But, the truth is that EA is not a silver bullet that magically will save your organization in difficult times when there is a need to change. Architecture will help you, but there are some prerequisites that need to be in place.
Do you prefer pasta Bolognaise or integration spaghetti for lunch. The later is a common dish served in IT-departments.
It's rather simple reason behind this statement. Convenience always win if the product is affordable.
Bear in mind that when Apple Watch is a success, other smart watches could also be a success for non-techies if they have as convenient user-experiences as Apple's products.
Do you remember when IT became fashion may be a question your grandchildren ask you in the future.
Let's start with some general thoughts, examples and then be a little more specific about how to solve the problems with AD/AM in traditional IT.