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Practitioner writing on how architecture teams get the job done with AI on Sparx EA: finishing the model, keeping it current, reporting from it, and meeting compliance and migration deadlines. The default view leads with the jobs; switch to All topics or a topic, or search, to see everything.

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AI Power Tools for Sparx EA is now free: what changes and what doesn’t

October 2, 2026

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Working on Sparx EA from your coding environment: Claude Code, VS Code and Cursor

October 2, 2026

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Why Power BI’s relationship auto-detect fails on architecture data

October 2, 2026

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Kernaro AI Hub vs Manual Data Export: Getting Current Architecture Data to the People Who Use It

April 16, 2026

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MCP vs REST API for EA Integration: What's Changed and Why It Matters

April 13, 2026

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Power BI vs Tableau for Sparx EA analytics

April 10, 2026

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Prolaborate or Kernaro AI Hub: Choose by the Job Your Stakeholders Need Done

April 7, 2026

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What Is AI-Augmented Architecture?

April 4, 2026

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What an Architect Can Hand to Kernaro Assist in Sparx EA, and What Stays Theirs

June 17, 2026

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What Is Prolaborate? The Sparx EA Stakeholder Portal, Now With AI

April 28, 2026

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Is Your EA Team Ready for AI-Augmented Architecture? A 5-Factor Assessment

March 23, 2026

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The 2026 Sparx EA ecosystem: what each new piece lets an architect do

March 17, 2026

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Putting AI to work on your model: what to watch for in the first months

June 23, 2026

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Why architecture data is the missing context layer in your AI strategy

April 5, 2026

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What good EA governance looks like in an AI-augmented practice

May 17, 2026

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Sparx EA: 100 Questions Answered by Enterprise Architecture Practitioners

March 5, 2026

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AI-Augmented Architecture: The Definitive Guide for EA Teams in 2026

June 5, 2026

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How to build Power BI reports from Sparx EA

February 27, 2026

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Building a governance framework for AI-generated EA content

May 28, 2026

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What Is AI-Augmented Architecture? A Two-Minute Answer

April 17, 2026

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What Is the Sparx EA MCP Server? Technical Guide for AI Integration

February 12, 2026

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What Is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? A Complete Guide for Enterprise Architecture Teams

February 9, 2026

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Architecture answers in the engineer’s editor: Sparx EA, Kernaro AI Hub and MCP

February 6, 2026

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Why your Sparx EA repository is the most underused data asset in your AI strategy

May 5, 2026

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M&A Integration with AI-Augmented Architecture on Sparx EA

January 11, 2026

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Cloud Migration Planning with AI-Augmented Architecture on Sparx EA

January 5, 2026

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Regulatory Compliance Mapping with AI-Augmented Architecture on Sparx EA

January 17, 2026

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Across the Arc: The Jobs of a Maturing Architecture Practice, and How They Change on Sparx EA

January 26, 2026

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Sparx EA vs Archi: Enterprise vs Open Source EA Tool Comparison

January 26, 2026

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TOGAF vs Zachman Framework: Which Architecture Framework for Your EA Program?

January 26, 2026

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Defense Systems Acquisition Architecture: Using DoDAF for Procurement Programs

January 26, 2026

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CMMC Compliance Architecture: Modeling Cybersecurity Maturity in Sparx EA

January 26, 2026

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NAFv4 in Enterprise Architect: NATO Architecture Framework Guide

January 26, 2026

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Why your EA repository quality determines your AI output quality

April 11, 2026

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FedRAMP Architecture for US Government Cloud: Planning Compliance with Sparx EA

January 26, 2026

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IT Modernization Architecture: Planning Legacy System Transformation with Sparx EA

January 26, 2026

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FEAF in Sparx EA: Implementing the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework

January 26, 2026

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IIoT Architecture Patterns for Manufacturing: A Sparx EA Implementation Guide

January 26, 2026

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Industry 4.0 Capability Architecture: Mapping Smart Manufacturing Capabilities in Sparx EA

January 26, 2026

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OT/IT Convergence Architecture: Modeling ISA-99 Security Zones in Sparx EA

January 26, 2026

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Digital Thread Architecture: Connecting PLM, MES and ERP with Sparx EA

January 26, 2026

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HIPAA Compliance Architecture in Sparx EA: Modeling Healthcare Data Governance and PHI Controls

January 26, 2026

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EHR and EPR Migration Architecture: Planning Clinical System Transitions with Sparx EA

January 26, 2026

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NHS Digital Transformation Architecture: Using Sparx EA for UK Health System EA

January 26, 2026

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How to build a business case for getting your EA repository’s answers into Copilot

January 26, 2026

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HL7 FHIR Architecture in Sparx EA: Modeling Healthcare Interoperability

January 26, 2026

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BPMN + DMN: Combining Process and Decision Modeling in Sparx EA

January 23, 2026

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BPMN Sub-Processes, Call Activities and Error Handling in Sparx EA

January 20, 2026

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BPMN Pools, Lanes and Message Flows: Modeling Cross-Organizational Processes in Sparx EA

January 17, 2026

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BPMN Gateways: XOR, OR, AND and Event-Based: When to Use Each in Sparx EA

January 14, 2026

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Managing Large MBSE Repositories in Sparx EA: Package Structure, Governance and Scale

January 11, 2026

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SysML Parametric Diagram: Modeling Performance, Constraints and Equations in Sparx EA

January 8, 2026

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SysML Requirements Diagram: Capturing and Tracing Requirements in Sparx EA

January 5, 2026

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SysML Internal Block Diagram (IBD): Modeling Connections, Ports and Flows in Sparx EA

January 2, 2026

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SysML Block Definition Diagram (BDD) in Sparx EA: Complete Practitioner Guide

December 30, 2025

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What enterprise architecture is for, and why business leaders rarely see it

December 27, 2025

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TOGAF Architecture Governance with Sparx EA: ARBs, ADRs and Compliance Reviews

December 24, 2025

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TOGAF Architecture Building Blocks vs Solution Building Blocks: What’s the Difference?

December 21, 2025

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TOGAF Phase D: Technology Architecture in Sparx EA: Infrastructure, Cloud and Platforms

December 18, 2025

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TOGAF Phase C: Information Systems Architecture: Application and Data in Sparx EA

December 15, 2025

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TOGAF Phase B: Business Architecture in Sparx EA: Capability Maps, Processes and Gaps

December 12, 2025

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TOGAF Phase A: Architecture Vision in Sparx EA: Artifacts, Stakeholders and Outputs

December 9, 2025

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ArchiMate in 30 Minutes: Essential Quick-Start for Sparx EA Teams

December 6, 2025

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ArchiMate vs UML: Full Comparison for Enterprise Architects Using Sparx EA

December 3, 2025

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ArchiMate Relationships: Association, Realization, Serving, Triggering: Which to Use When

November 30, 2025

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ArchiMate Technology Layer: Infrastructure, Platforms, Cloud and Networks in Sparx EA

November 27, 2025

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Zachman vs TOGAF in Practice: How Different Organizations Use Each Framework

November 24, 2025

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Applying the Zachman Framework to Government IT Architecture in Sparx EA

November 21, 2025

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ArchiMate Application Layer: Components, Services, Interfaces and Data Objects in Sparx EA

November 21, 2025

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MBSE for Aerospace Programs: Managing System Complexity with Sparx EA

November 18, 2025

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ArchiMate Business Layer: Actors, Roles, Business Processes and Services in Sparx EA

November 18, 2025

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Railway Signaling and Safety-Critical Architecture in Sparx EA: EN 50128 and SIL Compliance

November 15, 2025

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ArchiMate Motivation Layer: Drivers, Assessments, Goals and Principles in Sparx EA

November 15, 2025

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DO-178C and Avionics Software Architecture in Sparx EA

November 12, 2025

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Enterprise Architecture for Post-Merger IT Integration: Preventing the Chaos

November 12, 2025

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Enterprise Architecture Governance for Energy and Utilities: OT Meets IT

November 9, 2025

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Cloud Migration Architecture in Sparx EA: Planning and Documenting Your Move to the Cloud

November 9, 2025

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Grid Modernization Architecture: Digital Twin and Smart Grid Design in Sparx EA

November 6, 2025

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Security Architecture in Sparx EA: Modeling Zero Trust, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001

November 6, 2025

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NERC CIP Compliance Architecture: Modeling Grid Cybersecurity in Sparx EA

November 3, 2025

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Sparx EA vs LeanIX vs Bizzdesign vs Ardoq: How to Choose the Right EA Tool

November 3, 2025

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What Sparx EA Can’t Do: Its Limits in 2026 and How Teams Work With Them

October 31, 2025

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Scripting and Automation in Sparx EA: What’s Possible and What It Takes

October 28, 2025

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Enterprise Architecture in Telecoms: Using TM Forum ODA and Sparx EA

October 25, 2025

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SysML vs UML: Which Modeling Language Does Your Project Need?

October 22, 2025

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Why Architecture Reports Don’t Work for Business Leaders (And What to Do Instead)

October 19, 2025

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Requirements Traceability End-to-End in Sparx EA: From Business Goal to Test Case

October 16, 2025

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SysML 2 and Trechoro: What Sparx EA Teams Need to Know About the Transition

October 13, 2025

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Data Architecture in Sparx EA: A Guide for CDOs and Data Platform Teams

October 10, 2025

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How to Set Up an Architecture Review Board (ARB) with Sparx EA

October 7, 2025

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Enterprise Architecture Maturity: A 5-Level Model for Sparx EA Teams

October 4, 2025

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BPMN vs UML Activity Diagrams: Which Should You Use in Sparx EA?

October 1, 2025

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How to Get Executive Buy-In for Enterprise Architecture: A Practitioner’s Guide

September 28, 2025

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What stakeholders can do when architecture data is live

September 25, 2025

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The Junior Enterprise Architect’s Guide to Sparx EA: Where to Start, What to Learn

September 22, 2025

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BIAN and Sparx EA: Enterprise Architecture for Banking Transformation

September 19, 2025

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Building a Business Capability Map in Sparx EA Using ArchiMate

September 16, 2025

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MDG Technology as Your AI Quality Gate: Why Model Governance Decides AI Output

September 13, 2025

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DoDAF Explained: An Introduction for Defense Architects Using Sparx EA

September 10, 2025

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How to Measure the Value of Enterprise Architecture

September 7, 2025

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SysML in Sparx EA: What Systems Engineers Need to Know

September 4, 2025

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Where architect time goes, and how AI-augmented work changes it

September 1, 2025

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Sparx EA Repository Governance Checklist: 20 Things Every Architecture Team Should Have

August 29, 2025

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Building an EA Center of Excellence: The 12-Month Roadmap

August 26, 2025

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Application Portfolio Management in Sparx EA: From Spreadsheet to Live Intelligence

August 23, 2025

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ArchiMate vs BPMN: Which One Should You Use?

August 20, 2025

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TOGAF ADM Phases and Sparx EA: What to Build in Each Phase

August 17, 2025

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What Is ArchiMate? The Enterprise Architect’s Quick Reference

August 14, 2025

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How to run an architecture time allocation baseline with your team

August 11, 2025

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How to know if your Sparx EA repository is ready for AI augmentation (and what to do if it isn’t)

January 23, 2026

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Questions to ask before you invest in EA AI augmentation

August 2, 2025

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MDG Technology patterns for common EA use cases

July 30, 2025

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The difference between having AI tools and doing better architecture

July 27, 2025

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A day in the life of an AI-augmented architect

May 11, 2026

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Cloud-Native BSS/OSS Architecture: TM Forum ODA and Sparx EA in Practice

July 21, 2025

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5G Network Architecture in Sparx EA: Modeling Network Slicing, Core and RAN

July 18, 2025

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Basel III and Basel IV: Risk and Capital Framework Architecture in Sparx EA

July 15, 2025

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DORA Compliance Architecture: Modeling Digital Operational Resilience in Sparx EA

July 12, 2025

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How to communicate the value of enterprise architecture to non-technical leadership

July 9, 2025

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Digital Banking Architecture: Core Banking Modernization with Sparx EA and BIAN

July 6, 2025

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EA Repository Disaster Recovery: Backup, Restore and Business Continuity Planning for Sparx EA

June 30, 2025

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Sparx EA Version Management: Handling Upgrades Without Breaking Your Repository

June 27, 2025

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When to Upgrade Your Sparx EA Installation: Signals, Risks and Planning

June 24, 2025

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What Senior EA Teams Look for When Hiring in 2026

June 21, 2025

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TOGAF or ArchiMate First? How to Sequence Your EA Learning

June 18, 2025

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ArchiMate Learning Path: From Zero to Practice-Ready in Sparx EA

June 15, 2025

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Enterprise Architecture as a Career in 2026: The Skills That Matter Now

June 9, 2025

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Sparx EA Licensing Guide: User Types, Concurrent vs Named, Team Sizing

June 6, 2025

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What Is Sparx EA Pro Cloud Server and Why Do You Need It?

June 3, 2025

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Sparx EA Repository Database Options: Choosing Between SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL

May 31, 2025

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New to Sparx EA? What the First 90 Days Look Like

May 28, 2025

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How to Migrate from Visio to Sparx EA: A Practical Transition Guide

May 25, 2025

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AI skills and human skills: why a skills library needs an architect

October 2, 2026

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Kernaro Assist or Claude with AI Power Tools: which fits which job

October 2, 2026

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How to Configure MDG Technology in Sparx EA: A Governance Setup Guide

May 22, 2025

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How to Build an ArchiMate Capability Map in Sparx EA: A Complete Walkthrough

May 19, 2025

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How to Set Up a Sparx EA Repository from Scratch: Step-by-Step Guide

May 16, 2025

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What Is MDG Technology in Enterprise Architect? Definition and Governance Guide

May 13, 2025

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What Is an Architecture Decision Record (ADR)? Template and Guide for EA Teams

May 10, 2025

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What Is an Application Portfolio? EA Definition and Management Guide

May 7, 2025

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What Is Capability-Based Planning? Definition and EA Implementation Guide

May 4, 2025

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What Is an EA Repository? The Foundation of Enterprise Architecture Practice

May 1, 2025

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    Training and mentoring services that teach your architects to work this way on your own repository, then stay with them until the new habits stick.

    For Architects 
  • Build the model for you

    Consulting services for organizations that are capacity constrained or need results quickly. We do the modeling work in your repository and hand it over complete and current.

    Build the model for you 
  • Get your EA data into the tools leaders use

    With AI we set up reporting databases, get your data into OneLake, construct semantic models in Power BI and build the dashboards your leadership opens.

    Reporting and Power BI 
  • Implement the AI tooling and the skills that go with it

    Any of the Sparx AI tooling options, set up on your repository, together with the AI skills definitions that make them produce work to your standard.

    Configure the Solution 
  • Decide where to start, with a plan management will fund

    Using the NovoCircle Method, we get leaders and teams to decide where to start, with a plan management will fund and a team ready to deliver it.

    Paralysis to a Plan 

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