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The Dynamic Enterprise is an Enterprise architecture concept based on Web 2.0 technology. [1] [2] marked by continuous and transformative growth. The dynamic enterprise is supported by a dynamic communications framework, that aims to interconnects networks, people, processes and knowledge. This concept is introduced by Alcatel-Lucent in 2008. [3]

Enterprise architecture (EA) is "a well-defined practice for conducting enterprise analysis, design, planning, and implementation, using a comprehensive approach at all times, for the successful development and execution of strategy. Enterprise architecture applies architecture principles and practices to guide organizations through the business, information, process, and technology changes necessary to execute their strategies. These practices utilize the various aspects of an enterprise to identify, motivate, and achieve these changes."

Web 2.0 World Wide Web sites that use technology beyond the static pages of earlier Web sites

Web 2.0 refers to websites that emphasize user-generated content, ease of use, participatory culture and interoperability for end users. The term was invented by Darcy DiNucci in 1999 and later popularized by Tim O'Reilly and Dale Dougherty at the O'Reilly Media Web 2.0 Conference in late 2004. The Web 2.0 framework only specifies the design and use of websites and does not place any technical demands or specifications on designers. The transition was gradual and, therefore, no precise date for when this change happened has been given.

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The Alcatel-Lucent Dynamic Communications Framework provides: [4]

Overview

Organizations face key trends that threaten their ability to grow, retain customers, and prosper. Internally, employees are faced with ever mounting volumes of information they must review and act upon, coupled with a constant need to learn and use a multitude of new and changing tools. Externally, customer service is equally demanding.

As organizations cope with this challenging environment, a new generation of employees is increasingly frustrated to find that the tools in their workplace lag behind what they are accustomed to in the consumer world. To compound the situation, market and competitive forces are constantly accelerating. These changes drive a need to transform enterprise communications–to become more dynamic.

The Dynamic Enterprise is enabled by a Dynamic Communications Framework, a concept developed by Alcatel-Lucent, that interconnects networks, people, processes and knowledge. The framework is always on, flexible, standards-based so that organizations can respond quickly to change and better harness its knowledge.

Alcatel-Lucent French global telecommunications equipment company

Alcatel-Lucent S.A. was a French global telecommunications equipment company, headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. It was formed in 2006 by the merger of France-based Alcatel and U.S.-based Lucent, the latter being the successor of AT&T's Western Electric.

See also

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References

  1. Olivier Zara (2008) Le management de l'intelligence collective. p. 179
  2. Dirk Matthes (2011) Enterprise Architecture Frameworks Kompendium. p. 16
  3. Alcatel-Lucent unveils “Dynamic Enterprise” at its Enterprise Forum 2008 Conference Accessed July 31, 2009.
  4. Transforming Your Business into a Dynamic Enterprise. Accessed July 31, 2009.