Activate ARIS for Application Rationalization

Application Rationalization is a critical foundation for IT modernization, cost transparency, and the
elimination of redundant or low-value systems. Our Activate ARIS for Application Rationalization
Fast Track Service provides a structured and accelerated approach to build an authoritative
application inventory, assess business value, evaluate technical fit, model costs, and deliver clear,
actionable rationalization recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

This service accelerates your ability to:

• Reduce redundant applications and technical debt
• Align IT spend to business value
• Improve architecture transparency and support modernization
• Enable portfolio decision-making
• Prepare for cloud migration and transformation

Who benefits from this offer? 

• CIOs, CTOs, and IT Leadership – Gain transparency into costs, duplication, and modernization priorities.
• Enterprise Architects & Portfolio Managers – Centralize inventory, align apps to capabilities, andevaluate technical debt
• Budget, Finance, & TBM Teams – Integrate cost models (software, hardware, labor) using EBM/TBM.
• Program Offices & Business Owners – Understand business value, utilization, and risks of critical applications

What are the benefits of Instructor-Led Training? 

• Establish a Trusted Application Inventory: Consolidate spreadsheet data and existing ARIS assets into a centralized, authoritative system of record
• Assess Value, Fit, and Cost: Evaluate each application’s business value, technical health, and total cost of ownership using standardized criteria
• Score and Benchmark Applications: Apply a consistent scoring model and visualize insights through ARIS dashboards.
• Define Actions and Recommendations: Classify applications (e.g., Review, Reward, Refresh, Remove) and deliver clear guidance on dependencies, risks, and impacts.

Scope

“Activate ARIS for Application Rationalization” follows a structured six-phase approach-Preparation,
Design, Build, Evaluation, Recommendation and Deploy & Handover—ensuring a guided, end-toend experience.

How does it work?

Key assumptions

Data Availability Assumptions

Scenario 1: No Existing Data in ARIS

• Application data will be provided by the customer in agreed formats (e.g., Excel or CSV).
• Sources may include spreadsheets, CMDB exports, ITSM tools, or system owner input.
• Business and technical SMEs will be available to validate and clarify data
• Data quality may vary; reasonable normalization and validation will be performed
• Analysis will be based on the completeness and accuracy of data provided.

Scenario 2: Existing ARIS Repository with Partial Data

• Existing ARIS models and data will be reused where applicable.
• The customer will confirm authoritative data sources and standards.
• Data gaps will be addressed through additional inputs or workshops.
• Enrichment will be limited to agreed scope and attributes.

General Assumptions

• ARIS environment access will be available for the engagement.
• Timely stakeholder access is required to maintain delivery timelines.
• Significant data remediation outside scope may require additional effort.

The ARIS team for your success

• Lead ARIS Enterprise Architect
• ARIS Technical Consultant (data-loading and dashboards)

Service result

By the end of this engagement, your organization will have:

• A complete, authoritative application inventory
• Business value, technical fit, and cost scores for every application
• A clear identification of:
  • duplicate apps
  • redundant apps
  • modernization candidates
  • high-value apps needing investment.
• Application Portfolio Dashboards
• A repeatable ARIS-based rationalization method

Duration/Location

Our Fast Track Service Packages are expected to be completed within the following timeframes

Logistics

• Scheduling will occur within 3-6 weeks of signing the Order Form, with consultancy services to becompleted within one year of the signing date.
• Pricing, along with travel, accommodation, and other expenses (if applicable), will be invoiced
• according to the terms outlined in the Order Form agreed upon by both parties.