As an IT architect involved in enterprise architecture (EA), I often recall that this branch of IT is not new at all. Rather, it is strictly related to cybernetics,1 a term the Greek philosopher Plato used to refer to "the art of steering" or "the art of government." In 1958, French cybernetics pioneer Louis Couffignal called cybernetics "the art of assuring efficiency of action." Indeed, EA has this final goal: to allow the control and governance of an enterprise.
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Pierfranco Ferronato is an innovative and visionary lead solutions architect with long-term vision and extensive experience within infrastructure, applications, and cloud computing solutions. He has a broad understanding of business and customer requirements with proven talent in design and development of cost-effective solutions in answer to complex opportunities. Dr. Ferronato is an enthusiastic advocate for innovative technological solutions… Read More
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