Getting Started

This is your starting point to help you understand and get the most out of Enterprise Modelling; herein lies an overview of each area. Follow the links to learn more on each topic.

Reference Catalogues allows the creation of custom IT Catalogues and tailor what is stored within them, making it a versatile Reference Architecture Tool for Strategic Planning and Transformation initiatives. Combined with Portfolio Management this provides separation of concerns enabling comparisons between architecture(s) and/or models. #CatalogueIT

Reference Attributes provide full customization of each catalogue, allowing users to record specific fields and types of data. This flexibility is crucial for System Architecture and System Design, ensuring that the structure of each catalogue aligns with the organization's Modelling needs. #CatalogueIT

Models are your repository of data held in each Reference Catalogue adhering to its Reference Attributes. This enables the tracking of artifacts within catalogues, enabling a structured approach to visualizing its content. With a well-defined set of attributes, users can manage all aspects of their IT catalogues. #ModelIT

Viewpoint Perspectives offer tailored perspectives, enhancing Decision Making by allowing users to analyse data from different perspectives. #CollaborateIT

Viewpoint Catalogues segment your Reference Catalogues to suit different perspectives and enable useful filtering of IT Repository information and IT Catalogue data. #CollaborateIT

Stakeholder Roles, help increase visibility and promote collaboration across the organization, driving continuous improvement and supporting Transformation efforts. #CollaborateIT

Catalogue Hierarchies defines dependencies between catalogues and is key for governing relationships between items. Hierarchy Management is essential for Dependency Mapping and organizing complex interdependencies within the enterprise. #MapIT

Dependency Management is the mapping of dependencies between Models as defined within your Catalogues adhering to the Catalogue Hierarchies as described below. #MapIT

Visualizations using © MS Office applications, users bring together their catalogues, attributes, and models, enabling the enterprise to visualize System Architecture, Business Architecture, Process, Capabilities, etc. Enterprise Modelling positions your organisation to provide powerful insights critical to supporting Transformation and Strategic Planning. #VisualizeIT

Dynamic Architecture Comparison creates dynamic Transformation Project Plans in © MS Project by selecting Portfolios to compare. #VisualizeIT

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