MoDEL-DRIVEN ARCHITECTuRE APPRoACH FoR ENTERPRISE SySTEMS

The Model-driven Architecture (MDA) approach has been recognised as a methodology that can help enhance agility and speed in the implementation of enterprise IT systems. This article introduces the concept of MDA and how it helps in managing the complexities of integration and improving business-IT alignment. It highlights how DSTA uses various MDA techniques to achieve a process-oriented software implementation paradigm, where business requirements (captured in process models) are linked to actual IT system configurations to shorten implementation cycles. This article also shares highlights and lessons learnt in the MDA journey.