The Briefing comprised four separate presentations.
TOGAF and the Architecture Forum -- the Continuing Story
Chris Greenslade of Frietuna Consultants and Chair of the Architecture
Forum presented the evolution of the TOGAF framework and its current dual incarnation as a
Technical Edition (Version 7) and an Enterprise Edition (Version 8).
Chris also reviewed the role of the Architecture Forum, in which TOGAF is evolved, and
described the use of the TOGAF Architecture Development Method as a means of populating
the well-known Zachman Framework. [PDF]
TOGAF Tool Support Briefing – Popkin System Architect
Matthew Smith of Popkin Software gave a presentation on Popkin's
System Architect tool, explaining the rationale for supporting the TOGAF framework and
certifying the System Architect tool under the TOGAF7 Tool Support program.
Matthew also explained in detail the support provided in the System Architect tool for
the TOGAF framework. [PDF]
e-Distance Learning for TOGAF – the Challenge
Judith Jones of Architecting-The-Enterprise addressed the topic of
developing a series of e-distance training courses to support the TOGAF framework,
including the problems of coping with the increasing scope and level of detail contained
in the TOGAF documentation set. [PDF]
IT Architecture Practice
Finally, John Spencer, Director of The Open Group Architecture Forum,
explained the wider topic of the Architecture Forum's approach to encouraging the
development of a global certification program for the profession of IT Architecture. [PDF]
