[AISWorld] Enterprise Architecture: Improvements to Zachman Framework™ Announced

Tue Jul 26 15:50:42 EDT 2011

I had the opportunity to contribute (in a very minor way) as John and his son John Jr. made some important improvements to the model we know as the “Zachman Framework.”  I have not seen the final version but I can safely say that the logic of Zachman’s enterprise ontology in this new version will be the same as it has always been.  Moreover, the familiar graphical representation as a six-sided matrix will be unchanged.  In the last version I saw, the terminology and labeling was improved to clarify the role of the “framework” as a model for enterprise knowledge and a thinking tool for management; moreover, it illuminated the importance of knowing the architecture of an enterprise in order to achieve goals like alignment and integration.  Furthermore, the graphic itself showed how the individual cells are interrelated, and thus how architectural artifacts are ideally interconnected to provide the enterprise with capabilities like agility and speed.  I really do look forward to the release the “New Zachman Framework” and believe it will be another step forward on the long journey of creating Information Age organizations that John Zachman started us on nearly 30 years ago.  So whether or not you are among those lucky enough to be able to attend this event, keep your eyes open for this one.

New Zachman Framework™ Announcement
Press Release: July 5, 2011 - Sacramento, California
On Tuesday, August 23, 2011, John Zachman will be announcing a new release of the Zachman Framework™, an industry mainstay in the field of Enterprise Architecture.  Mr. Zachman will be making the announcement, and revealing what the new Framework is all about, at a meeting at the Marriott Hotel in Rancho Cordova, 15 miles east of down town Sacramento, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.  The new Framework has been retooled for better business communications while also depicting the implementation linkages between the various Framework architectural artifacts.  Also, Chris White, Vice President of Architecture Strategy and Implementation for  Casewise Systems Inc., will be presenting, “Leadership and Action – Taking Enterprise Architecture from the Drawing Board to the Board Room…Because When You Can See More, You Can Do More.”
There is no admission charge for the Zachman Framework announcement; however, registration will be first-come-first-serve.  To register for this event contact Ms. Kathy Hall of Experis at email address Kathy.Hall at experis.com<mailto:Kathy.Hall at experis.com>.

After this announcement of the new Zachman Framework™, there will be a mixer from 5:00 to 8:00 PM hosted by the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI-SVC).

In addition, on August 24th, 25th and 26th John Zachman and John P. Zachman will be offering a brand new “education only” level of the Zachman Certified™ program (details at zachman.com). Upon successful passing of the Zachman exam, attendees will receive the eZachman Certified™ designation and also receive education credit in the Zachman Certified™ - Enterprise Architect program.  Coupled with becoming eZachman Certified, attendees will also receive additional certification in ICCP’s CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) program, just for passing the Zachman exam.  To register for this course please contact John P. Zachman at:  ZachmanCertified at Zachman.com<mailto:ZachmanCertified at Zachman.com>.  The cost of the Certification will be $1295 for attendees of this event (normally $1895).

On Monday, August 22nd there will be a charity golf event on:  The Armed Services’ Alliance Program (ASAP) at which Mr. Zachman will speak.  Aaron Bryant is the founder of ASAP, a member of Sacramento Enterprise Architecture Group (SEAG) and coordinator of this event.  To register for the ASAP tournament, contact Aaron Bryant:  916-806-2269.

The speaking event on August 23rd will be at the Marriott Hotel.  For room reservation call Sharon at Marriott Rancho Cordova Catering:  916-861-2209.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the business based NEW Zachman Framework™, at no cost, and Professionals can get certified in the New Framework, at a much reduced rate!

Hope all is good with you!

Best wishes,
Leon

“The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present....  As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew.” -- Abraham Lincoln, message to Congress, Dec. 1, 1862, just before issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Leon A. Kappelman, Ph.D.
  Professor of Information Systems
  Director Emeritus, Information Systems Research Center
  Fellow, Texas Center for Digital Knowledge
    College of Business, University of North Texas
    Voice: 940-565-4698   Fax: 940-565-4935  Email: kapp at unt.edu<mailto:kapp at unt.edu>
    Website: http://courses.unt.edu/kappelman/
Founding Chair, Society for Information Management's Enterprise Architecture Working Group
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