IDENTITYDIAGRAM MAPPING EXTERNAL REFERENCES

IDENTITY - UAF - Strategy


Description
Stakeholders: Capability Portfolio Managers.
Concerns: capability management process.
Definition: describe capability taxonomy, composition, dependencies and evolution.
ReferencesOMG - UAF - View - Strategic
Parent Mapping UAF Mappings

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MAPPED ENTITIES


Framework ConceptFramework DefinitionSysFEAT ConceptSysFEAT Definition
 ActualEnduringTask An actual undertaking recognized by an enterprise as being essential to achieving its goals - i.e. a strategic specification of what the enterprise does.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualEnduringTask

ActualEnduringTask is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
The ActualEnduringTask UAF concept is coming from a mandate from the initial MODAF specification. It has the following definition in MODAF:
"A type of behaviour recognised by an enterprise as being essential to achieving its goals - i.e. a strategic specification of what the
enterprise does. Examples include Financial Management and Human Resource Management. These equate to Business Functions
in the commercial world."

This means that Enduring Task is closer to "Operational Node" than to EnterprisePhase.
Because of this ambiguity, Enduring Task is not implemented in SEAMF.

 ActualEnterprisePhase A time period within which a set of Capabilities are deployed.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualEnterprisePhase
  Enterprise Initiative
An  Enterprise Initiative is a past, current or future state of the enterprise.
Each stage represents an initiative comprising a purposeful set of activities whose primary purpose is focused on achieving a set of clearly defined objectives that may transcend organisational boundaries and consequently require integrated team working under the direction of an Architecture Governance Committee.
 ActualOrganization An actual formal or informal organizational unit, e.g. "Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency", "UAF team Alpha".
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualOrganization
  Organization
An  Organization is a group of people who share a common purpose and establish a functional division of labor in pursuit of their common purpose.
It is the relationships between its members in the pursuit of their common purpose that give unity and identity to an organization.

References:
OMG - BMM - Organizational Unit
OMG - UAF - ActualOrganization
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Business Internal Active Structure Element
Russell Ackoff - System of concepts - FunctionalDivisionOfLabor
Russell Ackoff - System of Concepts - Organizations
Russell Ackoff - Transformational leadership - Social System
SAFe© - Organizational Agility
 ActualOrganizationalResource Abstract element for an ActualOrganization, ActualPerson or ActualPost.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualOrganizationalResource
  Responsible Human Entity Responsible Human Entity is a Person or an organisation (group of people) capable of purposeful action, decision-making, and problem-solving within a system or organization. As Resource Agents,  Responsible Human Entityies possess autonomy, adaptability, and the ability to influence outcomes, distinguishing them from unpurposeful entities like Business Systems (software and hardware) or Natural Resources.
They can be held responsible for their actions, hence are  Responsible Human Entityies.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualResponsibleResource

ActualOrganizationalResource is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
ActualOrganizationalResource and ActualResponsibleResource are merged in SysFEAT as any kind of OrganizationalResource can bear responsibility.

 ActualOutcome An individual that describes something that happens or is produced as the final consequence or product and is related to one of the goals for the business or enterprise. Outcome is a special kind of effect, one that is usually at the end of a chain of effects, i.e. an "end effect".
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualOutcome
 ActualPerson An individual human being.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualPerson
  Person Person represents a human being that is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
References:
Merriam Webster - Person
OMG - UAF - ActualPerson
WordNet - Person
 ActualPost An actual, specific post, an instance of a Post "type" - e.g., "President of the United States of America." where the Post would be president.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualPost

ActualPost is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
ActualPost overlaps with realtime management of HR resources, which is out of scope of Architecture Management tools.

 ActualProject A time-limited planned endeavor executed by an ActualOrganization responsible for developing, deploying or decommissioning ResourcePerformers in accordance with ActualProjectMilestones.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualProject
  Project Project is a course of action that is being executed or has been selected for execution. An enterprise's Initiatives represent the choices the enterprise has made about how to pursue the change that allows it to achieve its objectives.
References:
DoDAF2 - Project Viewpoint
Martin Fowler - Products over Projects
OMG - UAF - ActualProject
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Definitions - Work Package
 ActualResource An instance of a ResourcePerformer in the real world.
References:
OMG - UAF ActualResource
  Individual Agent An  Individual Agent is an Individual Operating Asset that exists in space/time and that is able to participate actively to Action Processes and/or to conduct Action Processes.
References:
OMG - KerML - Object
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Internal Active Structure Element
 ActualResponsibleResource An abstract type grouping responsible OrganizationalResources.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualResponsibleResource
  Responsible Human Entity Responsible Human Entity is a Person or an organisation (group of people) capable of purposeful action, decision-making, and problem-solving within a system or organization. As Resource Agents,  Responsible Human Entityies possess autonomy, adaptability, and the ability to influence outcomes, distinguishing them from unpurposeful entities like Business Systems (software and hardware) or Natural Resources.
They can be held responsible for their actions, hence are  Responsible Human Entityies.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualResponsibleResource
 ActualResponsibleResource An abstract type grouping responsible OrganizationalResources.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualResponsibleResource
  Responsible Human Entity Responsible Human Entity is a Person or an organisation (group of people) capable of purposeful action, decision-making, and problem-solving within a system or organization. As Resource Agents,  Responsible Human Entityies possess autonomy, adaptability, and the ability to influence outcomes, distinguishing them from unpurposeful entities like Business Systems (software and hardware) or Natural Resources.
They can be held responsible for their actions, hence are  Responsible Human Entityies.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualResponsibleResource
 ActualStrategicPhase A phase of an actual enterprise, mission, ValueStream or EnduringTask endeavor.
References:
OMG - UAF - ActualStrategicPhase
  Management Stage
Management Stage is a past, current or future state of a Management System.
Each  Management Stage represents a Management Initiative comprising a purposeful set of activities whose primary purpose is focused on achieving a set of clearly defined objectives assigned to  Functional Assets managed in the Management System.
The set of all  Management Stages of an Management System defines its Roadmap.
 Architecture An abstract type that represents a generic architecture. Subtypes are OperationalArchitecture, Service Architecture, and ResourceArchitecture.
References:
OMG - UAF - Architecture
  Operating Eco-System An  Operating Eco-System is an  Operating Context in which an Agent exists or lives for a specific purpose, interacting with partners.
For instance, the operating context of an enterprise includes its customers and suppliers.
References:
OMG - UAF - Architecture
OpenGroup - OAA - Ecosystem
Russell Ackoff - System of Concepts - Environment of a system
 Capability An enterprise's ability to Achieve a desired effect realized through a combination of ways and means (e.g. CapabilityConfigurations) along with specified measures.
References:
OMG - UAF - Capability
  Business Capability
Business Capability is a conceptual Capability that benefits to Customers (internal or external) of the enterprise. It expresses an ability to produce Conceptual Outcome Events.
Business Capability is defined by its intended Enterprise Outcome Events and the conditions (Condition Property) under which the production of the Enterprise Outcome Events shall be proceeded.
The actual Condition Scale Values for a given Business Capability at different stages of Enterprise Initiatives is given by their exhibition (Exhibited Capability).

References:
OMG - BACM - Capability
OMG - UAF - Capability
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Capability
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Definition - Business Capability
 Capability Generalization
 Capability Role Property of a Capability typed by another Capability, enabling whole-part relationships and structures.
References:
OMG - UAF - CapabilityRole
 CapabilityConfiguration A composite structure representing the physical and human resources (and their interactions) in an enterprise, assembled to meet a capability.
References:
OMG - UAF - CapabilityConfiguration
  System of Systems
System of Systems is a Macro Capability Configuration that combine several System of Resources to deliver a common high level  Business Capability.
Examples:
- Air traffic control system
- Smart city system
- Health Care System
- Search and Resue system (SAR)
- Naval squadron consisting of an aircraft carrier, its escort ships and its C5ISR capabilities.

References:
OMG - UAF - CapabilityConfiguration
 CapabilityDependency A tuple that asserts that one Capability is dependent from another.
References:
OMG - UAF - CapabilityDependency
 CapabilityRoleDependency
References:
OMG - UAF - CapabilityRoleDependency
 CapableElement An abstract type that represents a structural element that can exhibit capabilities.
References:
OMG - UAF - CapableElement
  Business Operating Asset  Business Operating Assets comprise physical assets which contribute to the production and consumption of Business Outcome Events of the enterprise. This includes Business Agents, their behaviors (Business BehaviorBusiness Resource Process, Business Resource Interaction Process),
References:
OMG - UAF - CapableElement
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Definition - Solution Building Block
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Guide - Solution Building Blocks
 Challenge An existing or potential difficulty, circumstance, or obstacle which will require effort and determination from an enterprise to overcome in achieving its goals.
References:
OMG - BMM - Threat
OMG - UAF - Challenge
  Driver Assessment Driver Assessment is a kind of Assessment which is motivated by a Stakeholder Driver.
References:
OMG - UAF - Challenge

Challenge is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
SEAMF follows the BMM approach (see BMM Mapping) where Opportunies and Challenges are the result of Assessments.

 Driver   Driver Driver is a factor which can have a significant impact on the activities, and goals of an Enterprise or a Management System.
References:
ISO 42010 - Concern
OMG - BMM - Influencer
OMG - UAF - Driver
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Definitions - Concern
 Effect A kind of phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon that could lead to downstream effects or to one or more desired outcomes.
References:
OMG - UAF - Effect
  Business Outcome Event Business Outcome Event is a Business Event that signals the happening of a change in the state of a Business Operating Asset, produced by the Business Behavior of a Business Agent, for the benefits of an internal or external consumer (especially Customers).
References:
OMG - BACM - Outcome
OMG - UAF - Effect
OMG - UAF - OperationalSignal
OpenGroup - IT4IT - Defining Service Reference Architecture
OpenGroup - OAA - Definition - Outcome
 Enterprise Goal A statement about a state or condition of the enterprise to be brought about or sustained through appropriate Means. An EnterpriseGoal amplifies an EnterpriseVision that is, it indicates what must be satisfied on a continuing basis to effectively attain the EnterpriseVision. BMM: OMG dtc-13-08-24.
References:
OMG - UAF - EnterpriseGoal
  Enterprise Goal An  Enterprise Goal is an ideal target Value Proposition that tends to be longer term, and is defined qualitatively rather than quantitatively. It should be sufficiently  narrow-focused so that Objectives can be defined for it.
References:
OMG - BMM - Goal
OMG - UAF - EnterpriseGoal
Russell Ackoff - System of Concepts - Objective
UCF Glossary - Enterprise Objective
 EnterpriseMission
Mission captures at a high level what you will do to realize your vision.

References:
OMG - UAF - EnterpriseMission

EnterpriseMission is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
The current implementation of "Mission" doesn't capture the needs for Mission and MissionThread as specified by the varions MoDs.
The UAF team is working on a refined implementation of Mission Thread for its next version of UAF (after 1.2).
Thereby, the current Mission concepts of UAF are not implemented in SEAMF as they do not fit the needs.

 Fulfilled Business Capability   Fulfilled Business Capability
 GeopoliticalExtentType
GeopoliticalExtentType is not implemented as a subtype of OperationalExchangeItem.
GeopoliticalExtentType was an initial requirement from DoDAF2 which hasn't been adopted by the final DoDAF specification. It is a legacy component of UAF.

References:
OMG - UAF - GeopoliticalExtentType

GeopoliticalExtentType is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
GeopoliticalExtentType was an initial requirement from DoDAF2 which hasn't been adopted by the final DoDAF specification. It is a legacy component of UAF.

 ImpactedBy
A tuple used to denote that an Opportunity provides the means for achieving an EnterpriseGoal or Objective.
A dependency relationship denoting that an Opportunity provides the means for achieving an EnterpriseGoal or Objective.

References:
OMG - UAF - ImpactedBy

ImpactedBy is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
SEAMF follows the OMG BMM (see BMM Mapping) which asserts that Challenges are the result of an assessment.
Thereby, the result of such assessments are not modeled as architectural relationships. Assessments leads to Decisions which then impact Functional Assets.

 Information Model (Logical) Logical - Indicates that the InformationModel associated with the InformationModelKind is a logical data model that allows analysis of an architecture’s data definition aspect, without consideration of implementation specific or product specific issues. It details the conceptual data model.
References:
OMG - UAFML - InformationModelKind
  Logical Data Dictionary Dictionary of Logical Data Entity.
 InformationModel (Abstract) A structural specification of data types, showing relationships between them. The type of information captured in the InformationModel is described using the enumeration InformationModelKind (Conceptual, Logical, and Physical).
References:
OMG - UAF - View - InformationModel
  Information Dictionary
An  Information Dictionary is a Model Package of Information Blocks used to describe an information architecture. This includes:
1. Information Domain which groups Information Entitys by unit knowlege required by an Agent to operate during Behavior execution.
2. Information Entity which constitute resusable unit of information that can change over time.
3. Concept Property which constitue immutable characteristics of Information Entitys.
Concrete implementations of Model Packages are Business Dictionary, Logical Data Dictionary, etc.
 InformationModel (Conceptual) Conceptual - Indicates that the InformationModel associated with the InformationModelKind is a conceptual InformationModel that defines the required high-level data concepts and their relationships.
References:
OMG - UAFML - InformationModelKind
 InformationModel (Physical) Physical - Indicates that the InformationModel associated with the InformationModelKind is a physical data model that is an implementable specification of a data structure. A physical data model realizes a logical data model, taking into account implementation restrictions and performance issues while still enforcing the constraints, relationships and typing of the logical data model.
References:
OMG - UAFML - InformationModelKind
 MapstoGoal A tuple denoting that some StrategicInformation contributes to achieving an EnterpriseGoal or Objective.
References:
OMG - UAF - MapstoGoal

MapstoGoal is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
Occurences of StrategicInformation are entity types, such as "client", "customer", "competitor", "regulation".
Facts that matter at the strategic levels are individual facts such as:  "customer X as entered the market in 2022 with a competing offering". "Regulation X, introduced in 2019 is now affecting privacy constraints on assets we manage".
These kinds of facts come from Drivers and their assessments (Driver Assessment).

 MotivatedBy A tuple denoting the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
References:
OMG - UAF - MotivedBy
  Driver Subject Asset Block that is the subject of a Driver.
 Natural Resource Type of physical resource that occurs in nature such as oil, water, gas or coal.
References:
OMG - UAF - NaturalResource
  Natural Resource Natural Resource is a kind Physical Business Agent that refers to any class of material or substance that occurs naturally in the environment and can be used by humans for various purposes. These resources are derived from the Earth and include a wide range of physical entities such as water, minerals, forests, fossil fuels, soil, and air.
References:
OMG - UAF - NaturalResource
 OperationalActivity An Activity that captures a logical process, specified independently of how the process is carried out.
References:
OMG - UAF - OperationalActivity
  Value Stream
 Value Streams are used to frame the Conceptual Operating Model of the enterprise: they describe how the enterprise shall operate, at the conceptual level, and helps chunking responsibilities between Conceptual Agents (Operating Domain or Business Function) .
In the EA context, a  Value Stream is a conceptual Action Process that represents an overarching perspective of the organization's processes aiming at producing Conceptual Outcome Events. The focus is on shaping and understanding the functional relationships and roles within the enterprise : its functional division of labor.
This is not to be confused with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) which is focused on Lean optimization and is addressed with the concept of  Business Process (see the Organization & Processes domain).
Value Stream is performed by Conceptual Agents who produce Conceptual Outcome Events. It is depicted as a sequence of Value Stream Stages, controlled by events and conditions.
 Value Stream Activitys are carried out by the involvment of Conceptual Agents as participants in the  Value Stream.
During its course of action, a  Value Stream consumes, produces or stores  Business Objects.
1) It may read or write Domain Assets in its Business Object Store.
2) It may receive Domain Assets at its boundary:  reacted to Business Outcome Events.
3) It may produce Domain Assets at its boundary:  produced Business Outcome Events.
The course of actions of a  Value Stream is constrained by the application of rules ( Conceptual Rule Enforcement) that define what is allowed and not allowed to do.
There are traditionnaly two kinds of  Value Streams:
1) Development development  Value Streams define all of the actions, both value-creating and nonvalue-creating, required to bring a Product from concept to launch.
2)  Operational  Value Streams define define all of the actions, both value-creating and nonvalue-creating, required from order to delivery. These include actions to process information from the  Customer and actions to transform the product on its way to the Customer.

References:
Lean.org - Value Stream
OMG - BACM - ValueStream
OMG - BPMN - Process
OMG - UAF - Operational Activity
OMG - UAF - OperationalActivity
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Value-Stream
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Definition - Value Stream
SAFe© - Value Stream
Wikipedia - Value Stream
 OperationalAgent   Conceptual Agent
Conceptual Agent is an abstract type of Agent that depicts a functional division of labor within an enterprise, influencing the formation of its business operating model.
The concrete specializations of  Conceptual Agent follow the systemic level pattern and come in the form of Operating Domain (a Macro  Conceptual Agent) and Business Function (a Mezzo  Conceptual Agent).

References:
Christensen Institute - Modularity
OMG - UAF - OperationalAgent
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Business Internal Active Structure Element
Russell Ackoff - System of concepts - FunctionalDivisionOfLabor
 OperationalPerformer A logical entity that IsCapableToPerform OperationalActivities which produce, consume and process Resources.
References:
OMG - UAF - OperationalPerformer
  Business Function
Business Function is a Mezzo unit within the enterprise's functional division of labor. It is used to shape the enterprise management structure in regard to how it produces, consumes or processes Business Outcome Events: information, energy, materiel.
Business Function specifies Skills and  Functionality(ies) required to perform their activities effectively.

References:
Christensen Institute - Modularity
OMG - UAF - OperationalPerformer
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Definition - Business Function
OpenGroup - TOGAF 9 - Definition - Business Function
Russell Ackoff - System of concepts - FunctionalDivisionOfLabor
 Opportunity An existing or potential favorable circumstance or combination of circumstances which can be advantageous for addressing enterprise Challenges.
References:
OMG - BMM - Opportunity
OMG - UAF - Opportunity
  Driver Assessment Driver Assessment is a kind of Assessment which is motivated by a Stakeholder Driver.
References:
OMG - UAF - Challenge

Opportunity is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
SEAMF follows the BMM approach (see BMM Mapping) where Opportunies and Challenges are the result of Assessments.

 Organization A group of OrganizationalResources (Persons, Posts, Organizations and Responsibilities) associated for a particular purpose.
References:
OMG - UAF - Organization
  Department Type
Department Type is a Mezzo Org-Unit which serves as an administrative unit template in both government and business Organizations.
Examples:
- Sales department;
- Finance department;
- Logistics department..

References:
OMG - UAF - Organization
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Business-Actor
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Business-Collaboration
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Enterprise Metamodel - Actor
Russell Ackoff - System of concepts - FunctionalDivisionOfLabor
Russell Ackoff - System of Concepts - Organizations
UCF Glossary - Department
 OrganizationalResource An abstract type for Organization, Person, Post and Responsibility.
References:
OMG - UAF - OrganizationalResource
  Org-Unit An  Org-Unit is a type of Human Resource that represent a unit of social groups within an organization, responsible for operating one or more enterprise's Business Functions.
References:
Christensen Institute - Modularity
Humanresourcesedu.org - Human Resource
OMG - UAF - OrganizationalResource
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Business Internal Active Structure Element
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Business-Actor
Russell Ackoff - System of Concepts - Organizations
 Person A type of a human being used to define the characteristics that need to be described for ActualPersons (e.g. properties such as address, telephone number, nationality, etc).
References:
OMG - UAF - Person

Person is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
The definition and usage of the concept are unclear and overlapp too much with the Post concept.

 Post A type of job title or position that a person can fill (e.g. Lawyer, Solution Architect, Machine Operator or Chief Executive Officer).
References:
OMG - UAF - Post
  Organizational Position
An  Organizational Position is a type of position held by people when part of a Department Type.
Examples:
- Sales representative
- Developer
- Storekeeper
- Architect

References:
OMG - UAF - Post
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Business-Actor
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Definition - Role
UCF Glossary - Position Description
 Project A type that represents a planned endeavor executed by an ActualOrganization responsible for developing, deploying or decommissioning ResourcePerformers in accordance with ActualProjectMilestones.
References:
OMG - UAF - Project
  Project Type A category of project.
References:
OMG - UAF - Project
 ResourceArchitecture A type used to denote a model of the Architecture, described from the ResourcePerformer perspective.   System of System Environment System of System Environment is an operating context which defines the interactions (Business Service Channel) of a System of Systems with its partners (Partner Resource Architecture).
References:
OMG - UAF - ResourceArchitecture
 ResourceArtifact A type of man-made object that contains no human beings (i.e. satellite, radio, petrol, gasoline, etc.).
References:
OMG - UAF - ResourceArtifact
  Business System
Business System is a man made artifact (Concrete Hardware System or Business Software System) which exposes  Functionalityies and can produce Business Outcome Events.
Business System performs System Processes and participates to System Processes or to Business Processes.
In System Processes, a  Business System is always an active participant (System Process Participant).
In Business Processes, a  Business System is either an active participant (Automated Participant) or an Instrument used by Org-Units.

References:
DAU Glossary - family-systems
OMG - UAF - ResourceArtifact
Russell Ackoff - Choice & Communication - Instrument
UCF Glossary - Business System
WordNet - Artifact
 ResourcePerformer An abstract grouping of elements that can perform Functions.
References:
OMG - UAF - ResourcePerformer
  Business Agent
Business Agent is a Resource Agent which produces and reacts to Business Outcome Events of the enterprise.

References:
OMG - UAF - ResourcePerformer
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Definition - Business System
 Sketching Item
A statement of an attainable, time-targeted, and measurable target that the enterprise seeks to meet in order to achieve its
Goals. http://www.omg.org/spec/BMM/1.3/

References:
OMG - UAF - EnterpriseObjective
 Software A sub-type of ResourceArtifact that specifies an executable computer program.
References:
OMG - UAF - Software
  Business Software System
Business Software System is a Business System used by Business Operations, that represents all granularities of software - ranging from MicroServices to enterprise wide Application Systems - used by Business Operations.
All  Business Software Systems share the following characteristics:
1) They provide  Functionalitys.
2) They expose APIs (Application Interfaces) through which they deliver Information Outcome Events.
3) They handle datastores defined by Physical Data Domains.
4) They perform and participate to System Processes.

References:
OMG - UAF - Software
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Application Internal Active Structure Element
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Layer - Application Layer
UCF Glossary - Software Asset
 StrategicAsset An abstract element that indicates the types of strategic elements that can be affected by Risk.
References:
OMG - UAF - StrategicAsset

StrategicAsset is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
The UAF team has been acknowledged that the concept needs some rework as it does not map to the Business Architecture Guild definition as initially intended. (See Value Stream)
Therefore, the "UAF Value Stream concepts" are not implemented in SysFEAT.

 StrategicConstraint A Rule governing a Capability.
References:
OMG - UAF - StrategicConstraint
  Policy
Policy is a Directive that is not directly enforceable whose purpose is to govern, guide or constrain the structure and Behavior of Agents in the enterprise.
Policies provide the basis for rules and govern Behaviors carried out by Agents.

References:
OMG - BMM - Business Policy
OMG - UAF - Rule
 StrategicExchangeItem An abstract grouping for elements that defines the types of elements that can be exchanged between ActualStrategicPhases and conveyed by a StrategicExchange.
References:
OMG - UAF - StrategicExchangeItem
 StrategicInformation Knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance that is strategic in nature that is important or essential in relation to a plan of action.
References:
OMG - UAF - StrategicInformation

StrategicInformation is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
Occurences of StrategicInformation are entity types, such as "client", "customer", "competitor", "regulation".
Facts that matter at the strategic levels are individual facts such as:  "customer X as entered the market in 2022 with a competing offering". "Regulation X, introduced in 2019 is now affecting privacy constraints on assets we manage".
These kinds of facts come from Drivers and their assessments (Driver Assessment).

 StrategicPhase A type of a current or future state of the enterprise, mission, ValueStream, or EnduringTask.
References:
OMG - UAF - StrategicPhase

StrategicPhase is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
By nature, stategies are ad-hoc, environment specifc vision and course of actions.
Template for strategies may exist. They are not the purpose of architecture-driven transformation endeavors.
For these reasons, SysFEAT does not provide a standard implementation UAF concepts related to strategy templates. They can easibly be added as an extension package.

 SubjectOfStrategicConstraint An abstract grouping of elements that can be the subject of a StrategicConstraint.
References:
OMG - UAF - SubjectOfStrategicConstraint
 Policy Conformance Policy Conformance is the conformity requirement that applies a Functional Asset.
 Technology A sub type of ResourceArtifact that indicates a technology domain, i.e. nuclear, mechanical, electronic, mobile telephony etc.
References:
OMG - UAF - Technology
  Technology System Technology System is a Resource Agent which produces and reacts to Technology Outcome Events through Technology Interfaces.  Technology Systems are enablers of Business Systems. They do not directly deliver Business Outcome Events to internal or external customers. They deliver Technology Outcome Events required by Business Systems to operate.
References:
OMG - UAF - Technology
OpenGroup - ArchiMate - Technology Internal Active Structure Element
OpenGroup - OAA - Digital Technology
 Value Stream An end-to-end collection of activities that create a result for a customer, who may be the ultimate customer or an internal end-user of the value stream. Value stream nested within another value stream may represent Value Stream Stage - a distinct, identifiable phase or step within a value stream [The Business Architecture Metamodel Guide, 2020]
References:
OMG - UAF - ValueStream

Value Stream is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
The UAF team has been acknowledged that the concept needs some rework as it does not map to the Business Architecture Guild definition as initially intended. (See Value Stream)
Therefore, the "UAF Value Stream concepts" are not implemented in SysFEAT.

 ValueItem An ideal, custom, or institution that an enterprise promotes or agrees with. It may be positive or negative, depending on point of view.
References:
OMG - UAF - ValueItem

ValueItem is not directly represented in SysFEAT.

Rational:
The UAF team has been acknowledged that the concept needs some rework as it does not map to the Business Architecture Guild definition as initially intended. (See Value Stream)
Therefore, the "UAF Value Stream concepts" are not implemented in SysFEAT.

 WholeLifeEnterprise A WholeLifeEnterprise is a purposeful endeavor of any size involving people, organizations and supporting systems. It is made up of TemporalParts and StructuralParts.
References:
OMG - UAF - WholeLifeEnterprise
  Enterprise
An  Enterprise is a macro Enduring Initiative that delivers added-value Products (goods & services) to its target  Customers.
It requires a formal organization of groups of people and resources to achieve its purposes.

References:
OMG - UAF - WholeLifeEnterprise
OpenGroup - TOGAF - Definition - Enterprise
SAFe© - Enterprise
SAFe© - Portfolio SAFe
WordNet - Enterprise

EXTERNAL REFERENCES


Framework referenceSysFEAT Description
 OMG - BMM - Opportunity
An existing or potential favorable circumstance or combination of circumstances which can be advantageous for addressing enterprise Challenges.


An existing or potential favorable circumstance or combination of circumstances which can be advantageous for addressing enterprise Challenges.


An existing or potential favorable circumstance or combination of circumstances which can be advantageous for addressing enterprise Challenges.
 OMG - BMM - Threat
An existing or potential difficulty, circumstance, or obstacle which will require effort and determination from an enterprise to overcome in achieving its goals.


An existing or potential difficulty, circumstance, or obstacle which will require effort and determination from an enterprise to overcome in achieving its goals.
 OMG - UAF - ActualEnduringTask
An actual undertaking recognized by an enterprise as being essential to achieving its goals - i.e. a strategic specification of what the enterprise does.
 OMG - UAF - ActualEnterprisePhase
A time period within which a set of Capabilities are deployed.


A time period within which a set of Capabilities are deployed


A time period within which a set of Capabilities are deployed.
 OMG - UAF - ActualOrganization
An actual formal or informal organizational unit, e.g. "Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency", "UAF team Alpha".


An actual formal or informal organizational unit, e.g. "Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency", "UAF team Alpha".


An actual formal or informal organizational unit, e.g. "Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency", "UAF team Alpha".

  Organization
An  Organization is a group of people who share a common purpose and establish a functional division of labor in pursuit of their common purpose.
It is the relationships between its members in the pursuit of their common purpose that give unity and identity to an organization.
 OMG - UAF - ActualOrganizationalResource
Abstract element for an ActualOrganization, ActualPerson or ActualPost.


Abstract element for an ActualOrganization, ActualPerson or ActualPost.


Abstract element for an ActualOrganization, ActualPerson or ActualPost.


Abstract element for an ActualOrganization, ActualPerson or ActualPost.
 OMG - UAF - ActualOutcome
An individual that describes something that happens or is produced as the final consequence or product and is related to one of the goals for the business or enterprise. Outcome is a special kind of effect, one that is usually at the end of a chain of effects, i.e. an "end effect".
 OMG - UAF - ActualPerson
An individual human being.




  Person
Person represents a human being that is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
 OMG - UAF - ActualPost
An actual, specific post, an instance of a Post "type" - e.g., "President of the United States of America." where the Post would be president.


An actual, specific post, an instance of a Post "type" - e.g., "President of the United States of America." where the Post would be president.


An actual, specific post, an instance of a Post "type" - e.g., "President of the United States of America." where the Post would be president.
 OMG - UAF - ActualProject
A time-limited planned endeavor executed by an ActualOrganization responsible for developing, deploying or decommissioning ResourcePerformers in accordance with ActualProjectMilestones.


A time-limited planned endeavor executed by an ActualOrganization responsible for developing, deploying or decommissioning ResourcePerformers in accordance with ActualProjectMilestones.

  Project
Project is a course of action that is being executed or has been selected for execution. An enterprise's Initiatives represent the choices the enterprise has made about how to pursue the change that allows it to achieve its objectives.
 OMG - UAF - ActualResponsibleResource
An abstract type grouping responsible OrganizationalResources.


An abstract type grouping responsible OrganizationalResources.


An abstract type grouping responsible OrganizationalResources.

  Responsible Human Entity
Responsible Human Entity is a Person or an organisation (group of people) capable of purposeful action, decision-making, and problem-solving within a system or organization. As Resource Agents,  Responsible Human Entityies possess autonomy, adaptability, and the ability to influence outcomes, distinguishing them from unpurposeful entities like Business Systems (software and hardware) or Natural Resources.
They can be held responsible for their actions, hence are  Responsible Human Entityies.
 OMG - UAF - ActualStrategicPhase
A phase of an actual enterprise, mission, ValueStream or EnduringTask endeavor.


A phase of an actual enterprise, mission, ValueStream or EnduringTask endeavor.


A phase of an actual enterprise, mission, ValueStream or EnduringTask endeavor.
 OMG - UAF - Architecture
An abstract type that represents a generic architecture. Subtypes are OperationalArchitecture, Service Architecture, and ResourceArchitecture.


An abstract type that represents a generic architecture. Subtypes are OperationalArchitecture, Service Architecture, and ResourceArchitecture.


An abstract type that represents a generic architecture. Subtypes are OperationalArchitecture, Service Architecture, and ResourceArchitecture.

  Operating Eco-System
An  Operating Eco-System is an  Operating Context in which an Agent exists or lives for a specific purpose, interacting with partners.
For instance, the operating context of an enterprise includes its customers and suppliers.
 OMG - UAF - Capability   Business Capability
Business Capability is a conceptual Capability that benefits to Customers (internal or external) of the enterprise. It expresses an ability to produce Conceptual Outcome Events.
Business Capability is defined by its intended Enterprise Outcome Events and the conditions (Condition Property) under which the production of the Enterprise Outcome Events shall be proceeded.
The actual Condition Scale Values for a given Business Capability at different stages of Enterprise Initiatives is given by their exhibition (Exhibited Capability).



An enterprise's ability to Achieve a desired effect realized through a combination of ways and means (e.g. CapabilityConfigurations) along with specified measures.


An enterprise's ability to Achieve a desired effect realized through a combination of ways and means (e.g. CapabilityConfigurations) along with specified measures.


An enterprise's ability to Achieve a desired effect realized through a combination of ways and means (e.g. CapabilityConfigurations) along with specified measures.


An enterprise's ability to Achieve a desired effect realized through a combination of ways and means (e.g. CapabilityConfigurations) along with specified measures.

  Capability
Capability is a functional  Asset Property which refers to the ability to produce an Outcome Event.
Capabilitys are fulfilled by Agents performing Processes and interacting with other Agents to produce the desired Outcome Event.
 OMG - UAF - CapabilityConfiguration   Capability Configuration
Capability Configuration is a Business Agent which combines Org-Units and Business Systems along with networking capabilities in order to provide  Business Capability(ies).
There are two levels of granularity of  Capability Configurations: System of Systems and System of Resources.



A composite structure representing the physical and human resources (and their interactions) in an enterprise, assembled to meet a capability.


A composite structure representing the physical and human resources (and their interactions) in an enterprise, assembled to meet a capability.

  System of Systems
System of Systems is a Macro Capability Configuration that combine several System of Resources to deliver a common high level  Business Capability.
Examples:
- Air traffic control system
- Smart city system
- Health Care System
- Search and Resue system (SAR)
- Naval squadron consisting of an aircraft carrier, its escort ships and its C5ISR capabilities.
 OMG - UAF - CapabilityDependency
A tuple that asserts that one Capability is dependent from another.
 OMG - UAF - CapabilityRole
Property of a Capability typed by another Capability, enabling whole-part relationships and structures.
 OMG - UAF - CapabilityRoleDependency
 OMG - UAF - CapableElement   Business Operating Asset
 Business Operating Assets comprise physical assets which contribute to the production and consumption of Business Outcome Events of the enterprise. This includes Business Agents, their behaviors (Business BehaviorBusiness Resource Process, Business Resource Interaction Process),


An abstract type that represents a structural element that can exhibit capabilities.
 OMG - UAF - Challenge
An existing or potential difficulty, circumstance, or obstacle which will require effort and determination from an enterprise to overcome in achieving its goals.


An existing or potential difficulty, circumstance, or obstacle which will require effort and determination from an enterprise to overcome in achieving its goals.

  Driver Assessment
Driver Assessment is a kind of Assessment which is motivated by a Stakeholder Driver.
 OMG - UAF - Effect   Business Outcome Event
Business Outcome Event is a Business Event that signals the happening of a change in the state of a Business Operating Asset, produced by the Business Behavior of a Business Agent, for the benefits of an internal or external consumer (especially Customers).


A kind of phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon that could lead to downstream effects or to one or more desired outcomes.
 OMG - UAF - EnterpriseGoal
A statement about a state or condition of the enterprise to be brought about or sustained through appropriate Means. An EnterpriseGoal amplifies an EnterpriseVision that is, it indicates what must be satisfied on a continuing basis to effectively attain the EnterpriseVision. BMM: OMG dtc-13-08-24.

  Enterprise Goal
An  Enterprise Goal is an ideal target Value Proposition that tends to be longer term, and is defined qualitatively rather than quantitatively. It should be sufficiently  narrow-focused so that Objectives can be defined for it.
 OMG - UAF - EnterpriseMission
Mission captures at a high level what you will do to realize your vision.
The current implementation of "Mission" doesn't capture the need forf Mission and MissionThread modeling support required by the varions MoDs.
The UAF team is working on refined implementation of Mission Thread.
Thereby, the current Mission concepts of UAF are not implemented in  SysFEAT as they do not fit theneeds.



Mission captures at a high level what you will do to realize your vision.



Mission captures at a high level what you will do to realize your vision.
 OMG - UAF - EnterpriseObjective   Enterprise Objective
Business Capability that is exhibited by an Enterprise Stage with quantified measure (KPI) and potential geopolitical scope (Site) for a defined market segment (Business Partner).
An Enterprise Objective is a quantifiable end that a company/organization wants to achieve for a given Enterprise Initiative.
An Enterprise Objective may support an Enterprise Goal; it may be refined into sub-objectives.
An Enterprise Objective may concern a defined Exhibited Capability and be addressed by a defined Tactic.



A statement of an attainable, time-targeted, and measurable target that the enterprise seeks to meet in order to achieve its
Goals. http://www.omg.org/spec/BMM/1.3/
 OMG - UAF - GeopoliticalExtentType
A type of geospatial extent whose boundaries are defined by declaration or agreement by political parties.


GeopoliticalExtentType is not implemented as a subtype of OperationalExchangeItem.
GeopoliticalExtentType was an initial requirement from DoDAF2 which hasn't been adopted by the final DoDAF specification. It is a legacy component of UAF.



GeopoliticalExtentType is not implemented as a subtype of OperationalExchangeItem.
GeopoliticalExtentType was an initial requirement from DoDAF2 which hasn't been adopted by the final DoDAF specification. It is a legacy component of UAF.



GeopoliticalExtentType is not implemented as a subtype of OperationalExchangeItem.
GeopoliticalExtentType was an initial requirement from DoDAF2 which hasn't been adopted by the final DoDAF specification. It is a legacy component of UAF.
 OMG - UAF - ImpactedBy
A tuple used to denote that an Opportunity provides the means for achieving an EnterpriseGoal or Objective.
A dependency relationship denoting that an Opportunity provides the means for achieving an EnterpriseGoal or Objective.



A tuple used to denote that an Opportunity provides the means for achieving an EnterpriseGoal or Objective.
A dependency relationship denoting that an Opportunity provides the means for achieving an EnterpriseGoal or Objective.
 SysFEAT follows the OMG BMM (see BMM Mapping) which asserts that Challenges are the result of an assessment.
Thereby, the result of such assessments are not modeled as architectural relationships. Assessments leads to Decisions which then impact Functional Assets.
 OMG - UAF - MapstoGoal
A tuple denoting that some StrategicInformation contributes to achieving an EnterpriseGoal or Objective.
 OMG - UAF - MotivedBy
A tuple denoting the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.


A tuple denoting the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
 OMG - UAF - NaturalResource   Natural Resource
Natural Resource is a kind Physical Business Agent that refers to any class of material or substance that occurs naturally in the environment and can be used by humans for various purposes. These resources are derived from the Earth and include a wide range of physical entities such as water, minerals, forests, fossil fuels, soil, and air.


Type of physical resource that occurs in nature such as oil, water, gas or coal.


Type of physical resource that occurs in nature such as oil, water, gas or coal.


Type of physical resource that occurs in nature such as oil, water, gas or coal.
 OMG - UAF - OperationalActivity
An Activity that captures a logical process, specified independently of how the process is carried out.


An Activity that captures a logical process, specified independently of how the process is carried out.

  Value Stream
 Value Streams are used to frame the Conceptual Operating Model of the enterprise: they describe how the enterprise shall operate, at the conceptual level, and helps chunking responsibilities between Conceptual Agents (Operating Domain or Business Function) .
In the EA context, a  Value Stream is a conceptual Action Process that represents an overarching perspective of the organization's processes aiming at producing Conceptual Outcome Events. The focus is on shaping and understanding the functional relationships and roles within the enterprise : its functional division of labor.
This is not to be confused with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) which is focused on Lean optimization and is addressed with the concept of  Business Process (see the Organization & Processes domain).
Value Stream is performed by Conceptual Agents who produce Conceptual Outcome Events. It is depicted as a sequence of Value Stream Stages, controlled by events and conditions.
 Value Stream Activitys are carried out by the involvment of Conceptual Agents as participants in the  Value Stream.
During its course of action, a  Value Stream consumes, produces or stores  Business Objects.
1) It may read or write Domain Assets in its Business Object Store.
2) It may receive Domain Assets at its boundary:  reacted to Business Outcome Events.
3) It may produce Domain Assets at its boundary:  produced Business Outcome Events.
The course of actions of a  Value Stream is constrained by the application of rules ( Conceptual Rule Enforcement) that define what is allowed and not allowed to do.
There are traditionnaly two kinds of  Value Streams:
1) Development development  Value Streams define all of the actions, both value-creating and nonvalue-creating, required to bring a Product from concept to launch.
2)  Operational  Value Streams define define all of the actions, both value-creating and nonvalue-creating, required from order to delivery. These include actions to process information from the  Customer and actions to transform the product on its way to the Customer.
 OMG - UAF - OperationalPerformer   Business Function
Business Function is a Mezzo unit within the enterprise's functional division of labor. It is used to shape the enterprise management structure in regard to how it produces, consumes or processes Business Outcome Events: information, energy, materiel.
Business Function specifies Skills and  Functionality(ies) required to perform their activities effectively.


  Operating Domain
An  Operating Domain is a Macro functional division of labor within an enterprise, acting as a Conceptual Agent.
It embodies a collection of interrelated  Business Functions which collaboratively provide one or more  Business Capability(ies).
Operating Domains serve as the highest hierarchical grouping of Business Functions within the enterprise's Conceptual Environment.



A logical entity that IsCapableToPerform OperationalActivities which produce, consume and process Resources.


A logical entity that IsCapableToPerform OperationalActivities which produce, consume and process Resources.


A logical entity that IsCapableToPerform OperationalActivities which produce, consume and process Resources.


A logical entity that IsCapableToPerform OperationalActivities which produce, consume and process Resources.
 OMG - UAF - Opportunity
An existing or potential favorable circumstance or combination of circumstances which can be advantageous for addressing enterprise Challenges.


An existing or potential favorable circumstance or combination of circumstances which can be advantageous for addressing enterprise Challenges.


An existing or potential favorable circumstance or combination of circumstances which can be advantageous for addressing enterprise Challenges.
 OMG - UAF - Organization   Department Type
Department Type is a Mezzo Org-Unit which serves as an administrative unit template in both government and business Organizations.
Examples:
- Sales department;
- Finance department;
- Logistics department..



A group of OrganizationalResources (Persons, Posts, Organizations and Responsibilities) associated for a particular purpose.


A group of OrganizationalResources (Persons, Posts, Organizations and Responsibilities) associated for a particular purpose.
 OMG - UAF - OrganizationalResource   Org-Unit
An  Org-Unit is a type of Human Resource that represent a unit of social groups within an organization, responsible for operating one or more enterprise's Business Functions.


An abstract type for Organization, Person, Post and Responsibility.


A group of OrganizationalResources (Persons, Posts, Organizations and Responsibilities) associated for a particular
purpose.



An abstract type for Organization, Person, Post and Responsibility.


An abstract type for Organization, Person, Post and Responsibility.


A group of OrganizationalResources (Persons, Posts, Organizations and Responsibilities) associated for a particular purpose.


A group of OrganizationalResources (Persons, Posts, Organizations and Responsibilities) associated for a particular purpose.
 OMG - UAF - Person
A type of a human being used to define the characteristics that need to be described for ActualPersons (e.g. properties such as address, telephone number, nationality, etc).


A type of a human being used to define the characteristics that need to be described for ActualPersons (e.g. properties such as address, telephone number, nationality, etc).


A type of a human being used to define the characteristics that need to be described for ActualPersons (e.g. properties such as address, telephone number, nationality, etc).
 OMG - UAF - Post   Organizational Position
An  Organizational Position is a type of position held by people when part of a Department Type.
Examples:
- Sales representative
- Developer
- Storekeeper
- Architect



A type of job title or position that a person can fill (e.g. Lawyer, Solution Architect, Machine Operator or Chief Executive Officer).


A type of job title or position that a person can fill (e.g. Lawyer, Solution Architect, Machine Operator or Chief Executive Officer).


A type of job title or position that a person can fill (e.g. Lawyer, Solution Architect, Machine Operator or Chief Executive Officer).


A type of job title or position that a person can fill (e.g. Lawyer, Solution Architect, Machine Operator or Chief Executive Officer).
 OMG - UAF - Project
A time-limited planned endeavor executed by an ActualOrganization responsible for developing, deploying or
decommissioning ResourcePerformers in accordance with ActualProjectMilestones.






A type that represents a planned endeavor executed by an ActualOrganization responsible for developing, deploying or decommissioning ResourcePerformers in accordance with ActualProjectMilestones.




  Project Type
A category of project.
 OMG - UAF - ResourceArtifact   Business System
Business System is a man made artifact (Concrete Hardware System or Business Software System) which exposes  Functionalityies and can produce Business Outcome Events.
Business System performs System Processes and participates to System Processes or to Business Processes.
In System Processes, a  Business System is always an active participant (System Process Participant).
In Business Processes, a  Business System is either an active participant (Automated Participant) or an Instrument used by Org-Units.



A type of man-made object that contains no human beings (i.e. satellite, radio, petrol, gasoline, etc.).


A type of man-made object that contains no human beings (i.e. satellite, radio, petrol, gasoline, etc.).
 OMG - UAF - ResourcePerformer   Business Agent
Business Agent is a Resource Agent which produces and reacts to Business Outcome Events of the enterprise.



An abstract grouping of elements that can perform Functions.


An abstract grouping of elements that can perform Functions.


An abstract grouping of elements that can perform Functions.


An abstract grouping of elements that can perform Functions.


An abstract grouping of elements that can perform Functions.


An abstract grouping of elements that can perform Functions.
 OMG - UAF - Software   Application
An  Application is a Business Software System that provides a set of  Functionality(ies) that End Users see as a single unit.
Essentially  Applications are architectural constructions resulting from the combinaison of the following four criteria:
1) A group of  Functionality that End Users see as a single unit.
2) A managed asset (Managed Application) associated with a budget line in the context of an Application Portfolio.
3) A body of code that is seen by developers as a single unit.
4) A group of deployable software units (Deployable Application Packages) that must be installed together on one or multiple execution nodes (Computing System).
 Application is a Mezzo enterprise asset  that sits between Application System and Application Component in the decomposition of Business Software Systems.
Example: " Payroll" is an  Application that is part an " HR System" which is an Application System.
The "Payroll"  Application includes, among other things, the "Salary and Wage Calculation" Application Component.


  Business Software System
Business Software System is a Business System used by Business Operations, that represents all granularities of software - ranging from MicroServices to enterprise wide Application Systems - used by Business Operations.
All  Business Software Systems share the following characteristics:
1) They provide  Functionalitys.
2) They expose APIs (Application Interfaces) through which they deliver Information Outcome Events.
3) They handle datastores defined by Physical Data Domains.
4) They perform and participate to System Processes.



A sub-type of ResourceArtifact that specifies an executable computer program.


A sub-type of ResourceArtifact that specifies an executable computer program.


A sub-type of ResourceArtifact that specifies an executable computer program.

  Software Module
Software Module is a Business Software System that is part of an application system.
Software Module is either an Application, Application Component or a MicroService.
All share the ability to be composed of sub-Application Components and have dependencies to enabling Software Technology(ies).
 OMG - UAF - StrategicAsset
An abstract element that indicates the types of strategic elements that can be affected by Risk.


An abstract element that indicates the types of strategic elements that can be affected by Risk.
 OMG - UAF - StrategicConstraint
A Rule governing a Capability.
 OMG - UAF - StrategicExchangeItem
An abstract grouping for elements that defines the types of elements that can be exchanged between ActualStrategicPhases and conveyed by a StrategicExchange.
 OMG - UAF - StrategicInformation
Knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance that is strategic in nature that is important or essential in relation to a plan of action.


Knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance that is strategic in nature that is important or essential in relation to a plan of action.
 OMG - UAF - StrategicPhase
A type of a current or future state of the enterprise, mission, ValueStream, or EnduringTask.
 OMG - UAF - SubjectOfStrategicConstraint
An abstract grouping of elements that can be the subject of a StrategicConstraint.
 OMG - UAF - Technology
A sub type of ResourceArtifact that indicates a technology domain, i.e. nuclear, mechanical, electronic, mobile telephony etc.


A sub type of ResourceArtifact that indicates a technology domain, i.e. nuclear, mechanical, electronic, mobile telephony etc.

  Technology System
Technology System is a Resource Agent which produces and reacts to Technology Outcome Events through Technology Interfaces.  Technology Systems are enablers of Business Systems. They do not directly deliver Business Outcome Events to internal or external customers. They deliver Technology Outcome Events required by Business Systems to operate.
 OMG - UAF - ValueItem
An ideal, custom, or institution that an enterprise promotes or agrees with. It may be positive or negative, depending on point of view.


An ideal, custom, or institution that an enterprise promotes or agrees with. It may be positive or negative, depending on point of view.
 OMG - UAF - ValueStream
An end-to-end collection of activities that create a result for a customer, who may be the ultimate customer or an internal end-user of the value stream. Value stream nested within another value stream may represent Value Stream Stage - a distinct, identifiable phase or step within a value stream [The Business Architecture Metamodel Guide, 2020]
 OMG - UAF - View - InformationModel
A structural specification of data types, showing relationships between them. The type of information captured in the InformationModel is described using the enumeration InformationModelKind (Conceptual, Logical, and Physical).
 OMG - UAF - WholeLifeEnterprise   Enterprise
An  Enterprise is a macro Enduring Initiative that delivers added-value Products (goods & services) to its target  Customers.
It requires a formal organization of groups of people and resources to achieve its purposes.



A WholeLifeEnterprise is a purposeful endeavor of any size involving people, organizations and supporting systems. It is made up of TemporalParts and StructuralParts.


A WholeLifeEnterprise is a purposeful endeavor of any size involving people, organizations and supporting systems. It is made up of TemporalParts and StructuralParts.
 OMG - UAF ActualResource
An instance of a ResourcePerformer in the real world.


An instance of a ResourcePerformer in the real world.


An instance of a ResourcePerformer in the real world.


An instance of a ResourcePerformer in the real world.
 OMG - UAFML - InformationModelKind
Logical - Indicates that the InformationModel associated with the InformationModelKind is a logical data model that allows analysis of an architecture’s data definition aspect, without consideration of implementation specific or product specific issues. It details the conceptual data model.


Conceptual - Indicates that the InformationModel associated with the InformationModelKind is a conceptual InformationModel that defines the required high-level data concepts and their relationships.


Conceptual - Indicates that the InformationModel associated with the InformationModelKind is a conceptual InformationModel that defines the required high-level data concepts and their relationships.


Conceptual - Indicates that the InformationModel associated with the InformationModelKind is a conceptual InformationModel that defines the required high-level data concepts and their relationships.


 Logical - Indicates that the InformationModel associated with the InformationModelKind is a logical data model that allows analysis of an architecture’s data definition aspect, without consideration of implementation specific or product specific issues. It details the conceptual data model/


Physical - Indicates that the InformationModel associated with the InformationModelKind is a physical data model that is an implementable specification of a data structure. A physical data model realizes a logical data model, taking into account implementation restrictions and performance issues while still enforcing the constraints, relationships and typing of the logical data model.


Physical - Indicates that the InformationModel associated with the InformationModelKind is a physical data model that is an implementable specification of a data structure. A physical data model realizes a logical data model, taking into account implementation restrictions and performance issues while still enforcing the constraints, relationships and typing of the logical data model.