Authors:
Jorge Cordeiro Duarte
and
Mamede Lima-Marques
Affiliation:
University of Brasilia, Brazil
Keyword(s):
IS, IT, Framework, Strategies, EIA, EA, Organizations.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Artificial Intelligence
;
Data Engineering
;
Enterprise Information Systems
;
Information Engineering Methodologies
;
Information Systems Analysis and Specification
;
Knowledge Engineering and Ontology Development
;
Knowledge Management and Information Sharing
;
Knowledge-Based Systems
;
Methodologies, Processes and Platforms
;
Model-Driven Software Development
;
Modeling Formalisms, Languages and Notations
;
Ontologies and the Semantic Web
;
Ontology Engineering
;
Requirements Analysis And Management
;
Semiotics
;
Software Engineering
;
Symbolic Systems
;
Systems Engineering
Abstract:
This paper analyzes current approaches for Enterprise Architecture (EA). Current EA objectives, concepts, frameworks, models, languages, and tools are discussed. The main initiatives and existing works are presented. Strengths and weaknesses of current approaches and tools are discussed, particularly their complexity, cost and low utilization. A EA theoretical framework is provided using a knowledge management approach. Future trends and some research issues are discussed. A research agenda is proposed in order to reduce EA complexity and make it accessible to organizations of any size.