Strategic Architecture Framework Aligned with IT Strategy Promoting Cloud/Mobile IT/Digital IT

The purpose of this chapter is to propose an “Adaptive Integrated Digital Architecture Framework—AIDAF” to meet the requirements of the digital transformation in relation to the above agility-related aspects. The proposed EA framework should support an IT strategy promoting cloud/mobile IT/Digital IT, based on what our prior research suggested. Also, we show the recommended EA artifacts in AIDAF, compared with Zachman Framework and DODAF, for use with the EA3 Cube Framework. Moreover, we propose an architecture assessment model, global communication/knowledge management model, and Risk Management model related to the above AIDAF in this chapter. In later chapters, we will show a case of EA framework building by the global company.