Abstract
In this paper we discuss our method on applying the ArchiMate modelling language for specification in the context of Big Data applications. The DataBio project [1] develops the pilot applications for bioeconomy industry by applying Big Data technologies. The project regroups 26 pilots from 17 different countries to be implemented and deployed with more than 40 components and services. The choice of ArchiMate [2] is motivated by the need to express the overall business context of each pilot in conjunction with the technical architecture for possible solutions from various perspectives. The ArchiMate bridges the gap between those perspectives and can serve as an input for the model-driven development of Big Data applications. The authors provide the essence of the method and illustrate it with an example.