The Open Group Architecture Framework is becoming a de facto Architecture standard in the IT Industry and Atcomm has recognised this. It is important to innovate and stay ahead of the rest and as a result we are applying TOGAF principles in our Enterprise Architecture methodologies. We must recognise that a solid Enterprise Architecture is needed in any organisation as it is critical to business survival and success and it enables managed innovation within the enterprise.

So what is TOGAF?...

The Open Group defines TOGAF as a framework - a detailed method and a set of supporting tools for developing IT and Enterprise Architecture.

There are many architecture frameworks, but TOGAF is unique in containing a method for developing architecture - the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM). The ADM can be used with other popular frameworks and so we might call it framework-agnostic.

TOGAF is the result of best practice, as gathered by The Open Group's Architecture Forum. Consequently, TOGAF's great strength is that it is non-proprietary and free to use. However, this does mean that architects need to customise and tailor TOGAF to their organisation's specific needs.

For more information visit the Open Group - http://www.opengroup.org/