1. Enterprise Architecture Data Collection Initiative
April 10, 2007
expect the best 1

2. Virginia’s Enterprise Architecture Model
Defines the business
Identifies the information needed to support the business
Defines the solutions used to support the business
Defines the IT infrastructure that support the solutions 2

3. Enterprise Architecture
Data To Be Collected
Processes information related to the Human Resources and Financial Management lines of business
Information about agency data assets (primarily databases) and interfaces with those databases
Information about agency applications
Information about the technology tools used to support agency applications
Relationships of the collected information to the business of the agency 3

4. Enterprise Architecture Examples of Value Added
Process information can be used to identify collaboration opportunities and SOA development and sharing opportunities
Inventory of development tools, creates opportunities to share expertise and lessons learned across the enterprise
Database information will be used to meet the Library of Virginia’s database index requirements
Creates a better picture of the business of the Commonwealth and how it is being supported by technology
EA repository provides ability to look at the business of the Commonwealth from many angles 4

5. Enterprise Architecture Data Collection Initiative Time Line
Complete pilots in April
Complete agencies in May-early June
EA Repository/agency reports by the end of June
Analysis and reporting to the Commonwealth’s Information Technology Investment Board by the end of July 5

6. Policy, Practice and Architecture Division
EA Contact
Chuck Tyger
Acting Director
Policy, Practice and Architecture Division
(804) 6