EA

EA is an initialism that can refer to several organizations and disciplines. The two most widely recognized meanings are Electronic Arts, a major video game publisher and developer, and Enterprise Architecture, a discipline within information technology and business management.

Electronic Arts (EA) was founded in 1982 by Trip Hawkins and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. It publishes and distributes interactive entertainment across consoles, PC, and mobile platforms. Notable franchises include The Sims, Battlefield, Need for Speed, and EA Sports titles such as FIFA and Madden. The company operates a digital storefront and distribution platform, Origin, and engages in live services and microtransactions for many games. EA has been a leading publisher in the industry but has faced criticism over monetization practices and product quality in some releases.

Enterprise Architecture (EA) is a practice that aligns an organization's business strategy with its information technology infrastructure. It involves modelling business processes, data, applications, and technology to improve decision making, standardization, and agility. Common frameworks include TOGAF and the Zachman Framework, which provide methodologies and artifacts such as capability maps, architecture visions, and roadmaps. EA aims to guide planning and investments, reduce duplications, and enable effective governance across the enterprise.

Other common uses include environmental assessment, an evaluation of potential environmental impacts; educational assistance; or executive assistant, depending on the context. Because EA has multiple meanings, context is essential to determine the intended reference.