Chapter 2

Enterprise Integration

2.1 Enterprise Integration

An enterprise can be a single enterprise, an extended enterprise, or a part of a larger enterprise, as it has been shown that the scope of enterprises has grown dramatically. An enterprise has the mission, goals, and objectives that allow it to provide an output such as a product or a service. This broad definition applies also to virtual enterprises. Enterprise architecture (EA) is an important tool for understanding and designing an enterprise, since an EA defines the scope of the enterprise, the structure of the enterprise, and the relationship between the enterprise and its environment. Thus, the concept of EA can help enterprises complete missions and achieve their goals and objectives ...

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