TOGAF means The Open Group Architecture Framework and was developed by the Open Group. This body is a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through technology standards. It is one of the best modernization and transformation tools available and besides, it is free for use by any organization.
Some of the world’s leading companies, big or small, use TOGAF, since it is a proven Enterprise Architecture methodology to improve business efficiency.
Why is Enterprise Architecture needed? Because it enables the delivery of business strategy through the optimization of fragmented processes and turning them into an integrated system.
In comparison to other EA frameworks, TOGAF has a simple, yet effective approach. The TOGAF EA development lifecycle consists of several phases –
A. Architecture Vision
B. Business Architecture
C. Information Systems Architecture
D. Technology Architecture
E. Opportunities and Solutions
F. Migration Planning
G. Implementation Governance
H. Architecture Change Management
One major reason why TOGAF is such a widely adopted standard, and that reason is business requirements remains at the center of all phases. With such a strong focus on ensuring requirements are monitored, it ensures that the resulting architectures align technology with business strategy.
Other reasons for TOGAF’s increasing popularity include
- Strong support for documentation through the lifecycle
2. Establishment of a robust governance strategy
3. Ability to apply methods whether strong business requirements are determined or off-the-shelf solutions are selected without conducting much prior business analysis
4. Strong principles of architecture change management
5. Simplified approach that organizations can understand and implement
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