Capability

  1. (Noun) An ability that an organization, person, or system possesses.

    Description: Capabilities are typically expressed in general and high-level terms and typically require a combination of organization, people, processes, and technology to achieve.

    Examples: Marketing, customer contact, or outbound telemarketing.

    Original Source: TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition | Doc. No. C220

    Reference: Section 4.33, “Capability”: Introduction and Core Concepts in the TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition, a standard of The Open Group (C220), April 2022, published by The Open Group

  2. (Noun) The ability of an organization to produce an outcome of value through the utilization of people, processes, and technology.

    Original Source: The Open Group IT4IT™ Standard, Version 3.0: A Reference Architecture for Managing Digital | Doc. No. C221

    Reference: The Open Group IT4IT™ Standard, Version 3.0: A Reference Architecture for Managing Digital (C221), October 2022, published by The Open Group

See IT4IT Concept and Metamodel Level 4 and 5: Capabilties

  1. (Noun) The ability to achieve a desired outcome.

    Original Source: Operation of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, May 2005, published in the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM)

    Reference: Section 2.8, “Capability” in the Open Agile Architecture™ Standard, also known as the O-AA™ Standard, a standard of The Open Group (C208), September 2020, published by The Open Group