TOGAF and the IT DialTone Architecture
(Open to Non-Members)

Presenters: Christer Askerfjord (Sweden Post) and John Spencer (The Open Group)

Christer and John will explain the TOGAF Program and its context in terms of the Architecture Continuum and the IT DialTone Architecture. They will also explain the the role of the TOGAF Technical Reference Model (TRM) and Standards Information Base (SIB).

• Background: The TOGAF Program
• Context: The Architecture Continuum, TOGAF, and the IT DialTone Architecture
• The TOGAF Technical Reference Model (TRM) and Standards Information Base (SIB)

Presenters: Walter Stahlecker, Hewlett-Packard and Terry Blevins, NCR

Walter and Terry will introduce and explain the TOGAF ADM, the central part of TOGAF. They will describe the processes of requirements gathering and the development of business scenarios using the ADM, and examine the role of the architect.

This will be followed by a 30-minute discussion.

• The TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM)
• Requirements and the Role of the Architect
• Business Scenarios

This session will cover three different Case Studies of customer organizations using TOGAF to develop enterprise architectures.

Case Study #1: Use of TOGAF by The Diary Farm Group, Hong Kong

Presenter: Geoff McClelland, Director, Centre For Open Systems P/L, Australia

The Open Group's Architectural Framework (TOGAF) was used as the underpinning methodology in the creation of The Dairy Farm Group (DFG) Technical Architecture. DFG is the largest retailer in Asia and is undertaking a group-wide supply chain re-engineering effort in conjunction with their major IT suppliers (IBM, HP, Microsoft and Oracle). The Open Group has supplied some of the key resources to assist DFG in developing, promulgating, and enforcing the TA - a corner-stone of the re-engineering strategy.

Geoff McClelland will outline the “why” of the decision to use TOGAF, the benefits and pitfalls of the approach, and what was learned along the way.

Case Study #2: Using TOGAF as a Procurement Tool

Presenter: David Blair, ITSA, Department of Social Security, UK

David will share the experiences of the UK DSS in using TOGAF to focus on architectural and engineering principles as a means of differentiating between Service Providers, and to in building concensus for its Technical Architecture. 

Case Study #3: Use of TOGAF Within Litton PRC

Presenter: Hal Wilson, Vice President and General Manager, 'Net Solutions, Litton PRC

Hal will provide an overview of Litton / PRC's experience with TOGAF and the use of architectural frameworks in Litton / PRC's business operations.

Presenter: Mike Lambert, Chief Technical Officer, The Open Group

In the IT DialTone Architecture, The Open Group has used the methods described in TOGAF to define an architecture for an infrastructure based on the Internet and related technologies, capable of supporting the deployment of interoperable IT environments and mission-critical business applications.

Mike will provide an introduction to the IT DialTone infrastructure and the IT DialTone Architecture, explaining the relationship with TOGAF.