The IT4IT Value Streams, as shown in Figure 20, are integrated streams of capabilities within the Architecture Reference Model. They support a holistic lifecycle approach for the planning, creation, delivery, modification, operation, support, and retirement of a Digital Product, combining all of the necessary capabilities to deliver value and support to the dependent parts of the Digital Product lifecycle.
There Are seven value streams defined:
Despite being highly integrated, value creation with regards to Digital Products requires a specific set of capabilities, functions, processes, and data per value stream. In the following sections therefore, for every value stream, the delivered value, main stakeholder(s), a set of scenarios and value stream stages are described in more detail. Value streams interact or depend on other value streams to support the Digital Product throughout the entire lifecycle.