The 10th edition of the popular enterprise architecture framework focuses on improving usability for a wider range of enterprises. Credit: iStock/Nikada The vendor-neutral Open Group Architecture Forum has launched the 10th edition of its TOGAF standard this week, with the latest edition of the popular enterprise architecture framework being given a modular redesign aimed at easing adoption for practitioners. The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) has been around since 1995 and aims to help organize the software development process in a way that reduces errors, helps hit deadlines, stay on budget, and align with key business units. The 10th edition of the framework focuses on expanding the material available to software architects, open it up to organizations using the agile methodology, and provide greater guidance and a simpler route to applying the TOGAF framework alongside its core knowledge base. The new edition of the framework will certainly look different to experienced practitioners, as it has been given a “refreshed modular structure” which aims to help architects apply the TOGAF framework to their unique organizational style and needs. “The next decade of technology and business pressures will require organizations to be more agile, resilient, and adaptable than ever, and that will make a clear approach to architecture more important than ever,” Steve Nunn, CEO and president of The Open Group said as part of the announcement. This structure will also enable the Open Group to release new material more frequently. “The fact that the TOGAF Standard is a living body of knowledge is one of its great advantages,” Nunn said. “We have now arrived at a point where business strategy and digital solutions are inseparable, and organizations of every size, in every sector, face the need to establish agile ways of working which continually evolve and adapt.” Related content feature New US CIO appointments, May 2024 Congratulations to these 'movers and shakers' recently hired or promoted into a new chief information officer, senior IT, or board role. By Martha Heller May 08, 2024 9 mins CIO Careers IT Leadership feature The extent Automic’s group CIO goes to reconcile data Cathy O'Sullivan, CIO editor-in-chief for APAC, recently sat with Marcelo Dantas, group CIO at Automic Group, to discuss completing one of the largest-ever registry services transitions in Australia, keeping pace with technology, and why cyberse By CIO staff May 08, 2024 9 mins CIO Cloud Native Data Quality feature Expion Health revamps its RFP process with AI The healthcare cost management firm built a customized AI tool to streamline an error-prone process for gaining new customers. Now, it’s considering selling the project for external use. By Grant Gross May 08, 2024 6 mins CIO 100 Healthcare Industry Digital Transformation feature Ways IT leaders can meet the EU AI Act head on The biggest mistake companies of all sizes could make is to put conformity before innovation, according to EU AI Act co-rapporteur Dragoș Tudorache. By Andrada Fiscutean May 08, 2024 6 mins CIO Military Regulation PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe