Enterprise Architecture and Cartography: From Practice to Theory; From Representation to Design

This textbook provides guidance to students and practitioners of enterprise architecture (EA) on how to develop and maintain enterprise models. It focuses on methods to perform such tasks, such as enterprise cartography, which is an important aspect of EA maintenance. The book presents a catalogue of patterns, principles, and methods to develop and maintain EA models and views, including an EA development method, enterprise strategy design approach, business process design methodology, information architecture and information systems architecture design approaches, and enterprise cartography (EC) design method. Several case studies on EA and EC are also proposed.

Format: Hardback
Length: 319 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive textbook offers invaluable guidance to both students and practitioners of enterprise architecture (EA) on the development and maintenance of enterprise models. Rather than offering a mere compilation of EA notations and frameworks from A to Z, it delves into practical methods for accomplishing these tasks. Recognizing the perpetual nature of EA, particularly in the context of rapid organizational transformations, this book addresses the critical issue of EA maintenance, known as Enterprise Cartography. The long-term perspective entails the evolution of architectural frameworks and notations, which differs from the process of developing new models. Consequently, a comprehensive catalog of patterns, principles, and methods is presented to facilitate the development and maintenance of EA models and views.

In Chapter 1, the book provides a general introduction, laying the foundation for the subsequent chapters. Chapter 2 introduces fundamental concepts of EA modeling, providing a solid foundation for the subsequent chapters. Chapter 3 elaborates on the essential EA concepts that underpin the presentation of patterns and principles, which are introduced in Chapter 4.

Chapter 5 delves into the realm of enterprise cartography, presenting concepts and principles essential for maintaining EA models. The remaining chapters focus on techniques and methodologies. Chapter 6 summarizes an EA development method, while Chapter 7 proposes an enterprise strategy design approach. Chapter 8 describes a business process design methodology, which is crucial for aligning EA with business processes. Chapters 9 and 10 delve into information architecture and information systems architecture design approaches, encompassing information systems architecture planning and application portfolio management.

Chapter 11 introduces a method for enterprise cartography (EC) design, a critical aspect of EA maintenance. Finally, the last chapter presents several case studies on EA and EC, providing real-world examples and insights into the practical application of EA principles.

By providing a comprehensive and practical approach to EA development and maintenance, this textbook serves as a valuable resource for students, practitioners, and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and expertise in enterprise architecture.

Weight: 667g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030962630
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022