The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) refers to it as architectural partitioning and the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) describes it as architectural levels, but the effort of carving up Enterprise Architecture (EA) into multiple strata and then aligning those strata together as a part of a cohesive enterprise vision is an important element of […]
For the past several months I have been a bit distracted and I have not made this blog a priority. There are several reasons for that:
I got married (January 1st).
I doubled the number of children living in my house when I did so (we have 6 between the two of us) .
I got swamped by […]
Over the past 6 months I have been working with a lot of clients that are either exploring the potential of Cloud Computing, or actively engaging in Cloud initiatives. As I have worked with these organizations and had countless whiteboard discussions with curious individuals, I have noticed some very common misconceptions regarding Cloud Computing.
Myth #1 […]
In-source, out-source,
up-source, down-source,
crowd-source, cloud-source,
source, source, source.
At your work and on the street,
how many different sources you meet!
(Inspiration borrowed from multiple readings of Dr Seuss’s The Foot Book to my toddler).
It seems everyone these days is looking for a new ’source’ for making their business, civic organization, or personal life more efficient and/or more manageable. I […]
Recently, a client approached me with a quandary. When designing XML schemas for Web services, how do you balance the desire to use industry standards such as UBL ( Universal Business Language) or CICA ( Context Inspired Component Architecture) to support data interoperability with the unique needs of particular domains and sub-systems within the enterprise? […]
You and your team have had your heart set on achieving scalability, availability, reliability, and economical efficiency for some time now. Over the years, you’ve tried everything you can think of to achieve these goals.
A Journey of False Starts
This is not the first time you’ve had your heart set on revolutionizing your information systems:
One year, […]
As the fallout from the economy takes it’s toll: staff layoffs, reduced capital expenditures, dwindling revenue, etc., enterprises of all sizes are looking for opportunities to trim back on their fixed costs and move toward business models that are more agile, scaling up AND down with demand. Call it Cloud Computing, call it Service Oriented […]
I have officially come full circle from my position last summer regarding the reality of Cloud Clomputing in which I presented a skeptical view of Cloud’s potential to actually materialize. It is now quite apparent to me and increasingly to my clients and readers, that Cloud is real and it is here to stay. I […]
Unless you have been under a rock (hiding from the depressing economic news, no doubt), then you know that the industry is buzzing with interest around Cloud Computing. Due to the extraordinary degree of interest and constant questions regarding Cloud that I have seen from my clients, I thought it might be good to provide […]
Communities the world round celebrated Chinese New Year yesterday. 2009 is the year of the Ox, and with it comes new insight and possibilities into what the year holds for our world. According to Chinese tradition, the year of the Ox represents “prosperity through fortitude”. The Ox symbolizes that success will come to those that […]
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Kyle Gabhart is the Director of Emerging Technologies for Web Age Solutions, a leading provider of Custom IT Education and Mentoring. He has extensive experiencing in designing, aligning, developing, and managing Enterprise Architectures for organizations of all shapes and sizes. Kyle frequently writes and speaks for international audiences and occasionally people listen. |