Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEA) Collection

The Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) framework 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 and greater efficiency and cost savings.

The “FEA Framework” category in the CIO Reference Library is a collection of articles and documents that provide insights into the fundamental concepts of the framework, its benefits, and best practices for implementing the framework within federal agencies. This category is designed for federal IT executives and other business leaders 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 FEA framework, such as:

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

The “FEA Framework” category is a valuable resource for federal IT executives and other business leaders seeking to develop or improve their organization’s enterprise architecture capabilities. The resources in this category 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 FEA framework effectively and achieve better outcomes in alignment between IT and business goals, efficiency, and cost savings.