Enterprise Architecture Landscape using Zachman Framework and Ward Peppard Analysis for Electrical Equipment Export Import Company

Abstract

Companies have begun to use Information Technology (IT) to fulfill the demands of technology and business development as IT has progressed in terms of data processing and distribution. The largest electrical equipment export-import firm in Indonesia is one of the enterprises that uses information technology. The current business processes have not widely implemented strategic Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS) and integrated systems with each other. Enterprise Architecture Landscape is also needed for the application of information technology and information systems. The goal of this research is to develop an enterprise architectural landscape utilizing the Zachman framework in conjunction with the Ward and Peppard framework. The research method used involved literature studies, data collection, internal business analysis using Value Chain and Critical Success Factor (CSF), external business analysis using Political, Economic, Social, and Technological (PEST) and the Five Force Model, resulting in IT/IS. The strategy used in the mapping of enterprise architecture and IT portfolio proposals is McFarlan Strategic Grid. The research yielded an enterprise architectural landscape based on the Zachman framework, which has been translated into its appropriate lines and comprises of business-oriented (considerations, visions, outlines) and information technology (IT) focused components (standards, landscapes, designs). These results can help electric trading firms create and deploy information technology and information systems that will help them accomplish their vision and purpose.