Operating Model Via Enterprise Architecture

Operating Model Via Enterprise Architecture Enterprise Architecture (EA) captures the essentials of the business, IT and its evolution. - Marc Lankhorst author of Enterprise Architecture at Work: Modelling, Communication and Analysis (Springer)Tool for aligning business and technological initiatives throughout a company.Converting the operating model into their business processes and IT capabilities Often represented by principles, policies, and technology choices

Business Standardization & Integration

Enterprise Architecture (EA)EA Views Components

Core Business Processes

Shared Data driving Core Business Processes- Centralized Data

Key Linking and Automating Technologies- Middleware and ERP

Key Customers - Stakeholders

Key elements of EA Core Diagram4OPERATING MODELS OF EA

Example: Delta Air Lines

Three main elements:Identify the customers List the key processesIdentify the shared data to integrate processesKey technologies that either automate or link processes

Unification Model6Unification Model Diagram

Deltas Unification Operating Model

Delta Air Lines Transformation

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