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The '''Integrated Architecture Framework''' (IAF) is an [[enterprise architecture framework]] that covers [[business]], [[information]], [[information system]] and [[technology infrastructure]].<ref>http://www.capgemini.com/insights-and-resources/by-publication/enterprise_business_and_it_architecture_and_the_integrated_architecture_framework/</ref><ref>van't Wout, J., Waage, M., Hartman, H., Stahlecker, M., Hofman, A. (2010). "The Integrated Architecture Framework Explained" - http://www.springer.com/business+&+management/business+information+systems/book/978-3-642-11517-2</ref>

This [[Software framework|framework]] has been developed by [[Capgemini]] since the 1990s, from the experience of practicing architects on projects for clients across the group. The first version was released in 1996 and was based on the [[Zachman Framework]] and [[Steven Spewak|Spewaks]] ideas about [[Enterprise Architecture Planning]].<ref>Jaap Schekkerman (2003). ''How to Survive in the Jungle of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks''. page 139-144.</ref>

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* Adaptable to the specific needs of an organization

* Scalable from individual projects to enterprise-wide transformation

* A recognized architecture method in [[The Open Group]]’s IT Architecture Certification program (ITAC).<ref>ITAC - http://www.opengroup.org/itac/, http://www.opengroup.org/itac/cert/methods.tpl</ref>)

The Integrated Architecture Framework has evolved based on the real-world experience, and continues to provide strong focus on the need to understand the business needsrequirements and drivers, and the need for all aspects of the architecture and all architectural decisions to be traceable back to these business priorities.

==References==