Upcoming Events

May
21

EA Forum - AI Integration in Higher Education

AI Integration in Higher Education

Join us as UJ’s Francois Wolmarans, Senior Manager for Architecture and Planning, and seasoned open-source advocate and technologist, leads a compelling discussion on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within higher education institutions. 

He will explore both the challenges and opportunities of AI integration, focusing on strategic considerations necessary for its implementation and use. Topics will include AI research at the university using Language Learning Models (LLMs) for student support while addressing ethics and transparency, leveraging open-source LLM tools, and securing AI systems within university environments. Additionally, Francois will discuss the development of an AI architecture blueprint tailored to align with university goals and the integration of AI workflows into existing architectures.

With his extensive experience at the University of Johannesburg, Francois brings a wealth of knowledge in IT architecture and strategic planning in higher education. His deep involvement in the open-source community and commitment to ethical technology use provide him with unique insights that promise to make this session both informative and thought-provoking.

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Feb
28

EA Forum - The Role of Business Processes in Digital Transformation

Join us at The Open Group EA Forum for an insightful session on how Digital Transformation can create value for stakeholders and foster a resilient, agile business environment. Experienced Business Consultant, Anneke Thorburn, will discuss how integrating technology across all business aspects requires rethinking business models and processes upfront. This means changing how the business operates, then making sure that clean, quality data is identified and available, and then changing the technologies.

Her presentation will highlight the significance of data and the optimisation of business processes for enhancing customer and staff experiences, driving efficiency, agility, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.

Anneke Thorburn heads up the Digital Advisory business unit within BCX and is responsible for areas such as: Enterprise Architecture, Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Architecture, IT Strategy and Governance, IT Service Management, Business Continuity Management and Organisational Change Management. BCX is a member of The Open Group Architecture Forum and active participant in the Enterprise Architecture Workgroup for Government.

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Jul
26

EA Forum - Practicing EA: A Personal Journey

Join us at the EA Forum where Boitumelo Molete, Senior Manager EA at The University of Witwatersrand will draw on her work at the university to discuss her Enterprise Architecture (EA) journey within an educational context. The presentation will include tips on using EA to manage challenges both unique to the practice and to the industry, while offering insight into the transformative potential of EA within higher education and other sectors.

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New TOGAF 10th Edition
Jun
14

New TOGAF 10th Edition

We are delighted to invite you to our forthcoming EA Forum Seminar, where Stuart Macgregor, CEO Real IRM and The Open Group South Africa, will provide an overview of the new TOGAF Standard 10th Edition. He will illuminate some key aspects, including the new structure of the standard: the Core Standard and the TOGAF Series Guides, as well as the extension of the certification programme.

Stuart's presentation will also shed light on the significant updates and enhancements in the 10th Edition and its relevance to us in Africa

Following Stuart's talk, we invite you to join us for a networking session. This will present a wonderful opportunity to connect with Stuart and other attendees, discuss the insights gleaned from the seminar, and cultivate relationships within our enterprise architecture community.

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Jun
2

New TOGAF 10th Edition

We are delighted to invite you to our forthcoming EA Forum Seminar, where Stuart Macgregor, CEO Real IRM and The Open Group South Africa, will provide an overview of the new TOGAF Standard 10th Edition. He will illuminate some key aspects, including the new structure of the standard: the Core Standard and the TOGAF Series Guides, as well as the extension of the certification programme.

Stuart's presentation will also shed light on the significant updates and enhancements in the 10th Edition and its relevance to us in Africa

Following Stuart's talk, we invite you to join us for a networking session. This will present a wonderful opportunity to connect with Stuart and other attendees, discuss the insights gleaned from the seminar, and cultivate relationships within our enterprise architecture community.

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Jun
1

New TOGAF 10th Edition

We are delighted to invite you to our forthcoming EA Forum Seminar, where Stuart Macgregor, CEO Real IRM and The Open Group South Africa, will provide an overview of the new TOGAF Standard 10th Edition. He will illuminate some key aspects, including the new structure of the standard: the Core Standard and the TOGAF Series Guides, as well as the extension of the certification programme.

Stuart's presentation will also shed light on the significant updates and enhancements in the 10th Edition and its relevance to us in Africa

Following Stuart's talk, we invite you to join us for a networking session. This will present a wonderful opportunity to connect with Stuart and other attendees, discuss the insights gleaned from the seminar, and cultivate relationships within our enterprise architecture community.

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