This diagram illustrates where the “data” context of enterprise improvement would interface with the top layers of a technical architecture such as the OSI 7 layer protocol stack.
The top level of the OSI 7 layer model is the “Application” layer, while the bottom layer of the enterprise improvement hierarchy would be an “Application” to enable interactions within the enterprise. This diagram illustrates the process of managing from the highly conceptual mission, vision, goal, etc., to the highly tangible, network circuit, device, etc. The GEM would manage any layer of this model to provide information to the enterprise and services to our customers. The GEM will incorporate this perspective, encompassing cultural, business, process, and technical elements.
Different information products in one context would interact with information products in another context via the implemented technical architecture, the information infrastructure.
