Introduction

Enterprise Architectures offer a solution to the challenges presented in business, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing an organisation’s processes and goals. This is achieved by defining the operational context, the systems architecture and the supporting standards and documents that are necessary to describe the enterprise. MODAF – the Ministry of Defence Architectural Framework – is an example of one such architecture framework that is being used in the UK defence industry and is starting to be adopted across the aerospace industry.

This seminar will provide a forum for explaining how architecture frameworks can be effectively used in engineering projects to improve business goals. It will explore the principles of enterprise architecture frameworks, the rationale to using this engineering methodology and the business benefits.

Expert speakers include

• Ian Bailey, Managing Director, Model Futures Ltd
• Robbie Forder, Principal Consultant, Hi-Q Systems
• Tony Gillespie, Dstl Fellow, Air & Weapon Systems Department, Dstl
• Paul Hicks, Enterprise Architecture Team Leader, Mission System Team of the CVF Project, Carrier Alliance
• Virginia Hodge, Infrastructure Strategy Development, NATS
• Eugene McSheffrey, Principal Consultant, Telelogic UK
• Steve Winter, Chief Technologist, NATS

Covering both civil and defence industries, the event will be a key opportunity to learn about the latest innovative applications in aeronautics and real-life experiences of using enterprise models including the challenges and achievements. It will also be an opportunity to learn more about the latest enabling software tools, exploring how they assist stakeholders to visualise and make more effective use of the architecture.

Key benefits of attending

• Enhance your knowledge of the business benefits of using architecture frameworks over traditional models in both civil and defence projects
• Hear about the most recent and continuing developments in the MoD in this field and innovative uses of MODAF
• Gain an insight into enterprise architecture in action with real-life experiences
• Learn more about the features of the visualisation software tools and how they can help stakeholders make more effective use of the architecture
• Network with other professionals in your industry, learn from their experiences and discuss best practice

Who should attend

The seminar will be of particular relevance to those in the Defence, Aerospace, Telecommunications and Software industries who are responsible for project management and methodology, such as:

• Project Leaders
• Business Managers
• Systems Architects
• Systems Engineers
• System Modellers
• Managing Directors
• Management Consultants
• Training Managers