The 2026 Enterprise Architecture Emotional Footprint Report from Info-Tech Research Group identifies the leading EA solutions that stand out for user satisfaction and vendor relationships. Based on verified end-user reviews from the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform, the report highlights top vendors that help organizations better understand their technology environments, manage architectural complexity, and support effective planning and governance.
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 21, 2026 /CNW/ — Info-Tech Research Group has named five Champions in its 2026 Enterprise Architecture Emotional Footprint Report. Enterprise Architecture (EA) software gives organizations a clearer view of how their business capabilities, applications, data, and technology fit together. As IT environments become more complex and transformation priorities evolve, these platforms can help leaders assess dependencies, plan technology changes, and make better-informed decisions about their architecture.
Architecture platforms support capabilities such as dependency mapping, scenario planning, standards management, and architecture repositories. By providing a connected view of an organization’s systems, data, processes, and technology, these platforms can help teams evaluate the potential impact of changes, strengthen governance, and maintain greater consistency as the technology environment evolves.
Info-Tech’s Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment by aggregating responses across 25 questions, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product. The result is the Net Emotional Footprint (NEF), a composite score that reflects the overall emotional tone of user feedback.
The 2026 Enterprise Architecture Champions are as follows:
- OrbusInfinity, +91 NEF, recognized for being caring.
- Bizzdesign Hopex, +94 NEF, ranked high for being generous.
- QualiWare Enterprise Architect, +88 NEF, ranked high for being respectful.
- Ardoq, +86 NEF, ranked high for being trustworthy.
- ABACUS, +91 NEF, ranked high for being effective.
“Enterprise architecture is most valuable when it gives leaders a practical view of how technology decisions affect the wider organization,” says Abbas Jaffery, principal advisory director at Info-Tech Research Group. “The right platform can turn complex relationships into actionable insights, helping teams collaborate more effectively, assess the impact of change, and make more confident technology investment decisions. User feedback is critical because it shows how these solutions perform in real-world environments, not just how they look on paper.”
User assessments of software categories on SoftwareReviews provide an accurate and detailed view of the constantly changing market. Info-Tech’s reports are informed by data from users and IT professionals who have direct experience with the software throughout the procurement, implementation, and maintenance processes.
Read the full report: 2026 Enterprise Architecture Emotional Footprint Report
To learn more about Info-Tech’s Vendor Awards, including how Data Quadrant and Emotional Footprint recognition are determined using verified end-user feedback and the underlying evaluation criteria, visit Info-Tech’s Vendor Awards page, powered by SoftwareReviews.
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