... that organizations need, future-state architectures focus on providing guidance and guardrails. They combine two elements: a tiered approach to designing and building out capability, and an iterative, learning-oriented process that keeps future-state architecture alive and relevant. Insights at a Glance ...
Analyst(s): Gilbert van der Heiden | Marcus Blosch | Fred Ganter
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