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=== Levels of architecture ===

Each layer of architecture in the model has a specific intention:<ref>Rigdon et al. (1989, p. 139-140)</ref>

* Business Architecture level: This level can picture the total or a subunit of any corporation, which are in contact with external organizations.

* Information architecture level: This level specifies types of content, presentation forms, and format of the information required.

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* Data Architecture level: Framework for maintenance, access and use of data, with data dictionary and other naming conventions.

* Data Delivery Systems level: Technical implementation level of software, hardware, and communications that support the data architecture.

ASome sample elements of how the [[Enterprise Architecture]] can be described in more detail is shown in the illustration.

=== Information Technology Architecture ===