Conceptual Model of Information Technology Architecture for Service-Based Enterprises

This paper presented a conceptual model for information technology architecture. For this goal, after reviewing conceptual models of enterprise architecture, key dimensions of them were described and prioritized by using Shannon’s entropy. To determine building blocks of each dimension, customer requirements have been mapped to functional requirements by using axiomatic method. The model has been described by goals, components and relationships. Then, it has been validated by surveying experts.