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Application and Technology Management
Reducing IT Spend in 2026 Through Smarter Application Rationalization: Why Cost Decisions Fail Without Portfolio Context
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Leadership
Model Context Protocol (MCP): Turning Enterprise Architecture into AI-Ready Intelligence
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Leadership
Enterprise AI Adoption: Balancing Innovation and ROI in 2026
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Leadership
Enterprise Transformation Shifts That Will Define 2026
Q&A with Bert van der Zwan
Leadership
2026 Enterprise Transformation Outlook: A Q&A with Bert van der Zwan
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Risk and Compliance
EU AI Act Rules Are Rolling Out. The Need for AI Governance Isn't Going Anywhere.
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Leadership
When Enterprise Transformation Moves in Flow
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Leadership
Empower Everyone with AI-Driven Access to Enterprise Data
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Leadership
Bridging the Strategy-to-Execution Gap with Enterprise Transformation
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Enterprise Architecture
Business Architecture With ArchiMate
use our business process maturity model to measure progress
Enterprise Architecture
Use Our Business Process Maturity Model to Measure Progress
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Enterprise Architecture
Business Capabilities vs. Business Functions: Same Difference?
Busines model examples with the business model canvas
Enterprise Architecture
Busines Model Examples With the Business Model Canvas
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Enterprise Architecture
How to Combine ArchiMate® With Industry Standards for Better EA
the value of reference architectures
Enterprise Architecture
The Value of Reference Architectures
improved notations and viewpoints
Enterprise Architecture
ArchiMate 3.0 Improved Notation and Viewpoints
archimate relationships point in the same direction as the enterprise
Enterprise Architecture
ArchiMate Relationships Point in the Same Direction as the Enterprise
Step by step how to develop enterprise architecture services
Enterprise Architecture
Step by Step How to Develop Enterprise Architecture Services
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Enterprise Architecture
Linking Capabilities to the Operating Model Business Functions and Organizational Structure
The Business Architect's toolbox: Value Stream Mapping
Enterprise Architecture
The Business Architect's Toolbox: Value Stream Mapping
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Enterprise Architecture
Expressing the BIAN Reference Model for the Banking Industry in the ArchiMate Modeling Language
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Enterprise Architecture
Planning and Roadmapping Modeling in ArchiMate
relating capabilities to strategy and business model
Enterprise Architecture
Relating Capabilities to Strategy and Business Model
An overview of the levels of abstraction in enterprise architecture
Enterprise Architecture
An Overview of the Levels of Abstraction in Enterprise Architecture
Step by step how to develop enterprise architecture services
Enterprise Architecture
An Approach How to Assess Business Capabilities
using archimate to visualize the togaf enterprise continuum
Enterprise Architecture
Using ArchiMate to Visualize the TOGAF Enterprise Continuum
map BIZBOK® to the ArchiMate® modeling language
Enterprise Architecture
Business Architecture Redefined: Mapping BIZBOK® to ArchiMate®
5 process models and examples
Enterprise Architecture
5 Process Models Examples and Benefits
The Robust Solution Architecture example from Ameren
Enterprise Architecture
Robust Solution Architecture Example From Ameren
Enterprise Architecture modeling: Practical ArchiMate viewpoints for the application layer
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture Modeling: Practical ArchiMate Viewpoints for the Application Layer
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Enterprise Architecture
ArchiMate® 3.0 – Grouping and Junctions
Enterprise Architecture Services Explained
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture Services Explained: Strategy, Planning, and Implementation
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Enterprise Architecture
What Is Solution Architecture Management? Key Concepts and Practices
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Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture Modeling Explained: From Diagrams to Implementation
The Best Tools to Create Architecture Diagrams
Enterprise Architecture
The Best Tools to Create Architecture Diagrams (Cloud, Data, IT & More)
How To Measure Business Capability Aspects So You Can Execute Your Organization’s Transformation Strategy?
Enterprise Architecture
Measuring Business Capabilities for Successful Transformation
Solve Quality Challenges for Federated Architecture Modeling at Schaeffler
Enterprise Architecture
Solve Quality Challenges for Federated Architecture Modeling at Schaeffler
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Leadership
Why Strategic Portfolio Management Belongs on Every CEO’s Agenda
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Leadership
How Digital Complexity Is Outpacing Strategic Planning
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Leadership
2025 State of Enterprise Architecture report – New findings
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Leadership
Building the Future: Strategy, Growth, and Vision for 2025
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Leadership
Digitalization and the Need for Speed
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Leadership
From Strategy to Winning: Why Enterprise Transformation Must Now Be Measured in Quarters, Not Years
Technical capabilities for business success
Application and Technology Management
Technical Capabilities for Business Success
The evolution of Enterprise Architecture in business transformation
Leadership
The evolution of Enterprise Architecture in business transformation
What is Business Capabilities
Portfolio and Capability Planning
Business Capabilities Guide - Everything you need to know
Definition Business Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Business Architecture: Principles, Frameworks, and Best Practices
Cyber security compliance definition
Risk and Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance Explained: Key Regulations, Frameworks & How to Prepare
What is business architecture strategy
Portfolio and Capability Planning
Business Architecture Strategy: Building a Strong Foundation for Organizational Success
Enterprise Architecture Team
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture Team: Key Roles and Responsibilities
Application Modernization Roadmap
Application and Technology Management
Application Modernization Roadmap: Your Step-by-Step Guide
microservices architecture guide
Architecture Design and Delivery
Microservices Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide
What is application rationalization
Application and Technology Management
Application Rationalization: Bringing Efficiency to IT Operations
Will AI Replace Cybersecurity Experts? The Human Vs. AI Debate
Risk and Compliance
Will AI Replace Cybersecurity Experts? The Human Vs. AI Debate
Five Pillars Explained: Digital Operational Resilience Act: DORA
Risk and Compliance
Five Pillars Explained: Digital Operational Resilience Act: DORA
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Architecture Design and Delivery
Technical Architecture Diagrams: Examples, Types, and Best Practices
Definition of Technical Architecture diagrams
Enterprise Architecture
Mastering Technical Architecture Fundamentals
How artificial intelligence can be used in compliance
Risk and Compliance
How Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used in Compliance
enterprise architecture as strategy
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture as Strategy: Building the Foundation for Success
Risk Management Process Definition
Risk and Compliance
Risk Management Process: The Must-Have Guide
Solution architecture documentation definition
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture Documentation: What It Is and How to Do It Right
solution-architecture-design
Architecture Design and Delivery
Solution Architecture Design: Guide for Modern Enterprises
what is application portfolio management
Enterprise Architecture
Application Portfolio Management: Introduction and Best Practices
The Importance of Business Process Mapping in SOX Compliance
Risk and Compliance
The Importance of Business Process Mapping in SOX Compliance
the three lines model update
Risk and Compliance
Three Lines Model Update
Application Modernization Glossary
Application and Technology Management
Application Modernization Introduction and Best Practices
the future of enterprise architecture and ai integration
Enterprise Architecture
The Future of Enterprise Architecture and AI Integration
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Process Optimization and Automation
Ensuring Business Process Compliance: Best Practices for Success
Breaking Silos to Ensure Success in Risk Management
Risk and Compliance
Breaking Silos to Ensure Success in Risk Management
Application Portfolio Assessment Introduction and Best Practices
Application and Technology Management
Application Portfolio Assessment: Introduction and Best Practices
business process compliance is critical to meet regulatory requirements
Process Optimization and Automation
Why Business Process Compliance is critical to meet regulatory requirements 
what is risk management
Risk and Compliance
Risk Management: An Essential Practice for Success
what is business process analysis
Process Optimization and Automation
Business Process Analysis: A Step-by-Step Approach
Disruptive technology trends impacting enterprise architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Disruptive Technology Trends Impacting Enterprise Architecture
Business Architecture vs. Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Business Architecture vs. Enterprise Architecture: Understanding the Differences and Benefits
How enterprise architecture drives success digital transformation in organizations
Enterprise Architecture
How EA Drives Successful Digital Transformations in Organizations
Guide to business process mapping
Process Optimization and Automation
Guide to Business Process Mapping: Creating Effective Process Maps
Challenges of enterprise architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Challenges of Enterprise Architecture
The Impact of DORA Regulation on Compliance and IT Departments
Risk and Compliance
The Impact of DORA Regulation on Compliance and IT Departments
Benefits of enterprise architecture tools
Enterprise Architecture
Key Benefits of Enterprise Architecture
How AI can boost your Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
A New Era of Efficiency: How AI Can Boost Your Enterprise Architecture
what are Enterprise Architecture Diagrams
Enterprise Architecture
Making Sense of Complexity with Enterprise Architecture Diagrams
What is business process management
Process Optimization and Automation
Business Process Management: What It Is & Why It Matters
Benefits of application portfolio management
Application and Technology Management
Benefits of Application Portfolio Management
Enterprise Architecture Framework
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks, Origins, and Evolution
How Enterprise Architecture strengthens Agile development
Enterprise Architecture
How Enterprise Architecture strengthens Agile development
The Most Detailed, Up-to-Date Enterprise Architecture Repository
Enterprise Architecture
The Most Detailed, Up-to-Date Enterprise Architecture Repository
The Growing Role of the Enterprise Architect as a Business Partner
Enterprise Architecture
The Growing Role of the Enterprise Architect as a Business Partner
What is enterprise architecture
Enterprise Architecture
What is Enterprise Architecture (EA), and Why is it Important?
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