Initially, EA did indeed start as a discipline focused largely on the technical and operational aspects of IT within organizations. This view positioned Enterprise Architects primarily as stewards of IT infrastructure, responsible for ensuring that IT systems were well-documented, integrated, and aligned with the current technological needs of the business. Their work was invaluable in bringing order and efficiency to the IT operations of enterprises, a function that, as most people have rightly pointed out, has grown significantly in both scope and complexity over the last few decades.
From IT Support to Boardroom Influence: Redefining the Role of Enterprise Architects
Updated: Jan 17