Early Access Program โ€” Limited spots available

Enterprise Architecture,
Reimagined with AI

Stop drawing diagrams by hand. DesignFoundry uses AI to auto-discover your landscape, answer architecture questions in plain language, and keep your models fresh โ€” while you stay in control.

Currently accepting a select group of organizations

Your diagrams are stale. Your tools don't talk.

Enterprise architecture has been complex, slow, and disconnected for too long. AI changes that.

Architecture and business reporting don't talk

Architects build diagrams no one reads. Business owners need answers no one has. Two worlds, two languages, zero connection.

No single source of truth

Every team keeps their own version. Confluence, Excel, Visio, whiteboards. By the time you find the answer, it's already outdated.

Architecture work that doesn't scale

Manual documentation takes months. AI-powered auto-discovery keeps your landscape fresh so architects focus on decisions, not drawing.

Everything you need for AI-powered enterprise architecture

From auto-populated inventories to plain-language queries โ€” AI keeps your architecture fresh and actionable.

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ArchiMate 3.2 Native

Full ArchiMate 3.2 support across all 7 layers. Strategy, Business, Application, Technology. Color-coded and standard-compliant.

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BPMN 2.0

Native BPMN 2.0 process notation on the same canvas. Events, gateways, tasks, pools, lanes โ€” no switching tools.

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Real-time Collaboration

Multiple architects editing the same diagram simultaneously. See cursors, changes, and conflicts in real time.

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AI Assistant

Ask questions about your architecture in plain language. Get instant answers, auto-discover hidden relationships, and let AI take action on your canvas โ€” with your permission.

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AI-Assisted Integration Mapping

Map data flows and integrations with AI suggestions. Identify bottlenecks and missing connections automatically.

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Document Import

Extract applications, dependencies, and integrations from PDFs, Word docs, and spreadsheets automatically.

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Open Standards Import

Import existing .archimate files from Archi. Export your work in standard formats. No lock-in.

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AI Auto-Discovery

Connect your cloud accounts and SaaS tools. AI scans and maps your entire technology landscape automatically โ€” no manual entry.

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AI Compliance Validation

AI checks your architecture against GDPR, NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and more. Get instant gap analysis and remediation suggestions.

Compliance reporting (roadmap)

Generate audit-ready reports for GDPR, NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and more โ€” from your live architecture data. AI validates your posture automatically; you just export the report.

GDPR
Data processing records, DPIA tracking, breach notification readiness
NIS2
Essential entity reporting, supply chain security, incident classification
ISO 27001
Security controls mapping, risk treatment plans, statement of applicability
DORA
ICT risk framework, penetration testing, third-party oversight
EU Annex 11
Audit trail, data integrity, computerized systems compliance
21 CFR Part 11
Electronic records, electronic signatures, validation documentation

Reports generated from live architecture data ยท No manual exports ยท Always up to date

One tool. Every role.

Enterprise architects, IT managers, and business owners โ€” all working from the same source of truth.

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Enterprise Architect

"Spreadsheets that go stale. Diagrams no one updates. Months of documentation work that's outdated the day it's done."

What you get

  • Ask architecture questions in plain language and get instant visual answers
  • AI auto-discovers your technology landscape from cloud APIs and SaaS tools
  • Ingest documents: AI extracts applications and dependencies from PDFs and Word files
  • Visualize the full landscape โ€” Strategy to Technology โ€” in one view
  • Real-time collaboration: review and update diagrams with the whole team
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IT Manager

"No clear picture of what's running. Applications nobody remembers owning. Integration points nobody tracked."

What you get

  • A living application inventory that auto-updates from your cloud accounts, Jira, ServiceNow, and SAP
  • AI flags missing integrations, duplicate apps, and compliance gaps automatically
  • Risk and compliance reporting in one click โ€” GDPR, NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001
  • API-first architecture: connect with Jira, ServiceNow, SAP, and any HTTP endpoint
  • On-premises deployment available โ€” your data stays in your network
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Business Owner / Manager

"Architecture decisions made without you. No visibility into tech spend or risk. Trusting what architects tell you."

What you get

  • Clear, visual architecture anyone can read โ€” no technical background needed
  • AI answers your questions about the business impact of any technology decision โ€” in seconds
  • Automated compliance reports for regulators and board-level governance
  • See which applications are business-critical vs. redundant in seconds
  • Real-time collaboration: stay informed as your team updates the picture

From documents to diagrams โ€” in seconds

Upload a requirements doc, paste a system description, or just type what you have. AI-assisted features help you build and maintain architecture diagrams faster.

  • Document Import: extract applications and dependencies from PDFs and Word files
  • AI-Assisted Modeling (coming soon): build initial diagrams from plain text
  • AI auto-discovers and classifies your application landscape automatically
  • AI flags missing integrations and compliance gaps in real time

Watch the 5-minute overview

Enterprise-grade from day one

Cloud or on-premises. Your architecture data stays where you need it โ€” in the cloud, in your data center, or both.

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Cloud

Managed by us. Deployed globally, auto-scaled, always up to date.

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On-premises

Run it on your own infrastructure. Full control, no data leaves your network.

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Hybrid

Cloud for collaboration, on-prem for sensitive assets. Best of both.

Full audit trail

Every change is tracked, time-stamped, and attributed to the person who made it. Immutable history.

Role-based access

Granular permissions for viewers, contributors, and administrators. SSO with your enterprise identity provider.

Data residency

Choose where your data lives. EU and US data regions available. SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure.

API-first architecture

REST API and webhooks. Integrate with Jira, ServiceNow, SAP, and any tool that speaks HTTP.

Works for your industry

Pre-configured templates and frameworks adapted to how your industry organizes technology.

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Technology

SaaS, cloud, and on-premise application landscapes

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Financial Services

Banking, insurance, and fintech architecture

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Healthcare

Hospitals, health systems, and life sciences

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Manufacturing

Operations technology and supply chain architecture

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Energy

Utilities, renewables, and grid management systems

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Government

Public sector and government agencies

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Connects with your enterprise stack

Native integrations with the tools your teams already use. No data silos, no manual synchronization.

GitHub
AWS
Azure
Jira
Google Drive
Google Chat
Microsoft 365
ServiceNow

Plus 50+ more integrations via REST API and webhooks.

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Learn at your own pace

Video tutorials covering everything from getting started to advanced features.

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8 min

Getting Started

Set up your workspace, invite your team, and map your first application.

12 min

Application Portfolio

Import your apps, classify them, and build a complete inventory.

10 min

Compliance Dashboard

Configure your compliance checks and generate audit-ready reports.

Why enterprise architecture matters

Industry analysts on the business value of strong EA practices.

"Enterprise architecture is the linchpin of digital transformation. Organizations that invest in EA capabilities are 40% more likely to achieve their strategic objectives."

Gartner

Enterprise Architecture Trends 2024 ยท Gartner

"In regulated industries, the cost of a missing or inadequate enterprise architecture is measured in compliance failures, security breaches, and failed audits. EA tools are no longer optional."

Forrester Research

The State of Enterprise Architecture in Healthcare, 2024 ยท Forrester Research

"Companies with mature enterprise architecture practices report up to 30% reduction in IT project failures and 25% faster time to market for new digital capabilities."

McKinsey

Building the Tech-Enabled Enterprise, 2024 ยท McKinsey

Ready to see your architecture clearly?

Request early access or book a personalized demo.

Early Access Program ยท Currently onboarding select organizations