[Sigia-l] IA Practice Maturation

[Rudorf, Carl]

	<snip>Another point of extension, which Victor mentioned, is
building a bridge to
> more of the hardcore technical types--the database administrators,
> computer
> programmers, systems engineers, and other folks whose systems we will
> increasingly rely upon, and whose systems need to be increasingly aware of
> our requirements.</snip> 
> 
	When I worked as an IA at Compuware (KCMO) the Technical Architect
partnered with the IA and the client to determine the best strategy for
utilizing available technology. Although it added another layer to the
overall process, I always thought their availability and input was valuable.
On the other hand, similar to the often mentioned (creative) tensions
between Graphics Designers and IAs, Technical Architects' roles sometimes
blurred -- insofar as they believed their solutions should determine
IA/Design. All very interesting and valuable, particularly from an org /
collaboration perspective.

Carl Rudorf
Allstate Insurance Co.
Applications Services
Northbrook, Illinois