The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is a widely used framework for developing and managing enterprise architecture. It provides a structured approach to designing, planning, implementing, and governing an enterprise's information architecture. TOGAF helps organizations align their IT strategy with business goals, ensuring that technology investments support overall objectives. TOGAF is built around the Architecture Development Method (ADM), which guides architects through a cycle of phases to create and maintain an architecture. It also includes tools, best practices, and guidelines that facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders, making it easier to adapt to changing business needs.