Patent ID: 6442557
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: G06Q,Y10S

Abstract:
A memory for storing data for access by a database program being executed on a computer system for evaluating an enterprise architecture, comprising:a data structure stored in the memory, the data structure including information resident in a database used by the database program and including: a work flow architecture model including a plurality of entities and relationships; an information architecture model including a plurality of entities and relationships; and a technology architecture model including a plurality of entities and relationships; wherein selected entities link the work flow architecture model, the information architecture model and the technology architecture model; wherein the computer system executes the database program for accessing the memory store and evaluating linkages within and among the work flow architecture model, information architecture model, and technology architecture models; wherein, in order to make decisions about business restructuring, internal technology investment, or enterprise-level system architectures, a user analyzes dependencies between the structure and function of an enterprise and the information technology relied upon by the enterprise to determine the impact of information technology changes upon enterprise structure and function.