Abstract:

Solution architectures support the design of technology solutions that are critical to respond to companies' requirements. These architectures require being analyzed financially considering detailed variables of their alternatives and components. However, most current financial models, are addressed to IT investments overall, so it is hard to calculate detailed and precise financial indicators required on solution architectures. Consequently, some financial variables could be omitted and the financial indicators could have imprecise values. This research presents FINFLEXCBMC, a cost benefit model directs to solution architectures. FINFLEX-CBMC offers specific indicators related to alternatives and components, which can reduce the risk of variables omission, increase the flexibility to compare the alternatives and support investment decisions.