Extending enterprise architecture models for cloud computing

Abstract

The new wave of technology changes has introduced cloud computing. For an enterprise this innovation can bring great cost savings as well as risks. Therefore a special analysis process shall be done before the decision is made. This work focuses on Enterprise Architecture business process models as the main source of information about applications and data used by the company. We extend Business Process Modelling and Notation (BPMN) standard to include Cloud computing related information. In addition, we create software, which is able of processing BPMN models and defining whether element needs to be stored inside the company or placed in a private/public cloud. User can also define the preferred level of security. As an output the user is provided with modified BPMN model and a list of recommended service providers