This research aims to study the relationship between components of enterprise architecture management (EAM) and its impact towards IT benefits and business benefits. This research was conducted using quantitative approach involving 92 samples of state-owned enterprises and private enterprises. The data were processed using partial least square (PLS). The results showed that the EAM was proven to have positive correlations on the IT benefits especially towards IT efficiency and IT-business strategic alignment. Subsequently, IT benefits were proven to have positive correlations towards business benefits especially towards customer closeness and product leadership. It was also found that EAM has positive correlations on business benefits through IT benefits, especially towards operational excellence and strategic intelligence. Thus, it can be concluded that EAM can improve business performance through improved IT performance. © 2021 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.. All rights reserved.