8 - Architecture Governance (Level 1)
monitoring and directing architecture work at an enterprise-level

Main concepts of an AG framework

• Policy Management and Take-On - Formal process for all changes and new content
• Compliance - Assessments against agreements on an ongoing basis
• Dispensation - Allows non-conformance for a given time-period as long as specific criteria are followed in the interim
• Monitoring and Reporting - monitoring, feedback, reporting
• Business Control - Processes to ensure compliance with business policies
• Environment Management - Services required to make sure the respository underpinning AG is effective and efficient

Why it is beneficial

• Links IT to org strategies
• integrate IT best practices
• Protect digital assets
• support regulatory and best practice requirements
• promote visible risk management