Graph Databases such as Neo4j can be used for extended visualization and analysis purposes of EA-models.
Modeling tools
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Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) can be supported by a tool. A modelling tool should be supporting the ArchiMate language, which is the most comprehensive standard language for Enterprise Architecture modelling. There are several modeling tools available for Enterprise Architecture (EA) modeling with ArchiMate-notation. Some of the tools are certified by Open Group (see ArchiMate® Tool Certification Register). Some of the tools already support the new ArchiMate version 3.1 . BOC Group – ADOIT (also free community edition ADOIT:CE available) Archi – Archi (famous open source tool, start free, then donate) Modelio – Modeliosoft Sparx Systems – Enterprise Architect (+ Prolaborate portal) QPR – QPR […]
Model Exchange When modeling an Enterprise’s (organization’s) behavior and structure, there is a need for unified modeling language. There is one comprehensive standard language by Open Group, ArchiMate (link), that can be used for overall modeling of an enterprise. In addition, there are several modeling tools that support ArchiMate language. Now and then there is a need for transferring the models between the tools. Now this is possible with a standard mechanism, which makes it possible to export and import ArchiMate models between the tools. ArchiMate Model Exchange File Format Open Group has published (2015) an XML-based ArchiMate Model Exchange File […]
Visualization And Collaboration According to research, most people understand complex problem domains by visualization. Things and their relations to each other can be understood with a picture – “one picture is worth a thousand words”. The more there are elements in “the big picture”, the more there are relations between them, and the more there is complexity. Visualization gives us possibility to interpret the details of the problem domain. Visualization supports development activities and communication between people from different organization levels – from C-level management to operational level. There is a need for a next generation visualization, collaboration and analysis […]