Very large business applications (VLBA)

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Since the publication of the enterprise data model by Scheer in the late eighties, the interdependence between organizational structure, data and process models, and information technology infrastructure has become increasingly important. This relationship is now widely recognized as vital for driving enterprise success, making the design and implementation of integrated system landscapes a crucial task for both Business and Information Systems disciplines. In 2011, the Centers for Very Large Business Applications (CVLBA) in Magdeburg and Munich enhanced their involvement in this area, solidifying their research leadership in integrating business transactions into large business applications. Very Large Business Applications (VLBA) have been a research focus at Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg and Technische Universität München since before the CVLBAs were established in 2006. The centers combine expertise from various disciplines, including computer science, business administration, and law. A VLBA is defined as a business application that implements processes for value creation, characterized by having no geographical or organizational limitations, and being strategically important due to the high costs associated with changes. Examples include ERP, SCM, and CRM systems. The centers aim to study VLBA design, implementation, management, and their broader economic and societal impacts, emphasizing an interdisciplinary a