A method of forming an IT plan for an enterprise utilizing an automated enterprise architecture (EA) system includes creating a project document, the project document describing a particular portion of operations of the enterprise; ranking the criticality of the project as compared to other projects of the enterprise; linking products, including product versions, that are related to the project to the project in the EA system, wherein the link is a two way link; receiving organization technology adoption preferences; and creating a list of products to be upgraded based on the technology adoption preferences and the ranking of the project.
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