
Is your EA just IT? Unlocking the value of enterprise architecture
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06-03-2025
Kevin Donovan
Enterprise architecture (EA) has evolved beyond governance and documentation. Today, it’s a business accelerator driving efficiency, accelerating digital transformation, and shaping competitive advantage.
When executed strategically, EA can:
- Reduce costs through optimized IT investments.
- Accelerate transformation by enabling rapid decision-making.
- Align business and technology for competitive advantage.
Yet, many organizations struggle to structure EA teams for maximum impact. Without a clear roadmap, EA can become a reactive IT function rather than a proactive business enabler. The key to unlocking EA’s full value? A structured, phased approach that ensures each stage delivers measurable business benefits.
From support function to strategic asset: The EA benefit ladder
To maximize impact, EA must shift from an IT support function to a core driver of business transformation. This doesn’t happen overnight — it requires a stepwise approach to maturity, systematically expanding EA’s role.
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