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− Recommend and publish medium-term and longer-term strategic directions based on
business imperatives
− Undertake all pertinent technical due diligences at the enterprise architectural level
2. Develop a self-service architecture function (based on automated PICS Proforma
mechanisms):
− Recommend and publish medium-term and longer-term strategic directions that can be
accessed and assessed by stakeholders in a simple and direct manner
− Support adherence to enterprise standards
− Manage internal governance of introduction of new services
3. Achieve optimality:
− Secure optimal use of IT assets in the enterprise
− Maximize business opportunity/capabilities via open/non-vendor-proprie ...