Information Systems Transformation

PART 1: Introduction to Modernization & Standards
I. Introduction to Architecture-Driven Modernization
This chapter offers a baseline understanding of modernization. Information within this chapter provides the reader with the foundation needed to place the remainder of the book in context. The following topics will be covered.
a. Modernization Explained
b. Modernization Benefits
c. Modernization in Practice
II. Modernization Standards Road Map
This chapter will provide background and overview information on the work of the OMG Architecture-Driven Modernization Task Force and standards roadmap. The following standards packages will be overviewed in this chapter.

a. Knowledge Discovery Metamodel (KDM
b. Abstract Syntax Tree Meta-Modeling (ASTM)
c. Software Metrics Metamodel
d. Analysis Package
e. Visualization Package
f. Refactoring Package
g. Transformation Package

PART 2: Modernization Scenario & Tool Overview
III. Modernization Scenario Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the different types of project scenarios that collectively define the concept of modernization. These project overviews provide the reader with the common work tasks and results from a given type of modernization project. These scenarios include:

I. Application Portfolio Analysis & Management
II. Application Refactoring, Stabilization & Improvement
III. Language & Platform Migration
IV. Business & Application Integration
V. Services Oriented Architecture Migration
VI. Data Architecture Migration

Systems & Data Architecture Consolidation
VII. Package Selection & Deployment
VIII. Model-Driven Architecture Migration

IV. Modernization Technology and Tools Overview
Modernization technologies play an essential role in modernization projects. This chapter offers an overview of tool and technology categories, including both off-the-shelf tools and tools that are used by service providers. These tool categories will include analysis, refactoring, migration, rule extraction and other transformational tools.

PART 3: Modernization Case Studies: Commercial Sector
V. Modernization case studies are divided into three categories for ease of reference. This section focuses on commercial case studies.

* AFLAC (BP)
* Aetna
* Boeing
* Allstate
* Nationwide
* Assurant Health
* HCSC (Blue Cross)
* Make Technologies / Financial Institution
* National City Corporation
* Modernization of European Air Traffic Management System (with Thales)
* Modernization of Corporate Maintenance System (Navigant & HCSC)
* TELUS Communications
* Damler Chrysler
* Italia Travel

PART 4: Modernization Case Studies: Military Projects
VI. This section focuses on military modernization case studies.

* Modernization of REMIS (with Northrup Grumman)
* Modernization of Satellite Modem Control System (with Raytheon)
* Modernization of Flexible Missile Module (with Lockheed)
* Modernization of P3 Orion Acoustic Processing Suite (with Lockheed)
* Modernization of Army Variable Message Format Test Tool (with L3)
* Modernization of Ballistic Missile Warning System (with ITT)
* Modernization of EHF Module of Milstar Satelite (with TRW)
* Modernization of Patriot Simulation Systems (with Raytheon)
* Modernization of Navy Satellite Terminal Control System (with Raytheon)
* Modernization of Navy Engineering Operational Sequencing System (with SAIC)

PART 5: Modernization Case Studies: Federal, State and Local Government Agencies
VII. This section focuses on non-military government modernization case studies.

* General Services Administration (GSA)
* City of Los Angeles
* Modernization of National Endowment for the Arts Business Systems (for NEA)
* State of North Carolina, DOJ
* State of Connecticut

PART 6: Modernization Success Factors & Evolutionary Track
VIII. Critical Success Factors in Modernization Case Studies
This chapter summarizes the critical success factors in modernization. This includes planning considerations, in-sourcing versus out-sourcing options, and decisions on how to justify and fund these types of projects.

IX. Modernization: What to Expect in the Future
As time progresses, advancements in modernization technologies, standards and disciplines will provide even more options for organizations seeking modernization solutions. This chapter provides a view of how modernization will evolve over the next few years and how organizations can capitalize on these advancements.
Appendix A: ADM Specifications, Tutorials, Whitepapers and RFPs (Website)