Enterprise, IT Business, and Functional Business Architects: What Are the Differences, and How Are They Steering the Technology Decisions?

This IDC Market Perspective explores the distinct roles of enterprise, IT business, and functional business architects in large corporations, emphasizing their unique perspectives and collaborative efforts in technology decision-making. It highlights the importance of understanding these roles for vendors to tailor their strategies effectively, ensuring alignment with business goals, IT requirements, and functional needs. The functional business architect plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between business and technology, advocating for functional priorities and facilitating successful system implementations.“Understanding the functional business architect role and their motivations can enable a better sales outcome. The functional business architects are going to be the key to understanding the buyer.” — Heather Herbst, research director, CFO Tech Agenda at IDC