Description
Book SynopsisDerived from industry-training classes that the author teaches at the Embedded Systems Institute at Eindhoven, the Netherlands and at Buskerud University College at Kongsberg in Norway, Systems Architecting: A Business Perspective places the processes of systems architecting in a broader context by juxtaposing the relationship of the systems architect with enterprise and management. This practical, scenario-driven guide fills an important gap, providing systems architects insight into the business processes, and especially into the processes to which they actively contribute.
The book uses a simple reference model to enable understanding of the inside of a system in relation to its context. It covers the impact of tool selection and brings balance to the application of the intellectual tools versus computer-aided tools. Stressing the importance of a clear strategy, the authors discuss methods and techniques that facilitate the architect's contributio
Table of Contents
Process and Organization. Role and Task of the Systems Architect. From Customer Understanding to Requirements. Systems Architect Methods and Means. Strategy.Harvesting Synergy, Product Families. Supporting Processes. Systems and Software. Boardroom Presentation. Human Side. Reflection and Wrap-Up. References. Pictorial Index.