When hiring an Enterprise Architect (EA), what is most important for them to have on their CV?
An EA certification16%
Several years of general EA experience76%
Experience with a business similar to yours6%
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How likely are you to integrate AI-enabled PCs into your organization's buying cycle within the next 12 months?
High likelihood - We're planning significant adoption across departments9%
Moderate likelihood - We're considering adoption for specific purposes69%
Undecided or no specific plans9%
Low likelihood - We're acknowledging benefits but not prioritizing purchasing them4%
Very low likelihood - We have no immediate plans for integration6%
On a scale of 1 - 5, How have economic trends impacted your IT spending?
1. No impact. We are not adjusting our spending12%
2. We are more careful about our purchases going forward53%
3. We are reviewing our budgets and anticipating cuts moving forward25%
4. We have stopped most new purchases and are cutting some existing resources7%
5. We have established a freeze on new purchases and are seeing significant cuts to existing resources2%
Depends on which kind of role in my EA organization I am filling, but in some cases, industry knowledge is very important (if in a "true" Enterprise Architect / Strategic Architect or business aligned architect role). In other cases, such as solving for a more technical / Solution Architect-type role, general EA knowledge can be more important. A good Enterprise Architect should be able to operate in nearly any kind of technology:business alignment need or opportunity, and quickly sort out what is important and required for it, bringing the right people together and "framing the debate" for the options to move forward. In many cases, this is where an EA adds value, at a minimum putting an objective, strategic process into place to help drive a desired outcome, balancing the tactical and the strategic needs of an organization.