In the current research, we are going to use the qualities of
an SE, because in a collaborative environment, the network
thought sensors generate data and information that trigger
business collaborative processes, and this kind of new networking
sensor business has to model in a structured and integral
way, allowing for integration and interoperability among
enterprises and their applications (Moisescu et al. 2012).
Emergent concept of inter-enterprise architecture (IEA)
After a thorough analysis of the current literature in the
fields summarized above, we have identified trends, studied
models that have been presented and their relationships with
one another, structured main concepts and associated issues,
analysed main ideas and common points, and identified a
large gap in the literature, due to the fact that there is not
currently any documentation tying these fields of research
together.
The goal of an IEA is to search for applications of the tools
and methodologies of enterprise architecture, which have
been developed for the individual enterprise, but adapting
them in a collaborative environment between several enterprises
that make up CNs (Vargas et al. 2013a, b). This will
facilitate the collaboration process of integration between
enterprises with their information systems and technology
systems (based on Internet), supporting joint processes,
reducing risks and redundancies, increasing customer service
and responsiveness, reducing technology costs and allowing
for alignment on multiple levels: joint business processes and
ICT. In Fig. 4, the field of intended study is represented in
the spotlight.
The implementation of an IEA is part of establishing a set
of architectural guidelines that ensure comprehensive development
between models and inter-enterprise needs, with joint
business processes and ICT. This set of ICT strategic guidelines
must be based on joint strategic planning and corporate
recognition of business strategies and activities that support
such planning. These guidelines will also be responsible for