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Maintenance of Enterprise Architecture Models

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  • Nuno Silva

    (University of Lisbon
    INOV Inesc Inovação)

  • Pedro Sousa

    (University of Lisbon
    Link Consulting)

  • Miguel Mira da Silva

    (University of Lisbon
    INOV Inesc Inovação)

Abstract

Enterprise architecture (EA) models are tools of analysis, communication, and support towards enterprise transformation. These models need a suitable maintenance process to support comprehensive knowledge of the enterprise’s structure and dynamics. This study aims to identify and discuss the existing approaches to EA model maintenance published in the scientific literature. A systematic literature review was employed as the research method. A keyword-based search in six databases identified a total of 4495 papers in which 31 primary studies were included. A total of nine categories of EA model maintenance approaches were identified from both information systems and enterprise engineering fields of research. The increasing amount of research in EA model maintenance suggests that the topic still presents opportunities for research contributions. This study also proposes future lines of research according to the results identified in the theoretical corpus.

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  • Nuno Silva & Pedro Sousa & Miguel Mira da Silva, 2021. "Maintenance of Enterprise Architecture Models," Business & Information Systems Engineering: The International Journal of WIRTSCHAFTSINFORMATIK, Springer;Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (GI), vol. 63(2), pages 157-180, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:binfse:v:63:y:2021:i:2:d:10.1007_s12599-020-00636-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s12599-020-00636-1
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    1. Nuno Silva & Francisco Ferreira & Pedro Sousa & Miguel Mira da Silva, 2016. "Automating the Migration of Enterprise Architecture Models," International Journal of Information System Modeling and Design (IJISMD), IGI Global, vol. 7(2), pages 72-90, April.
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