Enterprise life cycle

When these processes are properly synchronized, systems migrate efficiently from legacy technology environments through evolutionary and incremental developments, and the Agency is able to demonstrate its return on investment (ROI).

[1] The architecture team also generates a sequencing plan for the transition of systems, applications, and associated business practices predicated upon a detailed gap analysis.

The architecture is employed in the CPIC and the enterprise engineering and program management processes via prioritized, incremental projects and the insertion of emerging new technologies.

Lastly, the architectures are maintained through a continuous modification to reflect the Agency's current baseline and target business practices, organizational goals, visions, technology, and infrastructure.

Based on the results of the assessments, design changes are made and submitted for inclusion into the budgeting process.

[6] The enterprise life cycle applies to enterprise-wide planning activities and decision making.

[6] The Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) encompasses the major business functions executed under the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), and in particular, shows at a high level the relationship among the different business functions and both the general order and the iterative nature of their execution.

The EPLC conceptual diagram in the figure provides a Departmental perspective of key business functions.

Illustration of the Enterprise Life Cycle. [ 1 ]
Enterprise Architecture Process. [ 1 ]
DoDAF Architecture Life Cycle. [ 5 ]
TEAF Enterprise Life Cycle activities [ 6 ]
Illustration of the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. [ 7 ]