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Linked.Archi TIME Framework Metamodel Definition

Metamodel Manifest

https://meta.linked.archi/time-framework/metamodel#

v0.1.0 draft timemm: Kalin Maldzhanski Linked.Archi Modified: 2026-05-02 License

Metamodel manifest for the TIME (Tolerate, Invest, Migrate, Eliminate) framework. Ties together the TIME ontology and controlled vocabularies into a single discoverable resource for application portfolio rationalization.

The complete TIME metamodel definition, aggregating the TIME ontology (classes, properties, controlled vocabularies) for application portfolio fit assessment and disposition classification.

Based on Framework

TIME Framework

The Gartner TIME (Tolerate, Invest, Migrate, Eliminate) framework for application portfolio rationalization. Classifies applications into four quadrants based on functional fit (business value) and technical fit (technical health), guiding investment and retirement decisions.

Constituent Resources

Model Concepts (OWL Ontology)

onto

Ontology for representing application portfolio fit assessments and Gartner TIME dispositions (Tolerate, Invest, Migrate, Eliminate), including functional fit, technical fit, and cost fitness dimensions. Provides classes for applications, fit assessments, criteria scoring, evidence tracking, and OWL enumeration types with automatic quadrant classification. This is the OWL layer of the TIME framework. Use together with: * time-shapes.ttl (SHACL) — validates completeness and value constraints * time-tax.ttl (SKOS) — organizes controlled vocabularies for navigation This is not an official Gartner document.
https://meta.linked.archi/time-framework/onto#
Formal Rules (SHACL Shapes)

shapes

SHACL shapes for validating TIME framework model data. Ensures applications have required metadata, fit assessments are complete, and controlled vocabulary values are valid. This is the SHACL layer of the TIME framework. Use together with: * time-onto.ttl (OWL) — defines classes, properties, and OWL reasoning rules * time-tax.ttl (SKOS) — organizes controlled vocabularies for navigation
https://meta.linked.archi/time-framework/shapes#
Concept Classification (SKOS)

TIME Framework Concept Scheme

Classification of TIME framework controlled vocabularies: dispositions, fit ratings, fit dimensions, assessment statuses, evidence types, and lifecycle states.
https://meta.linked.archi/time-framework/tax#TimeFrameworkScheme