The Open Group Architecture Forum manages the TOGAF® standard, an Open Group standard that improves business efficiency by providing the same Enterprise Architecture methodology & framework used by the world’s leading finance & government organizations.
TOGAF® - the Enterprise Architecture standard used by the world’s leading organizations to improve business efficiency
The TOGAF® framework is the de facto global standard for Enterprise Architecture. The Open Group Architecture Forum, comprised of more than 200 enterprises, develops and maintains the TOGAF standard and publishes successive versions at regular intervals. See TOGAF Downloads.
The TOGAF framework enables organizations to effectively address critical business needs by:
- Ensuring that everyone speaks the same language
- Avoiding lock-in to proprietary solutions by standardizing on open methods for Enterprise Architecture
- Saving time and money, and utilize resources more effectively
- Achieving demonstrable ROI
ArchiMate® visual modeling notation, an Open Group Standard, is an open and independent modelling language for Enterprise Architecture.
Using Open FAIR™ with the TOGAF® Standard for Risk Analysis in EA
The IT4IT™ vendor-neutral Reference Architecture for managing the business of IT
The Open Group events are for business and technology professionals interested in achieving business objectives through technology standards. The Open Group organizes conferences, member meetings, industry verticals, webinars and podcasts on a wide variety of topics.
Check our events calendar for upcoming events.
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Publications on TOGAF® and Enterprise Architecture
- TOGAF® Standard path for evolution
- TOGAF® and ArchiMate® Harmonization Project
- Capability based planning
- TOGAF® standard Ecosystem
- TOGAF® standard glossaries translations
Get Involved and Gain Influence in Defining Open Standards and Certifications
Being a member of The Open Group gives organizations early access to the latest information and developments regarding open standards and best practices, and enables them to participate in The Open Group’s highly influential Forums and Work Groups. We provide a collaborative, vendor-neutral environment where member representatives can:
- Network with a world-class community of peers, experts and industry leaders
- Have early access to information on industry developments
- Gain insight for future decisions from both major customers and suppliers of IT
- Influence outcomes that benefit their organizations
- Grow professionally, and enhance their credibility in the industry
- Receive education in best practices