, dependent on digital components, and need to be secure to avoid falling victim to increasingly sophisticated and increasingly frequent cyber attacks. On top of having organizational, internal reasons for improving their security posture, these organizations also must keep up with increasing scrutiny and compliance requirements from governments and regulatory agencies, as well as customers and partners. Consequently, not only might a successful cyber attack leave an organization unable to operate, but it might also result in media backlash and fines and judgements for breaches and violations for the organization.
- [Ecosystems Architecture: New Thinking for Practitioners in the Age of AI Part 1: Where It All Began](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/05/09/ecosystems-architecture-new-thinking-for-practitioners-in-the-age-of-ai-part-1-where-it-all-began/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we sat down with some of the authors of the game changing book titled ‘Ecosystems Architecture: New Thinking for Practitioners in the Age of AI’, to discuss the conception of the book and where it all began. The full interview can be found below involving Paul Homan and Rahul talking in depth about the beginnings of the book, as co-authors along with Phil Tetlow and Neal Fishman, of the Ecosystems Architecture: New Thinking for Practitioners in the Age of AI book.
- [The Open Group Summit - Events Highlights Ecosystems Architecture & AI Standards, Edinburgh, UK, April 22-25, 2024](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/05/01/the-open-group-summit-events-highlights-ecosystems-architecture-ai-standards-edinburgh-uk-april-22-25-2024/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group The recent Summit of The Open Group in Edinburgh featured a vast variety of leading subject matter experts, keynote speakers, Forum Members, Work Groups, and Consortia, who came together to start a conversation involving the following themes: Ecosystems Architecture & AI Standards, Sustainability / Enterprise Architecture / Digital Transformation, and much more. There were over 425 attendees from 30 countries!
- [Sitting Down with Heidi Karlsson - Open Footprint™ (OFP) Forum Director, The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/11/29/sitting-down-with-heidi-karlsson-open-footprint-ofp-forum-director-the-open-group/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Heidi Karlsson, Open Footprint™ (OFP) Forum Director, for The Open Group, to discuss her role, industry advice, updates within her Forum, and more.
- [Improving Return on Security Investment: Threat Modeling & Open FAIR™ Risk Analysis](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/02/13/improving-return-on-security-investment-threat-modeling-open-fair/): For most, Security is a cost. Therefore, it is important to get just the right amount of it, and no more. But how do you decide when you have enough Security, and what do you do to get it? That’s an entirely different matter. This is the first post of a series on how to Improve the Return on your Security Investment with Threat Modeling and Open FAIR.
- [Improving Return on Security Investment: Evaluating the Current Risk](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/03/20/improving-return-on-security-investment-evaluating-the-current-risk/): By Simone Curzi, Principal Consultant, Microsoft; John Linford, Security Portfolio Forum Director, The Open Group; Dan Riley, Vice President & Distinguished Engineer, Data Science, Kyndryl; Ken St. Cyr, Sr. Cybersecurity Architect, Microsoft Threat Modeling and Open FAIR™ Standard, a standard of The Open Group, can answer some of the most important questions we have currently on Security. With this second blog in the ‘Improving Return on Security Investment’ series, we try to answer one of those key questions: “How much security is enough?”
- [Improving Return on Security Investment: Estimating the Impact of Mitigations](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/04/02/improving-return-on-security-investment-estimating-the-impact-of-mitigations/): By Simone Curzi, Principal Consultant, Microsoft; John Linford, Security Portfolio Forum Director, The Open Group; Dan Riley, Vice President & Distinguished Engineer Data Science, Kyndryl; Ken St. Cyr, Sr. Cybersecurity Architect, Microsoft Understanding the risks present in the system you are developing is important, but it is even more important to determine mitigation actions. Activities like threat modeling can help with identifying your options, but they are usually too numerous and too expensive. What should you really do? And would the residual risk be acceptable afterwards?
- [Improving Return on Security Investment: Threat Modeling and The Open Group Open FAIR™ Risk Analysis as a KPI for Agile Projects](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/04/16/improving-return-on-security-investment-threat-modeling-and-the-open-group-open-fair-risk-analysis-as-a-kpi-for-agile-projects/): The first three posts of this series have laid plain the need to supplement ongoing threat modeling activities with quantitative risk analysis, such as the process described in The Open Group Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge. They’ve briefly discussed a way to incorporate Open FAIR Risk Analysis in the threat modeling process and illustrate how the results would improve return on security investment by deliberately selecting cost-effective combinations of controls. But questions remain:
- [The Open Group Open Footprint® Data Model Snapshot is now Released and Available](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/04/11/the-open-group-open-footprint-data-model-snapshot-is-now-released-and-available/): By: AJ Van de Voort, Intertek and co-chair, Open Footprint Forum, Sammy Lakshmanan, PWC and co-chair, Open Footprint Forum, Heidi Karlsson, The Open Group, Director Open Footprint Forum, Jim Hietala, The Open Group, VP, Sustainability and Market Development The Open Group Open Footprint® Forum is pleased to announce the availability of our Open Footprint Data
- [Art of Abstraction for Enterprise Architects: Inspired by Pablo Picasso’s ‘The Bull’](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/04/09/art-of-abstraction-for-enterprise-architects-inspired-by-pablo-picassos-the-bull/): By Rajen Patel, Enterprise Architect, SAP. “See the essence under the dust of complexity.” One might not instantly connect the realms of abstract art and Enterprise Architecture, but Picasso's approach to abstraction presents a powerful model for simplifying and focusing on complex business structures.
- [The Open Group Portfolio of Digital Open Standards: Navigating Your Digital Landscape](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/02/29/the-open-group-portfolio-of-digital-open-standards-navigating-your-digital-landscape/): By Sonia Gonzalez , Digital Manager, Portfolio of Digital Open Standards, The Open Group According to MIT Sloan and Capgemini, 90% of CEOs believe the digital economy will impact their industry, but less than 15% are executing on a digital strategy. Digital transformation has become essential for businesses to remain competitive in today’s changing market and technological landscape. In recent years, there has been a rapid transformation in the business world, as many companies are adopting new technologies to streamline their operations.
- [The Open Group Virtual Event Highlights – January 29-31, 2024](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/02/07/the-open-group-virtual-event-highlights-january-29-31-2024/): The Open Group hosted its latest virtual event January 29-31, 2024. Across three days, the event addressed three different, vital topics, bringing together leading speakers and a global audience for a series of sessions which enlightened, inspired, and motivated us about the leading edge of enterprise technology thinking.
- [Is Your Business Prepared for a Cybersecurity Reality Check?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/02/01/is-your-business-prepared-for-a-cybersecurity-reality-check/): By Joseph Carson, Chief Security Scientist & Advisory CISO at Delinea. Knowing how to navigate the growing risks of cyberattacks is crucial for businesses regardless of their industry. In reality, many companies fall short in their cybersecurity ap
- [The Open Group 2023 Highlights, Including a Glance into 2024](https://blog.opengroup.org/2024/01/16/the-open-group-2023-highlights-including-a-glance-into-2024/): By Steve Nunn, President & CEO, The Open Group. Happy New Year! I hope that, wherever you are reading this, 2024 has started well for you and yours. I believe that 2024 will be another busy and significant year for The Open Group, as was 2023. So much happened last year that I thought that I would take the opportunity to look back at some of the highlights, and add a few peeks into this coming year.
- [Step Into a Career in Data Science](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/12/06/step-into-a-career-in-data-science/): By Dan Riley, Distinguished Engineer & Vice President, Data Science, Kyndryl November 2022’s post, “The Fully Credentialed Data Science Professional”, recommended a combination of credentials toward which data scientists and related professionals should work. However, as the well-known Chinese proverb roughly says, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” The Open Group is adding a clear starting point for students, trainees, and career changers to begin their professional data science journeys.
- [The ArchiMate® Patterns Library: What is it and how to contribute](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/11/21/the-archimate-patterns-library-what-is-it-and-how-to-contribute/): By Kelly Canon, ArchiMate® Forum Director, The Open Group The ArchiMate Modeling Language standardizes an organization's framework to effectively describe, analyze, and visualize their Enterprise Architecture. By using a standardized language such as the ArchiMate language, not only does it allow internal stakeholders to understand and communicate simple to complex architectural concepts and relationships, but it can encourage the sharing of non-proprietary “patterns” with other Enterprise Architects.
- [Congratulations to the Outstanding Contribution Award Winners for The Open Group OSDU® Forum, Houston, TX, November 2023](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/11/15/congratulations-to-the-outstanding-contribution-award-winners-for-the-open-group-osdu-forum-houston-tx-november-2023/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group During The Open Group Houston Summit in November 2023, Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group, Patrick Kelly, Product Line Manager Subsurface Data & Insights, Chevron, and Michael Cleminson, Global Innovation Manager, SLB-OMC, along with Dennis Stevens, Program Director, OSDU Forum, The Open Group, proudly announced the winners of The Open Group OSDU® Forum Awards.
- [The Open Group Summit - Event Highlights Delivering a Sustainable and Secure Tomorrow - Houston, Texas - October 30 - November 2, 2023](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/11/07/the-open-group-summit-event-highlights-delivering-a-sustainable-and-secure-tomorrow-houston-texas-october-30-november-2-2023/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group The recent Summit of The Open Group in Houston brought together a variety of subject matter experts, keynote speakers, Forum Members, Work Groups, and Consortia to engage in an active dialogue involving the following tracks: Enterprise Architecture (EA) for Sustainability, Cybersecurity and Zero Trust, Open Industry Standards, and The Digital Enterprise.
- [EA Talents for Enterprise Transformation and Sustainability](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/09/28/ea-talents-for-enterprise-transformation-and-sustainability/): By Chris Forde - The Open Group EA, Vice President, Global EA and General Manager, The Open Group APAC. Today I'm going to focus on the sustainability considerations you may face in your day to day work and in your career as Enterprise Architects.
- [Sitting Down with The Open Group India Awards Winners of ‘The Most Promising Program for Women in EA’](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/09/26/sitting-down-with-the-open-group-india-awards-winners-of-the-most-promising-program-for-women-in-ea/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group On July 27, 2023, The Open Group India Awards for Innovation and Excellence in the Use of Open Standards and Open Source celebrated and applauded the remarkable achievements of organizations in the use of The Open Group Standards. We recently sat down with the recipients of the Most Promising Program for Women in EA Award; Sheetal Khandkar and Rajashree Das, to discuss their respective journeys, what it was like winning the award, and much more.
- [Enabling Effective Emissions Data Management and Sharing](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/09/19/enabling-effective-emissions-data-management-and-sharing/): By The Open Group Open Footprint™ Forum. The Open Group Open Footprint™ Forum today published a white paper that provides an overview of the GHG emissions data management area, regulations that are driving activity, and the work of the Open Footprint Forum. The Forum is making significant progress in our standards work related to building a standard data model for emissions, and related open source tools to ease adoption.
- [Sitting Down With Patrick Kelly - Chair of The Open Group OSDU® Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/09/12/sitting-down-with-patrick-kelly-chair-of-the-open-group-osdu-forum/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group. Recently we reached out to Patrick Kelly, Chevron, to discuss his role as the Newly Elected Chair of The Open Group OSDU® Forum. Upon talking to Patrick, we discussed his role, career journey, his business philosophy, and much more.
- [The Open Group Virtual Event Highlights – EA for Sustainability – July 25 - 27, 2023](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/08/01/the-open-group-virtual-event-highlights-ea-for-sustainability-july-25-27-2023/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group. The Open Group hosted a virtual event on Enterprise Architecture (EA) for Sustainability July 25 - 27, 2023, assembling leading industry and global subject matter experts. The event looked at Enterprise Architecture (EA) helping organizations identify sustainability goals, along with focusing on the TOGAF® User Group, and The Open Group India Awards for Innovation and Excellence. Here are our key highlights and takeaways from across the three days.
- [Announcing Version 1.2 of the Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/09/05/announcing-version-1-2-of-the-open-trusted-technology-provider-standard-o-ttps/): By John Linford, Forum Director, The Open Group, Security & Open Trusted Technology (OTTF) The Open Group Open Trusted Technology Forum (OTTF) is pleased to announce the publication of Version 1.2 of the Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS). The movement from Version 1.1.1 to Version 1.2 represents a deliberate review of the O-TTPS to ensure the requirements in it remain up to date and reflect learnings from industry and government.
- [Power Hour: Looking Back at the Women Reinventing Energy London Event, April 2023: Part 1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/08/29/power-hour-looking-back-at-the-women-reinventing-energy-london-event-april-2023-part-1/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group A few months ago, the Women Re:Inventing Energy event was held in London, with a mission to empower women and their executive allies in the energy sector, showcasing success stories, and discussing challenges. The event also featured inspiring DEI speakers from Amazon and executive trailblazers from Accenture and Thoughtworks.
- [Product Thinking for Data](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/08/08/product-thinking-for-data/): By Dr. Anas Tawileh & Dr. Chris Harding The role of data as a strategic enabler has become increasingly crucial to the long-term competitiveness of organisations. Netflix, for example, is one of the prominent examples of organisations that have successfully leveraged data to strengthen and sustain their competitive market position. One of the company’s many data-driven innovations is its market-leading Recommendations System that uses machine learning technologies to provide personalised recommendations that Netflix viewers will most likely enjoy. This system is so successful that it is estimated to create more than $1 billion in business value per year according to Netflix’s Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt.
- [The Open Group Open Footprint™ Forum Update](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/08/03/the-open-group-open-footprint-forum-update/): The Open Group Open Footprint™ Forum (OFP) is making significant progress in our standards work related to building a standard data model for emissions, and related open source tools to ease adoption.
- [Sitting Down with Michael Cleminson- OMC Vendor Representative for The Open Group OSDU™ Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/06/01/sitting-down-with-michael-cleminson-omc-vendor-representative-for-the-open-group-osdu-forum/): Written by Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Michael Cleminson, SLB, to discuss his role as an Elected Member of The Open Group OSDU™ Forum, as OMC Vendor Representative. Upon talking to Michael, we discussed his role, career journey, and much more.
- [The Open Group Launches Learning Paths for IT4IT™, Open FAIR™, and TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Leader Certification](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/05/18/the-open-group-launches-learning-paths-for-it4it-open-fair-and-togaf-enterprise-architecture-leader-certificatio/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group We briefly met up with Andrew Josey, Fellow and VP of Standards & Certification at The Open Group Summit in London to discuss the latest learning paths aimed at IT practitioners and Enterprise Architects. Thank you to Andrew for his time. Please see the full interview below
- [Congratulations to the Award Winners for The Open Group President’s Awards, 2023](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/05/17/congratulations-to-the-award-winners-for-the-open-group-presidents-awards-2023/): Written by Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group. During The Open Group London Summit, Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group, proudly announced the winners of the President’s Awards. This included Paul Homan for the ‘Most Valuable Contributor Award for an Individual’ and also Shell (accepted by Ian Betts) for the ‘Most Valuable Contribution as an Organization’ Award.
- [The Business Case for Federated Data Governance and Access Control](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/05/10/the-business-case-for-federated-data-governance-and-access-control/): By Myles Suer, Strategic Marketing Director at Privacera Around 2011, I was working as a product manager to work with HP’s enterprise architecture team. Soon after, I noticed these folks were wired just like me—they were systems thinkers. About this time my new friend, Don Brancato, encouraged me to get a copy of Enterprise Architecture as Strategy by Jeanne Ross, Peter Weill, and David Robertson. As I read the book from cover to cover, I remember thinking, “now everything that is going on in IT makes sense.” It was only later that I actually got to be trained in TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework).
- [The Open Group Event Highlights – The Open Group Summit, London – April 17-20, 2023](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/04/26/the-open-group-event-highlights-the-open-group-summit-london-april-17-20-2023/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group The Open Group hosted its summit in London, April 17 – 20, 2023, bringing together experts and practitioners from many Forums, Work Groups, and Consortia to discuss, debate, and present new ideas over the course of four days.
- [Natural Language Processing for Standards Development](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/04/13/natural-language-processing-for-standards-development/): By Chris Harding, Principal, Lacibus, LTD, and Member of The Open Group Natural Language Processing (NLP) is emerging as a powerful technology with many applications. Here are some thoughts on its application to standards development, with a call to participate in The Open Group work that uses it.
- [Sitting Down with Kim Padeletti- Elected Member of The OSDU™ Forum OMC Committee](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/03/28/sitting-down-with-kim-padeletti-elected-member-of-the-osdu-forum-omc-committee/): Recently we reached out to Kim Padeletti, Head of OSDU and Energy Data Platforms, Amazon Web Services (AWS), to discuss her role as Elected Member of The OSDU™ Forum OMC Committee.Upon talking to Kim, we discussed her role, advice she may have for those looking to work in the field she is in and much more. Thank you again to Kim for her time. Written by Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist at The Open Group
- [The Results of The Open Group Members Survey on the Portfolio of Digital Open Standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/03/02/the-results-of-the-open-group-members-survey-on-the-portfolio-of-digital-open-standards/): By Sonia Gonzalez, Digital Portfolio Manager, The Open Group, and Michelle Horrobin, Digital Portfolio Forum Director, The Open Group The modern world runs on open standards. It does not matter if you are running a small firm or the most complex organization, Digital Transformation endeavors apply open standards to ensure that things that need to work together do work together.
- [The Open Group Virtual Event Highlights – EA for Sustainability and TOGAF® User Group – January 30-February 1, 2023](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/02/07/the-open-group-virtual-event-highlights-ea-for-sustainability-and-togaf-user-group-january-31-february-1-2023/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group On January 31 to February 1, The Open Group hosted a virtual event on Enterprise Architecture (EA) for Sustainability. Bringing together a global field of experts, the event took the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 as its guiding focus.
- [The Open Group 2022 Highlights, Including a Glance into 2023](https://blog.opengroup.org/2023/01/24/the-open-group-2022-highlights-including-a-glance-into-2023/): By Steve Nunn, President & CEO, The Open Group. Happy New Year! I hope that, wherever you are reading this, 2023 has started well for you and yours. I believe that 2023 will be another busy and significant year for The Open Group, as was 2022. So much happened last year that I thought that I would take the opportunity to look back at some of the highlights of last year, and add a few peeks into this coming year.
- [Sitting Down with John Linford- Security & OTTF Forum Director, The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/12/01/sitting-down-with-john-linford-security-ottf-forum-director-the-open-group/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist. Recently we reached out to John Linford, Security & OTTF Forum Director, for The Open Group, to discuss his role, industry advice, updates within his Forum and lots more. Thank you again to John for his time and for giving us an expansive look into his Forum at large. Please see the full interview below:
- [The Open Group Event Highlights – Digital Open Standards, EA, and Sustainability– October 17-19 2022](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/10/20/the-open-group-event-highlights-digital-open-standards-ea-sustainability-october-17-19-2022/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group. The Digital Open Standards/ EA Sustainability, In person event, brought together a variety of speakers, topics, and discussion points surrounding Digital Open Standards, Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Sustainability. On Sunday October 16 2022, Members of The Open Group took part in a golf tournament at the historic St. Andrews Torrance Course.
- [The Fully Credentialed Data Science Professional](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/11/22/the-fully-credentialed-data-science-professional/): By Dan Riley, Distinguished Engineer and the Chief Risk Scientist, Kyndryl For several years the popularity and importance of digital credentials have been growing. Many professionals, particularly in the Information Technology (IT) industry or organization, have earned dozens.
- [<strong><u>What is Movember and how are we doing our part?</u></strong>](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/11/10/what-is-movember-and-how-are-we-doing-our-part/): Movember, also known as the month of November, is when brave and selfless men around the globe grow a moustache, in order to raise awareness and money for men's health. To support Movember, we have incorporated the moustache into our logo to further show our support and to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.
- [<strong>Developing the Digital Portfolio</strong>](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/10/04/developing-the-digital-portfolio/): By Chris Frost, Principal Enterprise Architect, Application Technology Consulting Division, Fujitsu. The Open Group has a great set of Standards for digital business. These have evolved over time as members have collaborated to create the standards we need for our businesses.
- [Sitting Down with Kelly Cannon - ArchiMate® Forum Director, The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/09/27/sitting-down-with-kelly-cannon-archimate-forum-director-the-open-group/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group. Recently we reached out to Kelly Cannon, ArchiMate® Forum Director, for The Open Group, to discuss her role, updates within her Forum and lots more.
- [<strong><u>Sitting Down with Michelle Horrobin – Digital Portfolio Forum Director, The Open Group</u></strong>](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/09/06/sitting-down-with-michelle-horrobin-digital-portfolio-forum-director-the-open-group/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group. Recently we reached out to Michelle Horrobin, Digital Portfolio Director for The Open Group, to discuss her role, updates within her forum and lots more. Thank you again to Michelle for her time and for giving us an insight into her forum at large. Please see the full interview below:
- [<strong><u>Sitting Down with Joanne Woytek- Elected Customer Representative to The Open Group Governing Board</u></strong>](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/09/01/sitting-down-with-joanne-woytek-elected-customer-representative-to-the-open-group-governing-board/): By Ash Patel – Marketing Specialist, The Open Group Recently we reached out to Joanne Woytek (Program Director for the NASA SEWP Program), to discuss her role as a Governing Customer Member Representative for The Open Group Governing Board.
- [<strong>Sitting Down with Tony Black (Healthcare/Life Sciences Technical Leader for Kyndryl) - Newly Elected Governing Board Member</strong>](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/08/24/sitting-down-with-tony-black-healthcare-life-sciences-technical-leader-for-kyndryl-newly-elected-governing-board-member/): By Ash Patel – Marketing Specialist, The Open Group. Following the recent Washington, D.C. event, we reached out to Tony Black, to discuss his new role as a Newly Elected Member for The Open Group Governing Board. We are very pleased to have him on board with us and look forward to seeing the impact he makes for the Governing Members.
- [The IT4IT™ Reference Architecture is a Digital Product Blueprint for Cost Savings and Automation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/05/24/the-it4it-reference-architecture-is-a-digital-product-blueprint-for-cost-savings-and-automation/): By The Open Group How many failed and de-railed technology solution implementations has your company been through? It’s past time to reevaluate your digital transformation strategy. Become the hero of your business by implementing a standardized operational backbone that saves money, automates processes, and reduces the waste and friction in your current technology solutions to keep you moving forward ahead of your competitors efficiently and effectively.
- [Congratulations to the Award Winners for The Open Group President’s Awards at Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Summit](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/05/12/congratulations-to-the-award-winners-for-the-open-group-presidents-awards-at-enterprise-architecture-practitioners-summit/): By Ash Patel, Marketing Specialist, The Open Group. During the recent Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Summit (Hybrid Event) involving the President’s awards, Steve Nunn, President, and CEO for The Open Group, proudly announced the winners.
- [<strong>The IT4IT™ Standard Streamlines Plug-and-Play Adoption of Business Tools</strong>](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/05/31/the-it4it-standard-streamlines-plug-and-play-adoption-of-business-tools/): Imagine a technology implementation strategy that works harmoniously for both you as the customer and your suppliers. Whether you’re an Enterprise Architect, Digital Practitioner, Sponsor, or Vendor, it’s not as impossible as it seems when you’re utilizing the IT4IT™ Reference Architecture, a standard of The Open Group and a game-changing foundation for digital systems professionals. We set out to solve the most common and most costly implementation issues, which include managing a complex landscape of different processes and tools, multi-vendor integration, automation, and end-to-end support.
- [The Open Group Event Highlights – July 25-27, 2022 - Washington DC](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/08/03/the-open-group-event-highlights-july-25-27-2022-washington-dc/): In late July, The Open Group hosted an event bringing together speakers and practitioners from around the world to meet in Washington, DC at the historical Mayflower Hotel, and discuss some of today’s most vital topics in the area of security and resiliency. With a focus on Zero Trust Architecture and Supply Chain Security, leaders from businesses including Microsoft, IBM, Micro Focus, and ServiceNow joined experts from public sector organizations like NIST and NASA, together with representatives from The Open Group itself, to explore how open standards are driving important developments and actionable insights in these important and developing topics.
- [The Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge: Gaining Awareness and Adoption Internationally](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/06/28/the-open-fair-body-of-knowledge-gaining-awareness-and-adoption-internationally/): By Jim Hietala, VP of Security and Business Development, The Open Group and John Linford, Forum Director, Security and Open Trusted Technology Forums, The Open Group. Open FAIR has seen rapid and extensive adoption in the US, where it has become the defacto standard for quantifying cybersecurity risk. We at The Open Group are encouraged that Open FAIR awareness and adoption are also increasing globally, and we've also seen some increased usage outside of the traditional IT risk quantification area. Some interesting recent developments on increased Open FAIR use and adoption outside of the US, and outside of the IT area include:
- [<strong>ZiRA, the Dutch Hospital Reference Architecture, a Tool to Address a Worldwide Need</strong>](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/06/23/zira-the-dutch-hospital-reference-architecture-a-tool-to-address-a-worldwide-need/): By James Griffith (NTT DATA Services), Jason Lee (The Open Group), Gerda Meijboom (Nicitz), Michael van der Zell (Groningen University Medical Center) What comes to mind when you think of the Netherlands? For many it may be a field of vividly colorful tulips. Others may conjure images of historic windmills. An appreciator of the arts may recall the elegant line work and beautiful paintings of Rembrandt Van Rijn. Others may think of the capital city, Amsterdam, or the food and beer exported worldwide. Perhaps in time, some will come to associate innovative healthcare with the Netherlands.
- [Create end-to-end integration of tools and data for flow, insight, and traceability](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/06/07/create-end-to-end-integration-of-tools-and-data-for-flow-insight-and-traceability/): Businesses seeking to achieve an unrivaled competitive advantage should take a hard look at their data management strategy. Data-driven decisions are faster, more reliable, and less costly when there is effective information flow and trust between all stakeholders. Enterprise Architects, Digital Practitioners, Sponsors, and Vendors gain superior business insight and planning abilities from using the IT4IT™ Reference Architecture, a standard of The Open Group, to improve data quality, transparency, and accessibility.
- [Sitting down with Rob Akershoek (DevOps / IT4IT Architect) after the recent Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Summit](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/05/19/sitting-down-with-rob-akershoek-devops-it4it-architect-after-the-recent-enterprise-architecture-practitioners-summit/): By Ash Patel - Marketing Specialist, The Open Group. After the recent Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Summit (Hybrid Event), we reached out to Rob Akershoek (DevOps / IT4IT Architect) to tell us more about what he does, advice he may have for those interested in a career involving IT Management, and much more.
- [Enterprise Architecture is a ‘Foundation Skill’ for the Engineering Students](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/05/11/enterprise-architecture-is-a-foundation-skill-for-the-engineering-students/): By Satya Misra, Associate Director, HCL Technologies Can you envisage a business that has no clear idea of what it has to work with and how it will achieve crucial goals? Sounds bizarre right! But this is very likely to happen due to the lack of skilled people who can understand and align business goals with a technical strategy and architecture that’s capable of supporting the current needs. This introduces us to an imperative discipline, Enterprise Architecture, which is considered a silver bullet by most organizations.
- [The Open Group Event Highlights – Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Summit – April 25-26 2022](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/04/28/the-open-group-event-highlights-enterprise-architecture-practitioners-summit-april-25-26-2022/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group The Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Summit, Hybrid Event (in-person and virtually ) in London brought together a variety of speakers, topics, and discussion points surrounding Enterprise Architecture (EA). Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group, gave an engaging and stirring address revolving around The State
- [Why Enterprise Architecture as a Subject is a “Must-Have” Now More Than Ever Before?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/03/29/why-enterprise-architecture-as-a-subject-is-a-must-have-now-more-than-ever-before/): By Vishal Kumar, Consultant, Deloitte Consulting A master’s in business administration helps students understand business dynamics better. I believe having the ability to see business as a wholesome thing is paramount in today’s era. There is a dire need for students to apply the lens of Enterprise Architect and break the silos approach to enable students to see the business as a single unit. It is pivotal to understand that enterprise doesn’t run in silos the way the subjects during our MBA might make us think. For an enterprise to run efficiently and effectively, it needs to run collaboratively, i.e., all the fundamental constituents of an enterprise need to make progress in tandem. “An enterprise is only as strong as the weakest link.” Let’s take an analogy of the human body. For a human body to run efficiently, it needs an intention and goal, and it requires food as fuel, sleep as refreshment and a family as a support system.
- [“All Standards are Wrong”?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/03/23/all-standards-are-wrong/): By Kees van den Brink, Senior Manager Platform Architect, ServiceNow. This blog title is derived from the famous quote by George E.P. Box from his paper “Science and Statistics”: Box made this statement in relation to the use of statistical models by scientists, but I’ve found that it applies equally well to the use of open standards by enterprise architects and other digital practitioners. Key take away from this blog: o Standards can be useful when you: o Learn and adopt from what makes sense o Reject what does not fit o Want to know more: Read “The Turning Point: A Novel about Agile Architects Building a Digital Foundation” Frankly, standards can be very helpful and are necessary, like the TCP/IP standard, or even old standards such as the Baudot Code (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baudot_code), which helped early instances of what would later be called telecommunications companies grow fast, or the ISO Standards, which help with interoperability. However, there are a lot of lesser-known standards that are not getting such broad adoption. Examples that come to mind are the IT4IT™ Standard, TOGAF® Standard, BIZBOK®, etc.
- [Enterprise Architecture Supporting the Agile Organization in a World of Continuous Change](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/10/21/enterprise-architecture-supporting-the-agile-organization-in-a-world-of-continuous-change/): By Sonia Gonzales, TOGAF® Standard Product Manager, The Open Group Organizations need to be resilient and agile to adapt to a market that is changing at a faster pace. Due to the increase in digital technologies available at consumers' fingertips, organizations need to innovate and get the capabilities needed to support these new digital offerings that customers are demanding in an effective way.
- [MOSA is Here to Stay: A Recap of the 2021 FACE™ and SOSA™ Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) Event](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/10/22/mosa-is-here-to-stay-a-recap-of-the-2021-face-and-sosa-technical-interchange-meeting-tim-event/): By Chip Downing, Senior Market Development Director, Aerospace & Defense, Real-Time Innovations, Inc. I continue to be amazed by the promotion and advancement of The Open Group FACE™ and SOSA™ Technical Standards and Business Approach within the U.S. armed services. Nowhere was this more evident than at the recent FACE and SOSA Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) 2021, which was hosted by the U.S. Army, sponsored by TES-SAVi, and supported by over 45 exhibitors. This event proved decisively that the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) is here to stay.
- [How to Use Microservices: A Guide for Enterprise Architects](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/11/23/how-to-use-microservices-a-guide-for-enterprise-architects/): By Andrew Lewthwaite and Leahan Shimon, Avolution Many organizations have started to break up a portion of their monolith applications and systems, transitioning to sets of smaller, interconnected microservices. A recent survey by TechRepublic found that organizations who used microservices were reaping clear benefits: 69% were experiencing faster deployment of services, 61% had greater flexibility to respond to changing conditions, and 56% benefited more from rapidly scaling up new features into large applications.
- [Highlights of 2021, Peek into 2022](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/01/06/highlights-of-2021-peek-into-2022/): By Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group Happy New Year! I hope that, wherever you are reading this, 2022 has started well for you and yours. It is clearly a time of continued concern and caution due to the on-going global pandemic, and yet it also feels like a moment of hope and optimism that we might finally begin to regain some kind of normality in our lives. It seems COVID-19 will be with us for some time to come, but I’d like to think that the coming year will be one with far less devastation on a human, social, and economic level. What I can say with certainty is that 2022 will be a busy and significant year for The Open Group.
- [The Open Group Event Highlights  - January 31-February 2, 2022](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/02/10/the-open-group-event-highlights-january-31-february-2-2022/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group Last week’s global virtual event brought together over a thousand attendees from around the world to discuss how open digital standards can help push forward the state of play around data science, the digital enterprise, and environmental footprint reduction. Speakers from organizations including IBM, Capgemini, PwC, Fujitsu, and AXA made for a lively and informative three days, with virtual attendees tuning in to learn about everything from human-centered AI, through digital product lifecycles, to tracking carbon emissions with satellites.
- [Architectural Data will Guide the 2020s](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/03/16/architectural-data-will-guide-the-2020s/): Dr Tim O’Neill, Founder and Principal at Avolution and Research Fellow at UTS What technical and financial analytics should CIOs and decision makers expect from Enterprise Architects in 2022? Enterprises are in the middle of an application explosion and a transformation acceleration. Looking just at the application landscape: industry surveys tell us that the average enterprise is using 1,295 cloud services , and also runs around 500 custom applications . The worldwide enterprise applications market reached $241 billion last year, growing 4.1% year-over-year in 2020, according to IDC . The underpinning architectures of enterprises– made up of interactions between people, processes and technology, and often also physical assets (IoT) – are also growing and changing at pace. Enterprise Architects keep CIOs and business units informed using IT cost calculations and technical and lifecycle metrics. They will often present costs and technical metrics for the current IT landscape, plus forecasts to inform planning for new business scenarios and digital transformation projects.
- [Are Standards “The Turning Point” for Agility?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2022/03/17/are-standards-the-turning-point-for-agility/): y, Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture & Strategy I consider open standards a huge time saver when getting started on any architecture engagement. I would like to start a conversation here about the use of architecture standards for agility in a digital transformation. In the comments, would you please answer the following question?: Which standards have you tried using, to solve which problems, and what benefits did you receive? To get this started, here are some of the standards we opted to include in a book I recently co-authored with Kees van Brink and Sylvain Marie called, “The Turning Point: A Novel about Agile Architects Building a Digital Foundation.” The novel tells the story of Enterprise Architects and other characters in a company who recently went through a merger and who use several standards together to accelerate a Digital Transformation, including these standards from The Open Group
- [Agile Enterprise Solution Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/07/20/agile-enterprise-solution-architecture/): Enterprise Architecture (EA) as an enterprise planning framework has its place and merits, yet it often falls short of real-world IT expectations. The traditional EA approach defines the to-be state architecture that may exist for a while but does not last long.
- [The Open Group OSDU™ Mercury Launch Event: A Key Milestone for the Energy Industry](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/04/01/the-open-group-osdu-mercury-launch-event-a-key-milestone-for-the-energy-industry/): This week, The Open Group OSDU™ Forum celebrated a milestone for the energy industry: the launch of the OSDU™ Data Platform Mercury Release. The new Open Source, standards-based data platform represents a key achievement of the OSDU Forum in a very short space of time – illustrating the importance of cross-industry collaboration for supporting the world’s changing energy needs.
- [The Open Group Open Footprint™ Forum Global Event Highlights Blog](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/06/30/the-open-group-open-footprint-forum-global-event-highlights-blog/): Last week, The Open Group Open Footprint™ Forum (OFP) held its first virtual event, June 23-24, 2021. It brought together experts from across the globe to introduce and demonstrate the work that has gone into the Forum since it launched in August 2020. Speakers, from a plethora of industry leading organizations such as Accenture, AWS, Deloitte, ERM, IBM, Infosys, Shell, WBCSD, and Wipro hosted sessions outlining the mission of the Open Footprint Forum, explanations of the Open Footprint Data Platform, as well as live demonstrations of the Platform to show its applicability to all industries.
- [Open FAIR™ Reaches 1000 Certifications!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/06/08/open-fair-reaches-1000-certifications/): The Open Group Security Forum is thrilled to announce that the Open FAIR™ Certification Program has officially reached more than 1000 Certified People! This milestone represents tremendous growth around Open FAIR and indicates widespread acceptance of the standard and approach of Open FAIR. This milestone is particularly impressive because roughly 18 months ago, the Open FAIR Certification Program had 600 Certified People.
- [The Open Group Zero Trust Initiative and The President’s Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/06/11/the-open-group-zero-trust-initiative-and-the-presidents-executive-order-on-improving-the-nations-cybersecurity/): The Open Group, an international vendor- and technology-neutral standards and certification consortium, has been actively engaged in establishing a consistent and coherent vision of Zero Trust and Zero Trust Architecture across industry, academia, and governmental organizations for the last two years. In fact, The Open Group pioneered the underlying principles behind Zero Trust, under the aegis of the Jericho Forum® and the guidance that came from the Jericho Forum over the past two decades, including the Jericho Forum Commandments and Jericho Forum Identity Commandments.
- [The Open Group and the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/06/15/the-open-group-and-the-executive-order-on-improving-the-nations-cybersecurity/): On May 12, 2021, President Joe Biden issued the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. This EO enumerates that “…the prevention, detection, assessment, and remediation of cyber incidents is a top priority and essential to national and economic security.” The EO contains a significant level of detail regarding areas of improvement for federal IT systems, as well as policy responses to be implemented by the government in support of greater security for private and public IT systems. The EO mentions in some detail the shift to zero trust security as a part of what is needed to combat cyber threats, as well as increased reliance on enhanced supply chain security.
- [Implementing Open Agile Architecture practices, with Continuous Architectural Refactoring](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/03/12/implementing-open-agile-architecture-practices-with-continuous-architectural-refactoring/): A description of the author’s recent experience implementing Open Agile Architecture practices on projects. This post focuses on continuous architectural refactoring, particularly planning, understanding and guiding the architecture. Working on an enterprise SaaS application, continuously evolving to support existing and new customers and use cases.
- [Architecting COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Campaigns Using Best Practices](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/02/23/architecting-covid-19-mass-vaccination-campaigns-using-best-practices/): By Jason S. Lee, PhD and Members of The Open Group Healthcare Forum On February 19, 2021, The Open Group published its best practice Guide for stakeholders involved in planning and conducting COVID-19 mass vaccination campaigns. Although campaigns evolve with changing circumstances, the major themes discussed in the Guide serve as stable guideposts for architecting
- [A Shared Language for Supply Chain Security](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/02/11/a-shared-language-for-supply-chain-security/): In the world of technology, there are paradigms of language that arise organically and artificially over time. Necessity requires a shared mode of communication for ideas and as a result, descriptors, nouns, and technical designators are created and shared. The problem arises when certain words acquire a surfeit of meaning, so much so that they paradoxically become less meaningful. There are many examples of this but for our purposes, we’re going to look at “Supply Chain Security”.
- [Solorigate: A case study for why supply chain security is critical for governments and businesses](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/01/20/solorigate-a-case-study-for-why-supply-chain-security-is-critical-for-governments-and-businesses/): By Jim Hietala (VP, BD and Security), Andras Szakal (VP and CTO), John Linford Security and OTTF Forum Director) - The Open Group In potentially the most damaging cyber-supply chain attack ever, a leading IT systems management vendor became the latest hi-tech company to suffer a major cybersecurity breach with wide-reaching consequences. The malware that caused the attack has been dubbed SUNBURST by Microsoft and code-named Solorigate by FireEye, the security consulting firm that uncovered the breach after falling victim to it late last year. After successfully infiltrating the development environment, attackers were able to observe and learn how to subvert the vendor’s development and operations pipeline. Hackers were then able to maliciously taint the vendor’s product by planting a sophisticated trojan. Once the software, which required broad systems access, was installed in customers’ environments, the attackers were able to leverage the tainted software to exfiltrate sensitive information from within an organization’s network.
- [Welcome to our New VP & CTO – Andras Szakal](https://blog.opengroup.org/2021/01/11/welcome-to-our-new-vp-cto-andras-szakal/): The Open Group is proud to announce that Andras Szakal will be taking the role of Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. He will be responsible for leading the company’s technical strategy and strategic technical vision for evolving standards.
- [Reference Architecture for Healthcare (RA4H) – Core Capabilities](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/12/29/reference-architecture-for-healthcare-ra4h-core-capabilities/): This document takes an evolutionary approach to align with and build upon existing or upcoming frameworks, standards, and best-practices, such as the TOGAF® standard, Archimate® Modeling Language, or ISO 9001 for healthcare. All application-related screenshots in this article are based on a prototype, modelled in Enterprise Architect.
- [Creating the Corporate Future](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/12/23/creating-the-corporate-future/): As enterprise architecture has developed as a discipline over the last 25 years, it has borrowed significantly from business strategy. Given this, it is important to recognize and understand the business strategy underpinnings of enterprise architecture. A great example is the “Creating the Corporate Future” written by strategic, systems thinker Russell Ackoff. This article will share some of the key insights from the book that were building blocks of enterprise architecture, so you be an even better enterprise architect and strategic thinker.
- [Updates to the Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge, Part 3](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/12/09/updates-to-the-open-fair-body-of-knowledge-part-3/): The Open Group Security Forum is thrilled to announce the publication of an update to the Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge (BoK). The Open FAIR BoK is comprised of The Open Group Risk Taxonomy (O-RT) Standard and The Open Group Risk Analysis (O-RA) Standard. The Open Group initiated a standards effort regarding FAIR ~10 years ago, and these standards define the official, open, vendor-neutral and consensus-developed definition of FAIR. This blog post is the third of three in a series to describe updates to the Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge. It will describe specific updates to O-RT to bring it to Version 3.0. The first post described revisions made to both O-RA and O-RT for consistency between the documents; the second post described specific updates to O-RA to bring it to Version 2.0.
- [Updates to the Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge, Part 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/12/02/updates-to-the-open-fair-body-of-knowledge-part-2/): The Open Group Security Forum is thrilled to announce the publication of an update to the Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge (BoK). The Open FAIR BoK is comprised of The Open Group Risk Taxonomy (O-RT) Standard and The Open Group Risk Analysis (O-RA) Standard. The Open Group initiated a standards effort regarding FAIR ~10 years ago, and these standards define the official, open, vendor-neutral and consensus-developed definition of FAIR.
- [Updates to the Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge, Part 1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/11/24/updates-to-the-open-fair-body-of-knowledge-part-1/): The Open Group Security Forum is thrilled to announce the publication of an update to the Open FAIR™ Body of Knowledge (BoK). The Open FAIR BoK is comprised of The Open Group Risk Taxonomy (O-RT) Standard and The Open Group Risk Analysis (O-RA) Standard. The Open Group initiated a standards effort regarding FAIR ~10 years ago, and these standards define the official, open, vendor-neutral and consensus-developed definition of FAIR.
- [Schneider Electric and Aramco to Collaborate on        O-PAS™ Automation Test Bed](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/11/02/schneider-electric-and-aramco-to-collaborate-on-o-pas-automation-test-bed/): Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Aramco, the world’s pre-eminent integrated energy and chemicals company that drives global commerce and enhances the daily lives of people around the globe, today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on assessing emerging technologies based on The Open Group Open Process Automation™ Standard (O-PAS). Testing will take place at a new built-for-purpose test bed in the Saudi Schneider Electric Innovation and Research Center in Dhahran Techno Valley, Saudi Arabia.
- [The Open Group at “Experience IT NM”](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/10/29/the-open-group-at-experience-it-nm/): On November 4 and 5, 2020, the New Mexico Technology Council is hosting its virtual event entitled Experience IT NM. The New Mexico Technology Council a member-driven association of businesses, organizations, and tech professionals working together to promote the growth and success of New Mexico’s technology business sectors. Its members include a diverse mix of New Mexico companies, cities, and universities and colleges.
- [THE OPEN GROUP FACE™ AND SOSA™ FIRST VIRTUAL TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE MEETING (TIM)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/10/05/the-open-group-face-and-sosa-first-virtual-technical-interchange-meeting-tim/): The Open Group was pleased to host the first Future Airborne Capability Environment™ (FACE) and Sensor Open Systems Architecture™ (SOSA) Virtual Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), on September 21, 2020. We were pleased to have AdaCore as the Sponsor of the event. A total of 457 people registered for this event. TIMs allow DoD, Industry, and
- [Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS) Version 2.0 Update Project](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/09/09/open-trusted-technology-provider-standard-o-ttps-version-2-0-update-project/): The Open Group Open Trusted Technology Forum (OTTF) is pleased to announce that it is initiating a project to update the Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS), a standard of The Open Group, Parts 1 and 2 to Version 2.0. The O-TTPS V2.0 Update Project will seek to update Parts 1 and 2 of the O-TTPS to reflect learnings from organizations that have successfully certified products against the standards as well as the work done by government organizations in the area of supply chain security.
- [TOGAF® 9 Certification Passes 100,000 Milestone!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/06/23/togaf-9-certification-passes-100000-milestone/): The Open Group is very pleased to announce the number of individual certifications worldwide in the TOGAF® 9 certification program has passed the major milestone of 100,000. TOGAF 9 certification is the trusted vendor-neutral and globally recognized certification for the TOGAF Standard, the open Enterprise Architecture standard used by the world’s leading organizations to improve their business efficiency.
- [Setting the Standard: Celebrating the First 10 Years of The Open Group FACE™ Consortium](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/06/08/setting-the-standard-celebrating-the-first-10-years-of-the-open-group-face-consortium/): This month marks the 10th Anniversary of The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment™ (FACE) Consortium. It has been an amazing ride over the last 10 years, filled with memorable face-to-face (F2F) meetings, over two million minutes of WebEx calls and passionate technical and business discussions that covered all aspects of the FACE™ Technical Standard and Business Approach.
- [Healthcare Enterprise Architecture for Epidemics and Pandemics](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/05/12/healthcare-enterprise-architecture-for-epidemics-and-pandemics/): In this article, I would like to discuss the critical importance of connected healthcare systems during an epidemic or a pandemic. Everyone benefits from connected healthcare systems; people, families, districts, states, nations. Leadership from all levels of healthcare authorities is essential, from hospital workers to governments, to global organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO).
- [Enterprise Architecture in a Time of Crisis - The Open Group Brazil Virtual Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/06/03/enterprise-architecture-in-a-time-of-crisis-the-open-group-brazil-virtual-event-highlights/): By Roberto Servero, Country Manager, Brazil, The Open Group On May 5, 2020, The Open Group Brazilian office held a virtual event via YouTube and Zoom. This event featured how to run your business before and after the crisis we are going through due to the pandemic situation. Over 225 registered persons attended. Countries/regions represented include
- [Resilience and Agility within The Open Group, Real-Time Embedded Systems, and the EC](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/05/28/resilience-and-agility-within-the-open-group-real-time-embedded-systems-and-the-ec/): A recent message to the staff of The Open Group by Steve Nunn, our President and CEO, quoted from the Company’s yearly strategy review document: “As an organization, The Open Group is increasingly agile. However, more important at the moment, in particular, is the quality of resilience. Agility is a positive contributor to resilience, but being agile is not enough to be resilient. Resilience also requires continuity, recoverability, hardening, strength, forecasting, and many other capabilities. In our case, it also includes being open - operationally, culturally, technically, and in every other way. From a mission perspective, it demonstrates our progress “From Good to Great”. The Open Group has demonstrated its resilience several times in the past, and will continue to do so in the future.”
- [TOGAF® CERTIFICATION MILESTONE - SOON TO REACH 100K GLOBALLY](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/05/07/togaf-certification-milestone-soon-to-reach-100k-globally/): The number of individuals certified in the TOGAF® Certification Program as of May 2020 is growing rapidly and about to surpass 100,000 – currently standing at 98,900. This includes certified individuals from 149 countries, with the most certifications awarded in the UK, USA, India, Netherlands, and Australia. The TOGAF Standard, a standard of The Open Group, is a proven Enterprise Architecture (EA) methodology and framework, used by the world’s leading organizations to improve business efficiency. Representing a Body of Knowledge from world-leading practitioners, the latest TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 is universally known as industry best practice.
- [EA and Agile - Not Mutually Exclusive After All!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/04/28/ea-and-agile-not-mutually-exclusive-after-all/): Every organization needs to be Agile in order to handle all kind of forces and developments inside and outside the organization. Equally, organizations also need the structure and overarching view of an organization that is provided by Enterprise Architecture. and in particular, The TOGAF® standard, a standard of The Open Group. Both Lean and EA can make organizations more Agile, but work from a different, complementary perspective. By synergizing both EA and Lean knowledge, techniques, and people, many organizations are exploiting the strengths of both approaches.
- [The Open Group ‘Digital First’ Virtual Event - April 27-29, 2020 – Highlights Blog](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/04/30/the-open-group-digital-first-virtual-event-april-27-29-2020-highlights-blog/): This week marked a first for The Open Group. While our physical conferences and Member Meetings have become the world-class events for which we are known, the health and safety of our staff, Members, and event attendees take priority during these unprecedented times. As an organization that prides itself on bringing people together globally, this week we hosted our first ever virtual event, #ogVIRTUAL. In the face of adversity, it was fantastic to see over 2,000 attendees from 85 countries across the world come together virtually to explore the topic of ‘Digital First’.
- [Expressing the BIAN® Reference Model for the Banking Industry in the ArchiMate® Modeling Language](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/04/09/expressing-the-bian-reference-model-for-the-banking-industry-in-the-archimate-modeling-language/): Recently, the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) published version 8.0 of its financial industry reference architecture. This provides a comprehensive model of the business capabilities, business scenarios, service domains and business objects used in banking and other financial services.
- [A Case Study on the Origin of the IT4IT™ Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/04/07/a-case-study-on-the-origin-of-the-it4it-standard/): Like many of technology’s better creations, the IT4IT™ Reference Architecture standard was born out of necessity. The IT landscape is continually shaped by innovation. Despite that being a cause for celebration for consumers and end-users, the introduction of these new technologies – such as the mainframe, the PC, client servers, the Internet, cloud computing, IoT, etc. – meant that the IT function had, effectively, lost track of what it needed to manage and control. An open standard architecture-based approach to managing the business of IT was needed. This would have to be a holistic, end-to-end, service-based description of everything the IT function needs, and to be a good steward of all the IT components, solutions, and services within its remit. It was this issue that set in motion the train of events that brought us to where we are today. But there are no grounds for complacency. The work continues. Even today the complexity and pervasiveness of, and the dependency on, IT systems continues to grow. In many cases, in many organizations today, the management solution is a loose collection of siloed processes. We are still not paying enough attention on how to remain in control. That is why the IT4IT standard is such an important instrument to manage IT, and why we have chosen to document how it came to be.
- [An Update on Training and Certification at The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/04/02/an-update-on-training-and-certification-at-the-open-group/): I wanted to share some updates on training and certification from The Open Group in the light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) restrictions, covering how we are adapting to the current environment. Our main focus is enabling you to continue to grow your knowledge of our standards and best practices, and become certified, while keeping safe.
- [Reference Architecture for Healthcare – Design Concepts](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/04/01/reference-architecture-for-healthcare-design-concepts/): In this second article, I discuss key ideas and concepts underlying the design of a Reference Architecture for Health. Based upon the principles developed in the first article, these ideas and concepts describe what is needed. Together with the essential capabilities that we will introduce in a third article, they provide the input to how to build and deliver such a Reference Architecture. This document uses the following approach: - From the large to the small: Start with the outer context, the overall Healthcare system, and refine into individual subject areas and building blocks - Outside in: Start outside the organization, from the perspective of a customer, and design your organization around the needs of the customer
- [Reference Architecture for Healthcare - Introduction and Principles](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/03/18/reference-architecture-for-healthcare-introduction-and-principles/): In this article, I'll share guiding principles for a reference architecture for the Healthcare industry. The main beneficiaries of this reference architecture are patients, health professionals, and Healthcare organizations. Its main users are planners, managers, and Enterprise Architects. A second article will focus on key design ideas for such a reference architecture, followed by a third article to describe its essential capabilities.
- [Bill Estrem, a Long-time Member of The Open Group, has Passed Away](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/03/03/bill-estrem-a-long-time-member-of-the-open-group-has-passed-away/): Bill Estrem, one of the major contributors to the development of the TOGAF® Standard and the TOGAF Certification Program, passed away on February 29, 2020.
- [The Future Enterprise Architect](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/02/26/the-future-enterprise-architect-2/): Before describing the future Enterprise Architect, we will reflect on the current Enterprise Architect, one of their customers - a current line of business leader - and the strained relationship between them. For the sake of personalization, we will call the current Enterprise Architect 'Archie', and current line of business leader 'Loretta'. In the future state of Enterprise Architecture, the relationship between the two evolves towards one that is more productive and trusted. We describe what a future Enterprise Architect might look like and summarize the salient differences.
- [The IT4IT™ Standard Brought to Life](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/01/15/the-it4it-standard-brought-to-life/): At The Open Group Amsterdam 2019, participants were offered the chance to participate in an exciting new gamification of IT4IT™, a standard of The Open Group. Jan Schilt, co-owner of GamingWorks BV acted as the CEO role of a Banking concern named UBanQ. In that game role, Jan challenged several teams to prove that they could become the bank of choice for customers in a highly competitive, rapidly changing digital world.
- [Competing in The Age of AI](https://blog.opengroup.org/2020/01/07/competing-in-the-age-of-ai/): As someone who cares about how business strategy and digital intersect, it is great to see complementary validations of business thinking. This is what I found after reading “Competing in The Age of AI”, released on January 6, 2020. The book’s authors extend and compliment “Designed for Digital” which was reviewed in September. Maybe the authors should take a walk across the Charles River. In Competing in the Age of AI, authors Marco Iansiti and Karim Lakhani dig into the role of data and AI in driving the digital future. Their perspectives provide additional and supportive thinking from Designed for Digital.
- [Mastering Chaos for IT Managers Through the IT4IT™ Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/12/10/mastering-chaos-for-it-managers-through-the-it4it-standard/): From cloud computing and big data, to the Internet of Things and digital product delivery, the nature of IT has changed dramatically. As a result, today’s IT departments are under enormous pressure to help organizations remain competitive throughout the digitalization process. Traditionally, IT departments have not been built to focus on development, and are not yet agile enough to handle a business environment that must constantly adapt to an ever-evolving marketplace.
- [Enabling a Smarter DevOps Culture with the IT4IT™ Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/12/03/enabling-a-smarter-devops-culture-with-the-it4it-standard/): The delivery of IT services to the business has changed significantly in recent times. Largely driven by the consumerization of IT, DevOps is being charged with linking development and operation teams to improve the quality and speed of delivering new offerings to consumers.This shift is being facilitated by the rapidly changing digital landscape and the increased demand for new products and services.
- [THE OPEN GROUP AMSTERDAM 2019 – EVENT HIGHLIGHTS](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/11/12/the-open-group-amsterdam-2019-event-highlights/): The Open Group hosted its latest event at the stunning Koepelkerk, a 17th century domed cathedral adjoining the Renaissance Hotel, in Amsterdam, November 4 -7. In attendance were 350 attendees – from 29 countries - including decision-makers, Enterprise Architects, technologists, and end-users representing many businesses and governments. The event explored how the two practices of Agile and Enterprise Architecture (EA) can leverage one another, with plenary and track sessions on Agile Architecture methods including case studies from organizations such as Capgemini, Raytheon, DXC, IAG, Micro Focus, Philips, and ING.
- [ArchiMate® 3.1 Specification: The New Version of the Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/11/05/archimate-3-1-specification-the-new-version-of-the-standard/): At The Open Group event in Amsterdam on November 5, 2019, the latest version of the ArchiMate® modeling language for Enterprise Architecture was released. Version 3.1 is an update to the previous major version 3.0 (released in 2016). Despite being ‘just’ a minor version update, it holds a number of useful additions and improvements for Enterprise Architecture practitioners.
- [AUSA Exposition and The Open Group SOSA™ Consortium - Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/10/23/ausa-exposition-featuring-the-open-group-sosa-consortium-highlights/): Staff from The Open Group attended the AUSA (Association of the United States Army) Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC, October 14-15, 2019. It was a very impressive exposition with approximately 30,000 attendees from 80 countries. The 700+ exhibits were incredible from Black Hawk Helicopters to huge army tanks and all kinds of sensors.
- [Implement Agile IT Strategic Planning with Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/10/10/implement-agile-it-strategic-planning-with-enterprise-architecture/): In this modern age, Digital Transformation continues to be a priority for company executives. They know that Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Internet of Things (IOT), and Big Data are driving their ability to improve customer experience, stay ahead of the competition and generate business growth. However, with IT teams entrenched in managing day-to-day technology, it is difficult for IT to stay abreast of the strategic discussions occurring at the business level and proactively plan for associated IT upgrades, modifications, or new systems. This disconnect can result in a lagging approach to IT planning especially as business decisions are made in fast-moving agile environments.
- [Highlights of The Open Group FACE™ and SOSA™ Expo and Technical Interchange Meeting](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/09/26/highlights-of-the-open-group-face-and-sosa-expo-and-technical-interchange-meeting/): The US Air Force-hosted The Open Group FACE™ & SOSA™ Expo and Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) event was held on September 17, 2019 in Dayton, Ohio at the Dayton Convention Center.
- [The First Ever Joint FACE™ and SOSA™ Expo and Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/09/05/the-first-ever-joint-face-and-sosa-expo-and-technical-interchange-meeting-tim/): I am very much looking forward to the first ever joint FACE™ and SOSA™ Expo and Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) event on September 17, 2019. Hosted by the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and sponsored by Green Hills Software, this event will include demonstrations of the functionality and interoperability of both the Future Airborne Capability Environment™ (FACE) and the Sensor Open System Architecture™ (SOSA) Consortia Members. It’s a great opportunity to showcase the progress that the Members of The Open Group FACE and SOSA Consortia have made for creating new war-fighting capabilities for the services. Over 50 exhibitors will be at this event.
- [The Open Certified Data Scientist (Open CDS) - You'll Want to be a Part of this Group!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/08/28/the-open-certified-data-scientists-open-cds-youll-want-to-be-a-part-of-this-group/): At our Scottsdale event in January this year, we launched the newest profession within The Open Professions Program, the Open Certified Data Scientist (Open CDS). Seven months later, we are very pleased to announce that we have certified the first group of certified Data Scientists – including seven certified at Master level.
- [The Future Enterprise Architect](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/08/20/the-future-enterprise-architect/): Before describing the future Enterprise Architect, we will reflect on the current Enterprise Architect, one of their customers - a current line of business leader - and the strained relationship between them. For the sake of personalization, we will call the current Enterprise Architect 'Archie', and current line of business leader 'Loretta'. In the future state of Enterprise Architecture, the relationship between the two evolves towards one that is more productive and trusted. We describe what a future Enterprise Architect might look like and summarize the salient differences.
- [An Above-and-Beyond Organization… Behind the Scenes with The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/07/09/an-above-and-beyond-organization-behind-the-scenes-with-the-open-group/): So you’ve heard of us (who hasn’t?!), and you might even work with us, but do you really knowThe Open Group? We are a compact but passionate team who tirelessly work together and with our Members to achieve our goal of developing technology standards and creating Boundaryless Information Flow™. So, to go back to basics, who are we and what do we do? Well, in short…
- [The Open Group Open Subsurface Data Universe™ (OSDU) Forum Update](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/06/18/the-open-group-open-subsurface-data-universe-osdu-forum-update/): The Professional Petroleum Data Expo was held April in Houston by the Professional Petroleum Data Management Association (PPDM). This conference is one of several events this spring where The Open Group Open Subsurface Data Universe™ (OSDU) Forum unveiled a new standard in development that will facilitate movement of oil and gas company exploration, production, and wells data from in-house IT systems to cloud services. The Open Group was a sponsor of the event, and had a presence in the exhibition hall. There was a steady stream of attendees with questions about the Open Subsurface Data Universe Forum, and about the emerging standard.
- [TOGAF® CERTIFICATION CONTINUES ITS GROWTH GLOBALLY, EXPANDING INTO NEW MARKETS](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/04/30/togaf-certification-continues-its-growth-globally-expanding-into-new-markets/): The number of individuals certified in the TOGAF® Certification Program as of April 2019 has reached almost 88,000, with certified individuals from 144 countries. This represents approximately 10,000 new certifications in the past twelve-month period since the latest TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 was introduced, and certifications in five additional countries.
- [The Open Group to Hold Upcoming Event in Dublin](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/04/04/the-open-group-to-hold-upcoming-event-in-dublin/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology standards consortium, is hosting its upcoming event in Dublin, April 29 – May 2, 2019. The Open Group Dublin 2019 will bring together vendors and end-user organizations to discuss digital in practice and the Digital Enterprise. The event will host attendees from throughout the globe, including decision-makers, Enterprise Architects, engineers, technologists and end-users representing many businesses and governments.
- [The Importance of Trademark Protection](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/02/19/the-importance-of-trademark-protection/): I recently wrote a blog entitled 'Why the Court of Master Sommeliers Made the Right Decision' in which I stressed the importance of program integrity in the world of certification. A number of people have asked me subsequently about how The Open Group goes about building our certification programs, and how we achieve and maintain that integrity. Well the short answer is practice and experience!
- [The Present and Future of the ArchiMate® Language – Part 1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/06/07/present-and-future-of-archimate-language-part1/): With the release of the ArchiMate 3.0 Specification in 2016, we now have a complete enterprise description language that has been adopted by architects worldwide in a wide range of organizations. It is now time for the ArchiMate Forum to reach out to users and better understand how the language is being used and how it should evolve. The ArchiMate modeling language supports architects in creating straightforward and understandable diagrams. Use of the ArchiMate notation helps architects understand each other’s architectures.
- [Why the Court of Master Sommeliers Made the Right Decision](https://blog.opengroup.org/2019/01/24/why-the-court-of-master-sommeliers-made-the-right-decision/): Some of you may not know this about me, but I’m a wine fan. I don’t just enjoy drinking it, but I also enjoy learning about (and visiting!) the different grapes, and wine regions of the world. Indeed, a good friend of mine is studying for his Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), Level 3 exams – not because he wants to work as a sommelier like many who take that course, but for his personal further enjoyment of wine! My wife and I have been on several “educational” wine trips with he and his wife, so I know how hard and how regularly he is studying for these. So when a cheating scandal rocked the world of Master Sommeliers last September, I was doubly curious about what happened, both on a personal and professional level.
- [The Open Group Singapore 2018 – Day Three Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/11/05/the-open-group-singapore-2018-day-three-highlights/): Wednesday, October 31, the third day of The Open Group Singapore event, started with both a TOGAF® User Group Meeting and a morning track session on Security for the Internet of Things (IoT).
- [“What’s an Executable Standard? Well the FACE™ Technical Standard is an Exemplar!”](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/10/09/whats-an-executable-standard-well-the-face-technical-standard-is-an-exemplar/): When I think of an “executable standard”, I think of a standard that is capable of being fulfilled (i.e. a standard that can readily impact real world things, whether those things are people, processes, or technology). Regardless of what I think, it isn’t easy to define an executable standard – however I think the following will help everyone understand the essence of an executable standard.
- [The Badge of Honor: Future-Proof Your Career with The Open Group Certifications](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/10/03/the-badge-of-honor-future-proof-your-career-with-the-open-group-certifications/): Continuous learning and development – it's a phrase that can either fill you with joy or fear. Why? Because we all know that the evolving technology landscape, driven by the advancement of AI, IoT, social media, mobile, andcloud technologies mean that our skills always need to be up to date. This is increasingly important as CIOs look to their internal teams to become experts on architecting for cloud environments and cutting through the market hyperbole. We are constantly asked to provide the frameworks, models, and maps that will work as part of a future forward EA strategy.
- [Enterprise Architecture and Open Standards for Organizational Transformation and Innovation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/09/13/enterprise-architecture-and-open-standards-for-organizational-transformation-and-innovation/): The Open Group will explore Enterprise Architecture (EA) best practices and open standards for business transformation at the event in Lima, Peru, on October 4 and 5, 2018. More detailed information can be found here. The business environment is evolving. Changes to regulations, new customer demands and the increased use of information technologies and mobile devices are just some of the trends putting pressure on organizations to prioritize innovation and efficiency in order to remain competitive.
- [TOGAF® Essentials 2018 Accredited Courses Now Available](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/07/05/togaf-essentials-2018-accredited-courses-now-available/): Following the launch of the TOGAF® Standard, Version 9.2 in April 2018, we now have twelve accredited training providers for our TOGAF® Essentials 2018 course. This short course has been created for existing TOGAF 9 Certified individuals who want to get up to date with the latest changes in the TOGAF Standard and the TOGAF Body of Knowledge in 2018. Options for taking the credential including (virtual) classroom, on-site, and e-learning.
- [The Open Group Houston 2018 – Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/07/31/the-open-group-houston-2018-event-highlights/): The Open Group hosted its latest event July 23 – 26 in the Lone Star State at Houston’s Westin Oaks at the Galleria. The theme was ‘Digital Transformation in the Energy Industry'. We welcomed over 200 attendees from 13 countries, including Brazil, China, and the Netherlands.
- [TOGAF® 9 Certification Worldwide Growth Continues](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/07/09/togaf-9-certification-worldwide-growth-continues/): The number of individuals certified in the TOGAF 9 certification program as of July 2, 2018 has passed 80,000 with certified individuals from 139 countries. This represents over 10,000 new certifications in the past twelve-month period, and certifications in five additional countries.
- [Government Enterprise Architecture: Beyond Business as Usual for Better Outcomes](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/05/15/government-enterprise-architecture-beyond-business-as-usual-for-better-outcomes/): Effectuating public service innovation for better citizen outcomes is a culmination of clear vision, enabling policies, efficient modern operations, smarter technology, and measurable goals amalgamated into a holistic construct. Government Enterprise Architecture is defined as: a whole of government approach to support government ecosystems by transcending boundaries for delivering services in a coordinated, efficient, and equitable manner. Many governments are revitalizing public administration, overhauling public management, fostering inclusive leadership, and moving their public services to become more efficient, transparent, and accountable.
- [Business Architecture at Raytheon: A Conversation with J. Bryan Lail](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/05/01/business-architecture-at-raytheon-a-conversation-with-j-bryan-lail/): A number of new Business Architecture methods are being built into the TOGAF® framework to better allow companies to address value stream and business capability mapping. At The Open Group London event in April, J. Bryan Lail, Business Architect Fellow with Raytheon, discussed how Raytheon is using Business Architecture as part of its overall Enterprise Architecture to create a new Sales and Operations Planning method for all the company’s various products and divisions.
- [Introducing The Open Group Open FAIR™  Risk Analysis Tool](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/03/29/introducing-the-open-group-open-fair-risk-analysis-tool/): Since late in 2016, The Open Group Security Forum have been collaborating with San Jose State University and Probability Management to develop a Risk Analysis tool that adheres to The Open Group Open FAIR™ Standard. With a view to creating a tool that helps accelerate the adoption of the Open FAIR standard, the tool provides both experienced and novice risk practitioners with a practical and pragmatic tool to help analyse perceived risk in a consistent and simple to use way, whatever industry they work in. It is now ready and we are pleased to make it available to use and evaluate for free.
- [Check out The Open Group Open Platform 3.0™ Community of Interest on LinkedIn](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/03/09/check-out-the-open-group-open-platform-3-0-community-of-interest-on-linkedin/): The Open Platform 3.0 Forum is the part of The Open Group that is creating the open technology standards that will enable the free flow of information and support the technological development of Smart Cities. The Community of Interest on LinkedIn gives us a place where we can share ideas and opinions, post articles that we have written, and share articles that we have seen, which relate to our topics of interest.
- [What Really Happens When You Run IT Like a Business?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/10/24/what-really-happens-when-you-run-it-like-a-business/): Recently, The Open Group released a new open standard IT operating model and reference architecture called IT4IT™. They billed it as the answer to “How to run IT like a business.” At the same time, our Enterprise Architecture team at SKF was supporting the rollout of a major SAP initiative. To be successful in this initiative we became convinced that we must also simultaneously transform the way IT worked with the business to provide value.
- [Real Case Application of ArchiMate®, an Open Group Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/01/25/real-case-application-of-archimate-an-open-group-standard/): How the Standard has been Used Successfully to Deliver Value to the European Union Testimonial by Raul Abril, European Commission This is a real case application of the ArchiMate standard in the European Interoperability Reference Architecture (EIRA) modelling.
- [The Benefits of Open Standards for Process Automation: A Conversation with Dr. Eugene Tung](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/01/23/the-benefits-of-open-standards-for-process-automation-a-conversation-with-dr-eugene-tung/): The Open Group Open Process Automation™ Forum has attracted companies across a wide spectrum of industries, from technology to oil and gas, chemicals manufacturers to food and beverage, minerals and mining to pulp and paper. With many of these industries facing the same technology issues when it comes to digitalization, they have seen a need to come together to explore how open standards can facilitate and address the technical challenges they have in common. We recently spoke with Dr. Eugene Tung, Director of IT for Merck, about why pharmaceutical companies such as his are interested in open process automation standards and how even open process manufacturing vendors can benefit from them
- [The IT4IT™ Standard – What is all the fuss about? Isn't it just an architecture after all?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2018/01/19/the-it4it-standard-what-is-all-the-fuss-about-isnt-it-just-an-architecture-after-all/): In October 2015, The Open Group launched a new standard, The Open Group IT4IT™ Reference Architecture, and I personally feel this may have been one of the biggest events when it comes to the history of IT. At last, IT is starting to really mature! Let me tell you why I have this view.
- [What Hoverboards Tell Us About Compatibility and the Need for Standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/03/16/what-hoverboards-tell-us-about-compatibility-and-the-need-for-standards/): By Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group Every holiday season, there is always one gift everyone just has to have. This past year, that honor went to the hoverboard, a self-balancing scooter reminiscent of the skateboards many of us rode as kids, but with an electric motor and only two wheels—and even harder
- [Beyond TOGAF® Certification](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/12/14/beyond-togaf-certification/): Achieving the TOGAF® certification is a significant milestone for over 70,000 Enterprise Architects around the world. And rightly so: the TOGAF, an Open Group standard, is one of the most widely-adopted Enterprise Architecture certifications. But for the best, learning never stops.
- [New Security Architecture Practitioner’s Initiative](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/12/05/new-security-architecture-practitioners-initiative/): Organization leaders know they need cybersecurity, but 2017 has driven that point home with special force. Intelligence Agencies have shown that even the most secure targets are vulnerable, and the rapid proliferation of ransomware has demonstrated that damage can be crippling and come without warning. The Security Architecture Practitioner's Initiative is a joint effort of The Open Group Security Forum (a global thought leader in Enterprise Architecture) and The SABSA Institute (a global thought leader in Security Architecture) to articulate in a clear, approachable way the characteristics of a highly-qualified Security Architect.
- [5 Steps to Create Winning Enterprise Integration Strategy in the Digital Era](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/11/14/5-steps-to-create-winning-enterprise-integration-strategy-in-the-digital-era/): In the fast paced technology driven businesses, quick turnaround solutions like microservices often take the precedence over “planned” integration. This strategy, although in short term, provides for better business value, in the long run, creates unmanageable technical debt. As uncontrolled business debt erodes business’s ability to grow further, uncontrolled technical debt erodes IT department’s ability to fund future innovations. Although in many cases it’s an easiest approach to take, piecemeal achievements are short lived. Soon, IT teams find themselves lost in a sea of fragmented software gizmos.
- [Understanding the Value of the Geological Database for Mining Operations](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/04/11/understanding-value-of-geological-database-for-mining-operations/): The Open Group Exploration, Mining, Metals & Minerals Vertical (EMMM™) Forum is a global, vendor-neutral environment where members create Enterprise Architecture standards and reference models for the these industries. The aim of the EMMM Forum is to realize sustainable business value through collaboration around a common operating model, and to support vendors in their delivery of technical and business solutions. The EMMM™ Process Framework shows the first step in the Mining Process is to DISCOVER a new deposit, from which a mine can be ESTABLISHED, the ore and waste EXPLOITED and the valuable material BENEFICIATED, so that the SELL process can be completed, to generate income to ensure the sustainability of the operation. Throughout these processes, the exposed area will be REHABILITATED.
- [The Open Group FACE™ Consortium Momentum Continues with NAVAIR TIM Event](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/10/12/the-open-group-face-consortium-momentum-continues-with-navair-tim-event/): The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) Consortium and LDRA are pleased to announce a ground breaking Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) FACE™ Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) and Exhibition, to be held on October 17, 2017 at the Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center and Marina in Solomons, MD.
- [Using the ArchiMate® Standard to Streamline Internal Processes: A Conversation with Lourens Riemens](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/10/11/using-the-archimate-standard-to-streamline-internal-processes-a-conversation-with-lourens-riemens/): Lourens Riemens, an Enterprise Architect with the Netherlands Tax & Customs Administration, will be speaking at The Open Group Amsterdam event about how the agency has used ArchiMate®, an Open Group standard, for greater consistency, overview and insight. We spoke to him in advance of the conference to get a preview.
- [Enterprise Architecture is Not THE Answer – It is Part of the Answer](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/09/07/enterprise-architecture-is-not-the-answer-it-is-part-of-the-answer/): As a matter of practicality, for Enterprise Architecture to be successful, there are many things that have to work out before, in parallel with, and after Enterprise Architecture efforts result in an Enterprise Architecture. There are governance things going on, there are development things going on, there are operations things going on. Each of these areas can benefit from some good old Enterprise Architecture thinking and, as well, Enterprise Architecture success needs these areas to be successful! Again, Enterprise Architecture is not THE answer, it is part of something bigger.
- [Shall Miss You John and Len](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/08/31/shall-miss-you-john-and-len/): This last week we lost two great contributors in the Enterprise Architecture community. I am saddened more than anyone could imagine by the passing of John Spencer and Len Fehskens of The Open Group who were both friends and colleagues.
- [The ArchiMate Language as a Foundation for Enterprise Assessment and Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/08/03/the-archimate-language-as-a-foundation-for-enterprise-assessment-and-transformation/): By Iver Band, Enterprise Architect, Cambia Health Solutions and Vice Chair, The Open Group ArchiMate Forum An Interview with Jan van Gijsen of VIVAT Jan van Gijsen is a Senior IT Architect at VIVAT NV, a Netherlands-based insurer and asset manager. VIVAT has six brands: Zwitserleven for pension capital management, Zelf for online insurance, Route Mobiel for
- [Why Smart Cities Need Open Standards: A Conversation with Kary Främling](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/04/18/why-smart-cities-need-open-standards-a-conversation-with-kary-framling/): The concept of the “smart city” is beginning to be adopted by cities and municipalities worldwide. By providing “smart,” digital services, cities will, ostensibly, become more attractive places to live, offering better living conditions to citizens.
- [Recent Open FAIR™ Standards & Publications](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/07/25/recent-open-fair-standards-publication-activity/): The Open Group Security Forum published a white paper and a case study that will be of interest to Open FAIR users, and Risk Management professionals.
- [New Generation IT Operating Model](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/02/05/the-new-generation-it-operating-model/): By Yan Zhao, Ph.D, President, Chief Architect, ArchiTech Group LLC Introduction The New Generation IT Operating Model is mostly associated with the current trend of service orientation. A service-oriented IT operating model should be based on service-oriented IT architecture. More precisely, a service-oriented IT operating model should be part of service-oriented IT architecture, also as
- [New Enterprise “Business” Integration Approach in Banking](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/07/05/the-new-enterprise-business-integration-approach-in-banking/): Banks have been one of the early adopters of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Integration technology such as Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). Why was it imperative for banks to embrace SOA? The diverse enterprise eco-system centered on the core banking platform can easily become very complex with hundreds of interconnected systems built using diverse technology stacks and scattered around different geographical locations. It was either death by a thousand cuts or to adopt SOA, and wisely so, most banks chose the latter!
- [Gaining Executive Buy-In for Managing the Business of IT: A Conversation with Mark Bodman, ServiceNow](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/01/25/it4it-managing-the-business-of-it/): The IT4IT standard provides a vendor-neutral, technology-agnostic, and industry-agnostic reference architecture for managing the business of IT, enabling insight for continuous improvement. Together, the IT4IT Value Chain and Reference Architecture deliver value to IT practitioners and executives alike.
- [Developing an IT Strategy: Aligning IT Capabilities with Business Requirements](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/11/22/developing-it-strategy-aligning-it-capabilities-business-requirements/): An IT Strategy is an iterative process to align IT capabilities with the business strategy and requirements. One of the main reasons for developing an Enterprise Architecture with TOGAF 9 is to support the business by providing the fundamental technology and process structure for an IT Strategy. The IT Strategy details the technologies, application and the data foundation needed to deliver the goals of the corporate strategy, while Enterprise Architecture is the bridge between strategy and execution.
- [To Colonize Mars, NewSpace Companies Look to Standards Development](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/01/26/to-colonize-mars-look-to-standards-development/): If we are to someday realize the dream of colonizing Mars, Enterprise Architects will play a critical role in getting us there. Developing open standards for the new space industry will help nascent NewSpace companies figure out how they can work together. RedWorks began as an effort to solve the problem of building on Mars. "Now RedWorks want to bring that 3D technology back to Earth. ​RedWorks is creating a flexible system to print building materials from the dirt beneath your feet. This hyper-local construction system will make it less costly to build in New Frontiers on Earth, by using long established architectural concepts in concert with new adapted organic construction technologies."
- [Digital Transformation and Business Architecture (Part 1 of 3) - by Dr. Giovanni Traverso, Huawei](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/12/06/digital-transformation-and-business-architecture-part-1-of-3-presented-by-dr-giovanni-traverso-huawei/): At The Open Group Shanghai 2016 summit, we invited Dr. Giovanni Traverso, Chief Business Architect of HUAWEI Service Strategy and Architecture Practice, to give a keynote speech “New Open Business Architecture (O-BA) to Support the Construction of Digital Business and Smart Government”. This is part one in a three-part series. Part 1 - The Digital
- [Digital Transformation and Business Architecture (Part 2 of 3) - by Dr. Giovanni Traverso, Huawei](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/12/13/digital-transformation-and-business-architecture-part-2-of-3-presented-by-dr-giovanni-traverso-huawei/): At The Open Group Shanghai 2016 summit, we invited Dr. Giovanni Traverso, Chief Business Architect of HUAWEI Service Strategy and Architecture Practice, to give a keynote speech “New Open Business Architecture (O-BA) to Support the Construction of Digital Business and Smart Government”. Huawei was a Diamond Sponsor of this summit, is a Platinum Member of The Open Group and is
- [Cyber Disruption, State Government and the Constitution: Eric Sweden, NASCIO](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/08/01/cyber-disruption-state-government-and-constitution-eric-sweden-nascio/): In the digital age, whether an organization will experience a cyber disruption is not a question of “if” but “when?” Although disruptive events may be inevitable, organizations can be prepared with some strategizing and planning.
- [The Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS) – Approved as ISO/IEC 20243:2015 and the O-TTPS Certification Program](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/01/30/the-open-trusted-technology-provider-standard-o-ttps-approved-as-isoiec-202432015-and-the-o-ttps-certification-program/): By The Open Group The increase of cybersecurity threats, along with the global nature of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), results in a threat landscape ripe for the introduction of tainted (e.g., malware-enabled or malware-capable) and counterfeit components into ICT products. This poses significant risk to customers in the operation of their business enterprises and our critical infrastructures.
- [Why More Industries are Turning to Open Standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/05/24/why-more-industries-are-turning-to-open-standards/): Many enterprises and their industries are aggressively addressing the need to implement digital and global business models. Increasingly those industries and groups of industries are looking to The Open Group for guidance as to how they can effectively both develop and use standards to accelerate the journey they see ahead, in the private and public sectors.
- [The Open Group Madrid Summit 2015 – An Interview with Steve Nunn](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/04/07/the-open-group-madrid-summit-2015-interview-with-steve-nunn/): By The Open Group The Open Group will be hosting its Spring 2015 summit in Madrid from April 20-23. Focused on Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™, the summit will explore the increasing digitalization of business today and how Enterprise Architecture will be a critical factor in helping organizations to adapt to the changes that digitalization and
- [Enduring Misconceptions about Enterprise Architecture - Part 1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/06/15/enduring-misconceptions-about-enterprise-architecture-part1/): Architecture and engineering are different. The engineer makes the architecture a reality bringing material to bear, whereas the architect describes the desired reality bringing clarity to what is needed.
- [The Open Group San Francisco 2016 Highlights Day 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/01/29/the-open-group-san-francisco-2016-day-two-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Communications, The Open Group The Open Group CEO & President Steve Nunn kicked off the second day of The Open Group San Francisco event, “Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™”, with a warm greeting and quick update on activities in The Open Group Forums. Of note were updates regarding progress on
- [Why is Cloud Adoption Taking so Long?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/06/25/why-is-cloud-adoption-taking-so-long/): By Chris Harding, The Open Group At the end of last year, Gartner predicted that cloud computing would become an integral part of IT in 2013 (http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=230929). This looks a pretty safe bet. The real question is, why is it taking so long? Cloud Computing Cloud computing is a simple concept. IT resources are made
- [Complexity from Big Data and Cloud Trends Makes Architecture Tools like ArchiMate and TOGAF More Powerful, Says Expert Panel](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/01/complexity-from-big-data-and-cloud-trends-makes-architecture-tools-like-archimate-and-togaf-more-powerful-says-expert-panel/): We recently assembled a panel of Enterprise Architecture (EA) experts to explain how such simultaneous and complex trends as big data, Cloud Computing, security, and overall IT transformation can be helped by the combined strengths of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF®) and the ArchiMate® modeling language.
- [The Open Group Boston 2014 to Explore How New IT Trends are Empowering Improvements in Business](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/07/08/the-open-group-boston-2014-to-explore-how-new-it-trends-are-empowering-improvements-in-business/): By The Open Group The Open Group Boston 2014 will be held on July 21-22 and will cover the major issues and trends surrounding Boundaryless Information Flow™. Thought-leaders at the event will share their outlook on IT trends, capabilities, best practices and global interoperability, and how this will lead to improvements in responsiveness and efficiency.
- [The Open Group Madrid 2015 - Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/04/20/the-open-group-madrid-2015-highlights-day-one/): By The Open Group On Monday, April 20, Allen Brown, President & CEO of The Open Group, welcomed 150 attendees to the Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™ summit held at the Madrid Eurobuilding Hotel. Following are highlights from the plenary: The Digital Transformation of the Public Administration of Spain - Domingo Javier Molina Moscoso Domingo Molina,
- [The Open Group Edinburgh—The State of Boundaryless Information Flow™ Today](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/10/21/the-open-group-edinburgh-2015-state-of-boundaryless-information-flow-today/): By The Open Group This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first version of TOGAF®, an Open Group standard, and the publication of “The Boundaryless Organization,” a book that defined how companies should think about creating more open, flexible and engaging organizations. We recently sat down with The Open Group President and CEO Allen
- [The Open Group San Francisco 2017      Highlights Day 1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/02/07/the-open-group-san-francisco-2017-highlights-day1/): By The Open Group The Open Group kicked off its first event of 2017 on a sunny Monday morning, January 30, in the City by the Bay, with over 200 attendees from 20 countries including Australia, Finland, Germany and Singapore.
- [The Open Group Paris 2016 Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/11/01/the-open-group-paris-2016-event-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group In the City of Lights, The Open Group hosted the last quarterly event of 2016, October 24-27. With the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe as backdrops, 200 attendees experienced a very full agenda featuring presentations and case studies on e-Government, Boundaryless Information Flow™,
- [A Tale of Two IT Departments: How Governance is Essential in the Hybrid Cloud and Bimodal IT Era](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/07/15/a-tale-of-two-it-departments-or-how-governance-is-essential-in-the-hybrid-cloud-and-bimodal-it-era/): Transcript of an Open Group discussion/podcast on the role of Cloud Governance and Enterprise Architecture and how they work together in the era of increasingly fragmented IT. Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes. Get the mobile app for iOS or Android. Sponsor: The Open Group Dana Gardner: Hello, and welcome to a special
- [Agile Enterprise Architecture – A Good to Great Evolution](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/04/27/agile-enterprise-architecture-a-good-to-great-evolution/): By Priya Patra, Sr. Manager at IGATE Global Solutions I have been an Agile Practitioner for years now, have been in many successful Agile executed projects. But as an Enterprise Architect I am somewhat skeptical about the fact how the eXtereme Programming and other Agile methodologies dismiss the value of analysis and design. In this
- [Steve Nunn Takes Up the Reigns as New President and CEO of The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/11/03/steve-nunn-takes-up-the-reigns-as-new-president-and-ceo-of-the-open-group/): By The Open Group The Open Group is delighted to announce that Steve Nunn has formally taken over as President and CEO following Allen Brown stepping down from that role at the end of October 2015. After conducting a process to choose Allen Brown's successor earlier this year, The Open Group Governing Board selected Steve
- [The Open Group Reaches 500th Membership Milestone](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/11/12/the-open-group-reaches-500th-membership-milestone/): By The Open Group To reach the number 500 in anything is a significant achievement. In business, the top companies in the world vie to be part of the Fortune 500 or the S&P 500. In automobile racing, top annual competitions for racers—the Indy 500 and Daytona 500—require participants to drive 500 laps around a
- [The UNIX® Based Cloud](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/02/03/unix-based-cloud/): By Harry Foxwell, PhD, Principal Consultant, Oracle® Oracle® Solaris continues to evolve as the foundation for critical private cloud implementations. As the premier UNIX® operating system in the IT industry, certified against The Open Group exacting standards for enterprise-level operating systems, Solaris 11 enables Oracle customers and partners to provide the elasticity, security, scalability, and
- [UNIX® - A Robust Platform for the Cloud](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/07/06/unix-robust-platform-for-cloud/): HPE, IBM, and Oracle have expanded their services offerings to deliver UNIX mission-critical cloud and enterprise infrastructure, including their branded systems. These UNIX Cloud solutions help their customers continue to scale while delivering business continuity and a low total cost of ownership.
- [Why We Like ArchiMate®](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/05/07/why-we-like-archimate/): What Are Your Thoughts? By Allen Brown, President & CEO of The Open Group This year marks the 30th anniversary of my class graduation from the London Business School MBA program. It was 3 years of working full-time for Unilever and studying every minute possible, and tackling what seemed to be impossible case studies on
- [Enterprise Architects "Know Nothing":  A Conversation with Ron Tolido, Capgemini](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/06/07/enterprise-architects-know-nothing-a-conversation-with-ron-tolido/): By The Open Group It has been well documented that the digital economy is sending many companies—not to mention industries— into a tailspin. Customer expectations, demands for innovation and a rapid change are creating an IT landscape that is not only difficult to manage but nearly impossible to predict. And according to Capgemini’s Ron Tolido,
- [European Interoperability Reference Architecture: A Conversation with Raul Abril, EC](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/10/20/european-interoperability-reference-architecture-with-raul-abril/): The European Interoperability Reference Architecture (EIRA) supports the digital single market. By having interoperability you eliminate digital barriers. This is a huge expected benefit.
- [Digital Transformation and Business Architecture (Part 3 of 3) - by Dr. Giovanni Traverso, Huawei](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/12/20/digital-transformation-and-business-architecture-part-3-of-3-presented-by-dr-giovanni-traverso-huawei/): At The Open Group Shanghai 2016 summit, we invited Dr. Giovanni Traverso, Chief Business Architect of HUAWEI Service Strategy and Architecture Practice, to give a keynote speech “New Open Business Architecture (O-BA) to Support the Construction of Digital Business and Smart Government”. Huawei was a Diamond Sponsor of this summit, is a Platinum Member of The Open Group and is
- [IT4IT Value Chain Drives the Conversation to Value: Q&A with Craig Alexander, HPE](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/10/18/it4it-value-chain-qa-with-craig-alexander/): IT4IT is structured around IT as a value chain supported by value streams, so it drives the conversation to value. Customers love this and realize immediately that the technology conversations they have been having with IT are the wrong ones.
- [The Role of Enterprise Architecture in Platform 3.0 Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/09/27/the-role-of-enterprise-architecture-in-platform-3-0-transformation/): By Stuart Macgregor, CEO, Real IRM and The Open Group South Africa Our transition to the highly-connected realm of Platform 3.0 will radically disrupt the way that we approach Enterprise Architecture (EA). The current architectures and methodologies will simply not hold up in the era of Platform 3.0 - characterised by the forces of big
- [Customer Experience and Transformation in Financial Services - Part 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/11/29/customer-experience-and-transformation-in-financial-services-part-2/): By Stuart Macgregor, CEO, Real IRM and The Open Group South Africa This is Part 2 of a two part series. Part 1 can be found here. The financial services industry is undergoing massive change. For financial services companies to achieve transformation and digitisation, addressing the architectural foundations is the starting point. Chapter 4 -
- [Customer Experience and Transformation In Financial Services - Part 1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/11/22/customer-experience-and-transformation-in-financial-services-part-1/): By Stuart Macgregor, CEO, Real IRM and The Open Group South Africa This is Part 1 in a two part series. Chapter 1 - Introduction The financial services industry is undergoing massive change. Around the world, organisations offering banking, lending, insurance, trading, and payments services are realising that customer-centric, design-led approaches can revolutionise the way
- [Pearson VUE -- New provider for The Open Group's IT certification exams](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/10/06/transitioning-the-open-group-examinations-from-prometric-to-pearson-vue/): By Andrew Josey, VP, Standards & Certification and Deborah Schoonover, Director, Certification, The Open Group The Open Group is moving to Pearson VUE as its new examination provider for IT certification exams. At the time of writing this article (October 2016), we are in a period of dual operation, with most exams available at both
- [What is Open FAIR™?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/01/24/what-is-open-fair/): Risk Practitioners benefit from the Open FAIR body of knowledge, and the role that The Open Group has played in creating a set of open and vendor-neutral standards and best practices in the area of Risk Analysis.
- [Enduring Misconceptions about Enterprise Architecture - Part 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/06/28/enduring-misconceptions-about-enterprise-architecture-part2/): Tackling some key misconceptions about Enterprise Architecture can ease fear, uncertainty, and doubt about its effectiveness. If there is any form that is essential, it is text, whether the text is annotating a diagram or fully describing a requirement, it must be used to document architecture. An example of an architecture documented in only text is the U.S. Constitution.
- [The Present and Future of the ArchiMate® Language – Part 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/06/22/present-and-future-of-archimate-language-part2/): The ArchiMate language should address only what is necessary to model architecture and leave the other areas to appropriate modeling languages, such as BPMN™ for business process models and UML® for software models. Each profession has its own optimal terminology, languages, and tools. The ArchiMate language should not challenge languages designed for disciplines beyond architecture. It is better to ensure traceability between different model types to maintain consistency. If there is a desire for a modeling language for other areas, do not just add them to the ArchiMate language but make a related new language.
- [The Business of Managing IT: The Open Group IT4IT™ Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/12/09/the-business-of-managing-it-the-open-group-it4it-forum/): By The Open Group At The Open Group London 2014 event in October, the launch of The Open Group IT4IT™ Forum was announced. The goal of the new Forum is to create a Reference Architecture and standard that will allow IT departments to take a more holistic approach to managing the business of IT with
- [A World Without IT4IT: Why It’s Time to Run IT Like a Business](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/02/24/a-world-without-it4it-why-its-time-to-run-it-like-a-business/): By Dave Lounsbury, CTO, The Open Group IT departments today are under enormous pressure. In the digital world, businesses have become dependent on IT to help them remain competitive. However, traditional IT departments have their roots in skills such as development or operations and have not been set up to handle a business and technology
- [IT4IT™ Reference Architecture Version 2.0, an Open Group Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/10/22/it4it-reference-architecture-version-2-0-an-open-group-standard/): By The Open Group 1 Title/Current Version IT4IT™ Reference Architecture Version 2.0, an Open Group Standard 2 The Basics The Open Group IT4IT Reference Architecture standard comprises a reference architecture and a value chain-based operating model for managing the business of IT. The IT Value Chain The IT Value Chain has four value streams supported
- [The Open Group Launches the IT4IT™ Management Guide](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/01/26/the-open-group-launches-the-it4it-management-guide/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral IT consortium, has announced the release of a new book to support its IT4IT Reference Architecture Standard at The Open Group San Francisco 2016. IT4IT™ for Managing the Business of IT – A Management Guide, developed by The Open Group IT4IT Forum, provides guidance on how the IT4IT Reference Architecture
- [IT4IT™ and TOGAF® – How Do They Fit Together?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/09/01/it4it-and-togaf-how-do-they-fit-together/): By Michael Fulton, President, Americas Division of CC and C Solutions In my role leading work in both the Enterprise Architecture space as well as the IT Transformation space, I am frequently asked how IT4IT™ and TOGAF®, an Open Group standard, fit together, and how the Enterprise Architecture profession fits into the IT4IT context. My experience
- [Value of UNIX® Certification: Customers Can Focus on Solving Business Problems Rather Integration Issues](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/02/14/value-of-unix-open-standard/): UNIX certification is a trusted and open system industry standard, ensuring that products conform to the most exacting criteria for portability, compatibility, and global interoperability.
- [Digital Transformation and Disruption - A Conversation with Sriram Sabesan](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/01/19/digital-transformation-and-disruption-a-conversation-with-sriram-sabesan/): By The Open Group The term “disruption” has been the de rigueur description for what’s been going on in the technology industry for a number of years now. But with the pressures of a digital economy facing all industries now, each is being disrupted in numerous ways.
- [Looking Forward to a New Year](https://blog.opengroup.org/2017/01/11/looking-forward-to-a-new-year/): By Steve Nunn, President & CEO, The Open Group As another new year begins, I would like to wish our members and The Open Group community a happy, healthy and prosperous 2017! It’s been nearly 15 months since I transitioned into my new role as the CEO of The Open Group, and I can’t believe how quickly that time has gone.
- [The Open Group Open Process Automation™ Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/12/08/the-open-group-open-process-automation-forum/): Recently, a new Forum commenced operation in The Open Group, the Open Process Automation™ Forum. This new Forum is focused on developing a standards-based, open, secure, interoperable process control architecture. The first Members Meeting of the Forum was held in San Francisco, CA, November 16-17, 2016. The industry turnout for this initial meeting was impressive
- [How Architects Can Survive and Thrive in the Digital Era: A Conversation with Peter Beijer](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/10/14/how-architects-can-survive-and-thrive-in-the-digital-era-a-conversation-with-peter-beijer/): By The Open Group Peter Beijer believes your job as an Enterprise Architect may be in jeopardy. According to Beijer, Chief Technologist for the Office of the CTO for HP Enterprise and leader of the company’s architecture capabilities in EMEA, architects are being forced to change and evolve their role due to the digital revolution
- [The Open Group Paris Event to Take Place in October 2016](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/09/20/the-open-group-paris-event-to-take-place-in-october-2016/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral IT consortium, is hosting its next global event in Paris, France, between October 24-27, 2016. The event, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile, will focus on e-Government, as well as how to address the dimensions of e-Society, e-Technology and e-Management. Industry experts will look at issues surrounding business
- [The Enviable Pedigree of UNIX® and POSIX®](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/08/17/the-enviable-pedigree-of-unix-and-posix/): By Andrew Josey, VP, Standards and Certification, The Open Group Technology can be a fickle thing. Spurred by perpetual innovation, the one constant in the tech industry is change. As such, we can expect that whatever is the hottest thing in the industry today—Cloud, Big Data, Mobile, Social, what have you—will be yesterday’s news within
- [Using Apprenticeships to Develop Your IT Workforce: A Conversation with Andy Ruth](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/08/09/using-apprenticeships-to-develop-your-it-workforce-a-conversation-with-andy-ruth/): By The Open Group It’s no secret that the IT workforce is suffering from a skills gap. Not only are there not enough workers available to fill tech positions at many companies, but even the workers available may not possess the skills that companies need today to deal with the rapid changes being brought about
- [The Open Group and SJSU Department of Economics to Develop the Open FAIR Process Guide](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/07/19/the-open-group-and-sjsu-department-of-economics-to-develop-the-open-fair-process-guide/): By The Open Group Over the past few years, employers have become increasingly concerned about how prepared graduating college students are to enter the workforce and whether they possess the skills that companies need. A new partnership between The Open Group and San Jose State University (SJSU) in San Jose, Calif. is trying to address this problem using the Security
- [The Open Group Launches the Open Business Architecture (O-BA) Preliminary Standard Part I to Support Business Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/07/18/the-open-group-launches-the-open-business-architecture-o-ba-preliminary-standard-part-i-to-support-business-transformation/): The first release of a three part standard designed to improve alignment, governance and integration between the different aspects of business transformation projects The Open Group, the vendor-neutral IT consortium, has today launched the Open Business Architecture (O-BA) Preliminary Standard Part I, an Open Group standard. The standard focuses on transformations to the enterprise or
- [Digital Disruption for Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/06/30/digital-disruption-for-enterprise-architecture/): By Myles F. Suer, Chief Platform Evangelist, Informatica Recently, I got to sit at the font of wisdom which is Jeanne Ross, and get her view into digital disruption and the role of Enterprise Architecture in enabling firms to respond. I am going to summarize her main points here which I hope will be as
- [UNIX®, an Open Group Standard, Makes ISV Engineering’s Job Easier](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/06/28/unix-an-open-group-standard-makes-isv-engineerings-job-easier/): By Caryl Takvorian, Staff Engineer, Oracle We deal with hundreds of applications on a daily basis at Oracle® ISV Engineering. Most of them need to support multiple operating systems (OS) environments including Oracle Solaris. These applications are from all types of diverse industries – banking, communications, healthcare, gaming, and more. Each application varies in size
- [From Solution to Enterprise Architecture with the ArchiMate® Language:  An Interview with Ryan Kennedy](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/06/23/from-solution-to-enterprise-architecture-with-the-archimate-language-an-interview-with-ryan-kennedy/): By Iver Band, Enterprise Architect at Cambia Health Solutions and Vice Chair, The Open Group ArchiMate Forum I recently sat down with my Cambia Health Solutions colleague Ryan Kennedy. Ryan is an architect with whom I have worked over the last year and a half on a variety of projects that benefit Cambia’s Healthcare consumer
- [UNIX®: Lowering the Total Cost of Ownership](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/06/16/unix-lowering-the-total-cost-of-ownership/): By The Open Group The value of UNIX, as a technology and as a standard, has clearly been significant over its 45-year history as a technology and its 20-years as an open standard leading to tremendous innovation across numerous industries. Developers, integrators and customers have benefited from its origins as open development platform to becoming
- [Keys to Enterprise Architecture Success](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/06/02/keys-to-enterprise-architecture-success/): By Stuart Macgregor, CEO, Real IRM Solutions and The Open Group South Africa Avoiding the perils on the way to successful Enterprise Architecture Enterprise architecture (EA) is more relevant today than ever before – considering the accelerating pace of technology adoption, many new and disruptive market forces, hyper-competitive environments, and rapidly changing business models. Together,
- [Choose UNIX® Inside](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/05/19/choose-unix-inside/): By The Open Group In 1991, Intel Corporation started their "Intel Inside" marketing and branding campaign that turned Intel into a household name.[1] The power of "Intel Inside" was that it allowed consumers to quickly understand the value of what was "in-the-box” and make an informed buying decision. UNIX® is another great example of a strong
- [The Open Group London 2016 – Day Three Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/05/05/the-open-group-london-2016-day-three-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group On Wednesday, April 27, The Open Group London 2016 began with the second TOGAF® User Group Meeting held in the conservatory of Central Hall Westminster. Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The Open Group, opened the meeting with a warm welcome to the community.
- [UNIX®: The “Always On” OS](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/04/18/unix-the-always-on-os/): By The Open Group "High availability”, in its simplest definition, “is a characteristic of a system, which aims to ensure an agreed level of operational performance for a higher than normal period."[1] For computer systems high availability generally focuses on the technologies that maximize system uptime by building in fault tolerance to overcome application, operating
- [The Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS) Approved as ISO/IEC International Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/09/02/the-open-trusted-technology-provider-standard-o-ttps-approved-as-isoiec-international-standard/): The Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS), a Standard from The Open Group for Product Integrity and Supply Chain Security, Approved as ISO/IEC International Standard Doing More to Secure IT Products and their Global Supply Chains By Sally Long, The Open Group Trusted Technology Forum Director As the Director of The Open Group Trusted Technology
- [Ensuring Successful Enterprise Architecture by Following Kotter's Eight Stage Journey](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/04/13/ensuring-successful-enterprise-architecture-by-following-kotters-eight-stage-journey/): By Stuart Macgregor, CEO, Real IRM Solutions and The Open Group South Africa These industry insights look at John Kotter's eight stages of change management, and explore his timeless blueprint for effective change leadership. These change management principles can gel with an enterprise architecture (EA) roadmap to achieve business transformation. The company's EA practice is
- [O-ARMOR: UNIX® Armor](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/03/24/o-armor-unix-armor/): By The Open Group Security is at the forefront of the IT industry today. Customers are looking for secure solutions that solve their IT challenges. Permissions and privacy are just a few of the security features that are highly sought after. The latest UNIX® standard has evolved to meet industry demands with the addition of
- [UNIX®: Allowing Engineers to Engineer](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/03/11/unix-allowing-engineers-to-engineer/): By Darrell May, Senior Principal Software Engineer, Oracle® Oracle® Solaris innovation is due in part to the UNIX® standard,[1] the test suites,[2] and the certification.[3] By conforming to the standard, using the test suites[4] and driving to certification, Oracle® Solaris software engineers can rely on stable interfaces an assurance that any regressions will be found
- [The UNIX® Evolution: An Innovative History](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/02/23/the-unix-evolution-an-innovative-history/): By The Open Group The history of computing would not be complete without Ken Thompson[1] and the late Dennis Ritchie[2] who were visionaries during the early days of computing. Both men couldn’t have anticipated the impact of their (and others) contribution of the UNIX system (initially dubbed as UNICS[3]) to the world starting in 1969.
- [Inaugural User Group Meeting Draws Out New Ways of Seeing TOGAF®](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/03/02/inaugural-user-group-meeting-draws-out-new-ways-of-seeing-togaf/): By The Open Group The Open Group hosted the first TOGAF® User Group meeting on January 25, 2016 in San Francisco. With over 50,000 certified users in more than 120 countries, the intent of the TOGAF User Group was to better serve and reach the entire TOGAF user community, allowing them to network with other
- [It’s All About the O(pen) - Open Standards and Open Source](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/02/17/its-all-about-the-open-open-standards-and-open-source/): By Dave Lounsbury, CTO, The Open Group Recently, The Open Group received a query about whether a piece of software which was restricted to use with Open Source systems could be used on Apple’s OS X. The person had seen OS X on the Register of Certified UNIX® Products and asked “so this means it’s
- [The 20th Anniversary of the UNIX® Standard and Certification](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/12/08/the-20th-anniversary-of-the-unix-standard-and-certification/): By The Open Group The UNIX® platform, as a technology, has been around more than 40 years, being at the center of innovation and technology in computer science and driving the Fortune 1000 businesses today. Over twenty years ago, a number of companies came together to acknowledge the value of the UNIX platform, but more
- [Transitioning to Customer-Driven Architectures: A Conversation with Trevor Cheung](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/01/25/transitioning-to-customer-driven-architectures-a-conversation-with-trevor-cheung/): By The Open Group Digitalization is driving massive changes across the IT landscape. To adapt to the changes brought about by new technologies, organizations are beginning to move away from traditional IT-centric architectures to new customer-driven ones. By aligning business needs with a more “outside-in” perspective, companies can evolve their Enterprise Architectures to adapt to
- [Oracle®, UNIX® and Innovation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/01/22/oracle-unix-and-innovation/): By Darrin Johnson, Director, Solaris Kernel, Drivers & Conformance, Oracle Corporation Oracle was born from the idea of having a database with single source base (in C)(1) that could be used on multiple operating systems. With this philosophy, they brought the Oracle Database to UNIX in 1983 with Bell Laboratories’ UNIX.(2) During the same period
- [UNIX® is as Relevant as Ever](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/05/17/unix-is-still-as-relevant-as-ever/): By Andrew Josey, The Open Group Despite being as old as man landing on the moon, the UNIX® operating system is still as relevant today as it was in 1969. UNIX is older than the PC, microprocessor and video display at 43. In fact, few software technologies since have since proved more durable or adaptable
- [TOGAF® User Group Meeting Preview with Steve Nunn](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/01/18/togaf-user-group-meeting-preview-with-steve-nunn/): By The Open Group 2016 promises to be a banner year for TOGAF®, an Open Group standard. Last month, worldwide certifications for TOGAF 9 surpassed the 50,000 mark, and on January 25, The Open Group will be hosting its first TOGAF® User Group Meeting in San Francisco. We recently spoke with The Open Group President
- [TOGAF® User Group Meeting Preview: A Conversation with Terry Blevins](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/01/14/togaf-user-group-meeting-preview-a-conversation-with-terry-blevins/): By The Open Group The Open Group will be hosting its first TOGAF® User Group Meeting on January 25 in San Francisco. We recently spoke with long-time member, Terry Blevins, The Open Group Board Member, Fellow and former Chair of The Open Group Architecture Forum about his involvement over the years with TOGAF®, an Open
- [A New Year's Message from Steve Nunn](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/01/12/a-new-years-message-from-steve-nunn/): As we begin 2016, I want to extend my warmest greetings to everyone in The Open Group community! I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday filled with family and friends. 2016 promises to be an exciting year for The Open Group and everyone involved. With everything that is going on across the organization
- [The Open Group to Hold Next Event in San Francisco](https://blog.opengroup.org/2016/01/07/the-open-group-to-hold-next-event-in-san-francisco/): The Open Group, the vendor-neutral IT consortium, is hosting its next event in San Francisco January 25-28. The Open Group San Francisco 2016 will focus on how Enterprise Architecture is empowering companies to build better systems by architecting for digital business strategies. The event will go into depth on this topic through various individual sessions
- [TOGAF® 9 Certifications Exceed 50,000](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/12/17/togaf-9-certifications-exceed-50000/): By The Open Group We are proud to announce that the number of individuals certified in the TOGAF® 9 certification program as of December 16, 2015, is now over 50,000. This represents over 12,000 new certifications in the past twelve month period. TOGAF®, an Open Group standard, continues to be adopted globally with certified individuals
- [Driving Digital Transformation Using Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/12/15/driving-digital-transformation-using-enterprise-architecture/): By Sunil Kr. Singh, Senior Architecture and Digital Consultant at TATA Consultancy Services Driving Digital Transformation Using Enterprise Architecture as a Problem Solving Tool Set If I start talking to an audience and start with, “Enterprise Architecture is required for driving Digital Transformation of an organization”, I guess, I would be talking to an empty
- [Congratulations to The Open Group Open Certified Architect (Open CA) on its 10th Anniversary!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/09/22/congratulations-to-the-open-group-open-certified-architect-open-ca-on-its-10th-anniversary/): By Cristina Woodbridge, Architect Profession Leader, IBM, retired In New York City on July 18, 2005, The Open Group announced the IT Architect Certification (ITAC) Program in recognition of the need to formalize the definition of the role of IT Architect, a critical new role in the IT industry. The certification program defines a common
- [The Open Group Edinburgh 2015: BAE Systems - Using TOGAF® for Operations Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/10/15/the-open-group-edinburgh-2015-bae-systems-using-togaf-for-operations-transformation/): By The Open Group When Matthew Heard first heard the term TOGAF®, not only did he have no idea what it was but he misspelled the name of the standard at first. It wasn’t until after searching Google for “TOGATH” that the real name for the architectural framework popped up and he got a sense
- [“Lean” Enterprise Architecture powered by TOGAF® 9.1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/02/11/lean-enterprise-architecture-powered-by-togaf-9-1/): By Krish Ayyar, Managing Principal, Martin-McDougall Technologies Enterprise Architecture is there to solve Enterprise level problems. A typical problem scenario could be something like “A large Mining and Resources company uses many sensors to collect and feed engineering data back to the central control room for monitoring their assets. These sensors are from multiple vendors
- [The Open Group San Diego 2015 - Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/02/04/the-open-group-san-diego-2015-day-one-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group The Open Group San Diego 2015, with over 200 guests in attendance, had a powerful start on Monday, February 2 with a presentation by Dawn Meyerriecks, CIA Deputy Director for Science and Technology and Emeritus of The Open Group. Dawn’s presentation, entitled “Emerging Tech
- [The Open Group San Diego 2015 - Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/02/05/the-open-group-san-diego-2015-day-two-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group Day two, February 3, kicked off with a presentation by Allen Brown, President and CEO of The Open Group, “What I Don’t Need from Business Architecture… and What I Do”. Allen began with a brief history of The Open Group vision of Boundaryless Information
- [The Open Group Johannesburg 2015 - Conference Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/03/31/the-open-group-johannesburg-2015-conference-highlights/): By Stuart Macgregor, CEO, The Open Group South Africa A packed agenda drew over 125 delegates to The Open Group Johannesburg Conference on 17 March 2015, the seventh to be hosted by The Open Group South Africa. The theme this year was “The State of Enterprise Architecture Globally” which explored the transformative benefits of EA
- [The Open Group Madrid 2015 - Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/04/23/the-open-group-madrid-2015-day-two-highlights/): By The Open Group On Tuesday, April 21, Allen Brown, President & CEO of The Open Group, began the plenary presenting highlights of the work going on in The Open Group Forums. The Open Group is approaching 500 memberships in 40 countries. Big Data & Open Platform 3.0™ - a Big Deal for Open Standards
- [The Open Group Edinburgh 2015 Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/10/30/the-open-group-edinburgh-2016-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group On Monday October 19, Allen Brown, President and CEO of The Open Group, welcomed over 230 attendees from 26 countries to the Edinburgh International Conference Center located in the heart of historic Edinburgh, Scotland. Allen kicked off the morning with an overview of company
- [The Open Group Baltimore 2015 Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/07/28/the-open-group-baltimore-2015-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group The Open Group Baltimore 2015, Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™, July 20-23, was held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor. Over 300 attendees from 16 countries, including China, Japan, Netherlands and Brazil, attended this agenda-packed event. The event kicked off on July 20th with
- [Balancing Complexity and Continuous Improvements - A Case Study from the Automotive Industry](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/10/29/balancing-complexity-and-continuous-improvements-a-case-study-from-the-automotive-industry/): By The Open Group Background The automotive industry is currently facing massive challenges. For the past 30-40 years, automakers have faced stiff competition in the marketplace, as well as constant pressure to make more innovative and efficient vehicles while reducing the costs to manufacture them. At the same time, current technological advances are making the
- [Strategic Planning - Ideas to Delivery](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/10/08/strategic-planning-ideas-to-delivery/): By Martin Owen, CEO, Corso Most organizations operate at a fast pace of change. Businesses are constantly evaluating market demands and enacting change to drive growth and develop a competitive edge. These market demands come from a broad number of sources, and include economic changes, market trends, regulations, technology improvements and resource management. Knowing where
- [Mac OS X El Capitan Achieves UNIX® Certification](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/10/02/mac-os-x-el-capitan-achieves-unix-certification/): By The Open Group The Open Group, an international vendor- and technology-neutral consortium, has announced that Apple, Inc. has achieved UNIX® certification for its latest operating system – Mac OS X version 10.11 known as “El Capitan.” El Capitan was announced on September 29, 2015 following it being registered as conforming to The Open Group
- [The Open Group ArchiMate® Model Exchange File Format and Archi 3.3](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/09/25/the-open-group-archimate-model-exchange-file-format-and-archi-3-3/): By Phil Beauvoir Some of you might have noticed that Archi 3.3 has been released. This latest version of Archi includes a new plug-in which supports The Open Group ArchiMate Model Exchange File Format standard. This represents the fruits of some years and months’ labour! I’ve been collaborating with The Open Group, and representatives from
- [The Open Group to Host Event in Edinburgh in October](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/09/15/the-open-group-to-host-event-in-edinburgh-in-october/): By The Open Group The Open Group, the vendor-neutral IT consortium, is hosting its latest event in Edinburgh October 19-22 2015. The Open Group Edinburgh 2015 will focus on the challenge of architecting a Boundaryless Organization in an age of new technology and changing trends. The event will look at this issue in more depth
- [Securing Business Operations and Critical Infrastructure: Trusted Technology, Procurement Paradigms, Cyber Insurance](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/07/07/podcast-securing-business-operations-and-critical-infrastructure-trusted-technology-procurement-paradigms-cyber-insurance/): Following is the transcript of an Open Group discussion on ways to address supply chain risk in the information technology sector marketplace. Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes. Get the mobile app for iOS or Android. Sponsor: The Open Group Dana Gardner: Hello, and welcome to a special Thought Leadership Panel Discussion, coming
- [Global Cooperation and Cybersecurity: A Q&A with Bruce McConnell](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/06/27/global-cooperation-and-cybersecurity-a-qa-with-bruce-mcconnell/): By The Open Group Cyber threats are becoming an increasingly critical issue for both companies and governments. The recent disclosure that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management had been hacked is proof that it’s not just private industry that is vulnerable to attack. In order to address the problems that countries and industry face, there
- [Using Risk Management Standards: A Q&A with Ben Tomhave, Security Architect and Former Gartner Analyst](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/06/19/using-risk-management-standards-a-qa-with-ben-tomhave-security-architect-and-former-gartner-analyst/): By The Open Group IT Risk Management is currently in a state of flux with many organizations today unsure not only how to best assess risk but also how to place it within the context of their business. Ben Tomhave, a Security Architect and former Gartner analyst, will be speaking at The Open Group Baltimore
- [Managing Your Vulnerabilities: A Q&A with Jack Daniel](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/06/11/managing-your-vulnerabilities-a-qa-with-jack-daniel/): By The Open Group With hacks and security breaches becoming more prevalent everyday, it’s incumbent on organizations to determine the areas where their systems may be vulnerable and take actions to better handle those vulnerabilities. Jack Daniel, a strategist with Tenable Network Security who has been active in securing networks and systems for more than
- [The Open Group Healthcare Forum Publishes First Whitepaper and Announces New Member](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/05/27/the-open-group-healthcare-forum-publishes-first-whitepaper-and-announces-new-member/): By The Open Group The Open Group Healthcare Forum has published its first whitepaper, “Enhancing Health Information Exchange with the FHIM” which examines the Federal Health Information Model (FHIM) and its efforts to bring semantic interoperability to the Healthcare industry. The document was developed in response to a 2014 request to the Healthcare Forum made
- [Update on The Open Group France: A Conversation with Eric Boulay](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/05/21/update-on-the-open-group-france-a-conversation-with-eric-boulay/): By The Open Group Following this spring’s European Summit, we reached out to Eric Boulay, our French partner, to catch up on the latest goings on at The Open Group France. Boulay, who is also the CEO of our French affiliate, Arismore, provided us an update on affiliate growth and also discussed the architectural issues
- [In Praise Of Heuristics – or Saving TOGAF® From Its Friends](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/05/06/in-praise-of-heuristics-or-saving-togaf-from-its-friends/): By Stuart Boardman, Senior Business Consultant, Business & IT Advisory, KPN Consulting and Ed Harrington, Senior Consulting Associate, Conexiam As the world’s best known and most used Enterprise Architecture (EA) framework, it’s quite reasonable that TOGAF®, an Open Group standard, attracts criticism from both outside and within The Open Group membership. We would like to
- [Survey Shows Organizations Are Experiencing an Identity Crisis When it Comes to IT Risk Management](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/04/17/survey-shows-organizations-are-experiencing-an-identity-crisis-when-it-comes-to-it-risk-management/): By Jim Hietala, VP, Business Development & Security, The Open Group Last fall, The Open Group Security Forum fielded its first IT Risk Management Survey in conjunction with the Society of Information Risk Analysts (SIRA) and CXOWARE The purpose of the survey was to better understand how mature organizations are when it comes to IT
- [Risk, Security and the Internet of Things: Madrid 2015 Preview](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/04/13/risk-security-and-the-internet-of-things-madrid-2015-preview/): By Jim Hietala, Vice President, Business Development & Security, The Open Group The Internet of Things (IoT) is a fast evolving phenomenon. From smartphones and tablets to connected cars and industrial control systems, the number of IoT devices is continuing to explode. In fact, according to a report by Cisco, the number of connected devices
- [Enabling the Boundaryless Organization the Goal of The Open Group Madrid Summit 2015](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/03/25/enabling-the-boundaryless-organization-the-goal-of-the-open-group-madrid-summit-2015/): The Open Group, the global vendor-neutral IT consortium, is hosting its latest event in Madrid April 20 – 23 2015. The event is set to build on the success of previous events and focus on the challenge of building a Boundaryless Organization in the face of a range of new IT trends. As organizations look
- [Cybersecurity Standards: The Open Group Explores Security and Ways to Assure Safer Supply Chains](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/03/10/cybersecurity-standards-the-open-group-explores-security-and-ways-to-assure-safer-supply-chains/): Following is a transcript of part of the proceedings from The Open Group San Diego 2015 in February. The following presentations and panel discussion, which together examine the need and outlook for Cybersecurity standards amid supply chains, are provided by moderator Dave Lounsbury, Chief Technology Officer, The Open Group; Mary Ann Davidson, Chief Security Officer,
- [The Open Group San Diego Panel Explores Synergy Among Major Frameworks in Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/03/04/the-open-group-san-diego-panel-explores-synergy-among-major-frameworks-in-enterprise-architecture/): Following is a transcript of part of the proceedings from The Open Group San Diego event in February - a panel discussion on The Synergy of Enterprise Architecture frameworks. The following panel, which examines the synergy among the major Enterprise Architecture frameworks, consists of moderator Allen Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Open Group;
- [Professional Training Trends (Part One): A Q&A with Chris Armstrong, Armstrong Process Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/01/27/professional-training-trends-part-one-a-qa-with-chris-armstrong-armstrong-process-group/): By The Open Group This is part one in a two part series. Professional development and training is a perpetually hot topic within the technology industry. After all, who doesn’t want to succeed at their job and perform better? Ongoing education and training is particularly important for technology professionals who are already in the field.
- [Professional Training Trends (Part Two): A Q&A with Chris Armstrong, Armstrong Process Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/01/29/professional-training-trends-part-two-a-qa-with-chris-armstrong-armstrong-process-group/): By The Open Group This is part two in a two part series. Professional development and training is a perpetually hot topic within the technology industry. After all, who doesn’t want to succeed at their job and perform better? Ongoing education and training is particularly important for technology professionals who are already in the field.
- [Using the ArchiMate® Language to Model TOGAF® Architectures](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/02/17/using-the-archimate-language-to-model-togaf-architectures/): By William Estrem, President, Metaplexity Associates LLC, Serge Thorn, Associate, Metaplexity Associates LLC, and Sonia Gonzalez, Architecture and ArchiMate® Forums Director, The Open Group If you are using the TOGAF® standard in your organization to guide the process of developing Enterprise Architectures, you could consider using the ArchiMate® language. ArchiMate, an Open Group standard, is
- [A Historical Look at Enterprise Architecture with John Zachman](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/01/23/a-historical-look-at-enterprise-architecture-with-john-zachman/): By The Open Group John Zachman’s Zachman Framework is widely recognized as the foundation and historical basis for Enterprise Architecture. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, during The Open Group’s San Diego 2015 event, Zachman will be giving the morning’s keynote address entitled “Zachman on the Zachman Framework and How it Complements TOGAF® and Other Frameworks.” We
- [Catching Up with The Open Group Internet of Things Work Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/01/21/catching-up-with-the-open-group-internet-of-things-work-group/): By The Open Group The Open Group’s Internet of Things (IoT) Work Group is involved in developing open standards that will allow product and equipment management to evolve beyond the traditional limits of product lifecycle management. Meant to incorporate the larger systems management that will be required by the IoT, these standards will help to
- [Putting Information Technology at the Heart of the Business: The Open Group San Diego 2015](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/01/14/putting-information-technology-at-the-heart-of-the-business-the-open-group-san-diego-2015/): By The Open Group The Open Group is hosting the “Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™” event February 2 – 5, 2015 in San Diego, CA at the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. The event is set to focus on the changing role of IT within the enterprise and how new IT trends are empowering improvements in
- [The Onion From The Inside Out](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/12/30/the-onion-from-the-inside-out/): By Stuart Boardman, Senior Business Consultant, Business & IT Advisory, KPN Consulting and Ed Harrington, Senior Consulting Associate, Conexiam The Open Group Open Platform 3.0™ (OP3.0) services often involve a complex network of interdependent parties[1]. Each party has its own concept of the value it expects from the service. One consequence of this is that
- [Open FAIR Blog Series - An Introduction to Risk Analysis and the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/09/30/open-fair-blog-series-an-introduction-to-risk-analysis-and-the-open-fair-body-of-knowledge/): By Jim Hietala, VP, Security and Andrew Josey, Director of Standards, The Open Group This is the first in a four-part series of blogs introducing the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge. In this first blog. we look at what the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge provides, and why a taxonomy is needed for Risk Analysis.
- [Open FAIR Blog Series - Five Reasons You Should Use the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/10/15/open-fair-blog-series-five-reasons-you-should-use-the-open-fair-body-of-knowledge/): By Jim Hietala, VP, Security and Andrew Josey, Director of Standards, The Open Group This is the second in our blog series introducing the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge. In this blog, we provide 5 reasons why you should use the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge for Risk Analysis: 1. Emphasis on Risk Often the
- [Using the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge with Other Open Group Standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/12/23/using-the-open-fair-body-of-knowledge-with-other-open-group-standards/): By Jim Hietala, VP Security, and Andrew Josey, Director of Standards, The Open Group This is the third in our four part blog series introducing the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge. In this blog, we look at how the Open FAIR Body of Knowledge can be used with other Open Group standards. The Open FAIR
- [Open FAIR Certification for People Program](https://blog.opengroup.org/2015/01/06/open-fair-certification-for-people-program/): By Jim Hietala, VP Security, and Andrew Josey, Director of Standards, The Open Group In this, the final installment of this Open FAIR blog series, we will look at the Open FAIR Certification for People program. In early 2012, The Open Group Security Forum began exploring the idea of creating a certification program for Risk
- [The Open Group Executive Round Table Event at Mumbai](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/12/02/the-open-group-executive-round-table-event-at-mumbai/): By Bala Peddigari, Head - HiTech TEG and Innovation Management, Tata Consultancy Services Limited The Open Group organized the Executive Round Table Event at Taj Lands End in Mumbai on November 12, 2014. The goal was to brief industry executives on how The Open Group can help in promoting Enterprise Architecture within the organization, and
- [The Open Group ArchiMate® Model File Exchange Format](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/12/04/the-open-group-archimate-model-file-exchange-format/): By The Open Group The Open Group ArchiMate Forum has released a snapshot of its ArchiMate® Model Exchange File Format. This aims to address the challenge of portability of models between tools. Following is a Q&A with Andrew Josey, Phil Beauvoir and Frans Faase, members of the project team, to find out more. Q. What
- [TOGAF® 9 Certification Growth](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/11/21/togaf-9-certification-growth/): By Andrew Josey, The Open Group, Director of Standards Number of individuals certified continues to increase over past 12 months – now 37,800 The number of individuals certified in the TOGAF® 9 certification program as of November 21, 2014 is 37,800. This represents over 10,000 new certifications in the past twelve-month period. TOGAF continues to
- [The Open Group London 2014: Eight Questions on Retail Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/11/14/the-open-group-london-2014-preview-eight-questions-on-retail-architecture/): By The Open Group If there’s any vertical sector that has been experiencing constant and massive transformation in the ages of the Internet and social media, it’s the retail sector. From the ability to buy goods whenever and however you’d like (in store, online and now, through mobile devices) to customers taking to social media
- [Global Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/11/04/global-open-trusted-technology-provider-standard/): By Sally Long, Forum Director, Open Trusted Technology Forum, The Open Group A First Line of Defense in Protecting Critical Infrastructure – A Technical Solution that can Help Address a Geo-political Issue The challenges associated with Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure, which include the security of global supply chains, are enormous. After working almost exclusively on
- [The Open Group London 2014 – Day Three Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/10/23/the-open-group-london-2014-day-three-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group After an evening spent in the wonderful surroundings of the Victoria and Albert Museum, delegates returned to another London landmark building, Westminster Central Hall, for the final day of The Open Group London 2014. Following on from Tuesday’s schedule, The Open Group event continued
- [The Open Group London 2014 – Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/10/22/the-open-group-london-2014-day-two-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group Despite gusts of 70mph hitting the capital on Day Two of this year’s London event, attendees were not disheartened as October 21 kicked off with an introduction from The Open Group President and CEO Allen Brown. He provided a recap of The Open Group’s
- [The Open Group London 2014 – Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/10/21/the-open-group-london-2014-day-one-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group On a crisp October Monday in London yesterday, The Open Group hosted the first day of its event at Central Methodist Hall, Westminster. Almost 200 attendees from 32 countries explored how to "Empower Your Business; Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™". Just across the way from
- [The Emergence of the Third Platform](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/10/17/the-emergence-of-the-third-platform/): By Andras Szakal, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, IBM U.S. Federal By 2015 there will be more than 5.6 billion personal devices in use around the world. Personal mobile computing, business systems, e-commerce, smart devices and social media are generating an astounding 2.5 billion gigabytes of data per day. Non-mobile network enabled intelligent devices,
- [The Open Group London 2014 Preview: A Conversation with RTI’s Stan Schneider about the Internet of Things and Healthcare](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/10/13/the-open-group-london-2014-preview-a-conversation-with-rtis-stan-schneider-about-the-internet-of-things-and-healthcare/): By The Open Group RTI is a Silicon Valley-based messaging and communications company focused on helping to bring the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) to fruition. Recently named "The Most Influential Industrial Internet of Things Company" by Appinions and published in Forbes, RTI’s EMEA Manager Bettina Swynnerton will be discussing the impact that the IoT and
- [IT Trends Empowering Your Business is Focus of The Open Group London 2014](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/10/09/it-trends-empowering-your-business-is-focus-of-the-open-group-london-2014/): By The Open Group The Open Group, the vendor-neutral IT consortium, is hosting an event in London October 20th-23rd at the Central Hall, Westminster. The theme of this year’s event is on how new IT trends are empowering improvements in business and facilitating enterprise transformation. Objectives of this year’s event: Show the need for Boundaryless
- [Business Benefit from Public Data](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/10/08/business-benefit-from-public-data/): By Dr. Chris Harding, Director for Interoperability, The Open Group Public bodies worldwide are making a wealth of information available, and encouraging its commercial exploitation. This sounds like a bonanza for the private sector at the public expense, but entrepreneurs are holding back. A healthy market for products and services that use public-sector information would
- [The Open Group London 2014: Open Platform 3.0™ Panel Preview with Capgemini’s Ron Tolido](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/10/07/the-open-group-london-2014-open-platform-3-0-panel-preview-with-capgeminis-ron-tolido/): By The Open Group The third wave of platform technologies is poised to revolutionize how companies do business not only for the next few years but for years to come. At The Open Group London event in October, Open Group CTO Dave Lounsbury will be hosting a panel discussion on how The Open Group Open
- [The Open Group Panel: Internet of Things - Opportunities and Obstacles ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/09/23/the-open-group-panel-internet-of-things-opportunities-and-obstacles/): Below is the transcript of The Open Group podcast exploring the challenges and ramifications of the Internet of Things, as machines and sensors collect vast amounts of data. Listen to the podcast. Dana Gardner: Hello, and welcome to a special BriefingsDirect thought leadership interview series coming to you in conjunction with recent The Open Group
- [Enterprise Architecture:  A Practitioner View](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/09/17/enterprise-architecture-a-practitioner-view/): By Prasad Palli and Dr. Gopala Krishna Behara, Wipro Overview of Enterprise Architecture IT organizations as usual are always ready to take challenges and start the journey in defining/refining their IT strategies and aligning with business strategies. During this journey, enterprises adopt a framework / methodology / best-practice / pattern / process called “Enterprise Architecture”
- [Now is the Time for Third Generation Enterprise Architecture Methods](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/09/10/now-is-the-time-for-third-generation-enterprise-architecture-methods/): By Erwin Oord, Principal Consultant Enterprise Architecture and Managing Partner at Netherlands-based ArchiXL Consultancy Common methods for Enterprise Architecture used at present have been around for ages already. Although these methods have made a strong contribution to the development of the architecture discipline, they have reached the limits of their abilities. It is time to
- [Using The Open Group Standards - O-ISM3 with TOGAF®](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/09/03/using-the-open-group-standards-o-ism3-with-togaf/): By Jose Salamanca, UST Global, and Vicente Aceituno, Inovement In order to prevent duplication of work and maximize the value provided by the Enterprise Architecture and Information Security discipline, it is necessary to find ways to communicate and take advantage from each other’s work. We have been examining the relationship between O-ISM3 and TOGAF®, both
- [The Internet of Things is the New Media](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/08/21/the-internet-of-things-is-the-new-media/): By Dave Lounsbury, Chief Technical Officer, The Open GroupA tip of the hat to @artbourbon for pointing out the article "Principles for Open Innovation and Open Leadingship" by Peter Vander Auwera, which led to a TED Talk by Joi Ito with his "Nine Principles of the Media Lab". Something in this presentation struck me:"Media is
- [Q&A with Marshall Van Alstyne, Professor, Boston University School of Management and Research Scientist MIT Center for Digital Business](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/08/13/qa-with-marshall-van-alstyne-professor-boston-university-school-of-management-and-research-scientist-mit-center-for-digital-business/): By The Open Group The word “platform” has become a nearly ubiquitous term in the tech and business worlds these days. From “Platform as a Service” (PaaS) to IDC’s Third Platform to The Open Group Open Platform 3.0™ Forum, the concept of platforms and building technology frames and applications on top of them has become
- [Discussing Enterprise Decision-Making with Penelope Everall Gordon](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/08/05/discussing-enterprise-decision-making-with-penelope-everall-gordon/): By The Open Group Most enterprises today are in the process of jumping onto the Big Data bandwagon. The promise of Big Data, as we’re told, is that if every company collects as much data as they can—about everything from their customers to sales transactions to their social media feeds—executives will have “the data they
- [Case Study - ArchiMate®, An Open Group Standard: Public Research Centre Henri Tudor and Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/07/29/case-study-archimate-an-open-group-standard-public-research-centre-henri-tudor-and-centre-hospitalier-de-luxembourg/): By The Open Group The Public Research Centre Henri Tudor is an institute of applied research aimed at reinforcing the innovation capacity at organizations and companies and providing support for national policies and international recognition of Luxembourg’s scientific community. Its activities include applied and experimental research; doctoral research; the development of tools, methods, labels, certifications
- [The Open Group Boston 2014 – Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/07/23/the-open-group-boston-2014-day-two-highlights/): By Loren K. Bayes, Director, Global Marketing Communications Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™ continued in Boston on Tuesday, July 22. Allen Brown, CEO and President of The Open Group welcomed attendees with an overview of the company’s second quarter results. The Open Group membership is at 459 organizations in 39 countries, including 16 new membership agreements in
- [The Open Group Boston 2014 – Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/07/22/the-open-group-boston-2014-day-one-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications The Open Group kicked off Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™ July 21 at the spectacular setting of the Hyatt Boston Harbor. Allen Brown, CEO and President of The Open Group, welcomed over 150 people from 20 countries, including as far away as Australia, Japan, Saudi Arabia and India.
- [The Open Group Boston 2014 - Q&A with Proteus Duxbury, Connect for Health Colorado](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/07/18/the-open-group-boston-2014-qa-with-proteus-duxbury-connect-for-health-colorado/): By The Open Group The U.S. healthcare industry is undergoing a major sea change right now due in part to the Affordable Care Act, as well as the need to digitize legacy systems that have remained largely paper-based in order to better facilitate information exchange. Proteus Duxbury, the CTO for the state of Colorado’s health
- [The Open Group Boston 2014 Preview: Talking People Architecture with David Foote](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/07/17/the-open-group-boston-2014-preview-talking-people-architecture-with-david-foote/): By The Open Group Among all the issues that CIOs, CTOs and IT departments are facing today, staffing is likely near the top of the list of what’s keeping them up at night. Sure, there’s dealing with constant (and disruptive) technological changes and keeping up with the latest tech and business trends, such as having
- [New Health Data Deluges Require Secure Information Flow Enablement Via Standards, Says The Open Group’s New Healthcare Director](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/07/16/new-health-data-deluges-require-secure-information-flow-enablement-via-standards-says-the-open-groups-new-healthcare-director/): By The Open Group Below is the transcript of The Open Group podcast on how new devices and practices have the potential to expand the information available to Healthcare providers and facilities. Listen to the podcast here. Dana Gardner: Hello, and welcome to a special BriefingsDirect Thought Leadership Interview coming to you in conjunction with
- [The Enterprise Architecture Kaleidoscope](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/07/15/the-enterprise-architecture-kaleidoscope/): By Stuart Boardman, Senior Business Consultant, Business & IT Advisory, KPN Consulting Last week I attended a Club of Rome (Netherlands) debate about a draft report on sustainability and social responsibility. The author of the report described his approach as being like a kaleidoscope, because the same set of elements can form quite different pictures.
- [The Power of APIs – Join The Open Group Tweet Jam on Wednesday, July 9th](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/07/01/the-power-of-apis-join-the-open-group-tweet-jam-on-wednesday-july-9th/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group The face of technology is evolving at breakneck speed, driven by demand from consumers and businesses alike for more robust, intuitive and integrated service offerings. APIs (application programming interfaces) have made this possible by offering greater interoperability between otherwise disparate software and hardware systems.
- [Strategic Alignment Survey](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/06/26/strategic-alignment-survey/): These days organizations operate in a dynamic and fast changing environment which makes formulating a consistent strategy a challenging task and executing that strategy even more difficult. More than half of organizations surveyed in previous economic studies indicated that they have not been successful at executing strategic initiatives. Moreover, a majority of organizations face problems
- [The Open Group Open Platform 3.0™ Starts to Take Shape](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/06/17/the-open-group-open-platform-3-0-starts-to-take-shape/): By Dr. Chris Harding, Director for Interoperability, The Open Group The Open Group published a White Paper on Open Platform 3.0™ at the start of its conference in Amsterdam in May 2014. This article, based on a presentation given at the conference, explains how the definition of the platform is beginning to emerge. Introduction Amsterdam
- [The Digital Ecosystem Paradox – Learning to Move to Better Digital Design Outcomes](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/06/10/the-digital-ecosystem-paradox-learning-to-move-to-better-digital-design-outcomes/): By Mark Skilton, Professor of Practice, Information Systems Management, Warwick Business School Does digital technologies raise quality and improve efficiencies but at the same time drive higher costs of service as more advanced solutions and capabilities become available demanding higher entry investment and maintenance costs? Many new digital technologies introduce step change in performance that
- [Business Capabilities – Taking Your Organization into the Next Dimension](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/06/03/business-capabilities-taking-your-organization-into-the-next-dimension/): By Stuart Macgregor, Chief Executive, Real IRM Solutions Decision-makers in large enterprises today face a number of paradoxes when it comes to implementing a business operating model and deploying Enterprise Architecture: - How to stabilize and embed concrete systems that ensure control and predictability, but at the same time remain flexible and open to new
- [The Onion & The Open Group Open Platform 3.0™](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/05/27/the-onion-the-open-group-open-platform-3-0/): By Stuart Boardman, Senior Business Consultant, KPN Consulting, and Co-Chair of The Open Group Open Platform 3.0™ The onion is widely used as an analogy for complex systems – from IT systems to mystical world views. It’s a good analogy. From the outside it’s a solid whole but each layer you peel
- [ArchiMate® Users Group Meeting](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/05/19/archimate-users-group-meeting/): By The Open Group During a special ArchiMate® users group meeting on Wednesday, May 14 in Amsterdam, Andrew Josey, Director of Standards within The Open Group, presented on the ArchiMate certification program and adoption of the language. Andrew is currently managing the standards process for The Open Group, and has recently led the standards development
- [The Open Group Summit Amsterdam 2014 - Day Three Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/05/15/the-open-group-summit-amsterdam-2014-day-three-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group May 14, day three of The Open Group Summit Amsterdam, was another busy day for our attendees and presenters. Tracks included ArchiMate®, The Open Group Open Platform 3.0™-Big Data, Open CITS, TOGAF®, Architecture Methods and Professional Development. Mark Skilton, Professor of Practice, Information Systems
- [The Open Group Summit Amsterdam 2014 – Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/05/15/the-open-group-summit-amsterdam-2014-day-two-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group On Tuesday, May 13, day two of The Open Group Summit Amsterdam, the morning plenary began with a welcome from The Open Group President and CEO Allen Brown. He presented an overview of the Forums and the corresponding Roadmaps. He described the process of
- [The Open Group Summit Amsterdam 2014 - Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/05/13/the-open-group-summit-amsterdam-2014-day-1-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group The Open Group Summit Amsterdam, held at the historic Hotel Krasnapolsky, began on Monday, May 12 by highlighting how the industry is moving further towards Boundaryless Information Flow™. After the successful introduction of The Open Group Healthcare Forum in San Francisco, the Governing Board is
- [Improving Patient Care and Reducing Costs in Healthcare](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/05/12/improving-patient-care-and-reducing-costs-in-healthcare/): By Jason Lee, Director of Healthcare and Security Forums, The Open Group Recently, The Open Group Healthcare Forum hosted a tweet jam to discuss IT and Enterprise Architecture (EA) issues as they relate to two of the most persistent problems in healthcare: reducing costs and improving patient care. Below I summarize the key points that
- [Heartbleed: Tips and Lessons Learned ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/04/24/heartbleed-tips-and-lessons-learned/): By Jim Hietala, VP, Security, The Open Group During our upcoming event May 12-14, The Open Group Summit 2014 Amsterdam - Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™ - one of the discussions will be around risk management and the development of open methodologies for managing risk. Managing risk is an essential component of an information security program.
- [The Open Group Summit Amsterdam - ArchiMate® Day - May 14, 2014](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/04/29/the-open-group-summit-amsterdam-archimate-day-may-14-2014/): By Andrew Josey, Director of Standards, The Open Group The Open Group Summit 2014 Amsterdam features an all day track on the ArchiMate® modeling language, followed by an ArchiMate Users Group meeting in the evening. The meeting attendees include the core developers of the ArchiMate language, users and tool developers. The sessions include tutorials, a
- [Improving Patient Care and Reducing Costs in Healthcare – Join The Open Group Tweet Jam on Wednesday, April 23](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/04/17/improving-patient-care-and-reducing-costs-in-healthcare-join-the-open-group-tweet-jam-on-wednesday-april-23/): By Jason Lee, Director of Healthcare and Security Forums, The Open Group On Wednesday, April 23 at 9:00 am PT/12:00 pm ET/5:00 pm GMT, The Open Group Healthcare Forum will host a tweet jam to discuss the issues around healthcare and improving patient care while reducing costs. Many healthcare payer and provider organizations today are
- [ArchiMate® Q&A with Phil Beauvoir](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/04/16/archimate-qa-with-phil-beauvoir/): By The Open Group The Open Group’s upcoming Amsterdam Summit in May will feature a full day on May 14 dedicated to ArchiMate®, an open and independent modeling language for Enterprise Architecture, supported by tools that allow Enterprise Architects to describe, analyze and visualize relationships among business domains in an unambiguous way. One of the
- [How the Open Trusted Technology Provider Standard (O-TTPS) and Accreditation Will Help Lower Cyber Risk](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/04/08/how-the-open-trusted-technology-provider-standard-o-ttps-and-accreditation-will-help-lower-cyber-risk/): By Andras Szakal, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, IBM U.S. Federal Changing business dynamics and enabling technologies In 2008, IBM introduced the concept of a “Smarter Planet.” The Smarter Planet initiative focused, in part, on the evolution of globalization against the backdrop of changing business dynamics and enabling technologies. A key concept was the
- [The Financial Incentive for Health Information Exchanges](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/04/01/the-financial-incentive-for-health-information-exchanges/): By Jim Hietala, VP, Security, The Open Group Health IT professionals have always known that interoperability would be one of the most important aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Now doctors have financial incentive to be proactive in taking part in the process of exchange information between computer systems. According to a recent article
- [Q&A with Allen Brown, President and CEO of The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/03/25/qa-with-allen-brown-president-and-ceo-of-the-open-group/): By The Open Group Last month, The Open Group hosted its San Francisco 2014 conference themed “Toward Boundaryless Information Flow™.” Boundaryless Information Flow has been the pillar of The Open Group’s mission since 2002 when it was adopted as the organization’s vision for Enterprise Architecture. We sat down at the conference with The Open Group
- [The Open Group Amsterdam Summit to Discuss Enabling Boundaryless Information Flow™](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/03/24/the-open-group-amsterdam-summit-to-discuss-enabling-boundaryless-information-flow-4/): By The Open Group The next Open Group Summit will cover the major issues and trends surrounding Boundaryless Information Flow™ on May 12-14 in Amsterdam. The event will feature presentations from leading companies, including IBM and Philips, on the key challenges facing effective information integration and enabling boundaryless information, as well as a day dedicated
- [CIOs to Leverage EA to Bolster their Presence in the C-Suite](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/03/21/cios-to-leverage-ea-to-bolster-their-presence-in-the-c-suite/): by Naveed Rajput, Lead Enterprise Architect, Capco (Capital Markets)Changing CIO landscape: The gulf between the Business and IT has been recognised in the enterprises for many years. However this chronic organisational impairment has started causing landslides in the CIO landscapes. There exists maturity mismatch between business and other central functions as well but IT capability
- [Q&A with Jim Hietala on Security and Healthcare](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/03/18/qa-with-jim-hietala-on-security-and-healthcare/): By The Open Group We recently spoke with Jim Hietala, Vice President, Security for The Open Group, at the 2014 San Francisco conference to discuss upcoming activities in The Open Group's Security and Healthcare Forums. Jim, can you tell us what the Security Forum’s priorities are going to be for 2014 and what we can
- [What the C-Suite Needs to Prepare for in the Era of BYO Technology](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/03/11/what-the-c-suite-needs-to-prepare-for-in-the-era-of-byo-technology/): By Allen Brown, President and CEO, The Open Group IT today is increasingly being driven by end-users. This phenomenon, known as the “consumerization of IT,” is a result of how pervasive technology has become in daily life. Years ago, IT was the primarily the realm of technologists and engineers. Most people, whether in business settings
- [The Open Group Conference to Emphasize Healthcare as Key Sector for Ecosystem-Wide Interactions ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/07/12/the-open-group-conference-to-emphasize-healthcare-as-key-sector-for-ecosystem-wide-interactions/): By Dana Gardner, Interarbor Solutions Listen to the recorded podcast here: Dana Gardner: Hello, and welcome to a special BriefingsDirect Thought Leadership Interview series, coming to you in conjunction with The Open Group Conference on July 15, in Philadelphia. Registration to the conference remains open. Follow the conference on Twitter at #ogPHL. Gardner I'm Dana
- [Accrediting the Global Supply Chain: A Conversation with O-TTPS Recognized Assessors Fiona Pattinson and Erin Connor](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/03/04/accrediting-the-global-supply-chain-a-conversation-with-o-ttps-recognized-assessors-fiona-pattinson-and-erin-connor/): By The Open Group At the recent San Francisco 2014 conference, The Open Group Trusted Technology Forum (OTTF) announced the launch of the Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS) Accreditation Program. The program is one the first accreditation programs worldwide aimed at assuring the integrity of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) information and communication technology (ICT) products
- [The Open Group and APMG Work Together to Promote TOGAF® and ArchiMate®](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/02/27/the-open-group-and-apmg-work-together-to-promote-togaf-and-archimate/): The APM Group (APMG) and The Open Group have announced a new partnership whereby APMG will support the accreditation services of The Open Group’s products. The arrangement will initially focus on TOGAF® and ArchiMate®, both standards of The Open Group. APMG’s team of global assessors will be supporting The Open Group’s internal accreditation team in
- [One Year Later: A Q&A Interview with Chris Harding and Dave Lounsbury about Open Platform 3.0™](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/02/24/one-year-later-a-qa-interview-with-chris-harding-and-dave-lounsbury-about-open-platform-3-0/): By The Open Group The Open Group launched its Open Platform 3.0™ Forum nearly one year ago at the 2013 Sydney conference. Open Platform 3.0 refers to the convergence of new and emerging technology trends such as Mobile, Social, Big Data, Cloud and the Internet of Things, as well as the new business models and
- [How to Build a Smarter City – Join The Open Group Tweet Jam on February 26](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/02/20/how-to-build-a-smarter-city-join-the-open-group-tweet-jam-on-february-26/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications, The Open Group On Wednesday, February 26, The Open Group will host a Tweet Jam examining smart cities and how Real-time and Embedded Systems can seamlessly integrate inputs from various agencies and locations. That collective data allows local governments to better adapt to change by implementing an
- [Facing the Challenges of the Healthcare Industry - An Interview with Eric Stephens of The Open Group Healthcare Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/02/14/facing-the-challenges-of-the-healthcare-industry-an-interview-with-eric-stephens-of-the-open-group-healthcare-forum/): By The Open Group The Open Group launched its new Healthcare Forum at the Philadelphia conference in July 2013. The forum’s focus is on bringing Boundaryless Information Flow™ to the healthcare industry to enable data to flow more easily throughout the complete healthcare ecosystem through a standardized vocabulary and messaging. Leveraging the discipline and principles
- [The Open Group San Francisco 2014 - Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/02/05/the-open-group-san-francisco-2014-day-two-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications Day two, February 4th, of The Open Group San Francisco conference kicked off with a welcome and opening remarks from Steve Nunn, COO of The Open Group and CEO of the Association of Enterprise Architects. Nunn introduced Allen Brown, President and CEO of The Open Group, who
- [Why Technology Must Move Toward Dependability through Assuredness™](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/02/05/why-technology-must-move-toward-dependability-through-assuredness/): By Allen Brown, President and CEO, The Open Group In early December, a technical problem at the U.K.’s central air traffic control center in Swanwick, England caused significant delays that were felt at airports throughout Britain and Ireland, also affecting flights in and out of the U.K. from Europe to the U.S. At Heathrow—one of
- [The Open Group San Francisco 2014 – Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/02/03/the-open-group-san-francisco-2014-day-one-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications The Open Group’s San Francisco conference, held at the Marriott Union Square, began today highlighting the theme of how the industry is moving “Toward Boundaryless Information Flow™.” The morning plenary began with a welcome from The Open Group President and CEO Allen Brown. He began the day’s
- [New Accreditation Program - Raises the Bar for Securing Global Supply Chains ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/02/03/new-accreditation-program-raises-the-bar-for-securing-global-supply-chains/): By Sally Long, Director of The Open Group Trusted Technology Forum (OTTF)™ In April 2013, The Open Group announced the release of the Open Trusted Technology Provider™ Standard (O-TTPS) 1.0 - Mitigating Maliciously Tainted and Counterfeit Products. Now we are announcing the O-TTPS Accreditation Program, launched on February 3, 2014, which enables organizations that conform to
- [What I learnt at The Open Group Bangalore Conference last weekend](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/01/30/what-i-learnt-at-the-open-group-bangalore-conference-last-weekend/): By Sreekanth Iyer, Executive IT Architect, IBM It was quite a lot of learning on a Saturday attending The Open Group conference at Bangalore. Actually it was a two day program this year. I could not make it on Friday because of other work commitments. I heard from the people who attended that it was
- [The ArchiMate® Certification for People Program 2014 Updates](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/01/24/the-archimate-certification-for-people-program-2014-updates/): By Andrew Josey, The Open Group Following on from the news in December of the 1000th certification in the ArchiMate certification program, The Open Group has made some changes to the program that will make the certification program more accessible. As of January 2014, it is now possible to self study for both certification levels.
- [Future Shock: Why IT Needs to Embrace Agile Development or Be Left Behind](https://blog.opengroup.org/2014/01/09/future-shock-why-it-needs-to-embrace-agile-development-or-be-left-behind/): By Allen Brown, President and CEO, The Open Group In his 1970 bestseller, Future Shock, futurist Alvin Toffler predicted that the rate of technological change and progress was beginning to accelerate at a rate faster than what people are often ready for or can handle. Looking over the course of history—from agrarian societies through the
- [ArchiMate® 2 Certification reaches the 1000th certification milestone](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/12/20/archimate-2-certification-reaches-the-1000th-certification-milestone/): By Andrew Josey, The Open Group We’re pleased to announce that the ArchiMate Certification for People program has reached the significant milestone of 1,000 individual certifications and there are individuals certified in 30 different countries as shown in the world map below. The top 10 countries are: Netherlands 458 45.8% UK 104 10.4% Belgium 76
- [Measuring the Immeasurable: You Have More Data Than You Think You Do](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/12/09/measuring-the-immeasurable-you-have-more-data-than-you-think-you-do/): By Jim Hietala, Vice President, Security, The Open Group According to a recent study by the Ponemon Institute, the average U.S. company experiences more than 100 successful cyber-attacks each year at a cost of $11.6M. By enabling security technologies, those companies can reduce losses by nearly $4M and instituting security governance reduces costs by an
- [ArchiMate® 2.1 Specification Maintenance Release](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/12/02/archimate-2-1-specification-maintenance-release/): By Andrew Josey, The Open Group We’re pleased to announce the latest release of the ArchiMate modeling language specification. ArchiMate® 2.1, an Open Group standard, is a full updated release of the ArchiMate Specification addressing comments raised since the introduction of Issue 2.0 in 2012. It retains the major features and structure of ArchiMate 2.0
- [Open Platform 3.0™ to Help Rally Organizations in Innovation and Development](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/11/27/open-platform-3-0-to-help-rally-organizations-in-innovation-and-development/): by Andy Mulholland, Former Global CTO, Capgemini The Open Platform 3.0™ initiative, launched by The Open Group, provides a forum in which organizations, including standards bodies, as much as users and product vendors, can coordinate their approach to new business models and new practices for use of IT, can define or identify common vendor-neutral standards,
- [Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/11/15/do-androids-dream-of-electric-sheep/): By Stuart Boardman, KPN What does the apocalyptic vision of Blade Runner have to do with The Open Group’s Open Platform 3.0™ Forum? Throughout history, from the ancient Greeks and the Talmud, through The Future Eve and Metropolis to I Robot and Terminator, we seem to have been both fascinated and appalled by the prospect
- [Evolving Business and Technology Toward an Open Platform 3.0™](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/11/13/evolving-business-and-technology-toward-an-open-platform-3-0/): By Dave Lounsbury, Chief Technical Officer, The Open Group The role of IT within the business is one that constantly evolves and changes. If you’ve been in the technology industry long enough, you’ve likely had the privilege of seeing IT grow to become integral to how businesses and organizations function. In his recent keynote “Just
- [Three Things We Learned at The Open Group, London](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/11/08/three-things-we-learned-at-the-open-group-london/): By Manuel Ponchaux, Senior Consultant, Corso The Corso team recently visited London for The Open Group's "Business Transformation in Finance, Government & Healthcare" conference (#ogLON). The event was predominantly for learning how experts address organisational change when aligning business needs with information technology – something very relevant in today’s climate. Nonetheless, there were a few
- [Introducing Two New Security Standards for Risk Analysis—Part II – Risk Analysis Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/10/31/introducing-two-new-security-standards-for-risk-analysis-part-ii-risk-analysis-standard/): By Jim Hietala, VP Security, The Open Group Last week we took a look at one of the new risk standards recently introduced by The Open Group® Security Forum at the The Open Group London Conference 2013, the Risk Taxonomy Technical Standard 2.0 (O-RT). Today’s blog looks at its sister standard, the Risk Analysis (O-RA)
- [Introducing Two New Security Standards for Risk Analysis—Part I – Risk Taxonomy Technical Standard 2.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/10/30/introducing-two-new-security-standards-for-risk-analysis-part-i-risk-taxonomy-technical-standard-2-0/): By Jim Hietala, VP Security, The Open Group At the The Open Group London 2013 Conference, The Open Group® announced three new initiatives related to the Security Forum’s work around Risk Management. The first of these was the establishment of a new certification program for Risk Analysts working within the security profession, the Open FAIR
- [Jericho Forum declares "success" and sunsets](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/10/29/jericho-forum-declares-success-and-sunsets/): By Ian Dobson & Jim Hietala, The Open Group Ten years ago, the Jericho Forum set out on a mission to evangelise the issues, problems, solutions and provide thought-leadership around the emerging business and security issues of de-perimeterisation, with the aim of one day being able to declare “job-done". That day has now arrived. Today,
- [Secure Integration of Convergent Technologies - a Challenge for Open Platform™](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/10/24/secure-integration-of-convergent-technologies-a-challenge-for-open-platform/): By Dr. Chris Harding, The Open Group The results of The Open Group Convergent Technologies survey point to secure integration of the technologies as a major challenge for Open Platform 3.0. This and other input is the basis for the definition of the platform, where the discussion took place at The Open Group conference in
- [The Open Group London - Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/10/23/the-open-group-london-day-two-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications We eagerly jumped into the second day of our Business Transformation conference in London on Tuesday October 22nd! The setting is the magnificent Central Hall Westminster. Steve Nunn, COO of The Open Group and CEO of Association of Enterprise Architects (AEA), started off the morning introducing our
- [The Open Group London 2013 - Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/10/22/the-open-group-london-2013-day-one-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications On Monday October 21st, The Open Group kicked off the first day of our Business Transformation conference in London! Over 275 guests attended many engaging presentations by subject matter experts in finance, healthcare and government. Attendees from around the globe represented 28 countries including those from as
- [Open FAIR Certification Launched](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/10/21/open-fair-certification-launched/): By Jim Hietala, The Open Group, VP of Security The Open Group today announced the new Open FAIR Certification Program aimed at Risk Analysts, bringing a much-needed professional certification to the market that is focused on the practice of risk analysis. Both the Risk Taxonomy and Risk Analysis standards, standards of The Open Group, constitute
- [New Brunswick Leverages TOGAF®](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/10/10/new-brunswick-leverages-togaf/): The OCIO of GNB Announces an Ambitious EA Roadmap using TOGAF® and Capability-Based Thinking On Wednesday September 25th, the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) held an Enterprise Architecture (EA) Symposium for the vendor community at the Delta Fredericton. This event drew well over a hundred plus
- [ The Open Group TweetJam on Digital-Disruption - by Tom Graves](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/10/07/open-group-tweetjam-on-digital-disruption-by-tom-graves/): On 2 October 2013, the Open Group ran one of its occasional ‘TweetJam’ Twitter-discussions – also known as an #ogChat. This time it was on digital disruption - disruption to existing business-models, typically (but, as we will see, not only) by changes in technology. I think I captured almost all of the one-hour conversation – all
- [Talking Points on Rationale for Vendors Participation in Standards Efforts](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/10/04/talking-points-on-rationale-for-vendors-participation-in-standards-efforts/): By Terence Blevins, Portfolio Manager, The MITRE Corporation The following are simple communication messages responding to two high level questions; what messages are useful when trying to get a company to decide on engaging in a standards effort, and next, what type of people should get engaged? Regarding what messages are useful when trying to
- [Leading Business Disruption Strategy with Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/09/27/leading-business-disruption-strategy-with-enterprise-architecture-2/): By Patty Donovan, The Open Group On Wednesday, October 2nd, The Open Group and Enterprise Architects will host a tweet jam which discusses how organisations can lead business disruption with Enterprise Architecture (EA). Today, businesses are being forced to come to terms with their vulnerabilities and opportunities when it comes to disruptive innovation. Enterprise Architecture,
- [IT Technology Trends – a Risky Business? ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/09/19/it-technology-trends-a-risky-business/): By Patty Donovan, The Open Group On Wednesday, September 25, The Open Group will host a tweet jam looking at a multitude of emerging/converging technology trends and the risks they present to organizations who have already adopted or are looking to adopt them. Most of the technology concepts we’re talking about – Cloud, Big Data,
- [Are You Ready for the Convergence of New, Disruptive Technologies?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/09/17/are-you-ready-for-the-convergence-of-new-disruptive-technologies/): By Chris Harding, The Open Group The convergence of technical phenomena such as cloud, mobile and social computing, big data analysis, and the Internet of things that is being addressed by The Open Group’s Open Platform 3.0 Forum™ will transform the way that you use information technology. Are you ready? Take our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/convergent_tech
- [TOGAF® 9 Certification Reaches 25,000 Milestone](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/09/03/togaf-9-certification-reaches-25000-milestone/): By Andrew Josey, The Open Group Last Wednesday represented a significant milestone for The Open Group’s TOGAF® 9 certification program. In case you hadn’t already seen it on our homepage, Twitter, or LinkedIn, the number of TOGAF® 9 certified individuals has now surpassed the 25,000 mark, an increase of nearly 8,500 new certifications in the
- [Redefining traceability in Enterprise Architecture and implementing the concept with TOGAF 9.1 and/or ArchiMate 2.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/09/12/redefining-traceability-in-enterprise-architecture-and-implementing-the-concept-with-togaf-9-1-andor-archimate-2-0/): By Serge Thorn, Architecting the Enterprise One of the responsibilities of an Enterprise Architect is to provide complete traceability from requirements analysis and design artefacts, through to implementation and deployment. Along the years, I have found out that the term traceability is not always really considered in the same way by different Enterprise Architects. Let’s
- [Future Technologies](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/09/04/future-technologies/): By Dave Lounsbury, The Open Group The Open Group is looking toward the future – what will happen in the next five to ten years? Those who know us think of The Open Group as being all about consensus, creating standards that are useful to the buy and supply side by creating a stable representation
- [Variety, Black Swans and Platform 3.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/08/27/variety-black-swans-and-platform-3-0/): By Stuart Boardman, KPN Enterprises today are subject to and increasingly make use of a range of technological and business phenomena, that increase enormously the range of factors affecting the ability of an enterprise to carry out its business effectively and efficiently. Some examples of this (Cloud, Big Data, The Internet of Things, Social Media/Business
- [Philips Becomes a Platinum Member of The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/08/23/philips-becomes-a-platinum-member-of-the-open-group/): The Open Group, has announced that Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), has become a Platinum Member of The Open Group, joining other multinational companies and IT industry leaders such as HP, IBM, and Oracle. Philips has been a member of The Open Group since April 2006 and in 2009 implemented The Open Group Certified
- [Gaining Dependability Across All Business Activities Requires Standard of Standards to Tame Dynamic Complexity, Says The Open Group CEO](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/08/01/gaining-dependability-across-all-business-activities-requires-standard-of-standards-to-tame-dynamic-complexity-says-the-open-group-ceo/): By Dana Gardner, Interarbor Solutions Listen to the recorded podcast here: Hello, and welcome to a special BriefingsDirect Thought Leadership Interview series, coming to you in conjunction with The Open Group Conference on July 15, in Philadelphia. I'm Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions, your host and moderator throughout these discussions on enterprise transformation
- [Speaking the Language of Business with TOGAF®](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/07/25/speaking-the-language-of-business-with-togaf/): By Glenn Evans, Senior Consultant at Enterprise Architects I remember as a young child coming from a ‘non-sports obsessed’ family, I didn’t know what a yorker was, didn’t know what ‘LBW’ meant, or why Dennis Lillee or Geoffrey Boycott were such legends. I was ill equipped to join in on those all-important schoolboy conversations –
- [TOGAF® 9 Certification Growth - Number of Individuals Certified Increases in the Last 12 Months – Now Over 24,000](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/07/22/togaf-9-certification-growth-number-of-individuals-certified-increases-in-the-last-12-months-now-over-24000/): By Andrew Josey, The Open Group The number of individuals certified in the TOGAF® 9 certification program as of July 1st 2013 was 23,800. This represents 9000 new certifications in the equivalent twelve month period. Today (22nd July 2013) the total number of certifications is 24,213. TOGAF continues to be adopted globally with certified individuals
- [Questions for the Upcoming Platform 3.0™ Tweet Jam](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/06/03/questions-for-the-upcoming-platform-3-0-tweet-jam/): By Patty Donovan, The Open Group Last week, we announced our upcoming tweet jam on Thursday, June 6 at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. BST, which will examine how convergent technologies such as Big Data, Social, Mobile and The Internet of Things are impacting today’s business operations. We will also discuss the opportunities available to those
- [The Open Group Philadelphia - Day Three Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/07/18/the-open-group-philadelphia-day-three-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications at The Open Group. We are winding down Day 3 and gearing up for the next two days of training and workshops. Today’s subject areas included TOGAF®, ArchiMate®, Risk Management, Innovation Management, Open Platform 3.0™ and Future Trends. The objective of the Future Trends session was to
- [The Open Group Philadelphia - Day Two Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/07/17/the-open-group-philadelphia-day-two-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications at The Open Group. Day 2 at The Open Group conference in the City of Brotherly Love, as Philadelphia is also known, was another busy and remarkable day. The plenary started with a fascinating presentation, “Managing the Health of the Nation” by David Nash, MD, MBA, Dean
- [The Open Group Philadelphia - Day One Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/07/16/the-open-group-philadelphia-day-one-highlights/): By Loren K. Baynes, Director, Global Marketing Communications at The Open Group. On Monday, July 15th, we kicked off our conference in Philadelphia. As Allen Brown, CEO of The Open Group, commented in his opening remarks, Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy. This is the first time The Open Group has hosted a conference
- [NASCIO Defines State of Enterprise Architecture at The Open Group Conference in Philadelphia](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/07/11/nascio-defines-state-of-enterprise-architecture-at-the-open-group-conference-in-philadelphia/): By E.G. Nadhan, HP I have attended and blogged about many Open Group conferences. The keynotes at these conferences like other conferences provide valuable insight into the key messages and the underlying theme for the conference – which is Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Transformation for The Open Group Conference in Philadelphia. Therefore, it is no surprise
- [As Platform 3.0 ripens, expect agile access and distribution of actionable intelligence across enterprises, says The Open Group panel](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/07/10/as-platform-3-0-ripens-expect-agile-access-and-distribution-of-actionable-intelligence-across-enterprises-says-the-open-group-panel/): By Dana Gardner, Interarbor Solutions Listen to the recorded podcast here: This latest BriefingsDirect discussion, leading into the The Open Group Conference on July 15 in Philadelphia, brings together a panel of experts to explore the business implications of the current shift to so-called Platform 3.0. Known as the new model through which big data,
- [The Open Group July Conference Emphasizes Value of Placing Structure and Agility Around Enterprise Risk Reduction Efforts](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/07/09/the-open-group-july-conference-emphasizes-value-of-placing-structure-and-agility-around-enterprise-risk-reduction-efforts/): By Dana Gardner, Interarbor Solutions Listen to the recorded podcast here: Dana Gardner: Hello, and welcome to a special BriefingsDirect Thought Leadership Interview series, coming to you in conjunction with The Open Group Conference on July 15 in Philadelphia. I'm Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions, and I'll be your host and moderator throughout
- [Three laws of the next Internet of Things - the new platforming evolution in computing](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/07/03/three-laws-of-the-next-internet-of-things-the-new-platforming-evolution-in-computing/): By Mark Skilton, Global Director at Capgemini There is a wave of new devices and services that are growing in strength extending the boundary of what is possible in today’s internet driven economy and lifestyle. A striking feature is the link between apps that are on smart phones and tablets and the ability to connect
- [The era of “Internet aware systems and services” - the multiple-data, multi-platform and multi-device and sensors world](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/06/28/the-era-of-internet-aware-systems-and-services-the-multiple-data-multi-platform-and-multi-device-and-sensors-world/): By Mark Skilton, Global Director at Capgemini Communications + Data protocols and the Next Internet of Things Multi-Platform solutions Much of the discussion on the "internet of things” have been around industry sector examples use of device and sensor services. Examples of these I have listed at the end of this paper. What are central
- [Enterprise Architecture in China: Who uses this stuff?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/06/24/enterprise-architecture-in-china-who-uses-this-stuff/): by Chris Forde, GM APAC and VP Enterprise Architecture, The Open Group Since moving to China in March 2010 I have consistently heard a similar set of statements and questions, something like this…. “EA? That’s fine for Europe and America, who is using it here?” “We know EA is good!” “What is EA?” “We don’t
- [Driving Boundaryless Information Flow in Healthcare](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/06/06/driving-boundaryless-information-flow-in-healthcare/): By E.G. Nadhan, HP I look forward with great interest to the upcoming Open Group conference on EA & Enterprise Transformation in Finance, Government & Healthcare in Philadelphia in July 2013. In particular, I am interested in the sessions planned on topics related to the Healthcare Industry. This industry is riddled with several challenges of uncontrolled
- [Why should your business care about Platform 3.0™? A Tweet Jam](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/05/30/why-should-your-business-care-about-platform-3-0-a-tweet-jam/): By Patty Donovan, The Open Group On Thursday, June 6, The Open Group will host a tweet jam examining Platform 3.0™ and why businesses require it to remain relevant in today’s fast paced internet enabled business environment. Over recent years a number of convergent technologies have emerged which have the potential to disrupt the way
- [Healthcare Transformation - Let's be Provocative](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/05/30/healthcare-transformation-lets-be-provocative/): by Jason Uppal, Chief Architect, QRS Recently, I attended a one-day healthcare transformation event in Toronto. The master of ceremony, a renowned doctor, asked the speakers to be provocative in how to tackle the issues in healthcare and healthcare delivery in a specific way. After about 8 speakers – I must admit I did not
- [What is Business Architecture? Part 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/05/21/what-is-business-architecture-part-2/): By Allen Brown, President and CEO, The Open Group I recently wrote that I had heard and read the opinions of a number of people about what is Business Architecture, as I am sure many of us have but I wanted to understand it from the perspective of people who actually had Business Architect in
- [The Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA) Program Transformed My Career](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/05/15/the-open-group-certified-architect-open-ca-program-transformed-my-career/): By Bala Prasad Peddigari, Tata Consultancy Services Limited Learning has been a continuous journey for me throughout my career, but certification in TOGAF® truly benchmarked my knowledge and Open CA qualified my capability as a practitioner. Open CA not only tested my skills as a practitioner, but also gave me valuable recognition and respect as
- [The Open Group Sydney - My Conference Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/05/14/the-open-group-sydney-my-conference-highlights/): By Mac Lemon, MD Australia at Enterprise Architects Well the dust has settled now with the conclusion of The Open Group ‘Enterprise Transformation’ Conference held in Sydney, Australia for the first time on April 15-20. Enterprise Architects is proud to have been recognised at the event by The Open Group as being pivotal in the success of
- [Corso Introduces Roadmapping Support for TOGAF® 9 in its  Strategic Planning Platform](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/05/09/corso-introduces-roadmapping-support-for-togaf-9-in-its-strategic-planning-platform/): By Martin Owen, CEO, Corso Last week, we announced new roadmapping support for TOGAF® in IBM Rational System Architect®, a leading Enterprise Architecture and modeling software. The new TOGAF extension supports the modeling, migration and implementation of an Enterprise Architecture within Corso’s Strategic Planning Platform, which integrates Enterprise Architecture, IT planning and strategic planning into
- [What is Business Architecture?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/04/30/what-is-business-architecture/): By Allen Brown, President and CEO, The Open Group I have heard and read the opinions of a number of people about what is Business Architecture, as I am sure many of us have but I wanted to understand it from the perspective of people who actually had Business Architect in their job title. So
- [Developing standards to secure our global supply chain](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/04/09/developing-standards-to-secure-our-global-supply-chain/): By Sally Long, Director of The Open Group Trusted Technology Forum (OTTF)™ In a world where tainted and counterfeit products pose significant risks to organizations, we see an increasing need for a standard that protects both organizations and consumers. Altered or non-genuine products introduce the possibility of untracked malicious behavior or poor performance. These risks can damage
- [The Open Group Speakers Discuss Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture and Enterprise Transformation ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/04/05/experts-discuss-entreprise-architecture-business-architecture-and-enterprise-transformation/): By Dana Gardner, Interarbor Solutions Listen to the recorded podcast here: Expert Panel Explores Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture as Enterprise Transformation Agents, or read the transcript here. Dana Gardner: Hello, and welcome to a special BriefingsDirect Thought Leadership interview series, coming to you in conjunction with The Open Group Conference on April 15, in
- [Thinking About Big Data](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/04/04/thinking-about-big-data/): As the consumerization of technology continues to grow and converge, our way of constructing business models and systems need to evolve as well. We need to let data drive the business process, and incorporate intelligent machines like Watson into our infrastructure to help us turn data into actionable results.
- [Flexibility, Agility and Open Standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/04/16/flexibility-agility-and-open-standards/): Flexibility and agility are terms used almost interchangeably these days as attributes of IT architectures designed to cope with rapidly changing business requirements. Did you ever wonder if they are actually the same? Don’t you have the feeling that these terms remain abstract and without a concrete link to the design of an IT architecture?
- [3 Steps to Proactively Address Board-Level Security Concerns](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/04/02/3-steps-to-proactively-address-board-level-security-concerns/): Security concerns around Big Data continue to the extent that it has become a Board-level concern that must be addressed. To do so, enterprises must provide the business justification for such proactive steps needed to address such board-level concerns.
- [The Interconnectedness of All Things](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/04/11/the-interconnectedness-of-all-things/): Cloud, SOA, Enterprise Mobility, Social Media/Enterprise/Business, The Internet of Things, Big Data (you name it) - each in its own way is part of an overall tendency. The general trend is for enterprises to become increasingly involved in increasingly broad ecosystems.
- [Connect at The Open Group Conference in Sydney (#ogSYD) via Social Media ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/04/09/connect-at-the-open-group-conference-in-sydney-ogsyd-via-social-media/): If you are attending The Open Group Conference in Sydney next week, we’ve put together a few tips on how to leverage social media to make networking at the conference easier, quicker and more effective.
- [The Open Group Conference in Sydney Plenary Sessions Preview ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/04/04/the-open-group-conference-in-sydney-plenary-sessions-preview/): Taking place April 15-18, 2013, The Open Group Conference in Sydney will bring together industry experts to discuss the evolving role of Enterprise Architecture and how it transforms the enterprise. As the conference quickly approaches, let’s take a deeper look into the plenary sessions that kick-off day one and two.
- [Exciting FACE™ Air Force Event – April 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/28/exciting-face-air-force-event-april-2/): Coming on the heels of the release of Edition 2.0 of the FACE Technical Standard and recent procurement pull from the Army and Navy, The Open Group FACE™ Consortium is pleased to announce a groundbreaking FACE Air Force Technical Interchange Meeting and Exposition on April 2, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Dayton/Fairborn in Fairborn, OH, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
- [Join us for The Open Group Conference in Sydney – April 15-18](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/26/join-us-for-the-open-group-conference-in-sydney-april-15-18/): The Open Group is busy gearing up for the Sydney conference, which will take place on April 15-18, 2013. With over 2,000 Associate of Enterprise Architects (AEA) members in Australia, Sydney is an ideal setting for industry experts from around the world to gather and discuss the evolution of Enterprise Architecture and its role in transforming the enterprise. Be sure to register today!
- [Why Business Needs Platform 3.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/25/why-business-needs-platform-3-0/): The Internet gives businesses access to ever-larger markets, but it also brings more competition. To prosper, they must deliver outstanding products and services. Often, this means processing the ever-greater, and increasingly complex, data that the Internet makes available. The question they now face is, how to do this without spending all their time and effort on information technology.
- [#ogChat Summary – Business Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/20/ogchat-summary-business-architecture/): The Open Group hosted a tweet jam (#ogChat) to discuss the evolution of Business Architecture and its role in enterprise transformation. In case you missed the conversation, here is a recap of the event.
- [Questions for the Upcoming Business Architecture Tweet Jam - March 19](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/14/questions-for-the-upcoming-business-architecture-tweet-jam-march-19/): Earlier this week, we announced our upcoming tweet jam on Tuesday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. GMT/ Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 8:00 a.m. DST, which will examine the way in which Business Architecture is impacting enterprises and businesses of all sizes. The discussion will be guided by these six questions...
- [Gaining Greater Cohesion:  Bringing Business Analysis and Business Architecture into Focus](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/19/gaining-greater-cohesion-bringing-business-analysis-and-business-architecture-into-focus/): I’m often struck by the common vision driving many members in the audience – a vision of building cohesion in a business, achieving the right balance between competing forces and bringing the business strategy and operations into harmony. However, as with many ambitious visions, the challenge in this case is immense.
- [Business Architecture Tweet Jam - March 19](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/12/business-architecture-tweet-jam-march-19/): Today, Business Architecture is shaping and fostering enterprise transformation initiatives and continuous improvement throughout companies of all sizes. On Tuesday, March 19, The Open Group will host a tweet jam examining the topic of Business Architecture.
- [#ogChat Summary – Big Data and Security](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/23/ogchat-summary-big-data-and-security/): The Open Group hosted a tweet jam (#ogChat) to discuss Big Data security. In case you missed the conversation, here is a recap of the event.
- [Quick Hit Thoughts from RSA Conference 2013](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/11/quick-hit-thoughts-from-rsa-conference-2013/): One of the responsibilities (and benefits) of my job is getting to go to great conferences like the RSA Security Conference which just wrapped last week. This year I was honored to be selected by the Program Committee to speak twice at the event. Both talks fit well to the Policy and Government track at the show.
- [The Open Group Approves EMMM Technical Standard for Natural Resources Industry](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/07/the-open-group-approves-emmm-technical-standard-for-natural-resources-industry/): The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium, which is represented locally by Real IRM, has approved the Exploration and Mining Business Reference Model (EM Model) as an Open Group Technical Standard. This is the first approved standard for the natural resources industry developed by the Exploration, Mining, Metals and Minerals (EMMM™) Forum, a Forum of The Open Group.
- [Beyond Big Data](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/07/beyond-big-data/): The big bang that started The Open Group Conference in Newport Beach was, appropriately, a presentation related to astronomy. Chris Gerty gave a keynote on Big Data at NASA, where he is Deputy Program Manager of the Open Innovation Program. And that exploration – as is often the case with successful space missions – left us wondering what lies beyond.
- [An Update on ArchiMate® 2 Certification](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/06/an-update-on-archimate-2-certification/): In this blog we provide latest news on the status of the ArchiMate® Certification for People program. Recent changes to the program include the availability of the ArchiMate 2 Examination through Prometric test centers and also the addition of the ArchiMate 2 Foundation qualification.
- [Welcome to Platform 3.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/03/01/welcome-to-platform-3-0/): We’re excited to announce the formation of a new forum, specifically designed to advance The Open Group vision of Boundaryless Information Flow™ by helping enterprises to take advantage of these convergent technologies. This will be accomplished by identifying a set of new platform capabilities, and architecting and standardizing an IT platform by which enterprises can reap the business benefits of Platform 3.0.
- [The Open Group Cloud Computing Work Group Web Jam on CIO Priorities ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/02/18/the-open-group-cloud-computing-work-group-web-jam-on-cio-priorities/): Recently, I shared my experience leading the first Web Jam within The Open Group Cloud Work Group. We are now gearing up to have another one of these sessions – this time around, the topic being CIO priorities as driven by Cloud Computing.
- [What are Words Worth?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/02/28/what-are-words-worth/): In the professional world, inhabited by pretty much anyone likely to be reading this, we tend to borrow words from natural language to describe very specific concepts. Sometimes the usage is often a form of metaphor or analogy, but with familiarization that fact becomes forgotten and it becomes just another word we take for granted.
- [The Open Group works with Microsoft to create Open Management Infrastructure](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/02/26/the-open-group-works-with-microsoft-to-create-open-management-infrastructure/): OMI is a highly portable, easy to implement, high performance CIM/WS-Management Object Manager in OMI, designed specifically to implement the DMTF standards. OMI is written to be easy to implement in Linux and UNIX® systems. It will empower datacenter device vendors to compile and implement a standards-based management service into any device or platform in a clear and consistent way. The Open Group has made the source code for OMI available under an Apache 2 license.
- [The Open Group Panel Explores How the Big Data Era Now Challenges the IT Status Quo](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/02/22/the-open-group-panel-explores-how-the-big-data-era-now-challenges-the-it-status-quo/): We recently assembled a panel of experts to explore how Big Data changes the status quo for architecting the enterprise. The panel consisted of Robert Weisman, CEO and Chief Enterprise Architect at Build The Vision; Andras Szakal, Vice President and CTO of IBM's Federal Division; Jim Hietala, Vice President for Security at The Open Group, and Chris Gerty, Deputy Program Manager at the Open Innovation Program at NASA. I served as the moderator.
- [Open Group Panel Explores Changing Field of Risk Management and Analysis in the Era of Big Data](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/02/15/open-group-panel-explores-changing-field-of-risk-management-and-analysis-in-the-era-of-big-data/): This is a transcript of a sponsored podcast discussion on the threats from and promise of Big Data in securing enterprise information assets.
- [The Open Group Conference Plenary Speaker Sees Big-Data Analytics as a Way to Bolster Quality, Manufacturing and Business Processes](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/28/the-open-group-conference-plenary-speaker-sees-big-data-analytics-as-a-way-to-bolster-quality-manufacturing-and-business-processes/): This is a transcript of a sponsored podcast discussion on Big Data analytics and its role in business processes, in conjunction with the The Open Group Conference in Newport Beach.
- [On Demand Broadcasts from Day One at The Open Group Conference in Newport Beach](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/02/14/on-demand-broadcasts-from-day-one-at-the-open-group-conference-in-newport-beach/): Since not everyone could make the trip to The Open Group Conference in Newport Beach, we’ve put together a recap of day one’s plenary speakers. Stay tuned for more recaps coming soon!
- [Capturing The Open Group Conference in Newport Beach](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/02/13/capturing-the-open-group-conference-in-newport-beach/): It is time to announce the winners of the Newport Beach Photo Contest...
- [Three Best Practices for Successful Implementation of Enterprise Architecture Using the TOGAF® Framework and the ArchiMate® Modeling Language](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/02/08/three-best-practices-for-successful-implementation-of-enterprise-architecture-using-the-togaf-framework-and-the-archimate-modeling-language/): How should we organize ourselves in order to be successful? An architecture framework is a foundational structure for developing a broad range of architectures and consists of a process and a modeling component. The TOGAF® framework and the ArchiMate® modeling language are two leading and widely adopted standards in this field.
- [“New Now” Planning](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/02/05/new-now-planning/): In my last post I suggested that the planning of large transformation projects needs to focus more on the first step than on the end goal, because that first step, once taken, will be the “new now” - the reality with which the organization will have to work. I promised to try to explain how this might work in practice, so it here goes…
- [First Open Group Webjam -- Impact of Cloud Computing on our Resumes](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/30/first-open-group-webjam-impact-of-cloud-computing-on-our-resumes/): The Open Group conducted its first ever webjam within The Cloud Work Group last month. A Webjam is an informal mechanism for the members within a particular work group with a common interest to have an interactive brainstorming debate on a topic of their choice. Consider it to be a panel discussion -- except everyone on the call is part of the panel! I coordinated the first webjam for The Cloud Work Group -- the topic was "What will Cloud do to your resume?"
- [Protecting Data is Good. Protecting Information Generated from Big Data is Priceless](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/29/protecting-data-is-good-protecting-information-generated-from-big-data-is-priceless/): This was the key message that came out of The Open Group® Big Data Security Tweet Jam on Jan 22 at 9:00 a.m. PT, which addressed several key questions centered on Big Data and security. Here is my summary of the observations made in the context of these questions.
- [Improving Signal-to-Noise in Risk Management](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/26/improving-signal-to-noise-in-risk-management/): One of the most important responsibilities of the information security professional (or any IT professional, for that matter) is to help management make well-informed decisions. Unfortunately, this has been an illusive objective when it comes to risk.
- [Leveraging Social Media at The Open Group Newport Beach Conference (#ogNB)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/27/leveraging-social-media-at-the-open-group-newport-beach-conference-ognb/): One way to maximize the benefits is to make technology work for you. If you are attending The Open Group Conference in Newport Beach next week, we’ve put together a few tips on how to leverage social media to make networking at the conference easier, quicker and more effective.
- [How Should we use Cloud?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/25/how-should-we-use-cloud/): How should we use Cloud? This is the key question at the start of 2013. The Open Group® conferences in recent years have thrown light on, “What is Cloud?” and, “Should we use Cloud?” It is time to move on.
- [Successful Enterprise Architecture using the TOGAF® and ArchiMate® Standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/24/successfully-implementing-enterprise-architecture-with-togaf-and-archimate/): The discipline of Enterprise Architecture was developed in the 1980s with a strong focus on the information systems landscape of organizations. Since those days, the scope of the discipline has slowly widened to include more and more aspects of the enterprise as a whole. Architects, especially at the strategic level, attempt to answer the question “How should we organize ourselves in order to be successful?”
- [The Open Group Photo Contest: Document the Magic at the Newport Beach Conference!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/22/the-open-group-photo-contest-document-the-magic-at-the-newport-beach-conference/): The Open Group is hosting a Photo Contest at the Newport Beach Conference. The contest is open to all Newport Beach Conference attendees. The prize is a free pass to attend any one of the Open Group conferences in 2013!
- [Questions for the Upcoming Big Data Security Tweet Jam on Jan. 22](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/17/questions-for-the-upcoming-big-data-security-tweet-jam-on-jan-22/): Last week, we announced our upcoming tweet jam on Tuesday, January 22 at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. BST, which will examine the impact of Big Data on security and how it will change the security landscape. The discussion will be guided by these six questions...
- [Big Data Security Tweet Jam](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/15/big-data-security-tweet-jam/): Please join us on Tuesday, January 22 at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. GMT for a tweet jam, moderated by Dana Gardner (@Dana_Gardner), ZDNet – Briefings Direct, that will discuss and debate the issues around big data security. Key areas that will be addressed during the discussion include: data security, privacy, compliance, security ethics and, of course, Big Data.
- [The Death of Planning](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/10/the-death-of-planning/): It’s not so long ago that we still had debates about whether complex projects should be delivered as a “big bang” or in phases. These days the big bang has pretty much been forgotten. Why is that? I think the main reason is the level of risk involved with running a long process and dropping it into the operational environment just like that.
- [Data Governance: A Fundamental Aspect of IT](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/08/data-governance-a-fundamental-aspect-of-it/): Underlying both SOA governance and Cloud governance is a fundamental aspect that we have been dealing with ever since the dawn of IT—and that’s the data itself. Let us challenge ourselves with a few questions. Consider them the what, why, when, where, who and how of data governance.
- [Flying in the Cloud by the Seat of Our Pants](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/09/flying-in-the-cloud-by-the-seat-of-our-pants/): In the early days of aviation, when instruments were unreliable or non-existent, pilots often had to make judgments by instinct. This was known as “flying by the seat of your pants.” It was exciting, but error prone, and accidents were frequent. Today, enterprises are in that position with Cloud Computing.
- [2013 Open Group Predictions, Vol. 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/04/2013-open-group-predictions-vol-2/): Continuing on the theme of predictions, here are a few more, which focus on global IT trends, business architecture, OTTF and Open Group events in 2013.
- [Does IT mean Information Technology? Or is it Just a Department?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/10/19/does-it-mean-information-technology-or-is-it-just-a-department/): If we can understand IT (where appropriate) as part of the business of the enterprise, then we are automatically addressing alignment and are neither elevating IT architecture to the ultimate goal of EA nor treating it as a marginally relevant utility. It could be that in the process we discover areas where our methods need to be fleshed out – or simply to incorporate/interoperate with other existing methods for those areas.
- [2013 Open Group Predictions, Vol. 1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2013/01/02/2013-open-group-predictions-vol-1/): As we wrap up 2012, we couldn't help but look towards what is to come in 2013 for The Open Group and the industries we‘re a part of. Without further ado, here they are...
- [The Center of Excellence: Relating Everything Back to Business Objectives](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/12/28/the-center-of-excellence-relating-everything-back-to-business-objectives/): This is the third and final blog posting of a three-part series discussing how to implement Service-Oriented Architecture through TOGAF® 9.1.
- [Creating Reference Architecture: The Center of Excellence](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/12/26/creating-reference-architecture-the-center-of-excellence/): This is the second blog posting of a three-part series discussing how to implement Services-Oriented Architecture through TOGAF® 9.1.
- [Implementing SOA through TOGAF 9.1: The Center Of Excellence](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/12/24/implementing-soa-through-togaf-9-1-the-center-of-excellence/): This is the first blog in a three-part series discussing the implementation of a Service-Oriented Architecture initiative through TOGAF(R) 9.1
- [#ogChat Summary – 2013 Security Priorities](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/12/14/ogchat-summary-2013-security-priorities/): Totaling 446 tweets, yesterday’s 2013 Security Priorities Tweet Jam (#ogChat) saw a lively discussion on the future of security in 2013 and became our most successful tweet jam to date. In case you missed the conversation, here’s a recap of yesterday’s #ogChat!
- [Operational Resilience through Managing External Dependencies](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/12/10/operational-resilience-through-managing-external-dependencies/): These days, organizations are rarely self-contained. The challenge here is how to manage the dependencies your operations have on factors that are outside your control. The Open Group's Dependency Modeling (O-DM) standard specifies how to construct a dependency model to manage risk and build trust over organizational dependencies between enterprises - and between operational divisions within a large organization.
- [Different Words Meant Different Things, Part 3](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/12/07/different-words-meant-different-things-part-3/): This is the final installment of a three-part series that discusses how our vocabulary affects the way we conceptualize Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture and their relationship. To close, The Open Group's Leonard Fehskens will consider the implications of a more inclusive concept of enterprise on the future of Enterprise Architecture.
- [Different Words Mean Different Things, Part 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/12/06/different-words-mean-different-things-part-2/): This is a three-part series that discusses how our vocabulary affects the way we conceptualize Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture and their relationship. This second installment will examine the effect of our definition of enterprise on how we think about EA.
- [Questions for the Upcoming 2013 Security Priorities Tweet Jam – Dec. 11](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/12/03/questions-for-the-upcoming-2013-security-priorities-tweet-jam-dec-11/): Last week, we announced our upcoming tweet jam on Tuesday, December 11 at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. BST, which will examine the topic of IT security and what is in store for 2013. The discussion will be moderated by Elinor Mills, former CNET security reporter, and our panel of experts will include...
- [Different Words Mean Different Things, Part 1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/12/04/different-words-mean-different-things-part-1/): In part 1 of a three-part series, The Open Group Vice President of Skills and Capabilities Len Fehskens discusses how our vocabulary affects the way we conceptualize Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture and their relationship.
- [The Open Group Newport Beach Conference – Early Bird Registration Ends January 4](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/11/30/the-open-group-newport-beach-conference-early-bird-registration-ends-january-4/): The Open Group is busy gearing up for the Newport Beach Conference. Taking place January 28-31, 2013, the conference theme is “Big Data – The Transformation We Need to Embrace Today” and Early Bird registration is now open!
- [Architecting for Secure Business Collaboration](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/11/28/architecting-for-secure-business-collaboration/): The Open Group Framework for Secure Collaboration Oriented Architectures (O-SCOA) Guide provides system and security architects and designers with a blueprint specifying the requirements for secure design of enterprise architectures that support safe and secure operation, globally, over any unsecured network.
- [2013 Security Priorities – Tweet Jam](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/11/26/2013-security-priorities-tweet-jam/): 2012 was a big year for security. Congress debated cybersecurity legislation ; social networking site LinkedIn was faulted for one of the largest security breaches in history; and global cyber espionage was a trending topic. On Tuesday, December 11, The Open Group will host a tweet jam examining the topic of IT security and what is in store for 2013.
- [Discover the World’s First Technical Cloud Computing Standard… for the Second Time](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/11/21/discover-the-worlds-first-technical-cloud-computing-standard-for-the-second-time/): Whether you are just beginning to deploy solutions in the cloud or if you already have existing cloud solutions deployed, SOCCI can be applied in terms of each organization’s different situation. Where ever you are on the spectrum of cloud adoption, the standard offers a well-defined set of architecture building blocks with specific roles outlined in detail.
- [Data Protection Today and What's Needed Tomorrow](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/11/16/data-protection-today-and-whats-needed-tomorrow/): Technology today allows thieves to copy sensitive data, leaving the original in place and thus avoiding detection. Published in October 2012, the Jericho Forum® Data Protection white paper reviews the state of data protection today and where it should be heading to meet tomorrow's business needs.
- [The Cloud Infrastructure for Next-Generation - Big Data Computing](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/11/12/the-cloud-infrastructure-for-next-generation-big-data-computing/): The device ecosystem is growing faster with the ready availability of gadgets for personal and professional use. The application landscape is on the climb with the addition of Cloud, social, mobile and sensor services. Amongst the most captivating technologies, the Cloud technology stands out.
- [Call for Submissions](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/11/06/call-for-submissions/): The Open Group Blog is celebrating its second birthday this month! While several members and Open Group staff serve as regular contributors, we’d like to take this opportunity to invite our community members to share their thoughts and expertise on topics related to The Open Group’s areas of expertise as guest contributors.
- [Understanding the Importance of Identity](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/18/understanding-the-importance-of-identity/): The first of a series of five "Identity Key Concepts" videos by the Jericho Forum.
- [Real-world and Online Personas – From an Identity Management Perspective](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/24/real-world-and-online-personas-from-an-identity-management-perspective/): The second video of the five-video series from the Jericho Forum on identity management, discussing "Operating with Personas."
- [Trust and Privacy – In an Identity Management Ecosystem](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/31/trust-and-privacy-in-an-identity-management-ecosystem/): By Jim Hietala and Ian Dobson, The Open Group In the first of these five identity videos from the Jericho Forum, a forum of The Open Group, we explained the "Identity First Principles" - about people (or any entity) having a core identity, and how we all operate with a number of personas. In the
- [Entities and Entitlement - The Bigger Picture of Identity Management](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/08/07/entities-and-entitlement-the-bigger-picture-of-identity-management/): In this fourth “Entities and Entitlement” video, we explain the bigger picture - why identity is not just about people. It’s about all things – we call them “entities” - that we want to identify in our digital world. An identity ecosystem doesn’t stop at just “identity,” but also involves “entitlement” to access resources, which includes the identity of the owners of those resources who will wish to exercise controls (rules) over who is entitled to access their resources and for what purposes.
- [WEBINAR: The Jericho Forum Presents Identity Key Concepts](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/08/13/webinar-the-jericho-forum-presents-identity-key-concepts/): On Thursday, August 16 at 8:00 a.m. PT/ 4:00 p.m. BST/5:00 p.m. CET, identity management experts will host a webinar to discuss the key concepts in identity management today.
- [Challenges to Building a Global Identity Ecosystem](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/08/14/challenges-to-building-a-global-identity-ecosystem/): In this fifth video - Building a Global Identity Ecosystem - we highlight what we need to change and develop to build a viable identity ecosystem. The Internet is global, so any identity ecosystem similarly must be capable of being adopted and implemented globally. This means that establishing a trust ecosystem is essential to widespread adoption of an identity ecosystem. To achieve this, an identity ecosystem must demonstrate its architecture is sufficiently robust to scale to handle the many billions of entities that people all over the world will want, not only to be able to assert their identities and attributes, but also to handle the identities they will also want for all their other types of entities. It also means that we need to develop an open implementation reference model, so that anyone in the world can develop and implement interoperable identity ecosystem identifiers, personas, and supporting services.
- [Key Concepts Underpinning Identity Management](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/24/key-concepts-underpinning-identity-management/): Today, the lack of trust in online Identity forces organizations to set up their own identity management systems, dishing out their own usernames and passwords/PINs for us. The result is that we end up having to remember well over 50 different online identities, which poses a large problem.
- [Snapshots of The Open Group Barcelona Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/11/02/snapshots-of-the-open-group-barcelona-conference/): It is time to announce the winners of the Barcelona Photo Contest! We had a record number of photo contest submissions that captured everything from the plenary session speakers to flamenco dancers to Camp Nou, home of FC Barcelona!
- [Build Upon SOA Governance to Realize Cloud Governance](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/11/01/build-upon-soa-governance-to-realize-cloud-governance/): When it comes to Cloud Governance, it is more than just getting the word out. We must make progress in the following areas for Cloud Governance to become real. Once these progressions are made, Cloud Governance will be positioned like SOA Governance—and it will then be just a “matter of getting the word out.”
- [Barcelona Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/30/barcelona-highlights/): Within a 15 minute walk of Camp Nou (home of FC Barcelona), The Open Group Conference “kicked off” on Monday morning with some excellent plenary presentations. You can see most of these Big Data presentations for yourself on The Open Group’s Livestream page.
- [Barcelona Conference Spotlight: Dr. Robert Winter](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/29/barcelona-conference-spotlight-dr-robert-winter/): The Open Group sat down with Dr. Robert Winter, professor at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, to talk about Enterprise Architecture management and transformation management following his keynote at the Barcelona Conference on Tuesday, October 23.
- [The Open Group Conference in Barcelona – Day One Recap](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/26/the-open-group-conference-in-barcelona-day-one-recap/): Monday was jam-packed with excitement at The Open Group Conference in Barcelona. Since not everyone could make the trip, we’ve put together a recap of the day’s most popular sessions.
- [ArchiMate® 2.0 and Beyond](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/20/archimate-2-0-and-beyond/): There are several sessions on ArchiMate™ at the upcoming Open Group Conference in Barcelona. Henry Franken’s “Delivering Enterprise Architecture with TOGAF® and ArchiMate®” session on October 22 at 2:00-2:45 p.m. UTC / 8:00-8:45 a.m. EST will also be livestreamed on The Open Group Website.
- [The Open Group is Livestreaming The Open Group Barcelona Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/19/the-open-group-is-livestreaming-the-open-group-barcelona-conference/): With travel budgets tight, we know Barcelona is hard to get to for many of our Open Group members. As such, The Open Group will be Livestreaming some of our sessions on Monday, Oct. 22.
- [SOA Provides Needed Support for Enterprise Architecture in Cloud, Mobile, Big Data, Says Open Group Panel](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/18/soa-provides-needed-support-for-enterprise-architecture-in-cloud-mobile-big-data-says-open-group-panel/): There's been a resurgent role for service-oriented architecture (SOA) as a practical and relevant ingredient for effective design and use of Cloud, mobile, and big-data technologies. To find out why, The Open Group recently gathered an international panel of experts to explore the concept.
- [Snapshots of Spain: The Open Group Conference Photo Contest ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/15/snapshots-of-spain-the-open-group-conference-photo-contest/): As The Open Group Conference in Barcelona draws closer, it’s no surprise that we will be hosting the photo contest once again. The prize? A free pass to attend any one of the Open Group conferences in 2013!
- [Alex Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/16/alex-osterwalders-business-model-canvas/): Alex Osterwalder, entrepreneur, “Business Model Generation” author and creator of the Business Model Canvas, discusses how enterprise architects can contribute to business models. He suggests that there needs to be a bridge between Enterprise Architecture and the highest strategic level of business, bringing strategic and implementation concepts together.
- [The Open Group SOA Governance Framework Becomes an International Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/12/the-open-group-soa-governance-framework-becomes-an-international-standard/): The Open Group SOA Governance Framework is now an International Standard, having passed its six month ratification vote in ISO and IEC. According to Gartner, effective governance is a key success factor for Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions today and in the future.
- [I Thought I had Said it All – and Then Comes Service Technology](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/09/i-thought-i-had-said-it-all-and-then-comes-service-technology/): I saw the post by Forbes blogger Joe McKendrick in which McKendrick introduces a new term – Service Technology – which cements the concept of a service-oriented thinking that technically enables the realization of SOA within the enterprise followed by its sustained evolution to cloud computing.
- [Viewpoint: Technology Supply Chain Security - Becoming a Trust-Worthy Provider](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/05/viewpoint-technology-supply-chain-security-becoming-a-trust-worthy-provider/): Increasingly, the critical systems of the planet — telecommunications, banking, energy and others — depend on and benefit from the intelligence and interconnectedness enabled by existing and emerging technologies. Whether these systems are trusted by the societies they serve depends in part on whether the technologies incorporated into them are fit for the purpose they are intended to serve.
- [Five Types of Bad Chief Architect Characters - We Have The Whole List!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/10/02/five-types-of-bad-chief-architect-characters-we-have-the-whole-list/): By Håkan Edvinsson and Peter Tallungs We have looked at some of the extreme personality types of chief architects to provide some hints on how to deal with them. Below is a list of five Enterprise Architecture characters we have unfortunately encountered in the real world with a few tips on how these characters can be
- [It Is a Big World for Big Data After All](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/09/28/it-is-a-big-world-for-big-data-after-all/): Big data will continue to spread with emerging associative terms like big data expert, big data technologies, etc. Here are E.G. Nadhan's top 5 reasons why the term big data has stuck, and why it may be appropriate, after all...
- [How the Operating System Got Graphical](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/09/27/how-the-operating-system-got-graphical/): In 1995, under the auspices of The Open Group, the Common Desktop Environment (CDE) was developed and licensed for use by HP, IBM, Novell and Sunsoft to make open systems desktop computers as easy to use as PCs. It was the first successful attempt to standardize on a desktop GUI on multiple, competing platforms. The Open Group is now passing the torch to a new CDE community, led by CDE suppliers and users such as Peter Howkins and Jon Trulson.
- [#ogChat Summary – The Future of BYOD](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/09/25/ogchat-summary-the-future-of-byod/): With over 400 tweets flying back and forth, last week's BYOD Tweet Jam (#ogChat) saw a fast-paced, lively discussion on the future of the BYOD trend and its implications in the enterprise. In case you missed the conversation, here’s a recap of last week’s #ogChat!
- [Questions for the Upcoming BYOD Tweet Jam – Sept. 18](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/09/14/questions-to-the-upcoming-byod-tweet-jam-sept-18/): Earlier this week, we announced our upcoming tweet jam on Tuesday, September 18 at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. BST, which will examine the topic of BYOD and current approaches to managing it. Check out the questions we'll be asking next Tuesday!
- [TOGAF® and BIAN – A strong proposition for the Banking Industry](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/08/30/togaf-and-bian-a-strong-proposition-for-the-banking-industry/): Earlier this year, a white paper was published on the integration of TOGAF® and BIAN, the framework of the Banking Industry Architecture Network. So how does a white paper help practicing architects in banks?
- [PODCAST: The Open Group FACE™ Consortium is Providing the Future of Airborne Systems](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/09/10/podcast-the-open-group-face-consortium-is-providing-the-future-of-airborne-systems/): Recently, Judy Cerenzia, director of The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) Consortium sat down with Defense IQ to talk about FACE and its support for open architectures. The interview is in conjunction with the Interoperable Open Architecture (IOA) Conference taking place in London from October 29 31, 2012.
- [Secrets Behind the Rapid Growth of SOA](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/08/24/secrets-behind-the-rapid-growth-of-soa/): Service Oriented Architecture has been around for more than a decade and has steadily matured over the years with increasing levels of adoption. Cloud computing, a paradigm that is founded upon the fundamental service oriented principles, has fueled SOA’s adoption in recent years.
- [Take a Lesson from History to Integrate to the Cloud ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/09/05/take-a-lesson-from-history-to-integrate-to-the-cloud/): Steady growth of service oriented practices and the continued adoption of cloud computing across enterprises has resulted in the need for integrating out to the cloud. When doing so, we must take a look back in time at the evolution of integration solutions starting with point-to-point solutions maturing to integration brokers and enterprise services buses over the years.
- [The Future of BYOD - Tweet Jam](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/09/10/the-future-of-byod-tweet-jam/): On Tuesday, September 18, The Open Group will host a special tweet jam to examine the topic of Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) and current approaches to managing it. Please join us!
- [Optimizing ISO/IEC 27001 Using O-ISM3](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/08/21/optimizing-isoiec-27001-using-o-ism3/): Read more about a recently published Open Group guide titled "Optimizing ISO/IEC 27001 using O-ISM3" that is relevant to organizations using ISO27001/27002 as their Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- [TOGAF® 9 Certification Growth - Number of Individuals Certified Doubles in the Last 12 Months – Now Over 14,800](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/20/togaf-9-certification-growth-number-of-individuals-certified-doubles-in-the-last-12-months-now-over-14800/): The number of individuals certified in the TOGAF® 9 certification program as of July 1st 2012 is 14,851. This represents a doubling of the number of individuals certified in the last 12 months with 7,640 new certifications during that period. The latest statistics show that certifications are now growing at two thousand individuals per quarter.
- [The Open Group Barcelona Conference – Early Bird Registration ends September 21](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/08/16/the-open-group-barcelona-conference-early-bird-registration-ends-september-21/): Early Bird registration for The Open Group Conference in Barcelona ends September 21. Register now and save! The conference runs October 22-24, 2012. On Monday, October 22, the plenary theme is “Big Data – The Next Frontier in the Enterprise,” and speakers will address the challenges and solutions facing Enterprise Architecture within the context of the growth of Big Data.
- [Counting the Cost of Cloud](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/08/09/counting-the-cost-of-cloud/): IT costs were always a worry, but only an occasional one. Cloud computing has changed that. One of the essential characteristics of cloud computing is "measured service." Resource usage is measured by the byte transmitted, the byte stored, and the millisecond of processing time. Charges are broken down by the hour, and billed by the month. This can change the way people take decisions.
- [The Open Group Trusted Technology Forum is Leading the Way to Securing Global IT Supply Chains](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/13/the-open-group-trusted-technology-forum-is-leading-the-way-to-securing-global-it-supply-chains/): An Open Group podcast examining the advancement of The Open Group Trusted Technology Forum (OTTF) to gain an update on the effort's achievements, and to learn more about how technology suppliers and buyers can expect to benefit in advance of The Open Group conference in Washington, D.C.
- [The Open Group and MIT Experts Detail New Advances in ID Management to Help Reduce Cyber Risk](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/09/the-open-group-and-mit-experts-detail-new-advances-in-id-management-to-help-reduce-cyber-risk/): Jim Hietala, vice president of security at The Open Group; Thomas Hardjono, technical lead and executive director of the MIT Kerberos Consortium; and Dazza Greenwood, president of the CIVICS.com consultancy and lecturer at the MIT Media Lab explore how the technical and legal support of ID management best practices have been advancing rapidly. All panelists will be speaking at The Open Group Conference in Washington, D.C. For more information on the conference, please visit: http://www.opengroup.org/dc2012
- [Learn How Enterprise Architects Can Better Relate TOGAF and DoDAF to Bring Best IT Practices to Defense Contracts](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/06/22/learn-how-enterprise-architects-can-better-relate-togaf-and-dodaf-to-bring-best-it-practices-to-defense-contracts/): Chris Armstrong, president of Armstrong Process Group, discusses how governments in particular are using various frameworks to improve their architectural planning and IT implementations in a podcast with Dana Gardner. Mr. Armstrong will be speaking at The Open Group Conference in Washington, D.C. For more information on the conference, please visit: http://www.opengroup.org/dc2012
- [ArchiMate 2.0 – Ready for the Future of Enterprise Architecture!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/08/08/archimate-2-0-ready-for-the-future-of-enterprise-architecture/): By Henry Franken, BIZZdesign Models have played an important role in business for a long time. Process models, information- and data models, application landscapes, strategic models, operational models - you name it, organizations have tried it. With the rise of Enterprise Architecture (EA) as a strategic discipline for many organizations, we saw two interesting developments.
- [Video Highlights Day 2 of Washington, D.C.](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/08/01/video-highlights-day-2-of-washington-d-c/): How can you use the tools of Enterprise Architecture and open standards to improve the capability of your company doing business? The Day 2 speakers of The Open Group Conference in Washington, D.C. addressed this question, focusing on Enterprise Transformation.
- [Reflections of the Washington, D.C. Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/31/reflections-of-the-washington-d-c-conference/): It is time to announce the winners of the Washington, D.C. Photo Contest. For those of you who were unable to attend, conference attendees submitted some of their best photos to the contest for a chance to win one free conference pass to one of the global Open Group conference over the next year – a prize valued at more than $1,000/€900 value.
- [Summer in the Capitol – Looking Back at The Open Group Conference in Washington, D.C.](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/23/summer-in-the-capitol-looking-back-at-the-open-group-conference-in-washington-d-c/): Jim Hietala, VP of security at The Open Group, provides a summary of The Open Group conference in Washington, D.C. (July 16-18).
- [Apple Registers Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion to the UNIX® 03 Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/25/apple-registers-mac-os-x-10-8-mountain-lion-to-the-unix-03-standard/): Today, Apple, Inc. released the latest version of the Mac OS X, version 10.8, also known as “Mountain Lion.” In addition to the product’s release, we are pleased to announce that Mac OS X Mountain Lion has achieved certification to The Open Group UNIX® 03 standard, which is the mark for systems conforming to the Single UNIX Specification, Version 3.
- [Social Networking at The Open Group Washington, D.C. Conference (#ogDCA)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/10/social-networking-at-the-open-group-washington-d-c-conference-ogdca/): Here are a few tips on how to leverage social media and increase networking at The Open Group conference, Washington, D.C. #ogDCA
- [Conference Highlight: Exhibitors](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/16/conference-highlight-exhibitors/): Read more about the exhibitors at The Open Group conference in Washington, D.C.!
- [Using Foursquare at #ogDCA](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/15/using-foursquare-at-ogdca/): Check out the foursquare promotions during The Open Group conference in Washington, D.C.!
- [ArchiMate at the Washington, D.C. Conference #ogDCA](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/15/archimate-at-the-washington-d-c-conference-ogdca/): Learn about the ArchiMate sessions during The Open Group conference in Washington, D.C.
- [Leveraging TOGAF to Deliver DoDAF Capabilities ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/13/leveraging-togaf-to-deliver-dodaf-capabilities/): Chris Armstrong previews his session at the upcoming Open Group conference in Washington, D.C. titled, "Using TOGAF 9 to Deliver DoDAF 2 Capabilities." If you are not attending the conference, Chris' session will be broadcast via Livestream on Monday, July 16: https://new.livestream.com/opengroup/DoDAF12
- [#ogChat Summary – Walled Garden Networks](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/12/ogchat-summary-walled-garden-networks/): Didn't catch the walled garden tweet jam? Here is the official summary of the event.
- [Social Networks – Challenging an Open Internet? Walled Gardens Tweet Jam ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/09/social-networks-challenging-an-open-internet-facebook-walled-gardens-tweet-jam/): The Open Group will be hosting a tweet jam on Tuesday, July 10 at 9 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. BST. The topic will be on "Facebook walled gardens" and is open to anyone interested in participating through Twitter. Please read on for more details
- [New Open Group Survey Aims to Understand Cloud Computing ROI and Business Drivers](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/05/29/new-open-group-survey-aims-to-understand-cloud-computing-roi-and-business-drivers/): The Open Group 2012 Cloud ROI Survey is now live and will gather information about the evolving business requirements for Cloud Computing and examine the measurable business drivers and ROI to be gained. To take the survey, please go to http://svy.mk/CloudROI2012
- [The Increasing Importance of Cybersecurity: The Open Group Conference in Washington, D.C.](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/07/02/the-increasing-importance-of-cybersecurity-the-open-group-conference-in-washington-d-c/): VP of Security Jim Hietala previews the upcoming cybersecurity sessions at The Open Group Conference in Washington, D.C.
- [Adapting to an eBook World ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/06/26/adapting-to-an-ebook-world/): By Chris Harding, The Open Group Have you ever wanted to read something to prepare for a meeting while traveling, but been frustrated by the difficulty of managing paper or a bulky PC? Travelers who read for pleasure have found eBooks a very convenient way to meet their needs. This format is now becoming available
- [Raising the Stakes: The Open Group Conference Photo Contest](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/06/25/raising-the-stakes-the-open-group-conference-photo-contest/): By The Open Group Conference Team You’ve all seen the great photos our members produce during conferences, and in an effort to encourage more participation, we’ve decided to up the ante. The Open Group will be hosting its photo contest again at The Open Group Conference in Washington, D.C., but this time, the prize will
- [Cybersecurity Threats Key Theme at Washington, D.C. Conference – July 16-20, 2012](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/06/20/cybersecurity-threats-key-theme-at-washington-d-c-conference-july-16-20-2012/): A preview of the upcoming Open Group Conference in Washington, D.C. - July 16-20, 2012. More information can be found here: http://www3.opengroup.org/dc2012
- [RECAP: The Open Group Brazil Conference – May 24, 2012](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/06/12/recap-the-open-group-brazil-conference-may-24-2012/): By Isabela Abreu, The Open Group Under an autumn Brazilian sky, The Open Group held its first regional event in São Paulo, Brazil, and it turned out to be a great success. More than 150 people attended the conference – including Open Group platinum members (CapGemini, HP, IBM and Oracle), the Brazil chapter of the
- [Corporate Data, Supply Chains Remain Vulnerable to Cyber Crime Attacks, Says Open Group Conference Speaker](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/06/05/corporate-data-supply-chains-remain-vulnerable-to-cyber-crime-attacks-says-open-group-conference-speaker/): Joel Brenner, the author of “America the Vulnerable: Inside the New Threat Matrix of Digital Espionage, Crime, and Warfare," discusses how corporate data and supply chains remain vulnerable to cyber crime attacks in a podcast with Dana Gardner. Mr. Brenner will be speaking at The Open Group Conference in Washington, D.C. For more information on the conference, please visit: http://www.opengroup.org/dc2012
- [FACE Consortium to Host Exposition Day on June 5](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/05/30/face-consortium-to-host-exposition-day-on-june-5/): The FACE Consortium Exposition Day will be held on June 5 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park, Maryland.
- [Open CA Candidate Profile: An Interview with Andrey Zaychikov](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/05/21/open-ca-candidate-profile-an-interview-with-andrey-zaychikov/): By Steve Philp, The Open Group Andrey Zaychikov is CIO and Chief Enterprise Architect Ministry of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy for the Russian Federation In February 2012, Andrey Zaychikov became the first Russian to go through the Open CA program via the direct route. He flew to London Heathrow from Moscow to attend the certification
- [Three Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started My Career](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/05/15/three-things-i-wish-i-had-known-when-i-started-my-career/): By Leonard Fehskens, The Open Group It being the time of year for commencement speeches, Patty Donovan asked if I could offer some advice to graduates entering the Enterprise Architecture profession. She specifically asked what three things I wished I had known when I began my career, and it’s impossible to resist the setup. I
- [Remembering the French Riviera through The Open Group Photo Contest](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/05/04/remembering-the-french-riviera-through-the-open-group-photo-contest/): Winners of The Open Group Cannes Photo Contest
- [The Right Way to Transform to the World of Cloud Computing](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/05/08/the-right-way-to-transform-to-the-world-of-cloud-computing/): HP Distinguished Technologist E.G. Nadhan outlines factors that define the right way to use Cloud Computing for enterprise transformation.
- [And the Winner Is… A Full List of Winners of The Open Cannes Awards ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/05/01/and-the-winner-is-a-full-list-of-winners-of-the-open-cannes-awards/): Winners of the Open Cannes Awards 2012 at The Open Group Conference in Cannes, France.
- [Video Highlights of Day 2 at the Cannes Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/05/03/video-highlights-of-day-2-at-the-cannes-conference/): Video recap of Day 2 of The Open Group Conference in Cannes by Peter Haviland, E&Y.
- [OTTF – Providing a Level of “Surety” ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/04/20/ottf-providing-a-level-of-surety/): Joshua Brickman from CA Technologies gives context to a recent testimony by The Open Group's Dave Lounsbury in front of the House of Representatives Sub-Committee on Energy and Commerce. With security concerns around the global supply chain on the rise, Brickman details the Open Trusted Technology Forum (OTTF) with respect to building a conformance criteria to give a level of "surety." He also highlights the sessions to follow at the upcoming Open Group Cannes Conference.
- [Cannes Conference Day 2: Proactively Engaging in the Transformation Process Paramount for Enterprise Architects](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/04/25/cannes-conference-day-2-proactively-engaging-in-the-transformation-process-paramount-for-enterprise-architects/): The Open Group Cannes Conference Day 2 recap, highlighting plenary sessions by Dr. Saeed Al Daheri, United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Peter Haviland, Mick Adams and Garth Emrich, Ernst & Young's Advisory Services; and Judy Cerenzia, The Open Group, and Kirk Avery, Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Sensors.
- [Cannes Conference Day 1: Communication Key for Business Transformation, According to Open Group Speakers](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/04/24/cannes-conference-day-1-communication-key-for-business-transformation-according-to-open-group-speakers/): The Open Group Cannes Conference Day 1 recap, highlighting plenary sessions by Dr. Alex Osterwalder, well-known innovator; Eric Boulay, CEO of Arismore; Hervé Gouezel, Advisor to the CEO of BNP Paribas; and Len Fehskens, VP of skills and capabilities at The Open Group.
- [Is Cloud Computing a “Buyers’ Market?”](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/04/19/is-cloud-computing-a-buyers-market/): Mark Skilton from Capgemini gives a preview to a session being provided at the Open Group Cannes Conference (that is quickly approaching!). He gives context to the current IT marketplace for cloud computing with key questions that will be addressed in the presentation on April 25.
- [Tweet Jam Summary: Identity Management #ogChat](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/04/18/tweet-jam-summary-identity-management-ogchat/): The Open Group recaps their identity management tweet jam which was held on Tuesday, April 17 (#ogChat).
- [Connect with @theopengroup on April 17 for an Identity Management Tweet Jam #ogChat](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/04/12/connect-with-theopengroup-on-april-17-for-an-identity-management-tweet-jam-ogchat/): The Open Group will be moderating its first Tweet Jam session on Tuesday, April 17 at 9 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. BST. The topic will be on identity management and is open to anyone interested in participating through Twitter. We will have an expert panel to keep the discussion flowing - so don't miss out!
- [A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words…](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/04/16/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/): Details of Open Group Cannes Conference Photo Contest.
- [The Open Group Brings the Cloud to Cannes (Well, Let’s Hope That’s Only Metaphorically the Case)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/04/11/the-open-group-brings-the-cloud-to-cannes-well-lets-hope-thats-only-metaphorically-the-case/): Stuart Boardman previews The Open Group Cannes Conference.
- [Why We Can’t Agree on What We Mean by “Enterprise Architecture” and Why That’s OK, At Least for Now ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/04/10/why-we-cant-agree-on-what-we-mean-by-enterprise-architecture-and-why-thats-ok-at-least-for-now/): The Open Group's Len Fehskens explores the diversity of opinions about Enterprise Architecture. Len will discuss this topic further at the The Open Group Conference in Cannes, which will take place at the end of April. For more information on the Cannes conference, please visit: http://www3.opengroup.org/cannes2012
- [Enterprise Transformation Takes the French Riviera](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/03/30/enterprise-transformation-takes-the-french-riviera/): The Open Group Conference in Cannes, France is quickly approaching! It will be running from April 23-27, bringing together leading minds in technology to discuss the process and components of Enterprise Transformation.
- [The Open Group Testifies before Congress on the Supply Chain Landscape](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/03/28/the-open-group-testifies-before-congress-on-the-supply-chain-landscape/): Recap of The Open Group Trusted Technology Forum to the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on March 27, 2012.
- [Enterprise Transformation, Innovation, Emergence and the Sewers of Vienna](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/03/27/enterprise-transformation-innovation-emergence-and-the-sewers-of-vienna/): The key to successful enterprise transformation lies in understanding the infrastructure of complete ecosystems. Drivers of change, goals of transformation, and factors of influence - these are only a few components essential to innovative (even emergent) transformation.
- [The SOA RA Provides a Way to Assess or Design your SOA](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/03/23/the-soa-ra-provides-a-way-to-assess-or-design-your-soa/): By Dr. Ali Arsanjani, IBM The Standard in Summary The SOA Reference Architecture (SOA RA) published by The Open Group provides a prescriptive means of assessment or creation of a service-oriented architecture (SOA) solution, including the architecture for Cloud-based solutions. It does so by grouping the capabilities required of an SOA into a set of
- [Part 1 of 3: Building an Enterprise Architecture Value Proposition Using TOGAF® 9.1. and ArchiMate® 2.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/03/13/part-1-of-3-building-an-enterprise-architecture-value-proposition-using-togaf-9-1-and-archimate-2-0/): When introducing Enterprise Architecture as a program or initiative, it is regularly done from an IT perspective rarely considering what the costs will be and if there will be any return on investment. This presents a particular challenge to Enterprise Architecture.
- [Part 2 of 3: Building an Enterprise Architecture Value Proposition Using TOGAF® 9.1. and ArchiMate® 2.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/03/15/part-2-of-3-building-an-enterprise-architecture-value-proposition-using-togaf-9-1-and-archimate-2-0/): Continuing from Part One of this series, this blog post includes more examples of what an enterprise cannot achieve without Enterprise Architecture.
- [Part 3 of 3: Building an Enterprise Architecture Value Proposition Using TOGAF® 9.1. and ArchiMate® 2.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/03/20/part-3-of-3-building-an-enterprise-architecture-value-proposition-using-togaf-9-1-and-archimate-2-0/): Value management through TOGAF 9.1 and ArchiMate 2.0.
- [OTTF Releases Snapshot of Developing Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/03/09/ottf-releases-snapshot-of-developing-standard/): By Sally Long, The Open Group Globalization has transformed the supply chain forever. While it has brought benefits to large Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Information and Communication Technology (ICT), it has also brought considerable risk. Although most technology hardware and software products today would not exist without global development, the increase of sophisticated cyberattacks has forced
- [When Was Your Last Enterprise Architecture Maturity Assessment](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/03/02/when-was-your-last-enterprise-architecture-maturity-assessment/): Every company should plan regular architecture capability maturity assessments using a model. These should provide a framework that represents the key components of a productive enterprise architecture process. A model provides an evolutionary way to improve the overall process that starts out in an ad hoc state, transforms into an immature process, and then finally becomes a well defined, disciplined, managed and mature process. The goal is to enhance the overall odds for success of the Enterprise Architecture by identifying weak areas and providing a defined path towards improvement. As the architecture matures, it should increase the benefits it offers the organization.
- [Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Transformation: Related But Distinct Concepts That Can Change the World](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/02/22/enterprise-architecture-and-enterprise-transformation-related-but-distinct-concepts-that-can-change-the-world/): Open Group experts discuss relationship of enterprise architecture to enterprise transformation. Do you need EA to succeed in transforming your business or do you risk conflating two distinct concepts?
- [Architecture and Change](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/02/14/architecture-and-change/): By Leonard Fehskens, The Open Group The enterprise transformation theme of The Open Group’s San Francisco conference reminded me of the common assertion that architecture is about change, and the implication that Enterprise Architecture is thus about enterprise transformation. We have to be careful that we don’t make change an end in itself. We have to
- [5 Tips Enterprise Architects Can Learn from the Winchester Mystery House ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/02/03/5-tips-enterprise-architects-can-learn-from-the-winchester-mystery-house/): By E.G.Nadhan, HP Enterprise Services Not far from where The Open Group Conference was held in San Francisco this week is the Winchester Mystery House, once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, widow of the gun magnate William Wirt Winchester. It took 38 years to build this house. Extensions and modifications were primarily based on a localized requirement du jour. Today,
- [Top 5 Tell-tale Signs of SOA Evolving to the Cloud](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/02/09/top-5-tell-tale-signs-of-soa-evolving-to-the-cloud/): By E.G. Nadhan, HP Enterprise Services Rewind two decades and visualize what a forward-thinking prediction would have looked like then -- IT is headed towards a technology agnostic, service-based applications and infrastructure environment, consumed when needed, with usage-based chargeback models in place for elastic resources. A forward thinking tweet would have simply said – IT is headed for
- [Open Group Security Gurus Dissect the Cloud: Higher of Lower Risk](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/02/07/open-group-security-gurus-dissect-the-cloud-higher-of-lower-risk/): By Dana Gardner, Interarbor Solutions For some, any move to the Cloud — at least the public Cloud — means a higher risk for security. For others, relying more on a public Cloud provider means better security. There’s more of a concentrated and comprehensive focus on security best practices that are perhaps better implemented and monitored centrally in the major
- [2012 San Francisco Photo Contest](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/31/san-francisco-photo-contest/): By The Open Group Conference Team UPDATE: The deadline for submitting photos has been extended to Thursday, February 9 at 12:01 a.m. PT. Winners of each category will be announced on Monday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m. PT. The Open Group Conference San Francisco is well underway. In addition to a list of great speakers
- [San Francisco Conference Observations: Enterprise Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, SOA and a Splash of Cloud Computing](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/02/06/san-francisco-conference-observations-enterprise-transformation-enterprise-architecture-soa-and-a-splash-of-cloud-computing/): By Chris Harding, The Open Group This week I have been at The Open Group conference in San Francisco. The theme was Enterprise Transformation which, in simple terms means changing how your business works to take advantage of the latest developments in IT. Evidence of these developments is all around. I took a break and
- [Setting Expectations and Working within Existing Structures the Dominate Themes for Day 3 of San Francisco Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/02/02/setting-expectations-and-working-within-existing-structures-the-dominate-themes-for-day-3-of-san-francisco-conference/): By The Open Group Conference Team Yesterday concluded The Open Group Conference San Francisco. Key themes that stood out on Day 3, as well as throughout the conference, included the need for a better understanding of business expectations and existing structures. Jason Bloomberg, president of ZapThink, began his presentation by using an illustration of a
- [San Francisco Conference Day 2 - Enterprise Transformation: The New Role of Open Standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/02/02/san-francisco-conference-day-2-enterprise-transformation-the-new-role-of-open-standards/): By The Open Group Conference Team The Open Group Conference in San Francisco has brought together a plenary of speakers from across the globe and disciplines. While their perspective on enterprise architecture is different, most seem to agree that enterprise transformation is gaining momentum within the enterprise architecture community. During Day Two of the Conference
- [Cloud Interoperability and Portability Project Findings to be Showcased in San Francisco](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/31/cloud-interoperability-and-portability-project-findings-to-be-showcased-in-san-francisco/): By Mark Skilton, Capgemini Over the past year, The Open Group has been conducting a project to assess the current state of interoperability and portability in Cloud Computing. The findings from this work will be presented at The Open Group San Francisco Conference on Wednesday, February 1 by Mark Skilton (Capgemini) Kapil Bakshi (Cisco) and
- [What’s New in ArchiMate 2.0?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/31/whats-new-in-archimate-2-0/): By Andrew Josey, The Open Group, Henry Franken, BiZZdesign ArchiMate® 2.0, an Open Group Standard, is an upwards-compatible evolution from ArchiMate 1.0 adding new features, as well as addressing usage feedback and comments raised. ArchiMate 2.0 standard supports modeling throughout the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM). ArchiMate 2.0 consists of: The ArchiMate Core, which contains
- [The Open Group San Francisco Conference: Day 1 Highlights ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/31/the-open-group-san-francisco-conference-day-1-highlights/): By The Open Group Conference Team With the end of the first day of the conference, here are a few key takeaways from Monday’s key note sessions: “The Enterprise Architect: Architecting Business Success” Jeanne Ross, Director & Principal Research Scientist, MIT Center for Information Systems Research Ms. Ross began the plenary discussing the impact of
- [FACE Consortium Publishes First Standard for Defense Avionics Systems](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/30/face-consortium-publishes-first-standard-for-defense-avionics-systems/): By Judy Cerenzia, The Open Group FACE Consortium I’m amazed that only 19 months ago we kicked off The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) Consortium, a collaborative group of avionics industry and U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force contributors who are working to develop standards for a common operating environment to support portable
- [OSIMM Goes de Jure: The First International Standards on SOA](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/27/osimm-goes-de-jure-the-first-international-standards-on-soa/): By Heather Kreger, CTO International Standards, IBM I was very excited to see OSIMM pass its ratification vote within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) on January 8, 2012, becoming the first International Standard on SOA. This is the culmination of a two year process that I’ve been driving for The Open Group in ISO/IEC
- [SOCCI: Behind the Scenes](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/26/behind-the-scenes-of-socci/): By E.G. Nadhan, HP Cloud Computing standards, like other standards go through a series of evolutionary phases similar to the ones I outlined in the Top 5 phases of IaaS standards evolution. IaaS standards, in particular, take longer than their SaaS and PaaS counterparts because a balance is required between the service-orientation of the core infrastructure
- [First Technical Standard for Cloud Computing - SOCCI](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/24/1st-technical-standard-for-cloud-computing-socci/): By E.G. Nadhan, HP The Open Group just announced the availability of its first Technical Standard for the Cloud - Service Oriented Cloud Computing Infrastructure Framework (SOCCI), which outlines the concepts and architectural building blocks necessary for infrastructures to support SOA and Cloud initiatives. HP has played a leadership role in the definition and evolution of this
- [Enterprise Architects and Paradigm Shifts](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/19/enterprise-architects-and-paradigm-shifts/): By Stuart Boardman, KPN It's interesting looking back at what people have written over the course of the year and seeing which themes appear regularly in their blogs. I thought I'd do the same with my own posts for The Open Group and see whether I could pull some of it together. I saw that
- [MIT's Ross on How Enterprise Architecture and IT More Than Ever Lead to Business Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/11/mits-ross-on-how-enterprise-architecture-and-it-more-than-ever-lead-to-business-transformation/): By Dana Gardner, Interarbor Solutions This BriefingsDirect thought leadership interview comes in conjunction with The Open Group Conference this month in San Francisco. The conference will focus on how IT and enterprise architecture support enterprise transformation. Speakers in conference events will also explore the latest in service oriented architecture (SOA), cloud computing, and security. We’re
- [Capgemini's CTO on How Cloud Computing Exposes the Duality Between IT and Business Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/17/capgeminis-cto-on-how-cloud-computing-exposes-the-duality-between-it-and-business-transformation/): By Dana Gardner, Interarbor Solutions This BriefingsDirect thought leadership interview comes in conjunction with The Open Group Conference this month in San Francisco. The conference will focus on how IT and enterprise architecture support enterprise transformation. Speakers in conference events will also explore the latest in service oriented architecture (SOA), cloud computing, and security. We’re
- [SF Conference to Explore Architecture Trends](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/09/sf-conference-to-explore-architecture-trends/): By The Open Group Conference Team In addition to exploring the theme of “Enterprise Transformation,” speakers at The Open Group San Francisco conference in January will explore a number of other trends related to enterprise architecture and the profession, including trends in service oriented architectures and business architecture. The debate about the role of EA
- [Security and Cloud Computing Themes to be explored at The Open Group San Francisco Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/05/security-and-cloud-computing-themes-to-be-explored-at-the-open-group-san-francisco-conference/): By The Open Group Conference Team Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing are two of the most pressing trends facing enterprises today. The Open Group Conference San Francisco will feature tracks on both trends where attendees can learn about the latest developments in both disciplines as well as hear practical advice for implementing both secure architectures and
- [Overlapping Criminal and State Threats Pose Growing Cyber Security Threat to Global Internet Commerce, Says Open Group Speaker](https://blog.opengroup.org/2012/01/04/overlapping-criminal-and-state-threats-pose-growing-cyber-security-threat-to-global-internet-commerce-says-open-group-speaker/): By Dana Gardner, Interarbor Solutions This special BriefingsDirect thought leadership interview comes in conjunction with The Open Group Conference this January in San Francisco. The conference will focus on how IT and enterprise architecture support enterprise transformation. Speakers in conference events will also explore the latest in service oriented architecture (SOA), cloud computing, and security. We’re here now with one of the main speakers, Joseph Menn,
- [2012 Open Group Predictions, Vol. 2](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/12/23/2012-open-group-predictions-vol-2/): By The Open Group Continuing on the theme of predictions, here are a few more, which focus on enterprise architecture, business architecture, general IT and Open Group events in 2012. Enterprise Architecture – The Industry By Leonard Fehskens, VP of Skills and Capabilities Looking back at 2011 and looking forward to 2012, I see growing
- [Save the Date—The Open Group Conference San Francisco!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/12/20/save-the-date-the-open-group-conference-san-francisco/): By Patty Donovan, The Open Group It’s that time again to start thinking ahead to The Open Group’s first conference of 2012 to be held in San Francisco, January 30 – February 3, 2012. Not only do we have a great venue for the event, the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins (home of the famous “Top of
- [2012 Open Group Predictions, Vol. 1](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/12/19/2012-open-group-predictions-vol-1/): By The Open Group Foreword By Allen Brown, CEO 2011 was a big year for The Open Group, thanks to the efforts of our members and our staff - you all deserve a very big thank you. There have been so many big achievements, that to list them all here would mean we would never
- [Cloud Computing predictions for 2012](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/12/19/cloud-computing-predictions-for-2012/): By The Open Group Cloud Work Group Members With 2012 fast approaching, Cloud Computing will remain a hot topic for IT professionals everywhere. The Open Group Cloud Work Group worked on various initiatives in 2011, including the Cloud Computing Survey, which explored the business impact and primary drivers for Cloud within organizations, and the release of
- [How to manage requirements within the Enterprise Architecture using the TOGAF® and SABSA® frameworks](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/12/16/how-to-manage-requirements-within-the-enterprise-architecture-using-the-togaf-and-sabsa-frameworks-2/): By Pascal de Koning, KPN You want to put your company’s business strategy into action. What’s the best way to accomplish this? This can be done in a structured manner by using an Enterprise Architecture Framework like TOGAF®. TOGAF® offers an overview of business and IT related architectures, as well as a process model to deliver these,
- [The Open Group Surpasses 400 Member Milestone](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/12/02/the-open-group-surpasses-400-member-milestone/): By Allen Brown, The Open Group I’m pleased to announce The Open Group has recently surpassed the 400 member mark. Reaching this milestone is a true testament to the commitment our members and staff have made to promoting open standards over the past 25 years. The Open Group’s strategy has been shaped by IT users
- [Why do pencils have erasers? ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/12/01/why-do-pencils-have-erasers/): By Andrew Josey and Garry Doherty, The Open Group We know that TOGAF® isn’t perfect. In fact, it probably never will be, but sometimes, especially after a major release, it’s a good idea to stop and look backwards after its been in implementation for a while… just to make sure we’ve gotten it right and to
- [Taking Decisions In The Face Of Uncertainty (Responsible Moments)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/11/16/taking-decisions-in-the-face-of-uncertainty-responsible-moments/): By Stuart Boardman, KPN Ruth Malan recently tweeted a link to a piece by Alistair Cockburn about the Last Responsible Moment concept (LRM) in Lean Software Development. I've been out of software development for a while now but I could guess what that might mean in an "agile" context and wondered how it might apply
- [Enterprise Architecture and Emergence of Social Media](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/11/14/enterprise-architecture-and-emergence-of-social-media/): By Raghuraman Krishnamurthy, Cognizant Technology Solutions If your enterprise is predominantly a consumer goods enterprise, you would have noticed tectonic shifts in the marketing focus. Traditionally, the goods and services were promoted through the enterprise websites and advertisements; however today the added focus is on having a vibrant social media presence. Success stories of Intuit
- [The Open Group and SABSA Institute Publish TOGAF® Integration Whitepaper ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/11/07/the-open-group-and-sabsa-institute-publish-togaf®-integration-whitepaper/): By Jim Hietala, Vice President, Security, The Open Group 2011 confirmed what many in the Enterprise Architecture industry have feared – data breaches are on the rise. It’s not just the number and cost of data breaches, but the sheer volume of information that cyber criminals are able to get their hands on. Today’s organizations
- [What is Business Technology Management and how does it relate to Enterprise Architecture?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/10/26/what-is-business-technology-management-and-how-does-it-relate-to-enterprise-architecture/): Business Technology Management (BTM) is not a methodology but I would say a concept, or eventually the aggregation of several guidelines and techniques. It is also described as a management science which aims to unify business and technology business strategies with the aim of extracting the full potential value of business technology solutions. In a nutshell, it allows you to unify business and technology decision making. Sound familiar?
- [Today's projects, tomorrow's bigger picture: an examination of Enterprise Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/10/14/todays-projects-tomorrows-bigger-picture-an-examination-of-enterprise-transformation/): Enterprise Transformation is a long, slow, steady process. In some cases the projects we are working on may not seem to be very transformative but taken together with other projects, over a period of time, a transformation, for better or worse, will have taken place. The great thing about the term "Enterprise Transformation" is that it makes us consider today’s project in the context of that bigger picture.
- [A momentous first year for The Open Group EMMMv™ Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/09/28/a-momentous-first-year-for-the-open-group-emmmv™-forum/): The past year has brought much progress for the EMMMv™ Forum and the model, which is being used by global exploration and mining organizations to establish a blueprint for organizations in the natural resources industry to help implement Enterprise Architecture within their organizations.
- [The Open Group updates Enterprise Security Architecture, guidance and reference architecture for information security ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/16/the-open-group-updates-enterprise-security-architecture-guidance-and-reference-architecture-for-information-security/): As the IT environment has changed significantly over the past several years, members of the Security Forum saw a need to revisit the document, Enterprise Security Architecture, and to update the guidance contained in it to address changes including mobile device security, and new categories of security controls such as data loss prevention. Learn about the new download here.
- [How EA is leading enterprise transformation in France](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/09/23/how-ea-is-leading-enterprise-transformation-in-france/): Earlier this week, in Paris, The Open Group France held the latest in a series of one-day conferences focused on Enterprise Architecture. As usual, the event delivered high-value content in the form of an excellent keynote presentation and case studies. These covered the retail, gambling, and financial industries — including two from CIOs of major French corporations.
- [Are Business Process Management and Business Architecture a perfect match?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/09/21/are-business-process-management-and-business-architecture-a-perfect-match/): by Serge Thorn, Architecting the Enterprise Whenever I suggest collaboration between these two worlds, I always observe some sort of astonishment from my interlocutors. Many Enterprise Architects or Business Architects do not realise there may be synergies. Business Process Management (BPM) team have not understood what Enterprise Architecture is all about and the other way
- [New Cloud Computing book from The Open Group helps organizations develop the case for key Cloud operating metrics and ROI ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/09/19/new-cloud-computing-book-from-the-open-group-helps-organizations-develop-the-case-for-key-cloud-operating-metrics-and-roi/): By Mark Skilton, Capgemini Cloud Computing is more than just a utility cost reduction exercise of your IT storage and computing assets through subscribing or purchasing to an on-demand, pay-as-you-go model. Cloud Computing is evolving into an ecosystem of services from storage, computing and network infrastructure to impacting the integration and application software to transform
- [Adoption of Cloud Computing raises key challenges for the industry ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/09/13/adoption-of-cloud-computing-raises-key-challenges-for-the-industry/): While Cloud Computing is now mainstream, for most organizations there still remains the challenge of making the right selection and choice of Cloud services, and the question of what savings and potential benefits may be achieved from making this shift as a customer or provider. "Cloud Computing for Business" offers specific guidance.
- [Introducing our new book: Cloud Computing For Business](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/09/12/introducing-our-new-book-cloud-computing-for-business/): The Open Group's new book, "Cloud Computing for Business: An Open Group Guide" isn't concerned with defining what is and isn't a Cloud service. What it *is* concerned with: Helping you understand what you might be able to get out of a Cloud service, and how to ensure that it really delivers what you expect. In short: It's concerned with value.
- [Finding the value in SOA](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/09/06/finding-the-value-in-soa/): SOA is certainly not the only architectural approach that your enterprise will require. But it can smooth the alignment and adoption of other into an EA framework. So rather than reinvent the wheel, organizations should consider using a well-established framework such as TOGAF to elevate and extend the value of SOA.
- [PODCAST: Exploring business-IT alignment: A 20-year struggle culminating in the role and impact of Business Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/08/29/podcast-exploring-business-it-alignment-a-20-year-struggle-culminating-in-the-role-and-impact-of-business-architecture/): Listen to our recorded podcast on defining the role and scope of the Business Architect, or read the transcript. This podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions in conjunction with The Open Group Conference, Austin 2011.
- [PODCAST: Why data and information management remain elusive after decades of deployments; and how to fix it](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/08/19/podcast-why-data-and-information-management-remain-elusive-after-decades-of-deployments/): Listen to our recorded podcast on the state of data and information management strategies, or read the transcript. This podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions in conjunction with The Open Group Conference, Austin 2011.
- [Monet revisited (or: non-traditional approaches to developing TOGAF® Next)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/08/25/monet-revisited-or-non-traditional-approaches-to-developing-togaf®-next/): Enterprises are changing and we need to understand them in non-traditional ways. A lot of the best ideas come from unexpected directions, and in the next iteration of TOGAF®, doesn't it make sense to incorporate them to make EA more adaptable and less exposed to change?
- [PODCAST: Industry moves to fill gap for building trusted supply chain technology accreditation](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/27/podcast-industry-moves-to-fill-gap-for-building-trusted-supply-chain-technology-accreditation/): Listen to our recorded podcast on how the OTTF is developing an accreditation process for trusted technology, or read the transcript. This podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions in conjunction with The Open Group Conference, Austin 2011.
- [How strategic planning relates to Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/28/how-strategic-planning-relates-to-enterprise-architecture/): Many Enterprise Architecture projects are focused at low levels but should be aligned with Strategic Corporate Planning. Enterprise Architecture is a critical discipline, one Strategic Planning mechanism to structure an enterprise. TOGAF® 9 is without doubt an effective framework for working with stakeholders through Strategic Planning and architecture work, especially for organizations who are actively transforming themselves.
- [Google+, spiral galaxies and Louisa’s bright idea](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/26/google-spiral-galaxies-and-louisa’s-bright-idea/): The enterprise is far more exposed to the trends and rapid shifts in the world outside its own boundaries than it has ever been before. This is what we’re supposed to do anyway - design for change, constant delivery of value. So if we’ve not been doing that, we’ve not been doing what the enterprise needed from us.
- [Twtpoll results from The Open Group Conference, Austin](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/22/twtpoll-results-from-the-open-group-conference-austin/): The Open Group set up two informal Twitter polls this week during The Open Group Conference, Austin. If you wondered about the results, or just want to see what our Twitter followers think about some topline issues in the industry in very simple terms, see our twtpoll.com results.
- [Improve Data Quality and Enable Semantic Interoperability by Adopting the UDEF](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/20/improve-data-quality-and-enable-semantic-interoperability-by-adopting-the-udef/): UDEF is a means for correcting the poor names issue which gives the early adopters of UDEF an immediate benefit while enabling the system for interoperability.
- [PODCAST: Embracing EA and TOGAF® aids companies in improving innovation, market response and governance](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/11/podcast-embracing-ea-and-togaf®-aids-companies-in-improving-innovation-market-response-and-governance/): Listen to our recorded podcast on how to leverage advanced concepts in TOGAF® for business benefits, or read the transcript. This podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions in conjunction with The Open Group Conference, Austin 2011.
- [Why standards in information technology are critical](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/05/why-standards-in-information-technology-are-critical/): The challenge is to position standards and policies to use standards in a way that establish and enable products, services and markets to be created or developed. The Open Group does just that.
- [EA Fundamentalism](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/07/ea-fundamentalism/): One of the things I like about The Open Group is that it’s open to change – and always working on it. So the combination of The Open Group and TOGAF® and the awareness of important things coming from other directions provides me with an environment that, on the one hand, encourages rigour, and on the other, constantly challenges my assumptions.
- [PODCAST: Standards effort points to automation via common markup language for improved IT compliance, security](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/08/02/podcast-standards-effort-points-to-automation-via-common-markup-language-for-improved-it-compliance-security/): Listen to our recorded podcast on the new Open Automated Compliance Expert Markup Language (O-ACEML) standard, or read the transcript. This podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions in conjunction with The Open Group Conference, Austin 2011.
- [PODCAST: How the role of certification impacts professionalization of IT and skills management](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/08/10/podcast-how-the-role-of-certification-impacts-professionalization-of-it-and-skills-management/): Listen to our recorded podcast on certification and its impact on the professionalization of IT and skills management, or read the transcript. This podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions in conjunction with The Open Group Conference, Austin 2011.
- [The future – ecosystems and standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/08/15/the-future-–-ecosystems-and-standards/): The barriers and accelerators to individual markets and new markets are evolving and in constant dynamic change. Standards and interoperability are at the center of these issues and affect the very levers of change in markets. Cloud Computing is one such phenomenon rewriting the rules on information exchange and business models for provisioning and delivery of products and services.
- [Innovation in the Cloud needs open standards ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/08/05/innovation-in-the-cloud-needs-open-standards/): Innovation can make huge leaps in societal quality of life and benefit for all; but with every advance there can be counterproductive and emergent issues that result which may be detrimental to markets. Without standards in areas that enable trade exchange, markets would be fragmented, limiting potential growth and evolution of new opportunities.
- [The Open Group releases O-ACEML standard, automates compliance configuration](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/19/the-open-group-releases-o-aceml-standard-automates-compliance-configuration/): If you have responsibility for managing compliance in your organization, or if you are a vendor whose software product involves compliance or security configuration management, we invite you to learn more about The Open Automated Compliance Expert Markup Language (O-ACEML) standard.
- [What’s in a name? A change of name for our ITAC and ITSC professional certifications](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/15/what’s-in-a-name-a-change-of-name-for-our-itac-and-itsc-professional-certifications/): With the launch of the new Open Group website earlier this week, we have taken the opportunity to rebrand our two skills- and experience-based certification programs. The IT Architect Certification (ITAC) program has now become The Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA) program. The IT Specialist Certification (ITSC) program has now become The Open Group Certified IT Specialist (Open CITS) program.
- [Announcing our new website: Building awareness of The Open Group's standards and certifications](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/07/14/announcing-our-new-website-building-awareness-of-the-open-groups-standards-and-certifications/): We are confident that our new web presence will improve The Open Group’s visibility and reputation as the global thought leader in the development of open, vendor-neutral standards and certifications — which will increase awareness for the valuable work done by the members who make up The Open Group Forums and Work Groups.
- ["He who does not understand history…](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/06/21/he-who-does-not-understand-history…/): There’s nothing inherent to Cloud that will stop us making the same old mistakes. It’s down to us (IT folks and Enterprise Architects) to learn from history, to use methodologies intelligently, find ways to minimize the risk and get business buy-in.
- [Understanding security aspects of Cloud initiatives](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/06/10/understanding-security-aspects-of-cloud-initiatives/): The Open Group recently published a whitepaper, An Architectural View Of Security For Cloud,which is the first in a series being produced by the Security For The Cloud and SOA project. In this whitepaper we introduce a method that helps organizations to model and therefore understand the security aspects of their Cloud initiatives.
- [June 2011 is a big month for Cloud Computing announcements ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/06/16/june-2011-is-a-big-month-for-cloud-computing-announcements/): The bigger questions now being posed are how crowded the Cloud is getting, and that cyber turf wars may be underway to grab sizable parts of the Cloud-based business through establishing Cloud platforms like iCloud and Chromebook.
- [New Open Group Guide Shows Enterprise Architects How to Maximize SOA Business Value with TOGAF®](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/06/15/new-open-group-guide-shows-enterprise-architects-how-to-maximize-soa-business-value-with-togaf®/): The Open Group's new guide links all the moving parts (such as SOA principles, SOA governance, Reference Architectures, SOA maturity, SOA Meta-model, etc.) and I think it is a must-read for any enterprise architect using TOGAF® as their organization’s EA framework and SOA as an architectural style.
- [TOGAF® Certification Success: More than 7,000 individuals certified from over 50 countries ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/06/07/togaf®-certification-success-more-than-7000-individuals-certified-from-over-50-countries/): The fast adoption of TOGAF 9 and demand for its certification program by architecture professionals and their employers is indicative of the value to be gained from trusted, globally accepted standards supported through certification.
- [Government Outreach for Global Supply Chain Integrity (OTTF)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/20/government-outreach-for-global-supply-chain-integrity-ottf/): The beauty of the O-TTPF, a set of best practices for engineering and secure development methods and supply chain integrity, is that the Framework and guidelines are being developed by industry — architects, developers, manufacturers and supply chain experts, with input from government(s) — for industry. The fact that these best practices will be open, international, publically available and translated where appropriate, will allow all providers to understand what they need to do to “Build with Integrity” – so that customers can “Buy with Confidence”.
- [Enterprise Architecture & Emerging Markets](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/24/enterprise-architecture-emerging-markets/): It’s time to review our EA practices and make amendments to the core frameworks and processes to face the challenges emerging from technology mega trends (Cloud/Mobile) and evolving business models (emerging markets).
- [Facebook – the open source data center ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/18/facebook-–-the-open-source-data-center/): Facebook making its data centers specifications open source demonstrates that IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) utility computing is now seen as a commodity and non-differentiating to companies like Facebook and anyone else who wants cheap compute resources. This perhaps is something of a more significant shift in the Cloud Computing industry in general.
- [Twtpoll results from The Open Group Conference, London](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/11/twtpoll-results-from-the-open-group-conference-london/): The Open Group set up three informal Twitter polls this week during The Open Group Conference, London. What do you think of our informal poll results? Do you agree? Disagree? And why?
- [What does the Amazon EC2 downtime mean?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/11/what-does-the-amazon-ec2-downtime-mean/): Consumers of Cloud services need to consider taking mitigating actions such as disruption insurance; having secondary backups; and the issues of assurances of SLAs, which are largely out of the hands of SMB Market users.
- [SOA is not differentiating, Cloud Computing is](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/10/soa-is-not-differentiating-cloud-computing-is/): Merely putting SOA into your proposal or as a stated capability is no longer going to be a “deal clincher” or a key “business differentiator”. The counterview I hear practitioners in SOA will say is that SOA is not just the standardized service practices but is also how the services can be identified that are differentiating. But that’s the rub. If SOA treats every requirement or design as a service problem, where is the difference?
- [The Cloud "Through a Glass, Darkly"](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/09/the-cloud-through-a-glass-darkly/): The ability to transform business is the most exciting feature of the Cloud phenomenon, but users currently see it “through a glass darkly," and perhaps with a measure of faith and hope. More needs to be done to develop understanding of the business impact of Cloud Computing, and we should focus on this, as well as on the technical possibilities.
- [Exploring Synergies between TOGAF® and Frameworx ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/06/exploring-synergies-between-togaf®-and-frameworx/): A new technical report and a Quick Reference Guide exploring the synergies and identifying integration points between Frameworx and TOGAF® has been published by The Open Group and TM Forum.
- [Cloud impact on platforms and applications – a perspective on architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/03/cloud-impact-on-platforms-and-applications-–-a-perspective-on-architecture/): When Cloud reaches its fully adopted level, it will influence application architectures by driving them to be more componentized and service-oriented to support agility, commoditization and choice.
- [TOGAF® Camp London: a free unconference where rules are made to be broken](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/05/02/togaf®-camp-london-a-free-unconference-where-rules-are-made-to-be-broken/): At The Open Group’s TOGAF® Camps, I enjoy watching people really delve into topics such as these, and get excited about sharing their own experiences and learn from others’. It’s rewarding to know that people take away new or refined ideas from these sessions that they will apply to their own enterprises.
- [The Open Group Conference, London: An open environment for challenging times](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/04/29/the-open-group-conference-london-an-open-environment-for-challenging-times/): As the IT media is dominated by stories on Cloud and cyber-security, it will be refreshing to debate these in an open environment at The Open Group Conference, London, and discuss the many challenges we all face in navigating an increasingly complex IT world. I’d love to hear your views on the type of questions you’d like answered and any particular issues you feel passionate about.
- [Giving EA the much-needed business slant: some thoughts](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/04/28/giving-ea-the-much-needed-business-slant-some-thoughts/): For EA to earn its glorious position of the overall enterprise-wide architecture management function, it needs business embracement. What are some of the areas where EA can focus on giving the business flavor?
- [Getting the most out of an “unconference” (and why you should attend TOGAF® Camp!)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/03/togaf™-camp-getting-the-most-out-of-an-“unconference”-2/): At TOGAF Camp, you will take away new or refined ideas that can be applied to your own enterprise, and we upload the discussion content into a wiki accessible to all.
- [Challenges of Emergent Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/04/26/challenges-of-emergent-architecture/): Unique business situations still demand for small/nimble IT solutions that wouldn’t wait for long lead times, big business cases. What is the solution?
- [Is Enterprise Architecture a Profession?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/04/21/is-enterprise-architecture-a-profession/): Is Enterprise Architecture a profession or discipline? Having some insight to this question – if not a complete answer – will help us further define the curriculum, mentoring and process to develop architects.
- [TOGAF® and ArchiMate®: Learning from academia](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/04/12/togaf®-and-archimate®-learning-from-academia/): Entitled "Just enough EA", a set of case studies has been published by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC), made up of senior managers, academics and technology experts working in UK further and higher education.
- [The Open Group Announces New Information Security Management Standard: O-ISM3](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/04/13/the-open-group-announces-new-information-security-management-standard-o-ism3/): O-ISM3 can be implemented as a top-down methodology to manage an entire information security program, or it can be deployed more tactically, starting with just a few information security processes. As such, it can deliver value to information security organizations of varying sizes, maturity levels, and in different industries.
- [“Making Standards Work®”](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/04/18/“making-standards-work®”/): When The Open Group develops a new standard, we take an end-to-end view of the ecosystem all the way through from customer requirements, developing consensus standards to certification and procurement. We aim to deliver standards that meet a need in the marketplace and then back those up with certification that delivers an assurance about the products or in the case of people certification, their knowledge or skills and experience. We then take regular feedback on our standards, maintain them and evolve them according to marketplace needs.
- [Creation of a strategy for the consumption and management of Cloud Services in the TOGAF® Preliminary Phase](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/04/07/creation-of-a-strategy-for-the-consumption-and-management-of-cloud-services-in-the-togaf®-preliminary-phase/): In a previous article, "Cloud Computing requires Enterprise Architecture and TOGAF 9 can show the way," I described the need to define a strategy as an additional step in the TOGAF 9 Preliminary Phase. This article describes in more detail what could be the content of such a document, specifically, what are the governance activities related to the Consumption and Management of Cloud Services.
- [The Open Group Events in Arabia and India ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/04/05/the-open-group-events-in-arabia-and-india/): Specific to IT security, the world is indeed flat, and the threats being faced as well as the security concerns and approaches in India and UAE mirror those in the US, Europe, and elsewhere.
- [The Cloud, multiple Platforms within Platforms ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/04/01/the-cloud-multiple-platforms-within-platforms/): The emergence of service platforms and services enabled by the Cloud and its pervasiveness into social media and social networks underpinned by Cloud infrastructure and data centers; platforms enabling or launching other platforms. What does the future hold?
- [Enterprise IT's Inflection Point!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/03/28/enterprise-its-inflection-point/): Of late, the online media is flooded with plenty of articles/opinions on the future of Enterprise IT and CIO roles in next decades. Why do we see such futuristic, inspirational, transformational viewpoints doing the rounds these days? I strongly believe that Enterprise IT is at its inflection point due to two main mega trends happening in the industry.
- [PODCAST: Examining the current state of Enterprise Architecture with The Open Group's Steve Nunn](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/03/22/podcast-examining-the-current-state-of-enterprise-architecture-with-the-open-groups-steve-nunn/): Listen to our recorded podcast on the current state of EA, or read the transcript. The podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions at The Open Group Conference, San Diego 2011.
- [Looking back at Day Three in Pune: The Open Group India Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/03/14/looking-back-at-day-three-in-pune-the-open-group-india-conference/): The Open Group India Conference in Pune on 11 March, 2011 was very well attended. The delegates actively participated in the Conference, ensuring a very lively day.
- [Enterprise Architecture’s Quest for its Identity](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/03/10/enterprise-architecture’s-quest-for-its-identity/): Is enterprise architecture primarily about IT or is it about the entire enterprise? Is enterprise architecture a “hard” discipline or a “soft” discipline? Our answers strongly influence what we believe is within the purview of enterprise architecture, how we address that scope, and what we imagine we can accomplish by doing so.
- [Looking back at Day Two in Hyderabad: The Open Group India Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/03/09/looking-back-at-day-two-in-hyderabad-the-open-group-india-conference/): I share the sentiment made by other participants about how useful the The Open Group India Conference has been in furthering our knowledge in various exciting fields in such a short time – a day, literally!
- [The Open Group Conference India — at Chennai](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/03/07/the-open-group-conference-india-—-at-chennai/): Yesterday, I attended the first of the three-day Open Group Conference held at Chennai, India. It was a pleasure to meet like-minded fellow enterprise architects and discuss the challenges that we face and opportunities ahead of us.
- [Looking back at Day One in Chennai: The Open Group India Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/03/07/looking-back-at-day-one-in-chennai-the-open-group-india-conference/): I have been enriched by this experience on two counts: By sharing my thoughts with the distinguished audience I have gained deeper appreciation of my topic; and by listening to the great presentations I've heard at The Open Group India Conference.
- [Thoughts on reorienting Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/03/03/thoughts-on-reorienting-enterprise-architecture/): Whatever modeling or tools or methodologies one may adapt for EA, there should be a connect to the fundamental forces that shape the thinking of the enterprise. I think it is very important that we be aware of the forces of influence of our enterprises and position EA to help manage these forces.
- [Security Forum Completes Third & Final Phase of Risk Management Project: Cookbook for ISO/IEC 27005:2005](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/03/07/security-forum-completes-third-final-phase-of-risk-management-project-cookbook-for-isoiec-270052005/): We created the Cookbook for ISO/IEC 27005:2005 for anyone tasked with selecting, performing, evaluating, or developing a risk assessment methodology. I can say with confidence that we have met our goals in creating comprehensive and needed guidance and standards in the area of risk analysis.
- [Transforming your business operating model for outsourcing and off-shoring with strategic Cloud Computing](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/03/02/transforming-your-business-operating-model-for-outsourcing-and-off-shoring-with-strategic-cloud-computing/): A consideration that is now growing in many markets is how outsourcing and off-shoring has been affected by the emergence of Cloud Computing as a kind of alternative option to hosting services.
- [Cloud security and risk management](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/28/cloud-security-and-risk-management/): Are you ready to move to the Cloud? Risk management and cost control are two key issues facing CIOs and CTOs today. Both these issues come into play in Cloud Computing, and present an interesting dilemma for IT leaders at large corporations.
- [The Business Case for Enterprise Architecture ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/23/the-business-case-for-enterprise-architecture/): If IT doesn’t believe in itself, how can we expect business to believe in us, to treat us like partners and not as order takers?
- [PODCAST: Cloud Computing panel forecasts transition phase for Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/25/podcast-cloud-computing-panel-forecasts-transition-phase-for-enterprise-architecture/): Listen to our recorded podcast on newly emerging Cloud models and their impact on business and government, or read the transcript. The podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions at The Open Group Conference, San Diego 2011.
- [PODCAST: Impact of Security Issues on Doing Business in 2011 And Beyond](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/23/podcast-impact-of-security-issues-on-doing-business-in-2011-and-beyond/): Listen to our recorded podcast on how enterprises need to change their thinking to face cyber threats, or read the transcript. The podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions at The Open Group Conference, San Diego 2011.
- [PODCAST: Examining the state of EA and findings of recent survey](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/16/podcast-examining-the-state-of-ea-and-findings-of-recent-survey/): Listen to our recorded podcast on the state of EA, or read the transcript. The podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions at The Open Group Conference, San Diego 2011.
- [Cloud Computing & Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/22/cloud-computing-enterprise-architecture/): We have moved from monolithic systems to client-server to tiered architectures. With SOA comes the truly distributed architecture. And with Cloud Computing and SaaS, we are moving to “Globally Decentralized/Distributed Architecture”.
- [World-class EA](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/21/world-class-ea/): We are looking for more problem definitions and solutions to drive a collective global mindset forward to ensure that IT delivers benefits across the entire value chain. If we agree on what the problems are, prioritize and work on them in a wholly collegiate manner, the industry is in a better place as a consequence.
- [PODCAST: Exploring the role and impact of the Open Trusted Technology Framework (OTTF)](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/16/podcast-exploring-the-role-and-impact-of-the-open-trusted-technology-framework-ottf/): Listen to our recorded podcast on the OTTF, or read the transcript. The podcast was recorded by Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions at The Open Group Conference, San Diego 2011.
- [What's the use of getting certified?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/18/whats-the-use-of-getting-certified/): In the business architect profession, mistakes can have severe consequences. As such, it is only reasonable for customers to demand some kind of impartial proof of our professional skills.
- [T-Shaped people](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/17/t-shaped-people/): T-shaped people work well in teams because they can see a situation from a different perspective, can reduce bottlenecks, fill skills gaps and take on new skill sets quickly. This then leads to higher team productivity and greater flexibility. Therefore, if it’s t-shaped people that you are looking for, then hiring somebody with ITSC status is a good place to start.
- [Enterprise Architecture: Helping to unravel the emergence of new forces](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/15/enterprise-architecture-helping-to-unravel-the-emergence-of-new-forces/): At every turn from agrarian to industrial to informative to creative, fundamental changes occurred in how business was done and in the principles of business management. These changes, although seemingly unrelated to a field like Enterprise Architecture, will help unravel the emergence of new forces and the need to adjust (if you are reactive) or plan for (if you are proactive) these forces.
- [When IT is really about communication](https://blog.opengroup.org/2010/11/30/it-communication/): Don't try to change your business leaders. They have a job to do. Your job is to change the ways you communicate, react and respond to your business leaders.
- [Cybersecurity in a boundaryless world](https://blog.opengroup.org/2010/12/03/cybersecurity-in-a-boundaryless-world/): The core dilemma in public cybersecurity: Balancing boundarylessness and data security. The solution isn't easy, but long-term, it lies in not relying on the security of the pipes or the perimeter, but improving the trust and security of the data itself. Security needs to be associated with data and people; not the connections and routers that carry it.
- [Security & architecture: Convergence, or never the twain shall meet?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2010/12/06/security-architecture-convergence-or-never-the-twain-shall-meet/): Can the disciplines of architecture and information security do a better job of co-existence? What would that look like? Can we get to the point where security is truly "built in" versus "bolted on"?
- [The Newest from SOA: The SOA Ontology Technical Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/2010/12/08/the-newest-from-soa-the-soa-ontology-technical-standard/): Open Group introduces the SOA Ontology Technical Standard: Have a look at the new SOA Ontology and see if it can help you in your communications for SOA.
- [EA: Being fit is overrated](https://blog.opengroup.org/2010/12/13/ea-being-fit-is-overrated/): In nature, nothing is ever more complex than necessary: A lesson for Enterprise Architects. So, like evolution, TOGAF™ is a catalyst to appropriate change, creating the infrastructure and momentum behind business strategy, simplifying the organization and ensuring that it is never more complex than it actually needs to be.
- [The Trusted Technology Forum: Best practices for securing the global technology supply chain ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2010/12/15/the-trusted-technology-forum-securing-the-global-technology-supply-chain/): Supply chain risk needs focus to be able to address the concern. If everything is “a supply chain risk,” then we can’t focus our efforts and hone in on a reasonable, achievable, practical and implementable set of practices that can lead to better supply chain practices for all, and a higher degree of confidence among purchasers.
- [IT: The professionals ](https://blog.opengroup.org/2010/12/20/it-the-professionals/): Business decision makers aren't interested in the details, but they want to know important IT decisions being made in their business are in the hands of true professionals. Certification verifies the qualities and skills IT executives have with regards to the effective deployment, implementation and operation of IT solutions.
- [New year, new certification](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/01/05/new-year-new-certification/): Until recently, virtually all IT certifications have been based on an individual’s recollection of a body of knowledge and their ability to pass a computer-based test. Perhaps a better method of evaluating competence to carry out a specific role is to examine the skills and experience that an individual has demonstrated in his/her work.
- [Are you sure that ‘good’ is what you want?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/01/10/are-you-sure-that-‘good’-is-what-you-want/): ArchiMate® is an open and independent graphical modeling language for enterprise architecture, but that’s only the start of the matter. It’s much more appropriate to see it as a stakeholder management tool. When used in conjunction with an EA framework like TOGAF™, ArchiMate takes on a new dimension and delivers an ability to communicate and collaborate with stakeholders through the creation of clear models, based on viewpoints that have a common foundation in both TOGAF and ArchiMate.
- [Underfunding IT security programs](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/01/17/underfunding-it-security-programs/): Security professionals rarely say that things are getting better on the threat side of information security. Underfunding IT security programs is a recipe for disaster.
- [It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world!](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/01/20/its-a-mad-mad-mad-mad-world/): I’m not saying that TOGAF™ can save the universe, but from where I’m sitting, it looks like our best bet at the moment!
- [Open Group conference next week focuses on role and impact of enterprise architecture amid shifting sands for IT and business](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/02/open-group-conference-next-week-focuses-on-role-and-impact-of-enterprise-architecture-amid-shifting-sands-for-it-and-business/): The Open Group Conference, San Diego: I've found these conferences over the past five years an invaluable venue for meeting and collaborating with CIOs, enterprise architects, standards stewards and thought leaders on enterprise issues. It's one of the few times when the mix of technology, governance and business interests mingle well for mutual benefit.
- [8 Ways to strengthen your business case for using Cloud](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/04/8-ways-to-strengthen-your-business-case-for-using-cloud/): The ability to drive innovation while at the same time lower costs is a true business benefit to any enterprise, and will certainly strengthen any business case for using Cloud.
- [New Survey by The Open Group Aims to Understand True Business Impact of Cloud Computing](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/07/new-survey-by-the-open-group-aims-to-understand-true-business-impact-of-cloud-computing/): We’re specifically looking for input from end-user organizations about their business requirements, outcomes and initial experience measuring ROI around their Cloud projects. The survey both builds on the work already done by the Cloud Work Group.
- [TOGAF™ to the Platform: Developing Dependability Cases, 2011 RTESF San Diego Meeting](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/07/togaf™-to-the-platform-developing-dependability-cases-2011-rtesf-san-diego-meeting/): At this Conference, the RTES Forum will start to examine the technologies and techniques in the industry surrounding the development of Dependability Cases.
- [Seeing above the Clouds](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/08/seeing-above-the-clouds/): What's needed now is a new connection between the potential of Cloud technologies and the vision of the Internet, the growth of social graph associations and wider communities and ecosystems are emerging in the movement’s wake.
- [TOGAF® Trademark Success](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/08/togaf®-trademark-success/): TOGAF®’s tremendous growth over the past few years is a testament to not only how much open enterprise architecture frameworks are needed within organizations today, but also to how certifications like TOGAF® can help professionals differentiate themselves and remain secure in their employment when staff cutting is rampant throughout most industries.
- [The golden thread of interoperability](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/08/the-golden-thread-of-interoperability/): The main themes at this week's Conference are Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, SOA and Cloud Computing. But there are a number of common threads running through it all relating to value delivered to IT customers through open systems; one of those threads is Interoperability.
- [FACE™: Exchanging proprietary avionics solutions for a standardized computing environment](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/09/face™-exchanging-proprietary-avionics-solutions-for-a-standardized-computing-environment/): The FACE™ Consortium strategy is changing the way government and industry do business by breaking down barriers to portability - exchanging proprietary solutions for a common and standardized computing environment and components.
- [An SOA Unconference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/09/an-soa-unconference/): Cloud is an emerging topic while SOA is a mature one. The unconference format is great for enabling people to share experience in new topic areas. It resulted in some good discussions, exposing interesting ideas.
- [A First Step in Securing the Global Technology Supply Chain: Introducing The Open Group Trusted Technology Provider Framework Whitepaper](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/09/a-first-step-in-securing-the-global-technology-supply-chain-introducing-the-open-group-trusted-technology-provider-framework-whitepaper/): The OTTF’s purpose is to shape global procurement strategies and best practices to help reduce threats and vulnerabilities in the global supply chain. I’m proud to say that we have just completed our first deliverable towards achieving our goal: The Open Group Trusted Technology Framework (O-TTPF) whitepaper.
- [Cloud Conference — and Unconference](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/10/cloud-conference-—-and-unconference/): Wednesday at The Open Group Conference in San Diego included a formal Cloud Computing conference stream. This was followed in the evening by an unstructured CloudCamp, which made an interesting contrast.
- [Believe in change](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/02/11/believe-in-change/): Part of what Architects do is to initiate change; but initiation is only the beginning. It’s not just enough to explain what change is going to happen; it’s also critical to explain why the change is necessary and what the impact that change will bring.
- [What's the future of information security?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/01/28/whats-the-future-of-information-security/): Today, Jan. 28, is Data Privacy Day around the world, and a time to think about organizational and global challenges relating to data security. What is your organization's primary cybersecurity challenge? Take our poll and read on to learn about some of The Open Group's resources for security professionals.
- [Cloud spending: What do you think?](https://blog.opengroup.org/2011/01/12/cloud-spending-what-do-you-think/): A recent article estimated that 65% or more of new enterprise IT spending will be cloud-based by 2015. Tell us what you think.
- [Welcome to The Open Group blog](https://blog.opengroup.org/2010/11/30/hello-world/): What do you do when you are full of ideas, are privy to the collaboration initiatives between the top IT, security and EA professionals in the world, and have a lot to say? You start a blog, of course. Welcome to ours. Our members, staff and partners will be expounding here on the hot topics

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- [Department of Defense](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/department-of-defense/)
- [IT strategy](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/it-strategy/)
- [cyberattacks](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cyberattacks/)
- [offshoring](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/offshoring/)
- [cloud](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud/)
- [enterprise IT](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/enterprise-it/)
- [data center](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/data-center/)
- [LinkedIn](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/linkedin/)
- [Facebook](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/facebook/)
- [compliance](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/compliance/)
- [ISO](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/iso/)
- [interoperability](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/interoperability/)
- [ROI](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/roi/)
- [corporation](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/corporation/)
- [Cannes](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cannes/)
- [Livestream](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/livestream/)
- [unconference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/unconference/)
- [value chain](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/value-chain/)
- [Lockheed Martin](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/lockheed-martin/)
- [professional skills](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/professional-skills/)
- [data processing](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/data-processing/)
- [Newport Beach](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/newport-beach/)
- [mobile services](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/mobile-services/)
- [Gartner](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/gartner/)
- [Ford Motor Company](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ford-motor-company/)
- [mobile device](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/mobile-device/)
- [IDC](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/idc/)
- [id management](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/id-management/)
- [ITAC](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/itac/)
- [Event Highlights](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/event-highlights/)
- [PC Magazine](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/pc-magazine/)
- [Capgemini](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/capgemini/)
- [business transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/business-transformation/)
- [foursquare](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/foursquare/)
- [supply chain management](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/supply-chain-management/)
- [webjam](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/webjam/)
- [Dana Gardner](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/dana-gardner/)
- [business-IT alignment](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/business-it-alignment/)
- [Twitter](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/twitter/)
- [cyber security](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cyber-security/)
- [Business goals](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/business-goals/)
- [Enterprise architect](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/enterprise-architect/)
- [2013](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/2013/)
- [AEA](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/aea/)
- [platform development](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/platform-development/)
- [Ernst & Young](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ernst-young/)
- [security management](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/security-management/)
- [Standards development](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/standards-development/)
- [cybersecurity](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cybersecurity/)
- [IT architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/it-architecture/)
- [IT certification](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/it-certification/)
- [Center of Excellence](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/center-of-excellence/)
- [Charlene Li](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/charlene-li/)
- [private data](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/private-data/)
- [Jericho Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/jericho-forum/)
- [Architecture Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/architecture-forum/)
- [SOA standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/soa-standards/)
- [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/artificial-intelligence-ai/)
- [Solution Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/solution-architecture/)
- [Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-group/)
- [TTF](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ttf/)
- [IaaS](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/iaas/)
- [PaaS](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/paas/)
- [Exploration and Mining](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/exploration-and-mining/)
- [data governance](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/data-governance/)
- [technology standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/technology-standards/)
- [global standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/global-standards/)
- [U.S. Navy](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/u-s-navy/)
- [walled gardens](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/walled-gardens/)
- [Global Supply Chain](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/global-supply-chain/)
- [Chris Armstrong](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/chris-armstrong/)
- [ITSC](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/itsc/)
- [SOCCI](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/socci/)
- [Chris Harding](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/chris-harding/)
- [ISO standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/iso-standard/)
- [Web 2.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/web-2-0/)
- [professionalization](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/professionalization/)
- [strategic alignment](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/strategic-alignment/)
- [Security Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/security-forum/)
- [security audit](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/security-audit/)
- [Michael Cavaretta](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/michael-cavaretta/)
- [Alan Webber](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/alan-webber/)
- [Cloud services](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-services/)
- [skills and experience](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/skills-and-experience/)
- [EMMM](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/emmm/)
- [Serge Thorn](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/serge-thorn/)
- [CloudCamp](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloudcamp/)
- [John Fontana](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/john-fontana/)
- [technical standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/technical-standard/)
- [Ian Dobson](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ian-dobson/)
- [SABSA](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/sabsa/)
- [business architect](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/business-architect/)
- [Conference recap](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/conference-recap/)
- [security standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/security-standard/)
- [security compliance](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/security-compliance/)
- [Cloud Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-architecture/)
- [Joel Brenner](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/joel-brenner/)
- [Cloud Security](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-security/)
- [TOGAF certification](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/togaf-certification/)
- [Infrastructure Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/infrastructure-architecture/)
- [private cloud](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/private-cloud/)
- [Allen Brown](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/allen-brown/)
- [data loss prevention](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/data-loss-prevention/)
- [Enterprise Architects](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/enterprise-architects/)
- [Conference preview](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/conference-preview/)
- [Altimeter Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/altimeter-group/)
- [semantic interoperability](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/semantic-interoperability/)
- [BYOD](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/byod/)
- [togaf 9](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/togaf-9/)
- [public cloud](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/public-cloud/)
- [IT ecosystem](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/it-ecosystem/)
- [Inspur](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/inspur/)
- [Helen Sun](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/helen-sun/)
- [Cloud Platforms](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-platforms/)
- [Dave Lounsbury](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/dave-lounsbury/)
- [UDEF](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/udef/)
- [data science](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/data-science/)
- [Alex Osterwalder](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/alex-osterwalder/)
- [Joshua Brickman](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/joshua-brickman/)
- [EA framework](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ea-framework/)
- [Cloud Computing Working Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-computing-working-group/)
- [Jeanne Ross](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/jeanne-ross/)
- [cloud solutions](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-solutions/)
- [Business Model Canvas](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/business-model-canvas/)
- [hybrid cloud](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/hybrid-cloud/)
- [service technology](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/service-technology/)
- [Cloud ROI](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-roi/)
- [Tony Bradley](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/tony-bradley/)
- [Sydney Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/sydney-conference/)
- [OSIMM](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/osimm/)
- [Andras Szakal](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/andras-szakal/)
- [digital badges](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/digital-badges/)
- [SOA Reference Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/soa-reference-architecture/)
- [Mobile Cloud](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/mobile-cloud/)
- [professional development](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/professional-development-2/)
- [Andy Mulholland](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/andy-mulholland/)
- [healthcare it standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/healthcare-it-standards/)
- [Cloud models](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-models/)
- [Cloud Survey](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-survey/)
- [risk management framework](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/risk-management-framework/)
- [Cloud adoption](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-adoption/)
- [certifications](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/certifications-2/)
- [Barcelona Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/barcelona-conference/)
- [CA Technologies](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ca-technologies/)
- [Bill Rouse](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/bill-rouse/)
- [identity ecosystem](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/identity-ecosystem/)
- [Cloud hosting environment](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-hosting-environment/)
- [Kirk Avery](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/kirk-avery/)
- [Internet of Things (IoT)](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/internet-of-things-iot/)
- [Interarbor Solutions](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/interarbor-solutions/)
- [common operating environment](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/common-operating-environment/)
- [SOA Work Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/soa-work-group/)
- [supply chain risk framework](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/supply-chain-risk-framework/)
- [supply chain attack](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/supply-chain-attack/)
- [Trusted Technology Framework](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/trusted-technology-framework/)
- [Trusted Technology Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/trusted-technology-forum/)
- [TOGAF Camp](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/togaf-camp/)
- [The Open Group Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-conference/)
- [Future Airborne Capability Environment](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/future-airborne-capability-environment/)
- [Real Time Embedded Systems Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/real-time-embedded-systems-forum/)
- [global procurement strategies](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/global-procurement-strategies/)
- [Cloud Computing Work Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-computing-work-group/)
- [business architects](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/business-architects/)
- [Sally Long](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/sally-long/)
- [cyber business risk](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cyber-business-risk/)
- [Risk Taxonomy Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/risk-taxonomy-standard/)
- [Cloud Computing for Business](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-computing-for-business/)
- [Bring Your Own Device](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/bring-your-own-device/)
- [standards process](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/standards-process/)
- [Deloitte Analytics](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/deloitte-analytics/)
- [enterprise capabilities](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/enterprise-capabilities/)
- [TOGAF®](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/togaf-2/)
- [operational governance](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/operational-governance/)
- [O-ACEML](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/o-aceml/)
- [content framework](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/content-framework/)
- [Consumerization of Technology](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/consumerization-of-technology/)
- [Enterprise Strategy Model](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/enterprise-strategy-model/)
- [Open Group Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-group-conference/)
- [Jim Hietala](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/jim-hietala/)
- [EMMMv](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/emmmv/)
- [Mark Skilton](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/mark-skilton/)
- [Architecting the Enterprise](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/architecting-the-enterprise/)
- [SF Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/sf-conference/)
- [Stuart Boardman](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/stuart-boardman/)
- [E.G. Nadhan](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/e-g-nadhan/)
- [SOA Working Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/soa-working-group/)
- [Heather Kreger](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/heather-kreger/)
- [ArchiMate 2.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/archimate-2-0/)
- [Andrew Josey](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/andrew-josey/)
- [Henry Franken](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/henry-franken/)
- [Lauren States](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/lauren-states/)
- [Tennenbaum Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/tennenbaum-institute-at-the-georgia-institute-of-technology/)
- [Metaplexity Associates](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/metaplexity-associates/)
- [Mary Ann Mezzapelle](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/mary-ann-mezzapelle/)
- [TOGAF 9.1](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/togaf-9-1/)
- [Leonard Fehskens](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/leonard-fehskens/)
- [Cannes Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cannes-conference/)
- [ogChat](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ogchat/)
- [United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/united-arab-emirates-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/)
- [Dr. Saeed Al Daheri](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/dr-saeed-al-daheri/)
- [Peter Haviland](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/peter-haviland/)
- [Judy Cerenzia](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/judy-cerenzia/)
- [world class enterprise architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/world-class-enterprise-architecture/)
- [UNIX Specification](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/unix-specification/)
- [FACE™ Consortium](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/face-consortium/)
- [Cloud Work Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-work-group/)
- [Mick Adams](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/mick-adams/)
- [Open Group survey](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-group-survey/)
- [FACE Consortium Exposition Day](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/face-consortium-exposition-day/)
- [D.C. Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/d-c-conference/)
- [Armstrong Process Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/armstrong-process-group/)
- [soa standards and guides](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/soa-standards-and-guides/)
- [Washington D.C. Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/washington-d-c-conference/)
- [Fahmida Rashid](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/fahmida-rashid/)
- [The Open Group Conference Washington D.C.](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-conference-washington-d-c/)
- [Dan Reddy](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/dan-reddy/)
- [Conexiam](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/conexiam/)
- [Identity Key Concepts videos](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/identity-key-concepts-videos/)
- [Entitlement & Access commandments](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/entitlement-access-commandments/)
- [ArchiMate Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/archimate-forum/)
- [Mats Gejnevall](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/mats-gejnevall/)
- [Ron Tolido](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ron-tolido/)
- [The Open Group Conference Barcelona](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-conference-barcelona/)
- [Scott Radeztsky](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/scott-radeztsky/)
- [Manuel Savilla](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/manuel-savilla/)
- [Newport Beach Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/newport-beach-conference/)
- [The Open Group Blog](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-blog/)
- [The Open Group Conference in Newport Beach](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-conference-in-newport-beach/)
- [The Open Group Conference in Sydney](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-conference-in-sydney/)
- [EMMM Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/emmm-forum/)
- [The Open Group Trusted Technology Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-trusted-technology-forum/)
- [Platform 3.0 Forum](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/platform-3-0-forum/)
- [Risk Analysis Standard](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/risk-analysis-standard/)
- [accreditations](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/accreditations-2/)
- [The Open Group Summit](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-summit/)
- [The Open Group London 2014](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-london-2014/)
- [The Open Group Baltimore](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-baltimore/)
- [IT4IT™](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/it4it-2/)
- [The Open Group Edinburgh](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-edinburgh/)
- [health reference architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/health-reference-architecture/)
- [The Open Group Open Badges](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-open-badges/)
- [Technical Interchange Meeting](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/technical-interchange-meeting/)
- [O-HERA](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/o-hera/)
- [Healthcare Enterprise Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/healthcare-enterprise-architecture/)
- [open agile architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-agile-architecture/)
- [Energy](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/energy/)
- [Healthcare](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/healthcare/)
- [aviation](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/aviation/)
- [IT](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/it/)
- [ITIL](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/itil/)
- [Oracle](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/oracle/)
- [open standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-standards/)
- [sustainability](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/sustainability/)
- [UNIX](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/unix/)
- [Agile](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/agile/)
- [AI](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ai/)
- [standards](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/standards/)
- [supply chain](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/supply-chain/)
- [Identity Management](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/identity-management/)
- [enterprise architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/enterprise-architecture/)
- [IBM](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ibm/)
- [e-Government](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/e-government/)
- [Conference](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/conference/)
- [US Navy](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/us-navy/)
- [APIs](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/apis/)
- [SOSA](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/sosa/)
- [technology strategy](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/technology-strategy/)
- [whitepaper](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/whitepaper/)
- [US Army](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/us-army/)
- [US Air Force](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/us-air-force/)
- [ADM](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/adm/)
- [Process Automation](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/process-automation/)
- [CTO](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cto/)
- [Huawei](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/huawei/)
- [COTS](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cots/)
- [Business Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/business-architecture/)
- [TOGAF](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/togaf/)
- [risk analysis](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/risk-analysis/)
- [Internet of Things](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/internet-of-things/)
- [HPE](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/hpe/)
- [value streams](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/value-streams/)
- [Prometric](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/prometric/)
- [digital technologies](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/digital-technologies/)
- [reference architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/reference-architecture/)
- [cloud computing](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/cloud-computing/)
- [big data](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/big-data/)
- [IoT](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/iot/)
- [Smart Cities](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/smart-cities/)
- [security architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/security-architecture/)
- [Enterprise Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/enterprise-transformation/)
- [ArchiMate](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/archimate/)
- [The Open Group](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group/)
- [virtual events](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/virtual-events/)
- [agile architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/agile-architecture/)
- [Supply Chain Security](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/supply-chain-security/)
- [Reference Architectures](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/reference-architectures/)
- [Enterprise Architecture (EA)](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/enterprise-architecture-ea/)
- [Steve Nunn](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/steve-nunn/)
- [Digital Transformation](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/digital-transformation/)
- [Tweet Jam](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/tweet-jam/)
- [OSDU](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/osdu/)
- [DevOps](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/devops/)
- [Open FAIR](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-fair/)
- [digital disruption](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/digital-disruption/)
- [OTTF](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/ottf/)
- [BIZZdesign](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/bizzdesign/)
- [Boundaryless Information Flow](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/boundaryless-information-flow/)
- [Open CA](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-ca/)
- [Open CITS](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-cits/)
- [Len Fehskens](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/len-fehskens/)
- [O-TTPS](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/o-ttps/)
- [Single UNIX Specification](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/single-unix-specification/)
- [OPAF](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/opaf/)
- [Platform 3.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/platform-3-0/)
- [Open Platform 3.0](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-platform-3-0/)
- [Open FAIR Certification](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-fair-certification/)
- [IT4IT](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/it4it/)
- [DPBoK](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/dpbok/)
- [Open Process Automation](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-process-automation/)
- [The Open Group Paris 2016](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-paris-2016/)
- [The Open Group Berlin 2017](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/the-open-group-berlin-2017/)
- [Digital Practitioners](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/digital-practitioners/)
- [Agile Architecture Framework](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/agile-architecture-framework/)
- [Zero Trust Architecture](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/zero-trust-architecture/)
- [Open Footprint](https://blog.opengroup.org/tag/open-footprint/)
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