DATE
June 2016
IT architecture blueprint
Design of a state-of-the-art Digital IT Architecture that would allow for fast integration and improved time-2-market
Challenge
The client had decided to enter the ICT arena and asked ADL to design a matching IT architecture that would:
- “Open” up its IT infrastructure and build capabilities to enable partner integration in a broader ecosystem, and
- Match best-in-class IT standards
Key challenges:
- Legacy-driven IT landscape with point-to-point interfaces
- Complex and redundant systems under operation being a major inhibitor to fast product deployment
- High OPEX, increased effort in development cycles and inherent complexity in solution design
- Lack of alignment between IT and business strategy & operating model
Approach
ADL applied a phase-based approach, which included:
- a) Situation analysis, b) Tool selection & IT architechture documentation,
- a) Business requirements, b) Technology evaluation, c) To-be IT architecture
- Architecture governance design
- Transition and change management roadmap
Based on the assessment of the as-is IT architecture, a to-be IT architecture design was developed covering all the core systems.
To achieve a successful implementation, next a respective governance concept was built up. Further support by ADL during the implementation is being discussed.
Value
ADL’s deliverables comprised:
- To-be architecture & principles (Business & IT)
- Business requirements
- Detailed design & project planning
- Initial & transition implementation technique
- IT architecture governance model
- Documentation of all phase findings in an IT architecture repository (tool selected by client)
The client could profit from the following benefits:
- State-of-the-art IT architecture blueprint
- Alignment of IT structures with business goals
- Wave-based implementation plan, which included the transition from the as-is to the to-be state
IT architecture blueprint
Design of a state-of-the-art Digital IT Architecture that would allow for fast integration and improved time-2-market
DATE
June 2016
Challenge
The client had decided to enter the ICT arena and asked ADL to design a matching IT architecture that would:
- “Open” up its IT infrastructure and build capabilities to enable partner integration in a broader ecosystem, and
- Match best-in-class IT standards
Key challenges:
- Legacy-driven IT landscape with point-to-point interfaces
- Complex and redundant systems under operation being a major inhibitor to fast product deployment
- High OPEX, increased effort in development cycles and inherent complexity in solution design
- Lack of alignment between IT and business strategy & operating model
Approach
ADL applied a phase-based approach, which included:
- a) Situation analysis, b) Tool selection & IT architechture documentation,
- a) Business requirements, b) Technology evaluation, c) To-be IT architecture
- Architecture governance design
- Transition and change management roadmap
Based on the assessment of the as-is IT architecture, a to-be IT architecture design was developed covering all the core systems.
To achieve a successful implementation, next a respective governance concept was built up. Further support by ADL during the implementation is being discussed.
Value
ADL’s deliverables comprised:
- To-be architecture & principles (Business & IT)
- Business requirements
- Detailed design & project planning
- Initial & transition implementation technique
- IT architecture governance model
- Documentation of all phase findings in an IT architecture repository (tool selected by client)
The client could profit from the following benefits:
- State-of-the-art IT architecture blueprint
- Alignment of IT structures with business goals
- Wave-based implementation plan, which included the transition from the as-is to the to-be state