Architecture planning and governance embedded in the solution delivery process

Salim Bader Salim Al Mazrui general manager of IT, Oman Telecommunications Company, S.A.O.G.
“In the past, we initiated a number of projects that were related to transformation. I am very pleased to say that our project with Atoll has successfully met the requirements and produced the deliverables that brought value to the organization.”

The Challenge
Omantel had developed a complex architecture over the years. Business requirements needed to be satisfied quicker as competition was increasing. Business required a sharp reduction in IT solution development time in order to bring new products and services to market faster, while controlling the risks of changes better.The Solution
Emerging business demands are channeled to enterprise architects. They collaboratively create a project architecture plan together with business analysts and other IT areas for each demand. Plans live together with the projects and are used for decision making, budgeting, governance, and change approvals. Architecture plans are built in SAMU by reusing existing architecture elements and creating new ones.

Mitigate risk, faster time to market
Detailed change impact analysis
Joint planning of project architecture design
People involved
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Why us?
We offer a Free SAMU Trial and/or a Free Proof of Concept (We set up the trial using customer data)
SAMU is extremely flexible, the meta-model is fully flexible, custom reports can be created, sophisticated user permission rights
Our Best Practice Model based on 20+ years of experience in delivering successful EA projects
SAMU has been developed using a bottom-up approach. Product development is based on real-life customer needs.
Customer satisfaction and our approach. Each customer is unique. We strive to bring real value and to have a successful EA practice.
Powerful visualizations: Our visualizations are all data-driven generated from the live repository with multiple lifecycle views available.
Integration capabilities: Sophisticated API to automate data upload and maintain quality in the repository.
What is an enterprise architecture tool and who is it for?
An enterprise architecture tool is a platform designed to help organizations gain a clear, structured view of their entire IT landscape, including applications, systems, and business processes. Instead of working with fragmented data across multiple tools, teams can centralize everything in one place and understand how technology supports business goals.
Solutions like SAMU are built specifically for enterprises, CIOs, and IT leaders who need to make strategic decisions about their IT environment. Whether it’s optimizing legacy systems, planning digital transformation, or improving collaboration between business and IT, an enterprise architecture tool provides the visibility and control needed to move forward with confidence.
How does an enterprise architecture platform improve IT strategy and decision-making?
An enterprise architecture platform connects high-level business objectives with the underlying IT systems that support them. This makes it possible to see how changes in technology impact the organization as a whole, rather than evaluating systems in isolation.
With a well-implemented enterprise architecture platform, IT leaders can identify redundancies, reduce complexity, and prioritize investments based on real data. It becomes much easier to align IT strategy with business goals, manage risks, and ensure that every decision contributes to long-term value instead of short-term fixes.
What problems does enterprise architecture software solve for enterprises?
Enterprise architecture software addresses some of the most common challenges large organizations face: lack of transparency, duplicated systems, increasing IT costs, and difficulty managing change. In many companies, information about systems and processes is scattered, outdated, or incomplete.
By introducing a centralized enterprise architecture software solution, organizations can create a single source of truth for their IT landscape. This improves visibility, supports better governance, and enables faster, more informed decisions. It also helps reduce unnecessary complexity and ensures that technology investments are aligned with business priorities.
How does SAMU support IT landscape management and application portfolio management (APM)?
SAMU provides a comprehensive view of the IT landscape, allowing organizations to map, analyze, and continuously optimize their systems. Through advanced IT landscape management capabilities, users can understand how applications are connected, where dependencies exist, and which areas require attention.
In addition, SAMU supports application portfolio management (APM) by helping organizations evaluate the performance, cost, and business value of each application. This makes it easier to identify redundant or outdated systems, prioritize modernization efforts, and build a more efficient, future-ready IT environment.
Is SAMU suitable for large enterprises and CIO-level decision making?
Yes, SAMU is designed with enterprise-scale complexity in mind. It supports organizations that operate with large, distributed IT environments and need a reliable foundation for strategic decision-making at the highest level.
For CIOs and senior IT leaders, SAMU provides the insights required to balance innovation with stability. It enables better planning, clearer communication with stakeholders, and more effective governance across the entire IT landscape. This makes it a valuable tool not only for managing current systems, but also for guiding long-term digital transformation initiatives.
How is SAMU different from other enterprise architecture tools?
While many enterprise architecture tools focus primarily on documentation, SAMU is designed to actively support decision-making and continuous improvement. It goes beyond static diagrams and provides actionable insights that help organizations optimize their IT landscape in real time.
SAMU combines enterprise architecture, IT strategy, and application portfolio management into a single platform. This integrated approach reduces the need for multiple tools and ensures that all stakeholders work with consistent, up-to-date information. As a result, organizations can move faster, reduce complexity, and make more confident strategic decisions.
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Atoll Technologies Ltd. EA tool SAMU is a leader in Info-Tech Research Group /SoftwareReview 2024 Enterprise Architecture Data Quadrant Report.
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„Atoll Technologies Ltd.is the dominant vendor for EA tools in the Middle East. It also has regional strength in Central and Eastern Europe, and can provide strong support to these otherwise underserved markets."
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Atoll Technologies Ltd. EA tool SAMU is included in the Forrester Now Tech: Enterprise Architecture Management Suites, Q2 2022.
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