PROMIS Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and Meta Models
Various frameworks are available in the industry, including Zachman, TOGAF, FEAF etc. Why another? The fact is that each framework has a "flavour" and addresses particular concerns from a particular perspective:
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Zachman provides a good summary of what EA should address - an agenda
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TOGAF provides good guidance and process for performing EA - a method
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Inspired/PROMIS frameworks and meta models provide a comprehensive and integrated set of conceptual frameworks and meta models for managing all aspects of EA and supporting these in modeling tools and repositories
White paper on the PROMIS frameworks.
The frameworks are available in the form of documents and meta models defined in XML, or fully realised as "live" models within our EVA Netmodeler collaborative enterprise modeling toolset.
Benefits include:
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Integration of architecture dimensions including:
Context; Business; Process; Services; Applications; Information; Technology -
Cross cutting concerns are addressed, including: Cost; Risk; Quality
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Ability to integrate to Programme Management and Portfolio Management
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Increased rigour of architectural analysis