Modern warfighting requires modular, interoperable capabilities that can be re-configured at short notice.

The benefits of adopting an enterprise architecture approach - An Army HQ perspective.

by Chris Griffin and Mark Humphries

The Army Information Design Authority (Info DA) has established an Enterprise Architecture function at Initial Operational Capability (IOC). The aim is to model the Army’s digital backbone as a coherent “system of systems” through which information can flow quickly from wherever it is captured to wherever it is needed. Future systems need to be modular, standards based and interoperable to allow the Army to reconfigure assets at short notice and to outcompete our adversaries. In this article we lay out the rationale behind Info DA’s Enterprise Architecture function, report on progress made to date and lay out plans to develop the function to Full Operational Capability (FOC). This paper will highlight the benefits already delivered in year one and outline how Info DA EA will support projects and operations in the future.

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