Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

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

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.

Further frameworks available in ABACUS include…

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AWS (Amazon Web Services) Icon Library
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APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF)
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Australian Government Architecture (AGA)
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Balanced Scorecard
BizBok Framework / Metamodel
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Business Model Canvas
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COBIT 2019 Framework for Governance and Management
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CSC Catalyst Methodology
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IT4IT Reference Architecture
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IT Capability Maturity Framework (CMF)
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Defense Architecture Framework (DAF)
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DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
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SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (EAF)
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UK e-Gov Service Delivery (eSD) Framework
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TM Forum’s Business Process Framework (eTOM)
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Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF)
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Integrated Architecture Framework (IAF)
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IEEE 1471 – ISO/IEC 42010
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Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
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Microsoft Azure Icon Library
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Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA Framework)
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UK Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework (MoDAF)
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NATO Architecture Framework (NAF)
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NASA Continuous Risk Management Method
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TM Forum’s NGOSS
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Pragmatic enterprise architecture Framework (PeaF)
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PESTLE Framework
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Business Motivation Modeling & System Modeling Language (SysML)
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Transit Enterprise Architecture and Planning (TEAP)
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SPBE Framework Indonesia (Sistem Permerintahan Berbasis Electronik)
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C4 Model for Software Architecture
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Zachman Framework
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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.

Ready to Discuss Your Enterprise Architecture Framework Options?