Architecture in action, a practical guide to enterprise architecture.
Reading this book will help you transform "enterprise architecture on paper" into actionable enterprise architecture that shapes decisions, accelerates transformation, and connects strategy with execution in a tangible way. Download the detailed book overview.
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About the author
Niek De Visscher, consultant, author, and trainer, helps organizations turn (IT) strategy into reality: not with thick reports, but through clear choices that lead to scalable platforms and solutions that truly make an impact.
Niek believes in practical digital strategy: directional, connecting, and focused on agility and resilience. Always with a focus on tangible value, accelerating innovation, reducing risks, and enabling growth.
With experience across sectors and borders — from KPMG to adidas, and supporting organizations such as allnex, Basic-Fit, Nespresso, Digitaal Vlaanderen, FOD BOSA, and the Province of Antwerp — Niek brings pragmatic expertise in digital transformation, legacy modernization, and AI readiness.
