► Zachman Institute for Framework Advancement (ZIFA)  John Zachman’s Framework for Enterprise Architecture is one of the staples of our industry. Every Enterprise Architect should understand what the framework is, what it looks like, how to explain it, its purpose, and its origin.

► International Association of Software Architects (IASA) IASA is the premier association focused on the IT architecture profession through the advancement of best practices and education while delivering programs and services to IT architects of all levels around the world.  The association is committed to improving the quality of the IT architecture industry by developing and delivering standards, education programs and developing accreditation programs and services that optimize the development of architecture profession. 

► Architecture & Governance (A&G) Magazine Architecture & Governance Magazine is a new magazine targeted at EA and Governance practitioners. Published quarterly, A&G features industry case studies, analyst reports, and best practices related to our industry. Please register below to receive your free electronic subscription, and to request a complimentary PDF file of the current issue.

► Web Service Standards  Anyone developing an SOA must choose among the many established and emerging standards for adoption in their own environment. The authors of this site share provide a very comprehensive listing of the various web service standards, as well as a link to the publishing organization’s specifications. 

 ► Charlie Betz ERP4IT Blog  Charlie Betz’ blog is focused primarily on IT service management issues, but we like it for enterprise architects because Charlie is one of the few folks focused on such a tactical area that has a real appreciation for EA as well.