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Enterprise architecture has come a long way from hidden infrastructure to a strategic enabler of agility, intelligence, and transformation. In this expert video, Darshana Thakker, Architecture Director at BCG Platinion, explains why architecture is now an executive-level priority — and how it’s redefining what business transformation looks like in the age of AI.

AI is everywhere - on every page, in every boardroom pitch, and across every trend report. But as any seasoned leader and practitioners know, what creates a lasting competitive edge is not the technology buzzword of the moment. It is having an operating model that empowers smart choices, no matter what tool is in play. Today, I want to challenge the status quo: It is not “AI-powered strategy” that drives transformation. It is strategy-powered architecture - built through proven Enterprise Architecture (EACOE) and Business Architecture (BACOE). THE HYPE TRAP: AI IS NOT A STRATEGY Businesses are drowning in “AI-washing” - vendors relabeling yesterday’s features as tomorrow’s magic. But adding AI into your enterprise architecture or business architecture does not deliver clarity, agility, or measurable value. Too many organizations fall for buzzwords, then wonder why their investments fail to move the needle. The lesson? Real advantage comes from Frameworks and methodologies that prioritize business outcomes, not technology headlines. Continue reading the full article "Why Real Enterprise Architects and Business Architects Ignore the AI Hype Machine" on this page: https://lnkd.in/eMfk5mF9 #RealTalkWithSamHolcman #TipsFromSam #EnterpriseArchitecture #BusinessArchitecture

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Enterprise Architecture Management isn’t just about documenting systems anymore – it’s about designing, connecting, and anticipating. And now, AI can take it to the next level. Our latest White Paper shows three concrete use cases where AI can supercharge your Enterprise Architecture: 🔹Use Case I: AI-supported architecture governance 🔹Use Case II: AI-supported recording and maintenance of the current architecture: the entire architecture at a glance with just one click? 🔹Use Case III: Architecture recommendations and creation Whether you’re beginning your AI journey or optimizing existing architecture processes, this White Paper gives practical guidance and real-world examples that you can apply immediately. 📥 Download now and make your architecture future-ready (German version only): https://lnkd.in/eAR_SBEE #EnterpriseArchitecture #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Strategy

AI is already making big shifts in the way that Enterprise Architecture is modeled and applied. AI-powered tools are not only automating tasks, but changing the very rhythm of collaboration, analysis, and decision-making that Enterprise Architecture supports. And yet, we are still in the process of making meaningful improvements as architects and non-technical stakeholders adopt and optimize their use of AI. 👉 Read more in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/dNuMusYR #EnterpriseArchitecture #AIinEnterpriseArchitecture

At AI One, we believe the future of enterprise AI will be defined by how well organizations manage their context. Our Chief AI Officer, Mark Sykes, explores this idea in a new piece on our Substack. He introduces the 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿, a model that describes the layers of context and how to design and govern these layers to shape how AI acts inside your enterprise. This framework shows why context management is not just better prompting, but a key element of your business architecture. 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘳𝘢𝘸 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. Read the full article in the comments and subscribe to our Substack to follow our thinking on the emerging discipline of 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. #ContextMatters #EnterpriseContextManagement #ecm #aione

When I start an AI solution, I always follow a structured framework 👇 1️⃣ Understand the business context 2️⃣ Assess data maturity 3️⃣ Define measurable outcomes 4️⃣ Select fit-for-purpose models 5️⃣ Focus on adoption and scalability It’s never just about what you build — it’s how you build it to last. #AISolutions #Architecture #TechStrategy #AIEngineering

Cut costs, not capability! Our new Reducing IT Costs & Complexity hub is live! Your one-stop guide to smarter, sustainable cost management through Enterprise Architecture. See how you can: • Consolidate and rationalise applications • Reduce IT complexity to drive change • Govern responsible AI spend • Deliver measurable business value Explore real customer stories, expert guidance, and out-of-the-box solutions designed to help you spend smarter, and prove EA’s impact. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q03Pr-lm0 #EnterpriseArchitecture #ITCostReduction #DigitalTransformation #Ardoq #ApplicationRationalization #AI #EAM

It was a pleasure to host a Enterprise Arichitect Sydney lunch today of behalf of Box Our lead Gavin Diamond started the conversation with… “Designing Future-State Architectures with Intelligent Content + AI to Unlock the power of all Unstructured Content.” This exclusive roundtable lunch for enterprise architects exploring what’s next for content, AI, and the digital foundations of the enterprise. Enterprise architects are being asked to design the future state of business technology in an era defined by AI. But with sprawling content, legacy foundations, and rising demands for governance, what does a truly intelligent architecture look like? We shall explore the art of the possible in enterprise architecture: Blueprints for the AI era – designing scalable, intelligent, and secure architectures. Content as a core architectural layer – how intelligent content management simplifies integration and accelerates modernisation. Peer insights – how other enterprise architects are approaching AI adoption, governance, and change. Future-state frameworks – envisioning architectures that unlock innovation without compromising control. #architect #itleaders #lunchandlearn #roundtable #access #networking Tom Bailey

Architecture modernization is the key to keeping pace with #AI, data growth, and #digitaltransformation. Traditional systems can’t meet today’s demands, but a modern foundation enables flexibility, governance, and scale. See how organizations are making it work. Read our latest blog: https://okt.to/EqTGYO

Architecture modernization is the key to keeping pace with #AI, data growth, and #digitaltransformation. Traditional systems can’t meet today’s demands, but a modern foundation enables flexibility, governance, and scale. See how organizations are making it work. Read our latest blog: https://okt.to/gjRDuk