Architecture oversight for initiative evaluations and technology guidance
An Architecture Review Board (ARB) represents an invaluable governance body for evaluating proposed programs, setting best practices, resolving conflicts and consistently aligning projects with business objectives.
However, the complex interdisciplinary makeup and facilitation bandwidth needs of running ARBs proves challenging for many enterprises to sustain long-term. To assist our clients, we offer ARB as a modular service with access to:
- On-Demand ARB Staffing – We provide experienced architects, security leaders and process experts to temporarily fill ARB seats as reviewers.
- ARB Administration – We can fully manage scheduling, agenda setting, document intake and publishing outcomes. Or we can work with you to empower your in-house teams to perform this critical role.
- ARB Platform Provisioning – We can configure your platform or provide our own tool (SAM) to manage ARB collaboration including tracking of ARB submissions and documentation templates tailored to your workflows.
- Post-ARB Implementation Support – Our consultants advise your teams on remediation for non-compliant aspects and answer ad hoc queries around standards applications.
- ARB Education Services – We conduct onboarding, provide frameworks training and can ultimately transition ARB oversight in-house.
An optimised ARB clears pathways for innovation by upholding standards integrity. Our ARB-as-a-Service offers on-demand capacity while instilling effective governance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the ARB as a service model from SA become an expensive overhead for our company?
No, SA has packages to match your organisation’s speed and needs. In addition, the cost to the business with wrong technology decisions are far greater than the service costs.
How long does it take to put an ARB in place in my organisation?
It usually takes between 2-4 weeks depending on the urgency, complexity and maturity of your organisation.
How can an ARB help my organisation?
An ARB is designed to enable faster and better technology decisions. ARB as a service can provide on demand experts to help you in the process.
Is my organisation too small to have an ARB?
No, technology governance matters. Successful organisations irrespective of their size have a place where technology decisions and their long-term impact are discussed. There are multiple ways an ARB can be structured to suit your needs. Book a discovery call to see how SA has implemented ARB for small to medium sized organisations.
Can SA help me set up the ARB for us to run?
Yes, we can establish the ARB and associated processes along with the training your team needs to be self-sufficient. Contact us to speak about our implementation models.
Want to know more?
Talk to us today and see how our 'Architecture Review Board as a Service' can provide you immediate architecture oversight for projects & initiatives.