Much existing research on IS and enterprise architecture focuses on suggesting different representations describing a ‘target architecture’ for processes, information and information systems at different levels across the organization. Less emphasis has been put on the actual evolution of the current enterprise architecture towards this envisioned ‘target architecture’. In this paper we look at...

Modeling and managing business processes that span multiple organizations involves new challenges, mainly regarding the ability to cope with change, decentralization, and the required support for interoperability. In this paper, we present an approach to modeling cross-enterprise business processes based on the model-driven architecture (MDA). Starting from the ATHENA interoperability architect...

Analysis is an important part of the Enterprise Architecture Management Process. Prior to decisions regarding transformation of the Enterprise Architecture, the current situation and the outcomes of alternative action plans have to be analyzed. Many analysis approaches have been proposed by researchers and current Enterprise Architecture Management tools implement analysis functionalities. Howe...

Although proposed to accommodate new technologies and the continuous evolution of business processes and business rules, current model-driven approaches do not meet the flexibility and dynamic needs of feature-rich enterprise applications. This paper illustrates the use of interpreted runtime models instead of static models or generative runtime models, i.e. those that depend on code generation...

In 2001 OMG presented MDA (Model Driven Architecture) approach which specifies the appliance of system models in the software development life cycle. Improvement of MDA by Enterprise Knowledge subsystem which composition is based on the best practices of the enterprise modeling standards will reduce risk of project failures caused by inconsistent user requirements and insufficient problem domai...

In this theoretical paper, we introduce and describe a model, and demonstrate its origins from the disciplines of Enterprise Architecture, cybernetics and systems theory. We use cybernetic thinking to develop a ‘Co-evolution Path Model’ that describes how enterprises as complex systems co-evolve with their complex environments. The model re-interprets Stafford Beer’s Viable System Model, and al...

Enterprise Modelling is a discipline which tries to capture and reason about the distinct dimensions (e.g. structure, strategies and processes) involved in organizations by means of visual models. In this work, we are interested in using Enterprise Architectures to gain an understanding of the enterprise to promote a goal-oriented enterprise analysis. This paper describes the current state of a...

Extant research has considered the appropriateness of contemporary Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) to support management of Enterprise Transformation (ET) and recommend context specific EAM approaches. In line with that, drawing on path creation as a theoretical lens, we propose a conceptualization of ICT driven transformation in state-owned enterprises in a developing country as an em...

Information is increasingly seen as the major asset of an enterprise. Many new business goals are informationbased, e.g. to achieve a 360 view of the customer, to optimize risk and compliance management, to achieve a higher level of operational efficiency. In order to support information based transformation, an enterprise architecture method is beneficial, as well as its customization and supp...

This article presents the knowledge and experience acquired trough the process of establishing MDD practices within a small Italian company. Special attention has been devoted to project constraints, perceived risks, and relative mitigation strategies. Moreover the article evaluates how the introduction of the MDD approach was received by different stakeholders. In particular a structured quest...