MAY 2016CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6EditorialThe Need for an Effective EAThere's no doubt, an effective Enterprise Architecture (EA) boosts the efficiency of enterprises--higher profitability, business agility, reduced time to market, and improved access to customer data among others. Discipline, process and a set of work products make up the new science of EA. Enterprise Architecture is key to leverage technologies and drive the digital strategy. With digitalization and the new trends, including social, mobile--the tables of EA are turning within today's enterprises. In this scenario, Enterprise Architects should produce various elements that explain the boundaries and help stakeholders understand the ways to surpass them. It is an uphill task, but worth the effort since the holistic perspective offered by EA will help business leaders drive digital transformation.A well established EA also plays a big role in mergers and acquisitions--one of the ways private sector companies flourish. In a mature EA program, visibility into various operations coupled with resource optimization are predominant--this comes into play in due diligence and post-agreement decisions which are the factors in the success of merger and acquisition activities. It will be interesting to monitor the evolution of EA with these trends and more importantly, the efforts from innovative players to cater to the needs of various industries. At this interesting juncture, CIO Applications presents to you a list of the 25 Enterprise Architecture Solutions that are transforming business. Compiled by a panel of industry experts, this comprehensive list will give you insights into innovative solutions available in the EA space along with expert opinions.We hope you enjoy reading this edition. Sarah WilsonManaging Editorsarah@cioapplications.comMAY - 09 - 2016Enterprise Architecture SpecialCopyright © 2016 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof. MAY - 09 - 2016, Volume 01 - 08 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Managing Editor: Sarah WilsonVisualizer:Ajay K DasStephen ThomasEditorial Staff:Aaron Pierce Alex D'SouzaAva GarciaJoshua ParkerShirley Faith Anusha JainSales:Xavier ThomasXavier@cioapplications.com510.371.0422Mailing Address:ValleyMedia, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.230.0396 F:510-894-8405
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