Fattah-Weil, Jasmin | Gronau, Norbert | Abendroth, Adrian

Introduction to the Minitrack Architecture of Enterprise Systems: Integration and Transformation Challenges

Abstract

Enterprise systems play a key role in aligning business processes, organizational structures, and technological infrastructures. In this context, Enterprise System Architecture (ESA) serves as the central layer connecting business design and technological realization. We invite research on how architectural paradigms or designs such as Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) or microservicebased designs enable flexibility, integration, and process coherence in complex enterprise environments. We also welcome studies on Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) as a governance mechanism linking strategic, organizational, and technical layers. The goal is to advance understanding of how ESA balances adaptability and standardization, fosters knowledge sharing, and supports sustainable enterprise transformation.