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Start exploring Enterprise Architecture, IT strategy, and AI Governance to enhance your IT landscape and grow further as a business transformation leader with insights from the SAP LeanIX Wiki.

Enterprise Architecture

Understand how Enterprise Architecture (EA) connects business goals with IT strategy. Learn the essentials, explore key frameworks, and discover models to build or establish your EA.

EA Fundamentals

Enterprise Architecture

Learn everything you need to know about enterprise architecture - including best practices, the enterprise architecture launch, and goals!

EA Frameworks

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

Unlock the strategic potential of your IT with our overview of enterprise architecture frameworks.

Reference Architecture

Learn everything you need to know about reference architecture, including benefits, examples, and 5 drivers for Reference Architecture.

Business Architecture & Capabilities

Business Capabilities

Read everything about business capabilities and business capability modeling.

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IT Architecture designs and organizes IT systems that support business needs. Dive into key topics like solution and technical architecture, data and security models, and integration strategies to create scalable, secure, and efficient IT environments.

IT Architecture Fundamentals

IT Architects

There are many different types of IT architects. Read now to understand the differences and required skills, so you can pick the right career path.

Solution Architecture

Solution Architecture translates IT strategies into technical solutions and ensures that they align with business interests and requirements.

Technical Architecture

Technical Architecture ensures that technology fits into existing computer systems by specifying its hardware, access methods, protocols and more.

Integration Architecture

Get to know everything about what Integration Architecture is, what the key advantages are, and how to visualize it in the best possible way.

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AI Governance

AI Governance ensures that AI technologies are used responsibly and effectively. Explore fundamentals, frameworks, data governance, risk management, and adoption strategies, while learning from expert insights in our AI Expert Series.

AI Fundamentals

What is AI?

Discover the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – where machines perform tasks like humans. Explore how AI enhances efficiency, drives innovation, and transforms industries.

AI Fundamentals

AI in the industry

Explore the transformative impact of AI on the IT sector, from its applications and trends to its influence on job roles and ethical considerations.

AI Governance Importance

Shadow AI

Explore the concept of Shadow AI, its potential risks and benefits, and learn effective strategies for managing and auditing unauthorized AI tools within your organization.

AI Implementation

AI Strategy

AI strategy is vital for organizations looking to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve their business goals. By setting a clear roadmap, businesses can ensure that their AI initiatives are aligned with overall strategic objectives and executed effectively in today's digital landscape.

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Report

SAP LeanIX AI Survey Results 2024

LeanIX surveyed 226 IT professionals working for organizations across the world to find out how they're dealing with AI adoption and governance.

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Application Portfolio Management

Application Portfolio Management (APM) helps organizations streamline and optimize their software landscape. Explore fundamentals, application discovery, portfolio assessment, and rationalization techniques to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

APM Fundamentals

Application Portfolio Management

Learn everything you need to know about application portfolio management (APM), including best practices, how to get started with APM, and more.

Application Portfolio Assessment

Application portfolio assessment is a process used by organizations to evaluate the software applications they currently use or are considering using.

Application Rationalization

Application rationalization is a strategic approach to evaluating business applications to determine which should be kept, replaced, retired, or consolidated.

Application Rationalization

Gartner® TIME Framework

The Gartner® TIME framework is a method for evaluating and categorizing applications based on their technical and functional fit within an organization.

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Technology Risk Management

Technology Risk Management helps safeguard IT systems from potential threats. Learn about managing risks through lifecycle management, compliance strategies, and securing the software supply chain.

Technology Risk Management Fundamentals

Technology Risk Management

Learn everything you need to know about Technology Risk Management, including best practices, how to get started with IT Security Management and a complete guide on avoiding and dealing with shadow IT.

Technology Risk Management Fundamentals

Technology Risk Assessment

Navigate IT risks effectively with our expert guide on technology risk assessment.

Technology Lifecycle Management

Stay ahead in the digital world with technology lifecycle management. Learn strategies for optimizing IT assets, mitigating risks, and aligning technology with business goals for enterprise architects and IT leaders.

Software Supply Chain Management

Software Bill of Materials

A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is a detailed record of all components within a software application, including open-source libraries, third-party dependencies, licenses, and known vulnerabilities.

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Technology Transformation

Technology Transformation drives innovation and growth. Explore topics like IT strategy, application modernization, cloud migration, and ERP transformations to stay competitive in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

Application Modernization

What is Application Modernization?

Uncover the essentials of application modernization. Dive into the process, benefits, challenges, and strategies for a successful transformation journey.

Cloud Migration

Navigate your cloud migration journey with confidence and clarity.

ERP Transformation

Explore our in-depth guide on ERP Transformation. Learn what it is, its importance, steps to navigate the process, common challenges, and best practices.

Fundamentals

Target Architecture

Get to know everything about what a Target Architecture is, how to define your Target Architecture and how the LeanIX BTM Module can help with defining it.

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