The new release builds on a proven foundation, giving enterprises and practitioners confidence to move forward without disruption
San Francisco, CA, April 27 - The Open Group, the global vendor-neutral technology and standards consortium, today announced the release of ArchiMate® 4 Specification, the latest version of the Enterprise Architecture modeling language. Designed with continuity and stability at its core, the specification builds on the established foundations of the language, ensuring that organizations and professionals can continue to invest in architecture skills, tooling, and training with confidence.
This latest version represents an evolution of the language. The specification has been developed with strong user-level compatibility, enabling practitioners to transition smoothly from previous versions while retaining‑ core concepts that underpin effective Enterprise Architecture modeling.
The ArchiMate 4 Specification continues to align closely with the TOGAF® Standard, a standard of The Open Group, supporting an integrated and consistent approach to Enterprise Architecture that is widely used for complex, mission critical‑ transformation initiatives around the world.
“This version of the ArchiMate specification reflects the long‑standing commitment of The Open Group to provide open standards that are both rigorous and practical,” said Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The Open Group. “By prioritizing continuity and real-world‑ applicability, it allows enterprises to enhance their architecture practices without unnecessary disruption.”
This release of the ArchiMate 4 Specification forms part of a broader standards portfolio of The Open Group, which supports organizations navigating ongoing digital and organizational change. Together, these standards reflect a continued focus on enabling enterprises to manage complexity, adapt to change, and deliver long term value through coherent, ‑standards-based‑ approaches.
To learn more about the ArchiMate 4 Specification, click here.
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