Enterprise Architecture: Technology Architecture

What is Technology Architecture (TA)?

• A domain of Enterprise Architecture
• Concerned with the technology that supports the systems that are in use in the organization – both software and hardware technology
• Describes the software and hardware capabilities that are required to support the deployment of business, data, and application services
• Includes but not limited to IT infrastructure, networks, middleware, communications.

What are the Technology Architecture layers?

• Conceptual Layer: defines “what” technology capabilities are required to provide the appropriate technology infrastructure for the enterprise
• Logical layer: defines “how” the “what” will be achieved
• Physical layer: defines the implementation and deployments of technology in the enterprise