Forrester's Enterprise Architecture Forum 2010

Business demand for technology capabilities continues to grow, propelled by recognition of the impact technology has on business strategies and outcomes. Technology trends — from cloud computing to the "consumerization" of technology to "componentization" of packaged apps — open new doors for businesses to find solutions to their strategic needs. In such an environment, IT can’t remain an order taker — its relationship with business must evolve toward partnership, and enterprise architecture (EA) provides the glue for this partnership.