...Enterprise Architecture Enables Processes Paper Introduction Enterprise Architecture is defined as the representation of all the components, processes and policies of an organization. Architecture is the process of moving a business vision and strategy into effective change, communicating the current capabilities and rethinking the principles and models that describe the future state of the company and facilitate their evolution (Fui-Hoon, Lee-Shang, and Kuang, 2001). Enterprise Architecture is a strategic practice, which connects the relationship between business initiatives that leverage technology, to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses, and develop strategies for transformation, from the current architecture to an architectural model that represents a future vision. The enterprise architecture must be aligned with the business model, defining a logical structure for implementing the strategy. The requirements to be met by enterprise architecture model are given by the strategic business objectives. The operational model of Enterprise Architecture should establish baselines model relationship between Business and IT, through the definition and description of business processes of an organization. It will be necessary to create cross-sectional areas as organization, IT Architecture and Quality, among others. Enterprise Architecture Enables SDLC The enterprise architecture complements the phases of system development life...
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...within information technology can track its ancestry back to the lessons learned from building architecture. Enterprise Architecture is the description and visualization of the structure, a blueprint if you will, of a given area of contemplation, its elements and their collaborations and interrelations links vision, strategy and feasibility, focusing on usability durability and effectiveness. Architecture enables construction, defining principles, rules, standards and guidelines, expressing and communicating a vision. This model will help any organization understand a proposed change in services or equipment it be integrated or changed within their environment. Enterprise architecture is designed to determine how an organization can achieve its current and future objectives in an efficient and effective manner. The architecture is separated into the business, application, and information viewpoints. The business viewpoint identifies the processes and standards that the business functions with every day. The application viewpoint describes the collaboration between different processes and standards used by the organization. The information viewpoint describes and assembles the raw data in the organization such as presentations, databases, and spreadsheets that an organization needs to efficiently operate. The technology viewpoint describes the hardware, software, programming and networking systems that is used by an organization. There are several advantages using the Enterprise architecture...
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...similar stores that have a self-service model. With the widespread adoption of mobility within enterprise, many consumers now want to see the same convenience and ease of use at the workplace that the online app stores offer. Can an enterprise afford to ignore the demands of its employees? Which enterprises will need their own Enterprise App Stores (EAS) and how will these stores operate? where it is used with a well-defined distribution protocol. Additionally, Today’s enterprise users, volunteered in driving enterprise-wide environment. If mobile apps and processes change one day, they mobility initiatives, have begun to demand simplicity of app portfolio should be able to roll out the change across the enterprise the very management. To support this demand mobile EAS is the solution. An next day. In many instances, if they fail, the impact could be from loss EAS is a customized in-house platform or infrastructure that lets users of revenues to attracting compliance and legal censure. Mobility SLAs securely download apps and updates on their mobile devices. are more challenging. An EAS typically hosts internally developed apps or packaged apps and No enterprise can hope to avoid the challenge. With innovation sometimes points to external sites. Each user, based on permissions, becoming the cornerstone of development and the growing popularity business rules and location has a white list of apps that can be of...
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...improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Differences Mandate: Although Internal Audit does have a degree of focus on the financial aspects of the organisation, it is essentially not a financial discipline - unlike its counterpart External Audit. Its multidimensional nature mandates a much broader scope in the organisation than that of External Audit. * EAs have a statutory obligation to shareholders and the public on the accuracy of the annual report and the financial statements * IAs has a duty to senior management and the board via the audit committee on the state of governance, risk management and control within the organisation. Areas of Focus: * EAs focus on finance and accounting * IAs focus on the whole organisation, all departments, functions and operations Independence: * EAs are independent external assurance providers to the organisation and have a statutory obligation * IAs is part of the organization but independent of management, they provide internal audit assurance and report to the audit committee. Risk and Control: * EAs identify risks and assess controls over financial reporting and place reliance on controls to the extent practicable. Emphasis is on gaining sufficient audit evidence to conclude that...
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...stakeholders to assess and transform their IT environment to improve their bottom line, to meet fluctuating demands and to comply with mandates through the implementation of an agile and adaptive IT infrastructure powered by “Virtualization”. Overview VBZ’s ITV Framework is a hybrid Enterprise Architecture framework that can be mapped back to Zachman, Spewak, and FEA. The ITV Framework for the purpose of my project provides VBZ the blueprint to virutalize all or parts of its IT environment. This framework provides a holistic view of the IT activities as the virtualization occur and the impacts of those efforts on the current environment. . The ITV framework is the mechanism to facilitate structured communication amongst stakeholders to enable clearly defined measurable success. It allows the stakeholders to assess and implement the virtualization plan that will best meet their immediate business needs, with the end goal of a fully virtualized environment. VBZ’s ITV framework consists of five components: (Note: All components are tied back to the fifth component - Governance ) Figure 1. 1) Business Architecture -- aligns VBZ’s operations, strategic goal and objectives with IT requirements; provides the pertinent data for the creation of a business case the virtualization transformation and provides the business...
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...[pic] Staples SUBMITTED BY Introduction • Staples Inc. founded in 1985 by Thomas G. Stemberg and Leo Kahn in Brighton, Massachusetts. • It is headquartered in Framingham and employs 89,000 employees worldwide. Staples sells office supplies at more than 2,000 stores. • In additional to typical office supplies, stores offer computer hardware and software, furniture, art and school supplies and printing and copy services • The company has recorded revenues of $25.1 billion with an increased rate of 1.9 % compared with the previous year. Staples Strategic Plan 1. Mission Statement and a Vision Statement. • Maintain their leadership position by delivering their brand promise. Focus on customer service, customer acquisition and retention and providing customers a broad assortment of core office product and services. Focuses on expanding categories beyond core office supplies, copy and print services, promotional products and furniture. Database Upgrade, PeopleSoft upgrade, Implementing Kronos time and labor for timesheet, Ecommerce application support/upgrade/enhancements. • Staples Inc. vision is to be a world’s leading office product. Maintain sustainability and make a good reputation. Staples would open many stores worldwide in many countries to make customer easy to buy their product respectively and want the customer choose their...
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...architecture layers and views, (2) discussing enterprise architecture frameworks with regard to essential elements, (3) proposing interfacing requirements of enterprise architecture with other architecture models and (4) matching these findings with current enterprise architecture practice in several large companies. Keywords enterprise architecture, architectural components, architectural layers, architectural views, interfaces ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE: DEFINITION According to ANSI/IEEE Std 1471-2000, architecture is defined as the “ fundamental organization of a system, embodied in its components, their relationships to each other and the environment, and the principles governing its design and evolution”(IEEE 2000). Enterprise architecture (EA) therefore is understood as (1) the fundamental organization of a government agency or a corporation, either as a whole, or together with partners, suppliers and / or customers (“ extended enterprise” or in part (e.g. a division,...
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...Enterprise Architecture Vol. 11, No. 10 10 Key Skills Architects Must Have to Deliver Value by Michael Rosen, Director, Cutter Consortium Enterprise Architecture Practice As the complexity of IT grows, more and more organizations are realizing the need for architecture. But the definition of what architecture is, the titles that architects have, and the role of an architect vary widely from one organization to another. Business, IT, management, and even architects don’t necessarily know what a good architect does to add value in his or her organization. This Executive Report discusses the role of the architect and describes 10 activities that architects should perform to add value to projects. ABOUT CUTTER CONSORTIUM Access to the Experts Cutter Consortium is a unique IT advisory firm, comprising a group of more than 100 internationally recognized experts who have come together to offer content, consulting, and training to our clients. These experts are committed to delivering top-level, critical, and objective advice. They have done, and are doing, groundbreaking work in organizations worldwide, helping companies deal with issues in the core areas of software development and agile project management, enterprise architecture, business technology trends and strategies, innovation, enterprise risk management, metrics, and sourcing. Cutter offers a different value proposition than other IT research firms: We give you Access to the Experts....
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...Bachelor in Information Technology Program U10A2 HHS Enterprise Architecture Proposal Rus Bergerson Rus@Bergerson.net For TS3200, Section 2 Robert Buszta Submitted September 14, 2007 Table of Contents Executive Summary 4 Analysis of the existing HHS foundation for execution 4 Definition of the Operating Model for HHS 5 HHS – H&C, Unification Model 6 HHS – P, Coordination Model 7 HHS – RF, Coordination Model 7 Operating Model Summary 8 Steps to Implementing the Operating Model 9 Proposal for an Enterprise Architecture 11 IT Capability 12 Business Objectives 12 Funding Priorities 13 Key Management Capability 13 Who Defines Applications 13 Key IT Governance Issues 14 Strategic Implications 14 Summary of HHS Architectural Stage 14 Setting Priorities to implement Enterprise Architecture 15 Changes in Business Process 15 Changes in Business Roles 16 Rationale for Changes 16 Changes in Organizational Structure 16 Changes in Business Partner Relationships 17 Setting Priorities Summary 17 HHS IT Engagement Model Recommendations 18 Companywide IT Governance 18 Project Management 19 Linking Mechanisms 19 Business Partner Communications 21 New Opportunities 21 Outsourcing Opportunities - Recommendations 21 Size and Scale Matter...
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...understandable. | Difficult to Understanding | Easy to Understanding | Data may not be in the order. | Information should be in the order | Example: Statistics, numbers, characters, images. | Example Reports, Knowledge | Data is used as input to the computer system. | Information is the output of data. | Data is unprocessed facts figures. | Information is processed data. | Data is not specific. | The information is specific | Data is a single unit. | A group of data which carries news are meaning is called the Information. | The data doesn’t carry a meaning | Information must carry a logical meaning. | Data is the raw material. | Information is the product. | DRM The DRM is a framework whose primary purpose is to enable information sharing and reuse across the US...
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...November 26, 2005 Contents Page Abstract 3 Purpose 4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 6 Project Scope 6 Project Plan 7 PROJECT COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT 8 Human Resource Communication 8 PROJECT CONTROLLING 8 Integrated Change Control 8 PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT 9 Costs and Benefits 9 PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT 10 Quality Control 10 PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT 10 Project Risk Plan 10 PROJECT EXECUTION 10 Executing Processes 10 SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION 48 Integration Plan 48 Conversion Plan 48 APPENDICES Appendix A: Eastern Carolina Vocational Center Business Statement 14 Appendix B: Project Charter 16 Appendix C: Scope Statement 19 Appendix D: HRMS Work Breakdown Structure 21 Appendix E: Stakeholder Communication Analysis 23 Appendix F: Status Report 25 Appendix G: HRMS Cost Estimates 26 Appendix H: Risk Management Plan 28 Appendix I: Business Requirement Use Case 29 Systems Analysis Use Case 30 Appendix J: Benefits Use Case 32 Business Activity Use Case 33 ...
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...IT Strategies for Uncertain Economic Times How Microsoft delivers high-value solutions at low cost to help organizations improve productivity, accelerate agility, and reduce costs Abstract Even in uncertain economic times, leading organizations recognize that investing in information technology (IT) is a key differentiator that can help improve productivity, accelerate agility, and reduce costs. Intended for IT leaders and procurement professionals, this paper describes how Microsoft, with a long history of delivering high-value solutions and market-leading innovation at low cost, helps organizations accomplish these goals. Specifically, this paper will help organizations build an optimized IT infrastructure plan, understand important solutions for saving money, capitalize on future innovations, and maximize investments with the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. December 2008 1 The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft or its respective suppliers cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. This white paper is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT AND ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. Complying...
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...nfoactmaenablin rmation system security processes and ivities provide valuable input into naging IT systems and their development, g risk identification, planning and mitigation. A risk management approach1 involves continually balancing the protection of agency information and assets with the cost of security controls and mitigation strategies throughout the complete information system development life cycle (see Figure 2-1). The most effective way to implement risk management is to identify critical assets and operations, as well as systemic vulnerabilities across the agency. Risks are shared and not bound by organization, revenue source, or topologies. Identification and verification of critical assets and operations and their interconnections can be achieved through the system security planning process, as well as through the compilation of information from the Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) and Enterprise Architecture (EA) processes to establish insight into the agency’s vital business operations, their supporting assets, and existing interdependencies and relationships. With critical assets and operations identified, the organization can and should perform a business impact analysis (BIA). The purpose of the BIA is to relate systems and assets with the critical services they provide and assess the consequences of their disruption. By identifying these systems, an agency can manage security effectively by establishing priorities. This positions the security...
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...IT Strategies for Uncertain Economic Times How Microsoft delivers high-value solutions at low cost to help organizations improve productivity, accelerate agility, and reduce costs Abstract Even in uncertain economic times, leading organizations recognize that investing in information technology (IT) is a key differentiator that can help improve productivity, accelerate agility, and reduce costs. Intended for IT leaders and procurement professionals, this paper describes how Microsoft, with a long history of delivering high-value solutions and market-leading innovation at low cost, helps organizations accomplish these goals. Specifically, this paper will help organizations build an optimized IT infrastructure plan, understand important solutions for saving money, capitalize on future innovations, and maximize investments with the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. December 2008 1 The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft or its respective suppliers cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. This white paper is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT AND ITS RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT...
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...Extending the NATO Architecture Framework to Support Service Oriented Architectures Mr J Keefe – NATO AF Overview Dr I Bailey – SOA Views 23 May 2006 NATO NEC and the Decision Loop Understand Faster and better Cognitive Domain Knowledge Superiority Orient Information Domain Decide Better and faster Decision Superiority Decide Network Enabled Information Effects Capability Observe Act Superiority Superiority Physical Domain See first, more Act decisively NATO NEC will enable us to operate more effectively in the future strategic environment through the more efficient sharing and exploitation of information within the Alliance and with our coalition partners This will lead to better situational awareness across the board, facilitating improved decision-making, and bringing to bear the right military capabilities at the right time to achieve the desired military effect. Key Issues Clarity of vision Roadmap for change Dealing with complexity Legacy Environments – ‘stove-piped’ solutions Multiple Agencies New Technologies – SOA Information Assurance Multiple Customers Operators Operational planners Acquisition community Developers Framework and Methodology NAF Reality: Complexity of Defence Applications Reality: Complexity of Defence Applications inhibit agility inhibit agility Mainframe PC/NT apps Unix apps 3rd Party Interface AIS Reports Depository Banks Vendor Setup Budget ...
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