Common Enterprise Architecture Framework (CEAF) Hub

The Common Enterprise Architecture Framework (CEAF) is a business architecture framework developed by the US Federal Government to support the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise architecture within federal agencies. It provides a standardized and consistent approach to enterprise architecture that can support better alignment between IT and business goals, as well as greater efficiency and cost savings.

This is a collection of articles and documents that provide insights into the fundamental concepts of the CEAF framework, its benefits, and best practices for implementing the framework within federal agencies. These resources are designed for federal IT executives and other business leaders who are seeking to develop or improve their organization’s enterprise architecture capabilities.

The articles and documents in this category cover a wide range of topics related to the CEAF framework, such as:

Introduction to the CEAF framework: This includes articles that provide an overview of the fundamental concepts of the framework, its benefits, and the key principles and concepts.
Designing effective enterprise architecture: This includes articles that provide guidance on how to design effective enterprise architecture, including considerations such as business processes, data models, and technology infrastructure.
Implementing the CEAF framework: This includes articles that explore different approaches to implementing the framework, including top-down, bottom-up, and meet-in-the-middle approaches.
CEAF governance and management: This includes articles that explore the importance of governance and management in ensuring successful CEAF initiatives and better alignment between IT and business goals.
CEAF case studies: This includes articles that provide real-world examples of successful CEAF initiatives within federal agencies across a range of industries and sectors.

This is a valuable resource for federal IT executives and other business leaders seeking to develop or improve their organization’s CEAF Framework capabilities. The resources provide insights into the fundamental concepts of the framework, guidance on designing and building effective enterprise architecture, best practices for governance and management, and real-world examples of successful initiatives. By leveraging these resources, federal agencies can implement the CEAF framework effectively and achieve better outcomes in alignment between IT and business goals, efficiency, and cost savings.