EA Framework Alignment

Guidance for integrating LocalM™ AiD principles into your existing Enterprise Architecture governance.

AUDIENCE Enterprise Architects

FRAMEWORKS TOGAF • Zachman • SAFe

PURPOSE Integration Guidance

STATUS ✅ Available

Why EA Framework Integration Matters

LocalM™ AiD doesn’t replace your existing Enterprise Architecture framework—it extends it to address the governance challenges specific to AI-assisted software development.

flowchart TB
    subgraph existing["Your Existing EA Framework"]
        togaf["TOGAF/Zachman/SAFe"]
        principles["EA Principles"]
        governance["Governance"]
    end

    subgraph localm["LocalM™ AiD Extension"]
        aiops["AI Tool Operations"]
        agent["Agent Permissions"]
        audit["AI Audit Trails"]
    end

    existing --> localm

    style existing fill:#1a1a2e,stroke:#4361ee
    style localm fill:#1a1a2e,stroke:#00ff94

Alignment Guides

TOGAF

TOGAF Alignment

Map LocalM™ AiD principles to TOGAF ADM phases and architecture domains. Integrate AI governance into your existing TOGAF practice.

Architecture Framework

Zachman

Zachman Alignment

Position AI governance artifacts within Zachman Framework cells. Map AI operations to What, How, Where, Who, When, Why perspectives.

Classification Framework

SAFe

SAFe Alignment

Integrate AI governance into SAFe Portfolio, Large Solution, Essential, and Team levels. Enable AI-assisted development at scale.

Agile Framework

Quick Reference: Framework Mapping

LocalM™ AiD Domain	TOGAF	Zachman	SAFe
AI Tool Governance	Technology Architecture	Function/Technology	Portfolio/Enablers
Agent Permissions	Security Architecture	Who/How	Team/Built-in Quality
Audit & Compliance	Architecture Governance	When/Why	Portfolio/Compliance
Maturity Progression	ADM Phases	Transformation	PI Planning

Integration Principles

1. Extend, Don’t Replace

LocalM™ AiD principles are designed as extensions to your existing EA framework. They fill the gap in AI operational governance that traditional frameworks weren’t designed to address.

2. Map to Existing Governance

Every LocalM™ AiD principle maps to one or more concerns in established frameworks. Use the alignment guides to identify these mappings for your organization.

3. Leverage Existing Processes

Your organization already has architecture review boards, governance committees, and approval workflows. LocalM™ AiD integrates into these existing processes rather than creating parallel structures.

4. Progressive Adoption

Start with foundational principles that align with your current maturity level. Advance as your organization’s AI governance capabilities mature.

Next Steps

Assess your current framework - Identify which EA framework(s) your organization uses
Select an alignment guide - Choose the guide that matches your primary framework
Map existing governance - Identify how AI governance fits into current processes
Identify gaps - Determine which LocalM™ AiD principles address unmet needs
Plan integration - Create a roadmap for incorporating AI governance principles