EA tools
In The EA Game Project we use System Dynamics model(s) to model the enterprise architecture practice. The models cover the following areas: EA staffing and competencies; EA Manager’s role; Documentation process; EA tools; Stakeholder communications; Organizational development; Project governance; and Economy.
The EA tools model looks like this:
An EA tool must be selected. There are three available EA tools, Nano, Enterprise Architect and Wisio. Their costs per quarter per architect: Nano are 3000 €, Enterprise Architect are 4500 € and Wisio are 500 €. Cost follows functionality, so the more expensive tools can do more, but also need more tool competencies. How well a tool can be utilized depends on the skills of the architects and the functionality of the tool.
Tool comparison:
Tool name / Features | Ease Of Use | Sharing features | Technical Capabilities | Business Capabilities | Cost pr. Architect |
Nano | ** | ** | *** | *** | 3000 € |
Wisio | **** | * | ** | * | 500 € |
Enterprisey Architect | * | **** | ***** | **** | 4500 € |