In November 2023, LeanIX was absorbed by SAP; in September 2024, Ardoq acquired ShiftX; and most recently, on December 11, 2024, Orbus Software announced its acquisition of Capsifi. All these acquisitions point to a significant shift in the enterprise architecture management suite space.

Orbus Software, recognized as one of the leading vendors in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Architecture Management Suites, Q4 2024, has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in both its offerings and strategy. Notably, its vision stands out due to its integration with the digital twin of organizations (DTO). With the acquisition of Capsifi, the firm will move significantly closer to achieving this vision.

But what exactly is a DTO? For the newly combined entity, it can be broken down into three components:

  1. Enterprise and solution architecture (traditionally, Orbus’ core strength)
  2. Business operating model and strategy (traditionally, Capsifi’s core strength)
  3. Business process analysis and mining (both players still need to evolve here)

These three components will interact and enhance each other using AI features based on integration-platform-as-a-service technology, creating a comprehensive digital twin of the entire company. This digital twin allows for simulations, positioning, and using the different components as a strategic enabling tool for CEOs, business directors, and enterprise architects.

The success of this merger will further showcase the power of enterprise architecture as a crucial element of a company strategy.