Relevant for Enterprise Architecture Management
#Reduce complexity #Cut costs #Improve governance
Wecompare the applications that are actually used with all officially known applications (including SaaS andcustom-built solutions).
Retirement candidates
Shadow / rogue IT
Documentation gaps in the EAM
Usage localization (e.g. by country, site, entity, etc.)
Indicators of consolidation opportunities
Indicators of automation potential
An objective discussion foundation for the effective execution of Enterprise Architecture Management
Based on the measured data and identified indications, targeted deep dives can be conducted, ensuring customers don’t end up buying a pig in a poke.
Creation of a usage heatmap
Showing what is being used and which functions/areas are redundant, unnecessary, or can be covered by other systems. A precise ‘map’ for better alignment between business and IT. Less over-engineering, better target architecture.
Measurement of in-app and cross-app journeys
Showing how users move within and across apps, enabling the derivation of process and workflow optimizations/automations as well as clear design of data flows and interfaces between apps.