Sarcouncil Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences

Abstract: Digital transformation (DX) and enterprise architecture (EA) have developed a sharp connection as companies move through a more complicated digitized world. This technical article delves into how these complementary disciplines create robust frameworks for lasting organizational change. It reveals EA's vital role in providing necessary structural elements, governance protocols, and alignment tools that keep digital initiatives from splintering into disconnected efforts. Through careful examination of key value areas—vision translation, transformation guidance, technology stack modernization, data capability development, and enhanced security frameworks—the article illuminates how architectural discipline fundamentally contributes to transformation success. It further explores practical implementation strategies, examining governance integration, capability-focused planning, nimble architectural methodologies, technology portfolio optimization, and stakeholder communication approaches. Drawing from diverse authoritative sources, this article offers evidence-grounded perspectives on leveraging the powerful EA-DX relationship to create coherent, streamlined, and strategically aligned digital transformation results amid rapidly shifting business landscapes.