Philip Allega
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Managing VP, Gartner
Philip Allega
Philip Allega coaches Gartner's core enterprise architecture (EA) analysts in the development of Gartner's EA research. He helps clients realize the value of EA as a strategic discipline by focusing on business outcomes. Mr. Allega also covers how EA is integrated with enterprise program management, IT portfolio management, and IT strategy and planning. Mr. Allega has worked in EA for 22 years, 14 with Gartner, and holds an M.B.A. from the University of California, Irvine. He is a Freeman of the City of London and a member of the Information Technologists' Company, a City of London livery company. His practical advice concerning IT management and EA is sought after by business and IT leadership teams in both public sector and Forbes Global 1000 organizations across Europe and North America.
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4 Sessions
Show Descriptions
Wednesday
Wednesday
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Gartner Keynote: Breakthrough Opportunities in Disruptive Times
Speakers: Philip Allega, Betsy Burton, Carol Rozwell, Valentin T. Sribar, Leif-Olof Wallin
Session Type: Keynote
Location: Potomac A-B
ID: K1
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Disruptive trends from the nexus of cloud, social, big data and mobile technologies, couple with challenging economic times, provides unprecedented opportunities for EA practitioners to deliver business value from EA differently than ever before. Our lead analysts introduce these opportunities to enterprise architects and business strategists who are focusing their EA program on delivering business value, growth and transformation.
Thursday
Thursday
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Net IT Out: Debate: The Future of EA 2020
Speakers: Philip Allega, Brian Burke
Moderator: Betsy Burton
Session Type: Net IT Out Session
Location: Potomac B
ID: B7-C7
Tracks: B, AD, S
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In this debate Gartner analysts will argue for and against the proposition that EA will continue to exist as a distinct discipline and will examine alternative scenarios. This session will challenge Gartner analysts and the audience to rethink the positioning and viability of EA going forward.

* Will the practices of EA be absorbed into existing business and IT strategic planning disciplines?
* Will the influence of EA be restricted to guiding IT decision making?
Thursday
03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Enterprise Architecture Programs for Global Companies
Speaker: Philip Allega
Session Type: Track Session
Location: Potomac C
ID: B9
Tracks: B, I, S
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"EA is challenging enough for companies focused on a single industry within a single region. Companies operating multinationally and globally face different challenges in the setup and execution of EA. This session explores our observations and offers advice on how to deal with EA in companies that operate in more than one region."

* What are concerns regarding maturity and stage of EA program execution?
* What are key challenges from differences in EA programs in different regions?
* How does EA engage in different regions?
Thursday
04:45 PM - 05:30 PM
Gartner Closing Keynote: Enterprise Architecture for "Money Making" CIOs
Speaker: Philip Allega
Session Type: Keynote
Location: Potomac A-B
ID: K5
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CIOs new responsibilities include profit making divisions in business, not just IT management. Many CIOs recognize that direct reports in post to deliver “enterprise architecture” may not be the best fit to deliver the goods. This session explores the leading indicators for CIOs to manage, or take on, this role within their leadership team.

* How can CIOs tell whether their EA program is “fit for purpose”?
* When must the EA program be redirected to support CIO goals?
* How can EA support CIOs with money-making responsibilities?