Architecture (for information systems)
Includes principles, models and methods for identifying common services and functionality offered by information systems. The aim is to structure services and functionality in consistent components that each support separate standards, functions and levels of responsibility in various parts of the organization (in which the information systems are to function). Further, each component shall comply in a proper manner with and to the standards, functions and levels of responsibility in the organization as a whole. (CEN/TC251 PT1-013)