Fundamental Steps In Developing An Enterprise Architecture. Off The Starting Block

• An outline of the specific problems addressed by an effective Enterprise Architecture programme
• Outline of the choices of architecture framework and methodology
• Methods for driving alignment with the business strategy, architecture and technology implementation
• An overview of the processes and policies that should be developed
• Blueprinting - how to document Enterprise Architecture models and standards
• Factors affecting building a sustainable and scalable Enterprise Architecture
• Method and processes for keeping within budget and scope
• The implementation roadmap

Ben Ponne, Executive Director, Global Enterprise Architecture Organisation (GEAO) and Enterprise Architect/Consultant at EDS Headquarters, USA

All-of-Enterprise Transformation - Lessons Learnt From An EA Initiative. The Westpac Story

• Why Enterprise Architecture was needed and the challenges/problems it was meant to address
• How management buy-in was effected
• How the architecture framework was chosen and developed - what criteria for selection - an overview of processes and policies developed
• How the business strategy, architecture and technology were aligned
• The implementation roadmap
• Best practice processes and strategies developed
• How the progress and effectiveness of the Enterprise Architecture implemented was measured
• An outline of documents and diagrams used for the Enterprise Architecture
• Key lessons learnt and critical success factors for this initiative
• Sustainability and scalability issues
• Method and processes for keeping within budget and scope
• Enterprise wide vs project based focus
• Integration and inter-operability between the departments
• Balancing theoretical goals against industry practices

Stephen Smith, Chief Architect, Westpac Banking Corporation, Australia

• An outline of the key features of the TOGAF, Zachman, TEAF and FEAF frameworks
• Description of the unique value proposition of each framework
• A comparative analysis of the features of each framework and the strengths/weaknesses of each in terms of governance, structure, processes, methods
• How the choice of framework and model used can be adapted to your business requirements
• How to go about selecting a framework appropriate to your business needs

Dr Venky Shankararaman, Practice Associate Professor, School of Information Systems, Singapore Management University

Implementing Enterprise Architecture : Drivers, Best Practices And Methodology

• How to use the framework for developing your business blueprint
• Determining the Enterprise Architecture maturity level
• Optimising the current infrastructures and existing legacy systems
• Optimising the data warehouse
• Project architecture checkpoints
• Integration planning and implementation rollout
• Implications for project delivery
• Impact analysis and critical success factors

Associate Professor Peter Bernus, Deputy Head of School, School of Information and Communication Technology, Enterprise Integration Group, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Griffith University, Australia

An Evolution of a Practical Enterprise Architecture

Aon Hong Kong is the regional headquarters for Aon Asia - the 15-country Asian arm of Aon Corporation. Worldwide, Aon is the largest reinsurance broker and second largest insurance broker in the world.

This session presents the journey Aon Hong Kong takes in their search of an appropriate architecture framework that can add value to the business units and the enterprise as a whole, but at the same time can take into account the traditionally conservative nature of the insurance business, the unavoidable existence of legacy systems and practices, and the need to transform and breakthrough.

Suk Wah, Kwok, Chief Information Officer, AON Hong Kong

2. How do you go about completing a risk profile for any business transformation initiative? What would the criteria for considering reduction of such risk be?

Panelists :-
Stephen Smith, Dr Venky Shankararaman and Dr Peter Bernus.