Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

 

Frameworks and Standards provide a structure to help architects quickly organise data into domains, layers and views. They offer templates, models and best-practices which can accelerate progress towards your goals.

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Which EA Standards Are Right For You?

Architects can select and customize or combine EA standards, frameworks and metamodels in ABACUS using simple “right-click” and “drag-and-drop” commands. Unlike other tools, no advanced database administrator skills are required.

TOGAF
Tool for TOGAF 10 / 9.2 / 9.1 / 8.1 / 2008
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Enterprise Architecture Framework ArchiMate
Certified tool for ArchiMate
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Enterprise Architecture Framework BPMN
Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN)
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Enterprise Architecture Framework BIAN
Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN)
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NIST 2.0 Cybersecurity Framework & NIST AI Risk Management Frameworks
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Essential Eight in ABACUS
Essential Eight Cybersecurity Framework (ACSC)
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SABSA Framework
Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA)
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Further frameworks available in ABACUS include…

AWS enterprise architecture framework
AWS (Amazon Web Services) Icon Library
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - APQC
APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF)
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - Australian Government of Defence
Australian Government Architecture (AGA)
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - Balance Scorecard
Balanced Scorecard
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - Bizbok
BizBok Framework / Metamodel
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - Business Model Canvas
Business Model Canvas
Cobit
COBIT 2019 Framework for Governance and Management
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - CSC
CSC Catalyst Methodology
IT4IT
IT4IT Reference Architecture
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - IT CMF
IT Capability Maturity Framework (CMF)
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - Australian Government of Defence
Defense Architecture Framework (DAF)
DODAF
DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (EAF)
SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (EAF)
ESD ToolKit
UK e-Gov Service Delivery (eSD) Framework
TM Forum's Business Process Framework (eTOM)
TM Forum's Business Process Framework (eTOM)
FEAF
Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF)
Capgemini
Integrated Architecture Framework (IAF)
IEEE
IEEE 1471 - ISO/IEC 42010
ITIL
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Azure enterprise architecture framework
Microsoft Azure Icon Library
MITA Framework
Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA Framework)
UK Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework (MoDAF)
NATO
NATO Architecture Framework (NAF)
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks - NASA Continuous Risk Management (CRM) method
NASA Continuous Risk Management Method
TM Forum's Business Process Framework (eTOM)
TM Forum's NGOSS
PEAF Framework
Pragmatic enterprise architecture Framework (PeaF)
PESTLE-Enterprise-Architecture-Framework
PESTLE Framework
Object Management Group BMM Logo
Business Motivation Modeling & System Modeling Language (SysML)
Federal Transit Administration
Transit Enterprise Architecture and Planning (TEAP)
SPBE Framework

SPBE Framework Indonesia (Sistem Permerintahan Berbasis Electronik)
C4 Model for Software Architecture


C4 Model for Software Architecture
Zachman Framework

Zachman Framework
UML

Unified Modeling Language (UML)

Why Frameworks Matter:

Accelerate Work: Pre-built assets and templates jumpstart your architecture

Align Business & IT: Link business goals and technology implementation

Collaboration: Use standards to streamline communication

 

Framework Comparison:

Business-driven: Prioritize your business needs over framework features

Stakeholder Focus: Select frameworks designed for your teams’ requirements

Flexibility is Key: Look for frameworks adaptable to your current and future needs

 

How to Choose an Enterprise Architecture Framework

 

Discover the key questions to ask when comparing enterprise architecture frameworks. Frameworks and standards can vary widely. Deciding which framework will support your organisation best is key to achieving your goals.

 

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