Enterprise Architecture in an Organization

Enterprise Architecture

Barratt, C.C., Acheson, P., & Luken, E. (2010). Reference models in the electronic library: The Miller Learning Center at the University of Georgia. Reference Services Review 8(1), 44

The authors of this article provide the most effective ways of providing support to the patrons of the large university to ease the undertaking of activities within its electronic library. The authors conducted research to evaluate the effectiveness of different models of providing research services for the students in a large research university, hence, its strength. The study is important for the study as it provides information about the different models that can be used in providing a better architecture for a research library for the universities involved in research.

Author Note: the authors have vast experiences as librarians and researchers in different universities. Barratt works with the Miller Learning Center as an instruction librarian. Acheson works with Public library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County alongside being a blogger. Luken works with Miller Learning Center as a librarian and library instructor.

Bernard, S.A. (2012). An introduction to enterprise architecture. AuthorHouse.

The author of the book provides an analysis of the strategies used to move enterprise architecture to a system driven enterprise rather than the traditional process level view. Cumulatively, the book provides insights into the different ways in which the enterprise architecture can be dynamited based on the best applicable and proven knowledge of enterprise architecture development. The fact that the author uses historical experiences to build a strategy for modernizing enterprise architecture forms its strength. In addition, the ability of the author to incorporate ideas from practitioner books into information suitable for undergraduate, hence, suitable for the study. The book is important for the study as it provides multifaceted alternatives for improving the nature of enterprise architecture and providing information on the emerging trends and issues affecting enterprise architecture.

Author's Note: Bernard has vast experience as architecture. He works as the Federal Chief Enterprise Architect in the Office of Management and Budget. His experience makes the book desirable for the study.

Betz, C.T. (2007). Architecture and patterns for IT service management, resource planning, and governance, making shoes for the cobbler's children. Amsterdam: Elsevier/Morgan Kaufmann.

The author provides insights into the ways in which information technology supports efficient running of operations in different sectors. The fact that the author provides different visual models for managing challenging problems that face the IT sector forms its strength. The use of a personal experience by the author supports the facts he presents related to the issues facing the IT sector. The book is important for the study as it provides insights into the ways of integrating IT, data, and process management to ensure development of effective enterprise architecture. It is the second edition of a similar version and provides detailed understanding of issues related to enterprise architecture.

Author's Note: Charles has vast experience as an architect. He works as the Research Director for IT Portfolio Management Enterprise Management Associates. He has published various books, including Architecture and Patterns for IT: Service Management, Portfolio Management, and Governance, first and the second edition.

Bigot, L.L., Jamet, E., Rouet, J., & Amiel, V. (2006). Mode and modal transfer effects on Performance and discourse organization with information retrieval dialogue system in natural language. Computers in Human Behavior, 22(3), 467-500.

The authors present an analysis of the effects of different learning modes including spoken and written on the performance of the users and interaction between the users and the natural language dialogue system. The use of a longitudinal study to provide an understanding of the effects of the modal and mode transfers on the performance of the users from the strength of the article. The practical use of written vs. spoken modes also provides strength to the article. The article is important for the study as it provides indulgence into the means in which different modes and modal transfers affect enterprise architecture.

Authors Note: Bigot works as a lecturer and the director of information systems at the University of Poitiers. Jamet works as a professor and researcher in the Centre for Research in Psychology, the University of Rennes. Rouet works as a professor at the University of Poitiers and a research at the French National Center for Scientific Research. Amiel works as a lecturer at the University of Poitiers, France.

Bowman, I., Godfrey, M., & Holt, R. (2000). Connecting architecture reconstruction frameworks. Information and Software Technology, 42(2), 91-102

The authors of the article bridge the gap identified from past studies that have failed to create an understanding of the problem associated with connecting software level frameworks. The study takes a comparative analysis of the standalone tools and software architecture that promotes understanding of the software systems, thereby, its strength. The article is important for the study as it provides insights into the different software architecture used for developing an efficient system of processes management.

Authors Note: the authors appear to have vast knowledge in information and software technology. Bowman works as a professor and a researcher at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Godfrey works as an associate professor at the same university as Bowman. Holt works as a professor for software technology and systems at the same university as the above authors.

Cameron, B., & McMillan, E. (2013). Analyzing the current trends in enterprise architecture frameworks. Journal of Enterprise Architecture, (February).

The authors provide an understanding of the difference in the features of the different enterprise architecture frameworks and methods of assisting organizations make sound decisions when choosing their enterprise architecture frameworks. The use of cross-sectional survey to acquire information on the difference between the different enterprise architecture systems forms the strength of the article. The article is important for the study as it gives information on the factors to consider when selecting an enterprise architecture that is effective for the organization. The article also provides a global perspective of different enterprise architectures, hence, its applicability to the study.

Authors Note: the authors have vast knowledge in information science and technology building alongside enterprise architecture. Cameron is the Executive Director at the Center for Enterprise Architecture. McMillan is a professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada.

Camarinha-Matos, L., Paraskakis, I., & Afsarmanesh, H. (2009). Leveraging knowledge for innovation in collaborative networks: 10th IFIP WG 5.5 working conference on virtual enterprises, PRO-VE 2009, Thessaloniki, Greece, October 7-9, 2009. proceedings. Berlin: Springer.

The book provides a critical analysis of a collaborative network of systems suitable for the enterprises (small and medium) that do not have the critical mass and can benefit from co-innovation networks. The authors illuminate the light into the collaborative paradigms of the network that can be used by organizations to establish enterprise the network that focuses on high performing consortia for organizations. The book is suitable for the study as it provides insights to the collaborative networks for developing organizational enterprise networks alongside the cultural, ethical, value systems, and capital aspects that influence the establishment and choice of enterprise systems applicable for the organization.

Authors Notes: the authors have vast knowledge and experience in information technology and enterprise architecture. Camarinha-Matos works as a full professor of computer science at the New University of Lisbon. Paraskakis works as a senior lecturer and research officer at the International Faculty, City College. Afsarmanesh is the professor of Computer Science at the University of Amsterdam.

Das, T.K., & Mishra, M.R. (2011). A Study on Challenges and Opportunities in Master DataManagement. International Journal of Database Management Systems, 3(2), 129-139.

The article provides an understanding that despite the benefits of enterprise architecture, significant challenges might affect the realization of the desired objectives of the program. Therefore, the authors outline the challenges that affect implementation of the Master Data Management and the long-term benefits of embracing responsive strategies against them. The article is important for the study as it provides two-sided analysis of the MDM management, hence, providing caution for the process.

Authors Notes: Das is a retired professor and fellow of the UGC Emeritus. Mishra works as a professor at the Central University Hyderabad.

Espinosa, J.A., Boh, W.F., & DeLone, W. (2011, January). The organizational impact of enterprise architecture: a research framework. In System Sciences (HICSS), 2011 44th Hawaii International Conference on (pp. 1-10). IEEE.

The article provides an understanding of the benefits associated with the use of Enterprise architecture of an organization. The article shows that enterprise architecture ensures standardization and coordination of the systems, thereby, effective management of operations. The article is important for the study as it provides an understanding of the benefits of the enterprise architecture adoption by the organization. The strength of the article depends on its use of factual analysis of its benefits to the organization.

Authors Notes: Espinosa is the Chair of the Information Technology Department and a professor of information technology and Kogod research professor at the American University. Boh works as an associate professor at the Nanyang Business School, Singapore. DeLone is an associate professor of information systems and chair of the information technology department, American University.

Gotze, J. (2013). The Changing Role of the Enterprise Architect. Proceedings of the 2013 17th IEEE International Enterprise Distributed Object Computing Conference Workshops (EDOCW 2013), 9-13 September 2013, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Retrieved June 11, 2014, from http://eapad.dk/readings/articles/the-changing-role-of-the-enterprise-architect/

The article provides an understanding of the ways in which enterprise architecture is beneficial to organizations and boundary issues associated with its practice. The article is important for the study as it analyzes the benefits of the enterprise architecture.

Authors Notes: Gotze works with the University of Copenhagen, IT management and Leadership section.

Greefhorst, D. & Proper, E. (2011). Architecture principles: The cornerstones of enterprise architecture. Berlin: Springer.

The authors of the book provide an understanding of the different key factors that play a role in influencing the effectiveness and the performance of the enterprise architecture. The use of practical experiences of the authors, as well as, the analysis of other researchers' work forms the strength of the book. The book is important for the study as it provides an understanding of the benefits of the enterprise architecture to organizations.

Author Notes: Greefhorst is the principal consultant and the owner of the ArchiXL. Proper is a senior researcher at the Public Research Center, Luxembourg.

Grunow, S., Matthes, F., & Roth, S. (2013, January). Towards automated enterprise architecture documentation: Data quality aspects of SAP PI. Advances in Databases and Information Systems (pp. 103-113). Springer Berlin Heidelberg.

The article takes into consideration the benefits of enterprise architecture by adopting its benefits related to decision-making, gathering information, and quality of information stored using the enterprise architecture. The article is important for the study as it provides multifaceted analysis of the benefits of the enterprise architecture.

Author Notes: the authors have significant experience in information systems and enterprise architecture. Grunow is a lecturer in Computer and Information Science. Matthes is the chair of informatics and professor of Software Engineering for Business Systems, Institute for Information, Munchen. Roth is a senior lecturer at the University of Muchen, Information Systems Management.

Handley, J. (2008). Enterprise architecture best practice handbook: Building, running and managing effective enterprise architecture programs-- ready to use supporting documents bringing enterprise architecture theory into practice. Brisbane: Emereo Publishing.

The author of the book provides a roadmap for designing, implementing, and operating the enterprise architecture. The book is important for the study as it covers concepts that prove effective in measuring the methods of processes improvement and effectiveness. The book is important for the study as it provides an understanding of the strategies used by organizations to implement, design, and to operate the enterprise architecture.

Authors Note: Handley is the Education outreach program director and percussionist in Chicago. He teaches at the University of Florida as the professor of Information Technology.

Hamilton Jr., J.A. (2006). DoDAF-Based Information Assurance Architectures. Crosstalk: The Journal Of Defense Software Engineering, 19(2), 4-7. Retrieved from http://www.crosstalkonline.org/storage/issue-archives/2006/200602/200602-Hamilton.pdf

The author of the article presents a different enterprise architecture that is used for documentation purposes. The article shows that cumulative benefits of enterprise architecture include proper documentation, reporting, and analysis of the collected organizational information. The article is important for the study as it provides information on other enterprise architecture known as assurance architecture that can be used for documentation of information. It also informs on the principles of security and enterprise architecture design the organizations should adopt.

Authors Notes: Hamilton is the associate president for research and professor of computer science at the Mississippi State University.

Hoogervorst, J. (2004). Enterprise Architecture: Enabling Integration, Agility and Change. International Journal of Cooperative Information Systems. Vol. 13, 3.

The article provides an analysis of the specific features the enterprise architecture adopted by the organization should possess. In specific, the article stresses the need for agility and change in the enterprise architecture to integrate operational processes and change. The article is important for the research topic as it gives two perspectives of analyzing system management using the enterprise architecture. The perspectives provided by the article include the functional and constructional perspectives that ensure the realization of the desired specifications of the enterprise architecture.

Authors Notes: Hoogervorst is an expert in information systems management. He teaches information systems at the University of Antwerp.

Hopkins, B. (2010). The Essential EA Toolkit Part 3 - An Architecture Governance Process. Retrieved from http://practicingea.blogspot.com/2010/10/essential-ea-toolkit-part-3.html

The article provides insights into the tools the management and adopters of the enterprise architectures adopted by organizations. It ensures proper execution of organizational activities that promote the adoption process of the enterprise architecture alongside the technologies that heavily rely on enterprise architecture. In addition, the article provides analysis of the architecture governance processes that are executed by organizations to ensure conformity with the stated organizational objectives. The article is important for the study as it acts as a guiding tool for the development of the desired organizational enterprise architecture.

Authors Note: Hopkins is an analyst who covers issues related to technology innovation, emerging technology, big data enterprise architecture, and data management.

Huysman, M. (2000). Rethinking organizational learning: analyzing learning processes of information system designers. Accounting, Management and Information Technologies, 10(2), 81-99

Huysman provides a detailed analysis of the alternatives that prove applicable in facilitating organizational learning alongside the adoption of the big data and the enterprise architecture. The author also provides an understanding of biases that affect organizational learning and adoption of the planned organizational strategies that aim at improving performance and realization of performance objectives. The article is important for the study as it provides crucial information on the ways of facilitating understanding and learning the use of the enterprise architecture in organizations to ensure effective adoption. It is also important for the study as it provides an understanding of the biases that may affect organizational learning and adoption of the enterprise architecture.

Authors Notes: The author works with the Vrije University of Amsterdam as the professor of knowledge and organization.

Inmon, W.H., Strauss, D., & Neushloss, G. (2008). DW 2.0 the architecture for the next generation of data warehousing. Amsterdam: Morgan Kaufmann/Elsevier.

The authors of the book provide analysis of the future of the big data that is also known as enterprise architecture. The book considers the top down analysis that focuses on the overall architecture then the issues that underlie, the components of the architecture. The book is important for the study as it allows for the adoption of strategies that meet organizational future needs and justification of organizational expenses at the most practical level.

Authors Notes: Inmon is a prolific author in business and data-warehousing arena. He has published over 50 books and 650 articles. Strauss is also a prolific writer on information technology related issues and the big data. Neushloss is the founder of the Gavroshe USA Inc. that provides consultation services on enterprise architecture, project management, and business analysis.

Kasmaee, F.K., Nassiri, R., & Shabgahi, G.L. (2010). Achieving CMMI Maturity Level 3 by Implementing FEAF Reference Models. International Journal of Advancements in Computing Technology, 2(4), 115-122.

The authors of the article provide insights into the ways in which organizations can integrate the enterprise architecture into organizational activities and culture. The authors use the CMMI model to provide an understanding of the ways in which they can enhance the outcomes of the enterprise architecture adopted by the organization. The article is important for the study as it provides information related to fulfilling models of reference that can be used to implement the strategies of ensuring the success of the enterprise architecture.

Authors Notes: the authors work in the department of computer engineering at the University of Power and Water industry, Iran.

Manuputty, A.D., & Wijaya, A.F. (2013). Information System/Information Technology Strategic Planning in Order Information Technology Development Strategy Using TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) Methodology in Achieving World Class University in Satya Wacana Christian University. Intelligent Information Management, 05(06), 175-181.

The authors conduct a study at the University of Satya Christian Wacana (SCU) to determine the use of IS/IT in the organizational departments. The study shows the benefits organizations acquire from using the IS/IT technology in the organization as it ensures efficiency and proper management of organizational resources. The article is important for the study as it provides information on the business models that can be used with the IS/IT to ensure organizational success.

Authors Notes: Manuputty and Wijaya work at the University of Satya Christian Wacana. They have published numerous articles on issues related to the big data and project management.

Minoli, D. (2008). Enterprise Architecture A to Z: Frameworks, Business Process Modeling, SOA, and Infrastructure Technology. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press

The book analyzes the financial implications of enterprise architecture in terms of planning, administration, and management. It also provides an understanding of the models that can be used by organizations to ensure adoption of the architecture alongside the technology architecture that underpins the process, thereby its relevance for the study.

Authors Notes: Minoli has vast experience in the information technology such as working with the AT & T, New York University, and the Bell Telephone Laboratories.

Modell, M. (2007). The data dictionary. Retrieved from http://www.martymodell.com/pgsa2/pgsa08.html

Modell (2007) provides a tool used for documenting the activities of information gathered by the systems architecture processor. The storage system provides the opportunities for analyzing the findings and coming up with correlations and cross-references from the findings. The article is important for the study because it gives dimensions of analyzing and making conclusions from the collected information.

Authors Notes: Modell is the author of different books, including "Data Analysis, Data Modeling, and Classification," "A professional guide to systems analysis," and "Data-directed systems design: a professional guide."

Narman, P., Holm, H., Johnson, P., Konig, J., Chenine, M., & Ekstedt, M. (2011). Data accuracy assessment using enterprise architecture. Enterprise Information Systems, 5(1), 37-58.

The authors of the article provide enterprise architecture method that reduces the errors of accuracy in date storage. The article introduces the use of the Probabilistic Relations Model and Archimate that can be used to enhance accuracy of data storage and analysis, hence, the usability of the article on the study.

Authors Note: Narman works as a researcher, professor, and author at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Holm, Johnson, Konig, and Chenine are prolific researchers and authors of different books and articles on information systems and big data management. Ekstedt works at the KTH Royal Institute as a professor for Industrial Information and Control Systems alongside being a publisher of books and articles on enterprise architecture and cyber security.

Nakakawa, A., Bommel, P.V., & Proper, H.A. (2013). Supplementing Enterprise Architecture Approaches With Support For Executing Collaborative Tasks -- A Case Of TOGAF Adm. International Journal of Cooperative Information Systems, 22(02), 135.

The authors conduct an exploratory survey to identify the ways in which the enterprise architecture can be supported with the use of various collaborative tasks. The article is important as it provides information on the methodology of developing processes that supports the creation of enterprise architecture.

Author Notes: Nakakawa and Bommel work at the Radboud University as professors in the department of industrial chemistry and information systems respectively. Proper is a senior researcher at the Public Research Center Henri Tudor.

Nedumov, Y.R., Turdakov, D.Y., Maiorov, V.D., & Ovchinnikov, P.E. (2013). Automation of data normalization for implementing master data management systems. Programming and Computer Software, 39(3), 115-123.

The article provides information on the importance of data automation alongside its associated costs impact to the organization. It is important for the study because it allows for the identification of the tasks required for the normalization and the automation of the enterprise architecture in an organization.

Author Notes: Nedumov works with the Institute for Systems Programming and Turdakov with Moscow Institute of Physics and Techology. Maiorov and Ovchinnikov work with the same institute as Turdakov does.

Otto, B. (2012). How to design the master data architecture: Findings from a case study at Bosch. International Journal of Information Management, 32(4), 337-346.

The article displays the means in which the Master data architecture can be developed in an organization. The article is important for the study as it provides architectural design patterns that can be used for ensuring the development of an appropriate MDM to achieve the desired organizational success.

Authors Notes: Otto works with the University of St. Gallen as the professor for the enterprise architecture and data management.

Piaszczyk, C. (2011). Model-Based Systems Engineering with Department of Defense Architectural Framework. Systems Engineering, 14(3), 305-326. doi:10.1002/sys.20180

The author of the article presents a model, Model-Based Systems Engineering that encompasses all the requirements of enterprise architecture, including system design, derivation, verification, validation, and integration. The article is important for the study as it provides information on other models that can be incorporated into the enterprise architecture to improve its performance.

Author Notes: Piaszczyk is a systems engineer and scientist who work with the Systems Designs and Analysis Lead.

Raeesi, M., & Sadeghi-Niaraki, A. (2013). Gis-Based System For Post-Earthquake Crisis Management Using Cellular Network. ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XL-1/W3, 321-325.

The article introduces the Geographical information System (GIS) that is used to reduce response time and management during crises such as earthquakes. The GIS employs the use of the enterprise architecture to provide early information that is used to take desired corrective actions. The article shows the application of the enterprise architecture, hence, its relevance to the study.

Authors Notes: the authors work at the Faculty of Geodesy and Geomatics at the University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.

Schafrik, F. (2011, Oct 18). A practical guide to developing enterprise architecture. Retrieved from http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rational/library/enterprise-architecture-maximum-value/enterprise-architecture-maximum-value-pdf.pdf