Produce the Solution Architecture Definition outlining the architecture required to implement solutions to meet business and technology requirements.
A Solution Architecture Definition (SAD) represents the structured plan detailing the components, relationships and guidelines that govern how a technology solution will be constructed to fulfill business requirements.
Developed early within initiative lifecycles, SADs promote shared understanding across stakeholders while optimising downstream development:
Functional Breakdown – We decompose solution contexts into logical segments (interfaces, processes, data, infrastructure, security) fully capturing intended capabilities.
Visual Mapping – We illustrate solution ecosystem technical aspects and data/control flows via accessible architecture diagrams tied to narratives.
Vendor Alignment – We coordinate with vendors during SAD planning to reveal integration requirements, gaps or risks regarding preferred solution components.
Dev Team Optimisation – We craft SADs allowing dispersed development teams to work autonomously on solution elements reducing dependencies.
Evolution Planning – We consider future state to enable forthcoming solution enhancements, upgrades and features with minimal rework.
Compliance Enablement – We ensure SADs sufficiently cover cybersecurity, data management and operational controls to streamline audit and oversight processes.
With expert architects guiding solutions from concepts to completed designs, organisations gain assurance that investments directly map to business goals while proactively mitigating implementation risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will SA be able to supply the format for the SAD?
Yes, we provide all the templates and standards to fast track your project needs. We’re also happy to use any SAD formats or templates that you are already using.
What other tools and processes will SA use when preparing a SAD?
We will fit our process to match your existing processes and tools. In the absence of an existing process then we can provide you with our own methodology and tools. We can also provide Solution Architecture Manager (SAM) which is used to track architecture decisions, debt, architecture risks and issues, approvals and much more.
How long will it take to produce the SAD?
It will depend on the size and complexity of the project or program of work. A SAD typically seeks to explore all areas of a solution to ensure they have been adequately covered.
Our organisation has an agile approach to solutions. How will you produce a SAD in our environment?
SA is experienced in producing SAD’s or equivalent to support teams working in agile environments.
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