I'm looking at evaluating and procuring tools that exist in the Enterprise Architecture Tools space, but which also enable Strategic Portfolio Management. Gartner's Critical Capabilities papers show the two are closely related areas. Has anyone found a vendor/tool that covers *both* areas well? That is, one that support the design and transformation of enterprise capabilities, whilst also dealing with planning and execution - including the financial view?

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Leader9 months ago

Servicenow, Smartsheet, Triskell, sciforma, planview cover EA, Portfolio Management and Finance

Enterprise Architect in Healthcare and Biotecha year ago

Most advanced EA tools are covering both aspects:
PlanView does have a Project & Program Portfolio Management as well as an EA Space.
ServiceNow covers Strategic Project Portfolio Management (SPM) and Applciation Portfolio Management (APM), that recently got an Enterprise ARchitecture Cockpit too.
Ardoq, Avolution, LeanIX cover both aspects as well.

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Network and Security Architect team lead in Finance (non-banking)2 years ago

Try out this tool - https://www.avolutionsoftware.com/abacus/digital-portfolios/

IT Analyst in Media2 years ago

Planview - Enterprise One:Planview's Enterprise One combines Enterprise Architecture and Portfolio Management, allowing organizations to create a holistic view of IT and business portfolios.It includes financial management features for budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.

Software Engineer in Software2 years ago

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