The Integrated Architecture Framework (IAF) is an enterprise architecture framework that covers business, information, information system and technology infrastructure. This framework has been developed by Capgemini since the 1990s, from the experience of practicing architects on projects for clients across the group. The first version was released in 1996 and was based on the Zachman Framework and Spewak's ideas about Enterprise Architecture Planning. Since Version 1.0 released in 1996 IAF has been developed by Capgemini's internal global architecture community drawing from the experience of practising architects. Now in its 6th edition, IAF provides alignment considering all relevant artefacts.
It's domains are:
- Business Architecture - people, process and organisation
- Information Architecture
- Information Systems - applications
- Technology Infrastructure - infrastructure
- Governance
- Security
- Sustainability
It has four levels of abstraction:
- Why - Contextual
- What - Conceptual
- How - Logical
- With What - Physical
References
Enterprise, Business and IT Architecture and the Integrated Architecture Framework at capgemini.com http://www.capgemini.com/resources/the-integrated-architecture-framework-explained ↩
van't Wout, J., Waage, M., Hartman, H., Stahlecker, M., Hofman, A. (2010). "The Integrated Architecture Framework Explained" - (link) https://www.springer.com/business+&+management/business+information+systems/book/978-3-642-11517-2 ↩
Jaap Schekkerman (2003). How to Survive in the Jungle of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks. page 139-144. ↩
Capgemini - Architecture for the Information Age https://www.capgemini.com/resources/architecture-for-the-information-age/ ↩