Guy Sereff

In this white paper, Guy Sereff talks about the skills and languages architects need to learn in order to earn a seat at the broader organization table outside of the traditional IT walls.

This paper explores the three main architectural approaches to mobile applications, Native, Mobile Web and Hybrid, explaining these approaches in detail before discussing three of the main mobile application platforms on the market today, iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8.

Keeping in mind your own organization's mobile strategy Sereff warns that when it comes to demand for mobile services, enterprise architects must keep up, or risk lagging behind their competitors.

Cloud Computing has been maturing in recent years, both from a technical capability perspective as well as from its increasing use as an enterprise platform for critical applications. Astute technologists recognize that while it still has certain limitations, Cloud Computing also has the potential to further commoditize many technical aspects of delivering solutions to end users with the timeless allure of ‘cheaper, better, faster’.

In this paper, Guy Sereff goes through a high-level… Show more

Cloud Computing has been maturing in recent years, both from a technical capability perspective as well as from its increasing use as an enterprise platform for critical applications. Astute technologists recognize that while it still has certain limitations, Cloud Computing also has the potential to further commoditize many technical aspects of delivering solutions to end users with the timeless allure of ‘cheaper, better, faster’.

In this paper, Guy Sereff goes through a high-level overview of some common Cloud Computing concepts. Show less

In this paper, Guy Sereff reviews a few basic Big Data concepts, such as its conceptual origins, widely accepted data characteristics and a few of the more widely used tools and techniques such as MapReduce, NoSQL and Hadoop. He also discusses how Big Data and traditional Enterprise Data Warehouse analytics differ and are more complimentary than contradictory. He closes with several practical EA best practices related to Big Data at the enterprise level.

In this paper, Guy Sereff briefly discusses basic Agile concepts to establish a baseline for the dialog. He then looks at common challenges facing organizations that attempt to implement Agile at the Enterprise-wide level to set the scoping context. Finally, he discusses five principles Agile Enterprise Architects should consider in order to increase their effectiveness and likelihood of success.

In this paper, Guy Sereff discusses how using an asset Buy/Hold/Sell strategy across the asset portfolio can help drive optimization and facilitate progress against the firm’s Enterprise Reference Architecture roadmaps.

To be effective, Information Security must become a fundamental part of the Enterprise Architecture landscape, deeply embedded into platforms, services, networks and operations at all levels. Information Security must be an integral component within an organization’s business, operation and technology strategies and solution delivery practices.

In this two-part series, Guy Sereff helps architects, information security analysts, technology providers, business analysts and strategic risk… Show more

To be effective, Information Security must become a fundamental part of the Enterprise Architecture landscape, deeply embedded into platforms, services, networks and operations at all levels. Information Security must be an integral component within an organization’s business, operation and technology strategies and solution delivery practices.

In this two-part series, Guy Sereff helps architects, information security analysts, technology providers, business analysts and strategic risk managers better understand how to incorporate Information Security into their organization’s Enterprise Reference Architecture model. Show less

In this paper, Part 2: Implementation, Guy Sereff focuses on how to successfully bring these base concepts together into a strategic plan of action. That plan begins by carrying out a four-step approach that organizations must take if they want to better integrate Information Security into their broader Enterprise Reference Architecture Model.

It's important for architects, business analysts, technology leaders and business operators to understand how to improve their Business Architecture function within the broader context of their Enterprise Architecture function. Without going into a prescriptive approach about which methodology to follow, this paper will discuss four guiding principles to help any organization build a more effective Business Architecture practice at the enterprise level.

Before diving into the principles,… Show more

It's important for architects, business analysts, technology leaders and business operators to understand how to improve their Business Architecture function within the broader context of their Enterprise Architecture function. Without going into a prescriptive approach about which methodology to follow, this paper will discuss four guiding principles to help any organization build a more effective Business Architecture practice at the enterprise level.

Before diving into the principles, Sereff takes a brief look at how Enterprise Business Architecture fits into the broader context of Enterprise Architecture as a means of grounding the conversation, wrapping up by considering what success looks like and where to get started. Show less

A brief playbook for those interested in starting or formalizing an Enterprise Business Architecture practice within their current Enterprise Architecture function. This is a practical guide to getting started, with tips, self-assessments and resources for further investigation.