The EAS Architecture Methodology - Bringing Order to Chaos

The IT landscape of most organisations has been built up over time, comprising a mix of old and new technology existing in a complex, finely balanced environment.

The EAS Methodology is a unique framework for introducing Enterprise Architecture management processes, techniques and tools in a value-driven manner. The methodology provides the means to define and manage strategies through the controlled evolution of the IT landscape in line with changes in the business.

The EAS methodology provides off-the-shelf processes, tools and templates which can help you expedite the enterprise architecture delivery process and generate clear, tangible business value very quickly. The unique approach of the EAS Methodology enables organisations to begin reaping the benefits of Enterprise Architecture in weeks rather than months, regardless as to whether it is used to extend an existing Enterprise Architecture effort or to support building an Enterprise Architecture capability from scratch.

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Typically, the IT landscape of most large organisations has been built up over time, comprising a mix of old and new technology existing in a complex, finely balanced environment.

Change generally means impacts across IT, often in the most unexpected places. Even in newer organisations, such as the internet banks, speed of delivery, through necessity, has often taken precedence over simplicity.

In addition, large change programmes are used as the main vehicle for the delivery of Business and IT Strategies. However, it is the autonomous, less conspicuous projects that will decide whether the overall strategies are truly achieved.

The EAS methodology is a framework for introducing architecture management processes, techniques and tools into an organisation. Over time, these will provide the organisation with the means to define and manage strategies through the controlled evolution of their IT landscape in line with the business.

The EAS Methodology

What does it deliver?   Why is it different?       Clarity on: Where and how IT is used to support the business Roles and responsibilities associated with change projects (business, IT and 3rd parties).   Improved quality through: Consistency in IT management and delivery practices Visibility of the implications and risk associated with change Well-defined metrics for defining and measuring success.   Cost and operational efficiency through: Minimising unnecessary IT diversity Fully exploiting existing IT assets Providing the foundation to innovate across Business and IT in a controlled manner.   Practical: Focuses on the most critical areas of concern for any given business Minimises disruption to existing practices Capable of incorporating a company’s existing enterprise architecture framework (e.g. internal, Zachmann, DoDAF, ToGAF).   Complete: Comprehensive support for all aspects of enterprise architecture management Constituent elements of the methodology can be used interchangeably depending upon need.   Proven: Developed through real-world experience across multiple sectors and from multiple perspectives (business, delivery, strategy, management) Successfully applied at a number of global organisations resulting in tangible benefits.