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: Received: 20 September 2024 / Approved: 23 September 2024 / Online: 24 September 2024 (09:04:25 CEST)
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Thango (Y2-rated Researcher), B. Guiding IT Growth and Sustaining Performance in SMEs through Enterprise Architecture and Information Management: A Systematic Review. Preprints2024, 2024091795. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1795.v1
Thango (Y2-rated Researcher), B. Guiding IT Growth and Sustaining Performance in SMEs through Enterprise Architecture and Information Management: A Systematic Review. Preprints 2024, 2024091795. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1795.v1
Thango (Y2-rated Researcher), B. Guiding IT Growth and Sustaining Performance in SMEs through Enterprise Architecture and Information Management: A Systematic Review. Preprints2024, 2024091795. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1795.v1
APA Style
Thango (Y2-rated Researcher), B. (2024). Guiding IT Growth and Sustaining Performance in SMEs through Enterprise Architecture and Information Management: A Systematic Review. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1795.v1
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Thango (Y2-rated Researcher), B. 2024 "Guiding IT Growth and Sustaining Performance in SMEs through Enterprise Architecture and Information Management: A Systematic Review" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1795.v1
Abstract
In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, businesses must adapt to evolving business models and harness the power of data to thrive. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges in aligning IT infrastructure with business objectives while navigating digital transformation. This systematic review, conducted using PRISMA 2020 guidelines, investigates the role of Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Information Management (IM) in driving IT growth and sustaining competitive performance in SMEs. Through a synthesis of academic research, industry analysis, and case studies from the last decade, this review identifies key frameworks—such as TOGAF, Zachman, and FEAF—that support the alignment of IT capabilities with organizational goals. The integration of IM within EA frameworks is found to enhance decision-making, resource allocation, and operational efficiency. Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing are highlighted for their transformative impact, enabling real-time data analysis, improved scalability, and enhanced agility. Our review reports that 43.44% of the studies focused on cloud-based solutions, while 24.59% adopted hybrid models, offering SMEs scalable and flexible IT infrastructures. The findings emphasize the necessity of strong governance frameworks to ensure compliance, adaptability, and long-term sustainability in a dynamic environment. This research contributes to a comprehensive roadmap for SMEs, enabling them to leverage EA and IM for sustained growth and competitive advantage in the digital era.
Keywords
enterprise architecture; information management; sustainability; growth; performance; systematic review
Subject
Business, Economics and Management, Business and Management
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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