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The Open Group Introduces ArchiMate(R) 1.0 Standard Language for Modeling Enterprise Architectures

Posted on: Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 07:30 CDT

New Standard Paves the Way for First Truly Global Enterprise Architecture Description Language

SAN FRANCISCO, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium focused on open standards and global interoperability within and between enterprises, today announced that it has adopted ArchiMate(R) version 1 as a standard global language for modeling enterprise architectures, including the industry standard architecture framework, TOGAF(TM). Administered by The Open Group's ArchiMate Forum, ArchiMate 1.0 is a new language designed to provide enterprise architects a common vocabulary for describing, analyzing and visualizing enterprise architectures. By creating a single, common language, the ArchiMate Forum intends to help simplify the processes used within the enterprise architecture community for more effective work outcomes, as well as improve architecture tools offered by vendors.

Under development since 2002, the ArchiMate standard was originally established by the Dutch Telematica Insitute in conjunction with a consortium of enterprises, government organizations and research institutions, including the ArchiMate Foundation. Since that time, the language has experienced rapid growth and international adoption across multiple industries, and it is currently supported by major tools vendors and consulting firms. As an open and independent modeling language, ArchiMate 1.0 also serves as an ideal method for delivering architecture models based on The Open Group's global standard framework for enterprise architecture, TOGAF. In addition, ArchiMate is an ideal starting point for model driven architecture (MDA) within all industry frameworks because its service- and design-oriented perspective on architecture has clear implementation relationships to both Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) and Unified Modeling Language (UML).

"Designing a common language for enterprise architectures is fundamental to achieving better interoperability between businesses on a global scale," said Allen Brown, CEO of The Open Group. "The introduction of ArchiMate 1.0 is a crucial step in simplifying and improving the architecture process through the help of open standards."

ArchiMate 1.0 development was officially brought under the aegis of The Open Group with the formation of the ArchiMate Forum in October 2008. Since then, the Forum has worked to further develop the language and to standardize ArchiMate 1.0 for broad adoption internationally.

"We're pleased that the ArchiMate Forum has now ratified ArchiMate 1.0 as the global standard modeling language for enterprise architectures," said Henry Franken, chairman of the Forum. "By combining a new graphical language with formal industry semantics, we hope to enable enterprise architects to better analyze and evaluate their architectures and outcomes and create consistent support for tools vendors across the industry."

For more information on ArchiMate 1.0 or to get involved in the ArchiMate Forum, please visit: http://www.opengroup.org/archimate/.

About The Open Group

The Open Group is a vendor-neutral and technology-neutral consortium, which drives the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow(TM) that will enable access to integrated information within and between enterprises based on open standards and global interoperability. The Open Group works with customers, suppliers, consortia and other standard bodies. Its role is to capture, understand and address current and emerging requirements, establish policies and share best practices; to facilitate interoperability, develop consensus, and evolve and integrate specifications and open source technologies; to offer a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia; and to operate the industry's premier certification service. Further information on The Open Group can be found at http://www.opengroup.org.

Note to Editors: ArchiMate is a registered trademark and TOGAF is a trademark of The Open Group. All other company, brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

SOURCE The Open Group

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