EA Tool Implementations & Management
Choose, deploy, and sustain the right EA tooling—so your repository is well-modeled, adopted, and continuously delivering value.
Why it matters
An EA tool is only as useful as its configuration and adoption. Without thoughtful selection, a clear metamodel, proper data migration, integrations, and user training, even the best platform becomes shelfware. Different organizations have different needs: some prefer iServer's Microsoft 365 integration, others need ARIS's process-modeling depth or Alfabet's IT portfolio management focus. We help you pick the right tool, set it up properly, migrate existing content, and build the skills and processes to keep it current and valuable.
How EA Tool Implementations & Management works
Tool Selection & Fit Assessment
Evaluate requirements (EA scope, integration needs, user personas, budget) against leading platforms (iServer/iServer365, ARIS, Alfabet, LeanIX, etc.); facilitate demos and produce a recommendation with rationale.
Metamodel & Catalog Design
Define a practical metamodel (capabilities, data domains, applications, integrations, technologies) and naming conventions; balance completeness with maintainability. (ArchiMate®/TOGAF® alignment.)
Configuration & Customization
Configure the chosen tool: catalogs, viewpoints, diagram templates, workflows, access controls, and dashboards; tailor to your governance model and reporting needs.
Data Migration & Integration
Migrate existing EA content (spreadsheets, Visio, legacy tools) into the new repository; establish integrations with CMDB, ITSM, portfolio tools, and BI platforms as needed.
Training & Adoption
Deliver role-based training (architects, analysts, consumers) and playbooks; run adoption campaigns and track usage metrics to drive engagement.
Governance Workflow Setup
Implement contribution workflows, review checkpoints, quality gates, and decision-logging templates inside the tool; align with ARB processes.
Ongoing Maintenance & Support
Provide tiered support (helpdesk, configuration changes, upgrades); run periodic health checks and optimization reviews to keep the repository current and performant.
Public-Sector Alignment (as needed)
Map repository structure and evidence to NORA lifecycle stages for Saudi government accreditation and inspections.
What you get
Tool Selection Report: Requirements analysis, vendor comparison, and recommendation with rationale.
Configured Repository: Metamodel, catalogs, viewpoints, templates, and workflows tailored to your organization.
Migration & Integration: Existing EA content migrated; connections to CMDB, portfolio, and BI tools established.
Training & Playbooks: Role-based training sessions, user guides, and adoption metrics.
Governance Workflow: Contribution, review, and decision-logging processes embedded in the tool.
Support & Maintenance Plan: Tiered support model, health checks, and upgrade roadmap.
NORA Evidence Mapping (if public): Repository structure aligned to NORA stages for accreditation.
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