Dragon1 is an open EA method and complies to the norms of the ISO Architecture Framework. Dragon1, as architecture framework, includes inter alia the following:
The Dragon1 EA Framework is presented in detail on this Enterprise Architecture Framework page showing the specific parts from the Dragon1 method making up an Architecture Framework.
Dragon1 is fit for use at a strategic level, in every industry, at LME organizations as well as SME organizations.
Organizations that use Dragon1 as architecture framework to innovate of redesign their businesses, processes and IT, benefit from the following three key aspects:
The Dragon1 EA Framework defines different types of enterprise-structures such as business, information facilities and IT infrastructure for which various defined stakeholders have certain recognized needs and concerns. Also, the stakeholders have performance and quality requirements for their concerns and needs regarding these enterprise-structures, integral solutions and the environments.
Architects capture the needs, concerns, ambitions, goals and requirements of stakeholders and create architectures (total concepts) and architecture designs for the desired TO-BE situations of enterprise-structures or integral solutions.
In Dragon1, architects use extensively visualizations to communicate the architectures (total concepts) and architecture designs to stakeholders. The visualizations in Dragon1 are almost always decision supporting visual reports and giving stakeholders the power to manage quality and risks in projects, innovations and organizational changes.
Do you want to know more about the Dragon1 EA Framework, please contact the Dragon1 Architecture Foundation via the contact form.