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    • AOGEA Now Recognizes Microsoft Certified Architects

      The Open Group | UK |

      Following Microsoft's discontinuation of the Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) Solutions and Infrastructure certifications, the Association of Open Group Enterprise Architects (AOGEA) now recognizes both certifications alongside ITAC, TOGAF and FEAC. All individuals holding either certification are eligible for a three-year membership in the AOGEA. The offer, funded by Microsoft, is valid from May 1, 2010, to December 31, 2010.

    • The Open Group releases second edition of 'The SOA Source Book'

      The Open Group | London, UK |

      The Open Group has released the second edition of its SOA Source Book, a practical guide that addresses how enterprise architects can use service-oriented architecture (SOA) to deliver unified business and IT architectures for their organisations.

    • The Open Group's IT Specialist Certification Program Reaches New Milestone

      The Open Group | San Francisco, CA |

      The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium focused on open standards and global interoperability within and between enterprises, today announced that the number of individuals that have achieved its Information Technology Specialist Certification (ITSC) program has surpassed the mark of 1,000 professionals. Launched just last year, the ITSC program assures that individuals possess the prerequisite skills and experience to develop and deliver an ever-more complex set of IT solutions. The program counts a diverse set of companies and global IT solutions providers across numerous industries as active contributors, including for example Credit Suisse and Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services.

    • Association of Open Group Enterprise Architects and Global Enterprise Architecture Organization Announce Merger

      The Open Group | San Francisco, CA |

      Union of AOGEA and GEAO Creates Largest Professional Body for Enterprise Architects in the World -- The Association of Open Group Enterprise Architects (AOGEA) today announced a merger with the Global Enterprise Architecture Organization (GEAO) to form the largest professional body for Enterprise Architects in the world. At the time of this announcement, the combined organization serves more than 9,000 members in 72 different countries.

    • The Open Group announces general availability of TOGAF ™ version 9

      The Open Group | 21st Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Conference, San Diego, CA, USA |

      Latest Evolution of Popular EA Framework Enables Better Alignment of Business and IT Goals; Increases Ease of Use. The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium focused on open standards and global interoperability within and between enterprises, today announced the general availability of TOGAF™ version 9.

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