In today’s complex business landscape, organisations often struggle to translate strategy into execution. A strong BPM capability ensures that business processes are not just optimised, but seamlessly integrated into the broader architecture framework, enabling agility, efficiency, and long-term success.

The Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) is a global, open framework that standardises banking architecture to drive interoperability, efficiency, and agility in financial services. At this month’s EA Forum, Rizwana Cassim, Enterprise Architect at Standard Bank Group, will share insights into how BIAN is shaping Standard Bank’s architecture landscape. Head of Enterprise Architecture for Corporate Functions, Tony Maimane, will present his thesis on the opportunities and challenges of BIAN adoption, using Standard Bank as a reference.

With an ever-growing digital carbon footprint, addressing “dark data”—unused data that consumes resources without adding value—is crucial for sustainability. Enterprise Architecture (EA) offers a powerful approach to managing dark data sustainably, helping organisations minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.  Prof. Hanlie Smuts explores how EA practices can redefine data management, strengthen data governance, and promote energy-efficient operations.