Choosing the right set of tools to match business maturity, goals, and budget greatly influences the effectiveness of EA strategy. Some core features to look for in a toolset include:

• Modeling: Interactive EA models visually model code structures and foster collaboration
• Analytics: Data analysis of EA artifact repositories provides actionable insights and helps identify areas for improvement, such as decision-making bottlenecks
• Collaboration: Knowledge-sharing interfaces and content management systems facilitate stakeholder participation
• Registry / Repository: The ability to maintain a record of linkages among models, requirements, issues, etc. enables impact analysis

Depending on the context, additional features, such as cloud and DevOps automation and integration, may be warranted. A combination of these features tailored to business needs helps greatly in effectively executing an EA strategy.