Abstract: Enterprise Architecture (EA) is not a simple endeavor. It requires the use of a well-orchestrated collection of ontologies, frameworks, processes, and methodologies all combined to help align information technology (IT) investments with business goals. The emphasis therefore should be on the process of constructing an enterprise architecture that aligns with business goals and not working through these complex ontologies and frameworks. The use of enterprise standard architecture languages and tools can greatly lesson the stress constructing the enterprise architecture. This article first introduces the ArchiMate language and the connection with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF). Second, the article discusses the free ARCHI tool and the proprietary Avolution ABACUS ArchiMate tool. Third, this article reviews and analyzes the various categories of potential uses of tools following the ArchiMate language. Finally, a discussion of each category of use is summarized along with the overall value of the TOGAF ArchiMate language when used with available tools. Although past studies indicate TOGAF ArchiMate language is used primarily for requirement management, this research concludes that primary uses center upon assessing the impacts change.
Keywords: Enterprise Architecture, Change Management, Strategy, Innovation.
Title: True Value of the Open Group (TOGAF) Archi Mate Language: Change Management
Author: Charles D. Madewell
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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