High-level descriptions of what IT should deliver to the organization in the long run. Developed collaboratively by business executives and architects to guide IT investments and identify new initiatives.
Artifacts
| Artifact | Status | Owner | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Capability Map | Current | Enterprise Architect | 2026-Q1 |
| Digital Transformation Roadmap | Current | CTO | 2025-Q4 |
Relevant Viewpoints
| Viewpoint | Purpose | Key Question | Completeness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Heat Map | Deciding, Informing | "Where are the strategic capability gaps that need investment?" | Complete |
Governance
- Governed by
- Architecture Steering Group
- Review cadence
- Annually (January, post-strategy cycle)
- Approval process
- Enterprise Architect drafts → CTO + Business Unit Heads approve
- Staleness threshold
- Flagged if annual review missed or strategy pivot occurs
- Lifecycle
- Long-lived — updated annually or on strategic pivot
- Escalation path
- Enterprise Architect → Steering Group → CTO
Inter-Type Relationships
- Visions initiate new → Outlines
- Visions guide structure of → Designs
- Visions guide evolution of → Landscapes
- Visions guide selection of → Standards
- Considerations influence creation of → Visions