--- product_id: 6915468 title: "Enterprise Architecture As Strategy" price: "€ 48.63" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/6915468-enterprise-architecture-as-strategy store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Enterprise Architecture As Strategy **Price:** € 48.63 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Enterprise Architecture As Strategy - **How much does it cost?** € 48.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/6915468-enterprise-architecture-as-strategy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Enterprise Architecture As Strategy: 9781591398394: Ross, Jeanne W., Weill, Peter, Robertson, David: Books Review: Excellent book! Highly recommended for the non-EA practitioner - Although this book is a tad dated (written in 2006), it is really an excellent resource for managers and non-Enterprise Architects (NOTE: the book states the intended audience is management. I disagree: the lowliest analyst to the senior manager can use this book as a foundation or introduction to EA). The language is very plain and easy to understand. The examples are very straightforward and relevant. Unlike some other EA books that get lost in technical mumbo-jumbo, this books moves at a very fast past. I read all 200+ pages in two sittings. No joke. It draws you in and keeps you interested until the final pages. What I also like about this book is that it peppers business cases throughout and illustrates EAs from real companies such as 7-Eleven, UPS, CEMEX, and Delta Air Lines (instead of using hypothetical companies such as NewCo or BigManufacturingCo, and the like). You will not become an EA expert after reading this book. But you will have a greater awareness and understanding of enterprise architecture and process optimization. Review: Gives the big picture. But nothing specific. - This is a worthwhile book to read for every IT leaders. It should set the right trajectory of changing the IT operational and business model to deliver the maximum business value. This book lacks, however, thorough empirical research and has almost no quantifiable data to backup its suppositions. It also lacks details on "how" to achieve the objectives set by the authors. For example, at Optimized Core level, the authors say that different business units should share data and use standardized processes. But what does "shared" data mean? Does it mean to use the same data warehouse? or just have a master OLTP data that is derived across enterprise? They never get to much detail. This is a book great overview of the Enterprise Architecture with real great insights and suggestions on IT can better deliver value. Just don't expect them to exactly outline how you can do that. Pros: 1)Well thought out book on the big picture strategic thinking of how IT can better deliver better business value. 2)Stays away from explaining technical conceptual frameworks (no SOA, data warehousing etc) that detracts from the big picture message. Cons: 1)No technical details on how to build a better IT. 2)No evidence of any empirical research or quantifiable data to backup the suppositions. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #70,638 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in Information Management (Books) #115 in Systems & Planning #483 in Business Management (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (436) | | Dimensions | 6.75 x 1 x 9.75 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1591398398 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1591398394 | | Item Weight | 1.23 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | August 1, 2006 | | Publisher | Harvard Business Review Press | ## Images ![Enterprise Architecture As Strategy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711jlLcLFeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book! Highly recommended for the non-EA practitioner *by A***L on December 23, 2010* Although this book is a tad dated (written in 2006), it is really an excellent resource for managers and non-Enterprise Architects (NOTE: the book states the intended audience is management. I disagree: the lowliest analyst to the senior manager can use this book as a foundation or introduction to EA). The language is very plain and easy to understand. The examples are very straightforward and relevant. Unlike some other EA books that get lost in technical mumbo-jumbo, this books moves at a very fast past. I read all 200+ pages in two sittings. No joke. It draws you in and keeps you interested until the final pages. What I also like about this book is that it peppers business cases throughout and illustrates EAs from real companies such as 7-Eleven, UPS, CEMEX, and Delta Air Lines (instead of using hypothetical companies such as NewCo or BigManufacturingCo, and the like). You will not become an EA expert after reading this book. But you will have a greater awareness and understanding of enterprise architecture and process optimization. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gives the big picture. But nothing specific. *by J***M on March 12, 2013* This is a worthwhile book to read for every IT leaders. It should set the right trajectory of changing the IT operational and business model to deliver the maximum business value. This book lacks, however, thorough empirical research and has almost no quantifiable data to backup its suppositions. It also lacks details on "how" to achieve the objectives set by the authors. For example, at Optimized Core level, the authors say that different business units should share data and use standardized processes. But what does "shared" data mean? Does it mean to use the same data warehouse? or just have a master OLTP data that is derived across enterprise? They never get to much detail. This is a book great overview of the Enterprise Architecture with real great insights and suggestions on IT can better deliver value. Just don't expect them to exactly outline how you can do that. Pros: 1)Well thought out book on the big picture strategic thinking of how IT can better deliver better business value. 2)Stays away from explaining technical conceptual frameworks (no SOA, data warehousing etc) that detracts from the big picture message. Cons: 1)No technical details on how to build a better IT. 2)No evidence of any empirical research or quantifiable data to backup the suppositions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for your CXO *by J***E on November 2, 2006* This book should be on the reading list for CXOs of all types unless your business is untouched by technology. This is a must read for both IT & business folks alike. The issues discussed in this book resonate strongly with the daily grind at my company. Add to that the fact that this is based on some thorough research from Harvard lends a lot more credibility to this book & I do not hesitate in recommending it to my non technical peers. It provides a good frame of reference to help you understand the different organizational / IT ecosystems & what sort of characteristics differentiate them. Something to remember before embarking on any enterprise architecture strategy. It then follows with real life case studies / examples of various such scenarios. I really like the fact that this book is written in a very matter of fact way without the hype that is driving the Enterprise Architects of today insane. I did reflect a lot upon everything it talks about & also found the core diagrams that it mentions (I think chapter 2/3) really useful. They have served as great discussion starters with business for Tech/Business alignment. IMO, this book is like a good single grain malt, one that you want to sip very slowly & savor. ## Frequently Bought Together - Enterprise Architecture As Strategy: Creating a Foundation for Business Execution - The Practice of Enterprise Architecture: A Modern Approach to Business and IT Alignment (Enterprise Architecture Research) - Getting Started with Enterprise Architecture: A Practical and Pragmatic Approach to Learning the Basics of Enterprise Architecture --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/6915468-enterprise-architecture-as-strategy](https://www.desertcart.be/products/6915468-enterprise-architecture-as-strategy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*