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This work aims to create a more effective Enterprise Architecture (EA) framework that encourages active use and demonstrates measurable value.

January 25, 2026Open Access

EA Cockpit: A TOGAF-aligned, data-driven Enterprise Architecture approach for value realization

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This work aims to create a more effective Enterprise Architecture (EA) framework that encourages active use and demonstrates measurable value.
Introduced EA Cockpit as a data-driven, TOGAF-aligned approach.
Developed a traceability model connecting strategy, capabilities, processes, applications, data, and KPIs.
Emphasized transforming static EA documentation into dynamic governance assets.
EA Cockpit shows increased alignment between strategy and operational execution.
Enhanced decision-making and investment prioritization reported through the framework.
Measurable improvements in compliance alignment and value realization observed.

Abstract

Enterprise Architecture (EA) is widely recognized as a strategic discipline, yet in many organizations it fails to create sustained impact due to poor adoption and over-dependence on static documentation. This preprint introduces “EA Cockpit”, a TOGAF-aligned and data-driven approach to operationalize Enterprise Architecture by connecting Strategy → Capabilities → Processes → Applications → Data → KPIs through a traceability model. EA Cockpit transforms EA artifacts from documents into governance assets that actively support decision making, investment prioritization, solution assurance, compliance alignment, and measurable value realization. This work builds on concepts introduced in the author’s earlier Zenodo preprint on integrated Strategy–Operations–IT alignment (Zenodo, 2026).

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