Topic: The role of Enterprise Architecture in the design of the digital future: A Zachman Perspective

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1 Workshop and Panel Proposal Topic: The role of Enterprise Architecture in the design of the digital future: A Zachman Perspective Presenters: John Zachman, James Lapalme, Aurona Gerber and Alta van der Merwe Objective: This workshop will be hosted by John Zachman (creator of the Zachman framework for Enterprise Architecture), James Lapalme, Aurona Gerber and Alta van der Merwe. The objective of the workshop is to explore the role of enterprise architecture in the design of the digital future with special emphasis on the Zachman EA Framework. Enterprise Architecture (EA) and its associated Enterprise Engineering (EE) are evolving research fields receiving significant attention from different disciplines at present. Enterprise Architecture (EA) promises mechanisms that allow enterprises to align their strategies with information systems as well as mechanisms to manage change and allow agility. In this full-day workshop the focus will be on exploring the role of EA given the digital future, with special attention to the role of the Zachman Framework and its models as guidance in Enterprise Architecture. The main questions we are interested in at the moment include, but are not limited to: 1) What is an enterprise given the notion of the 'digital future' and does Enterprise Architecture have a role in the design of the digital future? 2) What are the characteristics of the digital future that will influence the enterprise and enterprise architecture? 3) Given the diversity in EA and different perspectives of EA, how could it be used in the design of the digital future? 4) What is the role of models in the design of the digital future? 5) What approaches could be used to ensure rigorous and verifiable enterprise architecture and model design in the digital future? Workshop Layout: We propose a full day workshop with presentations and a panel discussion. 08:30 09:00 Alta van der Merwe: Introduction and background 09:00 09:40 James Lapalme: Perspectives in Enterprise Architecture 09:40 10:10 Aurona Gerber: Models and Design for the digital future

2 10:10 10:30 Break 10:30 12:30 John Zachman: What is an enterprise and why is enterprise architecture necessary for the digital future? 12:30 13:30 Lunch Break 13:30 14:30 Discussion and Worksession 14:30 15:00 Feedback 15:00 15:30 Break 15:30 16:30 Panel discussion Intended audience: This workshop is intended for anyone interested to understand what are involved in Enterprise Architecture, with special reference to the role of EA in the design of the Digital Future Justification of interest and impact for intended AMCIS audience The term ʻenterprise architectureʼ is used with increased frequency by researchers and engineers in Information Systems Science. A search on Google Scholar for ʻenterprise architectureʼ returned nearly a million hits. It is clear that the enterprise architecture is a concept that will play a role in our future and John Zachman is often described as the ʻFather of Enterprise Architectureʼ. This workshop aims to explore the role of enterprise architecture in the design of our digital future. The audience will receive an overview of the history and meaning of enterprise architecture, as well as an introduction into the new Zachman Framework (presented by John Zachman) as guidance in Enterprise Architecture. Futhermore, a panel will explore how EA can play a role in the design of our digital future in IS. Panel Session: The workshop schedule includes a panel session during the afternoon where all the presenters as well as invited guests will participate as panelists. The following persons confirmed as panelists: James Lapalme Randy V. Bradley Knut Hinkelman Carsten Brockman

3 Short biography of presenters Mr John Zachman - Zachman International, John A. Zachman is the originator of the Framework for Enterprise Architecture, also known as the Zachman Framework, which has received broad acceptance around the world as an integrative framework, or "periodic table" of descriptive representations for Enterprises. Mr. Zachman is not only known for this work on Enterprise Architecture, but is also known for his early contributions to IBMʼs Information Strategy methodology (Business Systems Planning) as well as to their Executive team planning techniques (Intensive Planning). Mr. Zachman retired from IBM in 1990, having served them for 26 years. He is Chief Executive Officer of his own education and consulting business, Zachman International. Mr. Zachman serves on the Executive Council for Information Management and Technology (ECIMT) of the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) and on the Advisory Board of the Data Administration Management Association International (DAMA-I) from whom he was awarded the 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award. He was awarded the 2009 Enterprise Architecture Professional Lifetime Achievement Award from the Center for Advancement of the Enterprise Architecture Profession as well as the 2004 Oakland University, Applied Technology in Business (ATIB), Award for IS Excellence and Innovation. Mr. Zachman has been focusing on Enterprise Architecture since 1970 and has written extensively on the subject. He is the author of the book, The Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architecture: A Primer on Enterprise Engineering and Manufacturing. He has facilitated innumerable executive team planning sessions. He travels nationally and internationally, teaching and consulting, and is a popular conference speaker, known for his motivating messages on Enterprise Architecture issues. He has spoken to many thousands of enterprise managers and information professionals on every continent. In addition to his professional activities, Mr. Zachman serves on the Elder Council of the Church on the Way (First Foursquare Church of Van Nuys, California), the Board of Directors of Living Way Ministries, a radio and television ministry of the Church on the Way, the Presidentʼs Cabinet of the Kingʼs University, the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Citywide Childrenʼs Christian Choir and on the Board of Directors of Native Hope International, a Los Angeles-based ministry to the Native American people.

4 Prior to joining IBM, Mr. Zachman served as a line officer in the United States Navy and is a retired Commander in the U. S. Naval Reserve. He chaired a panel on "Planning, Development and Maintenance Tools and Methods Integration" for the U. S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. He holds a degree in Chemistry from Northwestern University, has taught at Tufts University, has served on the Board of Councilors for the School of Library and Information Management at the University of Southern California, as a Special Advisor to the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University, on the Advisory Council to the School of Library and Information Management at Dominican University and on the Advisory Board for the Data Resource Management Program at the University of Washington. He has been a Fellow for the College of Business Administration of the University of North Texas and currently is listed in Cambridge Whoʼs Who. Prof Alta van der Merwe HOD: Department of Informatics Department of Informatics Physical address: Information Technology Building, room 5-78, University of Pretoria, Corner of Lynnwood Road and Roper Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083 Postal address: Private Bag X20, Hatfield, 0028 Tel: +27-(0) Fax: +27-(0) alta@up.ac.za Prof Alta van der Merwe is currently head of the Informatics Department at the University of Pretoria. She serves on several international research working groups, steering committees, advisory boards and editorial boards. She is the chair of the South African IEEE SMC chapter, the editor of the SAIEE (Software Engineering track), co-editor of the newly established IBIMA journal and serves on the organizing Committee of the Advance Enterprise Repository Workshop (AER 2009). She was instrumental in establishing a research group spanning academia, research institutions and industry, the Enterprise Architecture Research Forum (AERF), which is a leader in the field of development of the domain of Enterprise Architecture. She was also involved in the establishment of the Open Group Enterprise Architecture Academic Forum, which focuses on the enhancement of Enterprise Architecture (EA) as an academic field. Currently her own research interest is the use of models within the field of Enterprise Engineering and Enterprise Architecture.

5 Dr. Aurona Gerber Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Meraka Institute Meiring Naude, Lynnwood, Pretoria, South Africa Prof Aurona Gerber completed an degree in electronic engineering at the University of Pretoria in She has been employed in different milieusʼ, including a research institution (CSIR), an academic institution (University of South Africa) and industry (Didata). During her employment in these different environments, she was involved in the development, research and academic side of technology applications. She is currently employed at the CSIR as a principal researcher in knowledge representation and reasoning. Aurona is involved in supervision of Master and PhD students and was appointed as professor extraordinary at the North-west University in Aurona Gerber serves on different program committees for conferences, review panels for journals and is currently the chair-elect of the IEEE SMCS South Africa chapter. Her research interest is within the domain of modeling (also formal models and ontologies), with a special interest in the design and of models and meta-models in several application areas such as enterprise architecture and biodiversity informatics. Dr. James Lapalme Professor at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) Website: HQ: Montreal, Canada Area james.lapalme@videotron.ca Dr. Lapalme received a Ph.D. in Computer Sciences from l Université de Montréal and an M.A. in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia University. He is a professor in the Software and IT Engineering Department at l'école de Technologie Supérieure in Montréal. Previously to his academic position, Dr. Lapalme spent many years as an Enterprise Architect, IT Specialist and Management Consultant for a number of organisations. His major areas of interest are enterprise architecture, information management and organisational transformati