Are you a stressed-out IT (Information Technology) leader trying to navigate the latest wave of AI (Artificial Intelligence)-driven technology change? You are not alone. Your peers are feeling it too. Unfortunately, the advisors that IT leaders typically look to in situations like this, Enterprise Architects, are in high demand and short supply. The technology that is giving you grief is also presenting you with a solution: intelligent automation for enterprise architecture.
Not Enough Enterprise Architects
Enterprise Architects (EAs) are among the highest-paid job disciplines in IT. Their vast knowledge and experience, combined with the unique ability to understand and explain complex environments, make them valuable advisors to both business and IT leadership. Unfortunately, most IT organizations face ongoing challenges in building and maintaining an architecture practice that meets their needs. There is a shortage of qualified architects in the market, due to an aging resource pool and the deep experience requirements of the role.
Budget Pressures
Most IT organizations are facing budget cuts and cannot afford to hire expensive resources that may take up to a year to get acclimated and become productive. Architecture organizations must instead learn to work more efficiently with the limited resources they have. In short, 70 to 80 percent of the work EAs do can be made more efficient or eliminated through Intelligent Automation. That is a timely opportunity for IT organizations that need to do more and move faster amid shrinking budgets.
Focus on Value
There are two key principles to keep in mind when dealing with the EA (Enterprise Architecture) challenge. First, this is not about replacing people. It is about enabling them to do more. Second, when you are working with AI, always keep a human in the loop and in control.
Now is the time to invest in your Enterprise Architects. Unless you are woefully understaffed, do not focus on hiring. Instead, focus on upskilling and enabling the resources you already have so they can deliver greater value to the organization.
Make the First Move
There are four use cases outlined in the whitepaper Intelligent Automation for Enterprise Architecture that can help you understand where to begin. If you need help, NovoCircle is a consultancy focused on Intelligent Automation with decades of experience as Enterprise Architects working with industry-leading businesses. Learn more about our Technology Advisory Services.