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Episode 2: The Origins of Enterprise Architecture

In this episode of EA Explained, Omar Gawad and Eric Jager explore the evolution of Enterprise Architecture (EA), from its origins as IT support to its role today as a driver of business strategy and digital transformation. They break down the major EA frameworks that have shaped the discipline, including Zachman, TOGAF, BIZBOK, and ArchiMate, and discuss how each contributes unique value. Rather than following a single framework rigidly, the conversation emphasizes the importance of building a toolkit approach, tailoring methods to organizational needs, and ensuring that technology and business strategy remain aligned. This EA Explained series is inspired by the international best-selling book “Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture” by Eric Jager. The most widely recognized introduction to EA worldwide. What you’ll learn in this episode: How Enterprise Architecture evolved into a strategy enabler? Why understanding EA’s origins matters for today’s practices? The role of frameworks like Zachman, TOGAF, and BIZBOK. Why frameworks are complementary, not competing? How to tailor EA methods to your organization’s context? The impact of digital transformation on EA’s agility. The importance of aligning IT and business strategy. How does visual modeling help communicate complex architectures? EA’s role in ensuring coherence across strategies and operations. This episode is designed for business architects, enterprise architects, analysts, and leaders who want practical insights into how EA frameworks can support strategy and transformation. #EnterpriseArchitecture #TOGAF #Zachman #BIZBOK #ArchiMate #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy #eaexplained Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:43 E1 Recap and E2 Objectives 02:58 EA Origins 05:45 EA Frameworks 07:13 EA Shift 14:23 EA Mindset Evolution 18:56 How Architects should deal with Frameworks? 23:06 EA as a toolkit 24:47 How & When To Use Frameworks 27:26 Closing Thoughts