Architecture Foundation: How having fewer, but more capable technology can help your business grow.

By Ashok Vasa

Today, technology is crucial for helping businesses grow and succeed. But having too much technology can make things harder. Companies should focus on using fewer, but stronger, systems to work more efficiently and stay competitive. This means getting rid of old, unhelpful technology and bringing in new, powerful tools like Artificial Intelligen

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vasa Digital Architects
• Release date: Apr 13, 2024
• ISBN: 9781068803000

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Architecture Foundation

Architecture Foundation

Architecture Foundation

How having fewer, but more capable technology can help your business grow.

Ashok Vasa

Vasa Digital Architects

Contents

1 Introduction

2 Copyright

3 Acknowledgment

4 Well-Constructed Tech Helps Businesses Grow

5 Can Technology Growth Be Planned?

6 Architecture: Using Tech as Part of a Bigger Plan

7 How to Align Your Tech with Your Business

8 How to Create an Architecture Roadmap

9 How to Create a Business Capability Model

10 Why Creating an Architecture Vision and Blueprints is Essential

11 How to Create an Application Inventory

12 Application Portfolio Management

13 Why and how to use Architecture Tools

14 Creating a Process for Architecture Requests

15 Which Methodology Should You Use

1

Introduction

Today, technology is essential for business growth and success. However, having too much technology can make things worse, creating confusion and inefficiency. Companies should focus on consolidating down to fewer, more capable systems to work more efficiently and stay ahead of the competition. This means removing old and ineffective technologies, modernizing what's left, and carefully adding new systems critical for many businesses today.

However, many companies find it difficult to make these changes because they don't fully understand their current technology, don't know what they will need in the future, and have lots of old systems and temporary solutions that make it hard to add new technology or improve what they already have. It's like trying to build a tall building without a strong foundation—if the base isn't solid, the building won't stand up.

Companies need to build a strong digital foundation or improve the one they already have. This foundation will help them make the most out of technology and adapt as things change. It involves knowing what technologies they already have, planning how to align them with their business goals, removing unnecessary systems, and getting ready for new technologies that are on the way.

This book is all about how to build a strong yet flexible digital foundation. Welcome to the beginning of your journey to create a reliable and effective technology base for your business to grow and succeed in the long term.

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Copyright

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Acknowledgment

In the journey of bringing this book to life, we have traversed paths both traditional and innovative. Among the keystones of innovation, OpenAI has been a beacon of support, serving as an indispensable resource throughout the creation of this manuscript. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the teams at OpenAI for their groundbreaking work in the field of artificial intelligence. Their tools have not only augmented our research capabilities but have also played a significant role in the brainstorming sessions that have greatly enriched our narrative. Furthermore, the assistance we received in refining the language of our manuscript has been invaluable, allowing us to communicate our thoughts and stories with clarity and precision.

The synergy between human creativity and artificial intelligence has opened new horizons for us, making the process of writing not just easier but also more inclusive and diverse in perspectives. Our use of OpenAI's technology has been a testament to the power of collaboration between human intellect and machine intelligence. It has allowed us to explore ideas beyond our imagination, facilitating a creative process that was both efficient and comprehensive.

To the entire team at OpenAI, we offer our sincere appreciation.