TOGAF™

TOGAF™ The Open Group Architecture Framework, is an industry standard architecture framework. It has been developed and continuously evolved since the mid-90's by representatives of some of the world's leading IT customer and vendor organizations, working in The Open Group's Architecture Forum.

TOGAF™ is available for use internally by any organization around the world - members and non-members of The Open Group alike - subject to license conditions-see Downloading TOGAF™8.1

About TOGAF™ Version 8 Enterprise Edition

TOGAF™ Version 8 Enterprise Edition ("TOGAF™ 8" for short) is a detailed method and set of supporting resources for developing an Enterprise Architecture. Developed and endorsed by the membership of The Open Group's Architecture Forum, TOGAF™ 8 represents an industry consensus framework and method for Enterprise Architecture. As a comprehensive, open method for Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF™ 8 complements, and can be used in conjunction with, other frameworks that are more focused on specific aspects of architecture or for vertical sectors such as Government, Defense, and Finance.
The latest version of TOGAF™ 8 is Version 8.1.1.

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Download TOGAF™ 8.1 (http://www.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf8/downloads.htm)
Order TOGAF™ - "The Book" 2006 Edition (http://www.opengroup.org/bookstore/catalog/g063.htm)

About TOGAF™ Development

TOGAF™ Development is based on the sound foundation of TOGAF™ 8.1.

The Open Group Architecture Forum members from all over the world are working on developing TOGAF™. The Architecture Forum's workshops and discussion forums are open and collaborative, so that all ideas are shared and value can be gained from the multiple perspectives. South African Architecture Forum members work individually and in groups to make their contributions to the global standard locally.