Main Points Architecture is a framework to govern IT and align it to the business

This presentation will start with my objectives, and an overview of the elements of the IS road map and finally we will conclude with a summary.

Main Points Framework shown is just an example a framework can change to suit your organization size and operation nature.

Main Points Strategy to align IT technology with the Business Technology to implement business strategy Financial planning (budgeting) to coordinate company spending based on priority with other business projects Minor Points Number and size of group is irrelevant Emphasis on function and deliverables

Flow input Business goals, imperatives Industry trends Sponsors Could be your company or just an individual group within IT such as Application Development group Cooperation to document current infrastructure limitations Aligned with their individual plans to account for their capacity, manpower, budget etc. Main Points Align abstract business objectives to technology align generic Industry trends with your environment.

Main Points Treat this as a project with milestones and deliverables.

[Main Points] Frame work is adaptive to all of IT services Apply it to all or apply it per service

Developing an Enterprise Information Technology Architecture Fathi M. AlWosaibi http://fathi.fathialwosaibi.net

5/5/2009 2 Agenda

5/5/2009 3 Provide an overview of Architecture Planning Framework process and deliverables Purpose

5/5/2009 4 Benefits Planning Strategy Architecture Financial

5/5/2009 5 Architecture Planning Framework

5/5/2009 6 Architecture Planning Framework - Deliverables

7 Applying the Framework Note: More details included in Getting Ready for next generation e-services presentation

5/5/2009 8 Summary Note: for more details on how to develop an architecture, Getting Ready for next generation e-services Use a consistent approach for all IT Infrastructure architecture Any framework will do. Benefits: Cohesive , cost effective IT infrastructure Maintain your plan to insure it remains practical.

5/5/2009 9 Thank You Plan,