At a recent enterprise architecture (EA) conference I challenged enterprise architects to avoid EA compliance and to begin using EA as an enabler for innovation. This challenge appears to resonate with architects and business leaders alike. In addition to numerous articles and posts, I've been asked by InfoQ's Jeevak Kasarkod, a number of clarifying questions regarding this view, so here are details which focus on what we mean when we say innovation, how maturing EA frameworks are impacting innovation, the concept of IT alignment, and other notable events that impact use of EA as a tool for innovation.
