Applying technology for business's sake is a seemingly obvious goal but one that can elude most sophisticated organizations. The number of technology choices and the inherent complexity of software-based systems versus the requirement to be "lean" and to cut overhead often results in short-term thinking or analysis paralysis. Architecture's capability to harness and structure distinctive business process competencies and leverage them within and outside the traditional value net of an enterprise's domain is unmatched and compelling. Embracing an architecture - centric approach to understand, build, acquire, optimize and manage enterprise systems is the first step to unlocking the possibilities.
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