If you have ever remodeled your home, you know how important building codes, blueprints, and city or county inspections are to successfully complete the project. Detailed drawings specify plumbing, electrical, and building construction information for the entire structure.
Enterprise Architecture works in a similar manner.
An Enterprise Architecture framework is similar to building codes that ensure the building is soundly constructed. The IT governance bodies and procedures serve as the city and county inspectors for building improvement projects. Frameworks contain models and standards that will be used to develop IT architecture descriptions. The architecture description is the blueprint. Customs, as well as other federal agencies and bureaus, is under increasing pressure to ensure IT investments are spent wisely and are used to improve its mission and accomplishments.