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Linked.Archi EA-as-a-Service Reference Data

Release: 2026-05-03

Modified on: 2026-05-03
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https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data/0.1.0#
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0.1.0
Authors:
Kalin Maldzhanski
Publisher:
Linked.Archi
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Linked.Archi EA-as-a-Service Reference Data: Overview back to ToC

This ontology has the following classes and properties.

Named Individuals

Linked.Archi EA-as-a-Service Reference Data: Description back to ToC

Reference data for EA-as-a-Service — service types, engagement statuses, and maturity levels.

Cross-reference for Linked.Archi EA-as-a-Service Reference Data classes, object properties and data properties back to ToC

This section provides details for each class and property defined by Linked.Archi EA-as-a-Service Reference Data.

Named Individuals

Acceptedni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#Accepted

EA team has accepted the engagement and assigned an architect.
belongs to
engagement status c

AI Readiness Assessmentni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#AIReadinessAssessment

Assessment of organizational readiness for AI adoption — data maturity, infrastructure, skills, and governance.
belongs to
e a service type c

Architecture Reviewni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#ArchitectureReview

Review of a proposed architecture against enterprise standards, principles, and quality attributes.
belongs to
e a service type c

Closedni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#Closed

Engagement is complete and satisfaction has been assessed.
belongs to
engagement status c

Compliance Validationni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#ComplianceValidation

Validation of architecture against regulatory or governance requirements using SHACL shapes.
belongs to
e a service type c

Declinedni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#Declined

Request was declined by the EA team (with rationale).
belongs to
engagement status c

Deliveredni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#Delivered

Deliverables have been provided to the stakeholder.
belongs to
engagement status c

Impact Analysisni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#ImpactAnalysis

Analysis of the impact of a proposed change on the architecture landscape — affected systems, dependencies, and risks.
belongs to
e a service type c

In Progressni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#InProgress

Service delivery is underway.
belongs to
engagement status c

Level 1 — Initialni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#Level1_Initial

Ad-hoc, informal, reactive EA practice. No standardized processes. Architecture work is project-driven and inconsistent. EA value is not measured or communicated.
belongs to
maturity level c

Level 2 — Developingni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#Level2_Developing

EA processes are defined but inconsistently applied. Some governance exists but is not enforced. Architecture artifacts are produced but not widely consumed. EA team is building credibility.
belongs to
maturity level c

Level 3 — Definedni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#Level3_Defined

Standardized EA processes and governance are in place. Architecture artifacts are produced consistently and consumed by stakeholders. EA has a defined service catalog and measurable outcomes.
belongs to
maturity level c

Level 4 — Managedni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#Level4_Managed

EA outcomes are measured and continuously improved. Stakeholder satisfaction is tracked. EA influences investment decisions and technology strategy. The EA function operates as an internal consultancy.
belongs to
maturity level c

Level 5 — Optimizingni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#Level5_Optimizing

EA drives strategic decisions and is fully integrated with business planning. Architecture is a product with backlogs, roadmaps, and KPIs. The EA function is recognized as indispensable by executive leadership.
belongs to
maturity level c

Modernization Planningni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#ModernizationPlanning

Planning for application or platform modernization — migration strategy, phasing, and cost estimation.
belongs to
e a service type c

Onboarding Consultationni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#OnboardingConsultation

Consultative engagement for new projects or initiatives — architecture context, standards orientation, and integration guidance.
belongs to
e a service type c

Portfolio Assessmentni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#PortfolioAssessment

Application portfolio rationalization — TIME classification, fitness scoring, and modernization recommendations.
belongs to
e a service type c

Requestedni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#Requested

Service has been requested but not yet accepted by the EA team.
belongs to
engagement status c

Standards Guidanceni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#StandardsGuidance

Guidance on technology standards, patterns, reference architectures, and best practices.
belongs to
e a service type c

Target State Designni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#TargetStateDesign

Design of future-state architecture for a domain, capability, or platform.
belongs to
e a service type c

Technology Radarni back to ToC or Named Individual ToC

IRI: https://meta.linked.archi/ea-service/reference-data#TechnologyRadar

Assessment and communication of technology trends, recommendations, and adoption guidance.
belongs to
e a service type c

Legend back to ToC

ni: Named Individuals

Acknowledgments back to ToC

The authors would like to thank Silvio Peroni for developing LODE, a Live OWL Documentation Environment, which is used for representing the Cross Referencing Section of this document and Daniel Garijo for developing Widoco, the program used to create the template used in this documentation.