p. 276, cited in: Jaap Schekkerman (2003) How to Survive in the Jungle of Enterprise Architecture. p. 131
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To keep the business from disintegrating, the concept of information systems architecture is becoming less of an option and more of a necessity
— John Zachman
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Source: Wikiquote: "John Zachman" (Quotes, A Framework for Information Systems Architecture, 1987: John Zachman (1987), "A framework for information systems architecture". In: IBM Systems Journal, Vol 26, Issue 3, p. 276-292)
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About John Zachman
John A. Zachman (born December 16, 1934) is an American business and IT consultant, early pioneer of enterprise architecture, Chief Executive Officer of Zachman International, and originator of the Zachman Framework.
About John Zachman
John A. Zachman (born December 16, 1934) is an American business and IT consultant, early pioneer of enterprise architecture, Chief Executive Officer of Zachman International, and originator of the Zachman Framework.
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