EA

2005 Consensus Software Awards

Product Description

Enterprise Architect is a flexible, complete and powerful UML modelling tool for Windows platforms. It is an object oriented CASE tool providing the competitive edge for system development, project management and business analysis.

EA is a comprehensive, full lifecycle, UML analysis and design tool, covering software development from requirements gathering, through the analysis stages, design models, testing and finally maintenance and re-use. EA has proven to be remarkably popular, with a strong user community and continued growth.

EA is used for the development of various kinds of software systems for a wide range of industries, including: banking, web development, engineering, finance, medicine, research, academia, transport, retail, utilities, electrical engineering and many more. It is also used effectively for UML and business architecture training purposes in many prominent colleges, training companies and universities around the world.

Sparx Systems aims to satisfy the growing needs of the software and business development industry by providing immediate delivery and ongoing support of affordable, productive and user-friendly business/system design software.

With each version of EA the functionality has been significantly enhanced. Major improvements for version 4.5 of EA include the direct support for CVS, the ability to edit element features directly from the diagram, a revamped Tagged Values window and the inclusion of the enhanced user friendly 2005 visual style.

Enterprise Architect has evolved over the last 8 years from humble beginnings to its current position as a leader in providing affordable UML 2.0 based modelling for single professionals to large teams. With the enhancements to the MDG Technology and automation components in EA, it has now become an all-purpose modelling platform into which a wide range of domain specific tools can be easily plugged into.

Innovation

Creating a business advantage: Unified Modelling Language (UML) has originated from standards derived in the software development domain and now is increasingly adopted in a wide range of industrial sectors. Businesses are realising the advantages of utilising effective modelling standards in many new areas and reaping the rewards of their innovativeness. EA seeks to enable not just software developers, but also business process researchers, commerce managers and knowledge experts among others in almost every field to develop more efficient systems.

Breaking new ground: UML is a standard that is being continually developed by the Object Management Group (OMG) with contributors from many leading IT and other corporations. EA is one of a few modelling applications in the market that fully supports all 13 diagrams of UML 2.0

Earth shrinking potential: EA is used to develop and fully manage every stage of a products lifecycle by utilising the Software development Lifecycle Development (DLC) methodology. Personnel working with EA can potentially be widely geographically dispersed while working on the same project and involved at every level of the process.

Expanding user horizons: The excellent cost and functionality of EA allows for members of the development team to utilise their own copy of this effective tool. Competing products are prices so only the select few have access to important information, thus creating issues in development and maintenance of products. EA has been developed to be intuitive and easy to use from the start, thus allowing use by people of all skill levels.

New technology: EA has been developed using C++ and represents one of the most powerful applications in the market, while still being economical on resources. Constant development of EA ensures that users get the most cutting edge technology with every 2 – 3 week build cycle.

Social change or empowerment of users: The low cost, performance and functionality of EA has created a new paradigm in teamwork design and collaboration, thus allowing every member of the team to reach their potential and contribute to projects at the best of their ability.

Performance

Enthusiastic customer support: Our customer support involves email and phone contact methods and we pride ourselves with a fast turn-around policy for assisting customer queries. Our research and design team are directly involved in the day to day handling of customer queries, therefore enabling our clients direct contact with our product experts. An added advantage in this policy enables streamlining of the developmental process, thus allowing for more efficient product build updates and bug fixes.

Standards and codes compliance: EA is fully compliant with the current UML 2.0 standard and prides itself with the ability to rapidly update any changes with minimal delay to end-users. Sparx Systems actively involves itself in the advancement of UML and is a Domain Member of the Object Management Group (OMG).

Exceptional product support: Quality customer and product support are integral to the Sparx Systems philosophy. Our developers and software engineers are active in the service of our customers and assist in any technical questions that they have. Sparx Systems utilises a growing list of over 130 Global Partners who service end users around the world with such activities as sales support, consultation, training and implementation.

Professionally executed code: Our software engineering procedures undergo a series of highly stringent hurdles prior to being accepted for release. Sparx Systems utilises C++ code for the creation of Enterprise Architect, thus creating a platform that is fast, stable and utilises minimal resources.

Proof of real world performance: Enterprise Architect recently replaced the UML market leader as the preferred modelling tool for a Forbes 500 US Insurance Corporation. EA outclassed and outperformed the market leader by over 300% on one the largest repositories in existence.

Successful beta testing: Sparx Systems utilises Enterprise Architect to assist in the management of high performance regression testing prior to the release of all major and minor update builds. The entire team at Sparx is involved in a complex procedure of product testing utilising an in-house methodology, which has been refined over the past 8 years.

Real user benefits: EA befits end users in terms of productivity gains, efficiencies in collaborative ability and the affordability and value it represents. EA allows for a whole design team to be outfitted for the same price of a single competing product, thus allowing for the effective flow of information and more efficient design.

Sets new industry benchmarks: EA is one of the most comprehensive products in its support for the most recent requirements in UML 2.0 and all 13 diagrams. Furthermore EA supports reverse engineering, many database platforms and code generation for several programming languages. EA is one of the most capable and intuitive CASE tools in the market today.

Potential

Designed for international use: Through our portfolio of partners Sparx Systems is able to cater for individual requirements and cultural diversities experienced in differing locations around the world. Enterprise Architect, the Help Manual as well as online content is offered in several different languages including Japanese, Spanish, German and Korean.

Enterprise structured for growth: The business model for Sparx Systems originated as a ‘Born Global” online business from inception and has utilised the Internet as an effective business tool across the business. Sparx Systems is realising phenomenal growth and has the capability to leverage this growth by building brand awareness via ethical marketing and product awareness campaigns.

Global design standards: Sparx Systems is involved and adheres to standards set down for UML by the Object Management Group (OMG). The OMG is a not-for-profit consortium that produces and maintains computer industry specifications for interoperable enterprise applications. Sparx Systems is a ‘Domain Member’ of the OMG and contributes regularly to the evolution of the UML standard.

Identified potential markets: The sale of EA in Australian domestic market contributes to approx 5% of the total annual revenue. EA has experienced a positive sales growth in most countries in the world, with approx 70% of revenue generated from North America, United Kingdom and Europe.

Other awards or recognition received: Enterprise Architect has received accolades from many prominent bodies across the globe, from both commercial and academic sources. 2005 sees Sparx Systems embarking on a new strategy to introduce EA to the award process to gain reputation and recognition in this field.

Success in home or export markets: EA has experienced a high level of uptake from many top ranking US based and Global companies. 50% of the top 10 ranked US Forbes 500 companies as well as 20% of top 100 ranked US Forbes 500 companies own high volume licences of EA. Several Global firms are in the process of including EA as part of their Standard Operating Environment (SOE), thus requiring EA to be included into a standard software platform for all computer equipment with the corporation.

Working with international collaborators: Prospective customers are offered several different channels in which to purchase from Sparx Systems such as Resellers, VARs, Sister Companies, Preferred Channel Partners, as well as eCommerce Suppliers. Our 140+ partners across the globe are able to offer a variety of services to clients including sales, consultancy, implementation, as well as training services.

Other information the judges should know

We currently export globally and utilise Austrade for the purpose of export advise, market information and financial support. Austrade is currently providing Sparx Systems with a market analysis for increasing our market presence in South East Asia with a study for recruitment of more Sparx Systems Global Partners located in Singapore.

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