- A mature EA function is increasingly becoming an organizational priority to drive innovation, provide insight, and define digital capabilities.
- Proliferation of digital technology has increased complexity, straining the EA function to deliver insights.
- An EA tool increases the efficiency with which the EA function can deliver insights, but a large number of organizations have not a selected an EA tool that suits their needs.
Our Advice
Critical Insight
- EA tool value largely comes from tying organizational context and requirements to the selection process.
- Organizations that have selected an EA tool often fail to have it adopted and show its true value. To ensure successful adoption and value delivery, the EA tool selection process must account for the needs of business stakeholders and tool users.
Impact and Result
- Link the need for the EA tool to your organization’s EA value proposition. The connection enables the EA tool to address the future needs of stakeholders and the design style of the EA team.
- Use Info-Tech’s EA Solution Recommendation Tool to create a shortlist of EA tools that is suited to the preferences of the organization.
- Gather additional information on the shortlist of EA tool vendors to narrow down the selection using the EA Tool Request for Information Template.
Select an EA Tool Based on Business and User Need Research & Tools
Start here – read the Executive Brief
Read our concise Executive Brief to find out why you should procure an EA tool in the digital age, review Info-Tech’s methodology, and understand the four ways we can support you in completing this project.Besides the small introduction, subscribers and consulting clients within this management domain have access to:
- Select an EA Tool Based on Business and User Need – Executive Brief
- Select an EA Tool Based on Business and User Need – Phases 1-3
1. Make the case
Decide if an EA tool is needed in your organization and define the requirements of EA tool users.
- Select an EA Tool Based on Business and User Need – Phase 1: Make the Case
- EA Value Proposition Template
- EA Tool User Requirements Template
2. Shortlist EA tools
Determine your organization’s preferences in terms of product capabilities and vendor characteristics.
- Select an EA Tool Based on Business and User Need – Phase 2: Shortlist EA Tools
- EA Solution Recommendation Tool
3. Select and communicate the process
Gather information on shortlisted vendors and make your final decision.
- Select an EA Tool Based on Business and User Need – Phase 3: Select and Communicate the Process
- EA Tool Request for Information Template
- EA Tool Demo Script Template
- Request for Proposal (RFP) Template
- EA Tool Selection Process Template
Buying Options
Select an EA Tool Based on Business and User Need
€309.00
(Excl. 21% tax)
Client rating
10.0/10 Overall Impact
Cost Savings
$62,999 Average $ Saved
Days Saved
18 Average Days Saved