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Architecture & Tech Advisory

Clear the way for innovation with a technology strategy and architecture that unlocks business opportunities and supports your business aspirations – whatever they may be.

Legacy technologies and siloed architectures are holding back many organisations, strangling their ability to innovate. Creating the right architecture requires a fine balance; it needs to be cost-effective and efficient while also being versatile and able to evolve. 

And it’s not easy – it requires you to make changes to core infrastructure while ‘keeping the lights on’ and providing uninterrupted service to customers.

Achieve your goals with us

Our expert consultants have worked on some of the most challenging technology projects for some of the world’s largest companies. They bring that experience to bear in helping get to the root of your technology challenges and chart the way forward.

Having gained a deep understanding of your business, technology and processes, we design a bespoke strategy tailored to the needs of your organisation and an architecture that fits seamlessly into your existing structure.

Principles of our successful approach

Understand the context

We ensure a deep understanding of the technical, business and organisational context to design optimal, value-driven solutions. This approach ensures our solutions fit seamlessly within existing structures and technical landscapes.

Bring everyone on the journey

Our architects bridge the gap between stakeholders, ensuring everyone understands the impact of decisions from their perspective. We promote a one-team approach, integrating architecture throughout the entire delivery cycle for maximum value.

Be principled, but pragmatic

We champion the technical vision while staying flexible to meet delivery goals. Our architects balance adherence to principles with the need for rapid, iterative progress aligned with strategic objectives.

Just enough architecture

We tailor our governance and design efforts to match project needs, ensuring architecture enables change rather than hindering it. By striking the right balance, we deliver value quickly while maintaining controlled delivery.

Our tried-and-tested solutions

While our approach is always tailored to your needs, we have a range of tried-and-tested solutions that speed up delivery and drive a successful outcome.

Legacy modernisation strategy

We recommend and implement the right strategy for your business – whether it’s replatforming, refactoring, rearchitecting, or retiring – creating a measurable improvement in your technology platform and business performance.

Product and platform selection

We help you select the product or platform that is right for you both now and in the future, by understanding your requirements, performing a thorough analysis, reviewing the market, and assessing suitability for the long term.

Cloud strategy

Whatever your business goals – whether to increase agility, reduce costs or harness AI – we take a holistic approach encompassing your technology, people and processes to chart the right course.

Cover illustration for The Architecture of the Bank of 2030

White paper: The Architecture of the Bank of 2030

Technology Director Oliver Cronk and Technical Principal Joel Smith provide pragmatic insights on how to modernise your bank's technology to capitalise on opportunities and mitigate inherent risks, while managing the challenges of operating.

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