Boundaryless Conversations Podcast
#92 - Why Enterprise Architecture is not (just) about Technology: with Charles Betz
Jan 23, 2024
Join us as we sit down with Charles Betz, a leading authority in enterprise architecture, as he discusses the evolution of technology, challenges faced by enterprises as they integrate digital, and the critical role of enterprise architecture in modern business. Charles introduces Outcome-Driven Architecture and explores the importance of managing a large-scale digital portfolio systematically and rationally.
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Quick takeaways
- The evolution of technology has reduced friction and increased capability, allowing organizations to go from idea to concept more efficiently.
- Enterprise architecture plays a pivotal role in facilitating technology alignment with business goals, managing portfolios, and making well-informed investment decisions.
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The Convergence of Products, Technology, and Organizations
The podcast explores the convergence between products, technology, and organizations. It discusses how technology has evolved over the years, from dealing with low-level technical concerns to the rise of cloud computing. The overall trend has been a reduction of friction and a higher capability to go from idea to concept. The podcast also highlights the importance of architecture in managing portfolios systematically and rationally, inventorying assets, looking at redundancy and sprawl, and making well-advised investment decisions. It emphasizes the convergence between micro-enterprises and architecture, where small entities running small businesses benefit from architectural thinking and practices.
