Presentation
Introducing Architecture to the Enterprise - the Business Case for Architecture
The ICT department of a European Bank introduces in 2003 a new project lifecycle for ICT development. In this lifecycle the emphasis is expressed for both effectiveness and efficiency. As a consequence of the implementation of the new lifecycle, a stronger need arises to adopt a common method for the pre-study phase, focusing on effectiveness. Since this is not the Bank's core activity, that method has been sought in the market place. It is the ambition of the Bank to attain a professionalism at the level of suppliers in the market, which in turn is expected to improve business-ICT alignment. Thus the Bank has expressed the need for a flexible architecture method. A Service Based Approach is seen as critical for success.

Capgemini has been one of the three short listed suppliers. Since the end of 2003 Capgemini started the venture together with the Bank. Last November this culminated in a large proof of capability of the Bank's 20 professionals at the Capgemini University at Les Fontaines in France. This could not take place without the teamwork Capgemini has demonstrated in its approach, between the different disciplines that are required for such a challenge.

In this presentation the business case will be given, and the approach and lessons learned will be expressed. Also, major pitfalls will be highlighted, and how the Capgemini Collaborative approach has contributed to the challenge of the Bank. The case has been evaluated with all stakeholders that have participated during the process. From the first steps onwards it also reviews several innovative ways to develop the architecture capability.

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