The 2nd Report on IT Architectures in Banking provides a detailed overview of the evolution of IT architectures in the Italian banking sector. The document examines the importance of effective dialogue between Business and IT functions, presenting methodologies and models for defining an enterprise architecture. The report also includes analyses of application areas such as Access, Support, Operations, and Common Application Services, highlighting the technological architectures used and emerging trends in IT, such as innovation, governance, and IT quality. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of mapping information and business services for the efficient coordination of banking operations.