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  :: EDITOR'S NOTE ::                                  June 12, 2008
The debate over the value of enterprise architects is still going strong; we've also found good advice on answering some of the confusing questions about what EAs are accomplishing.
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There's a lot of confusion and frustration over the role of enterprise architect within IT. If you don't believe me, just read the comments replying to "Enterprise Architects: Who Needs Them?" a May post about the backlash against EA. But the real question isn't who needs enterprise architects, because the truth is, IT does need enterprise architects. One proof is the mess we're in today with integration. The questions we should be asking are why is there a backlash and can it be fixed? In "Enterprise Architecture is More than Engineering," Mike Rollings tackles these questions, taking a critical look at why enterprise architecture is failing. The truth is, there's blame to go around. Neither organizations nor IT have embraced enterprise architecture. It's pretty darn hard to get people to follow your plan if they're not listening, and few architects have the authority to make them do so, as David Linthicum has pointed out.
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