Architecture as a Service

Enterprise architecture and solution architecture, backed by domain expertise. We align every technology dollar to ROI and value: we set up new EA offices, revamp ones that have lost authority, design solutions that fit your landscape, and run architecture as a managed service.

The problems we solve: no single view of capabilities and technology, isolated delivery lifecycles, initiatives disconnected from strategy, governance without execution transparency, and regulatory compliance gaps.

Three service streams

IT Strategy: assessment & design

Business capability model, operating model canvas, technology mapping, maturity assessment, target architecture and an implementation roadmap, with vendor options, shortlists and RFP criteria so the roadmap is fundable and executable.

Tools & Technology

EA tool selection and setup, a central architecture repository linking capabilities, applications, standards and risks, and automated review and KPI reporting connected from EPMO to ITSM.

EA Practice Setup

Vision, mission and signed mandate; operating model and RACI; governance forums (EA review in demand, ARB, CAB); business unit interfaces; and the team structure that runs the office.

Engagement models

MODEL A · 16–24 WEEKS

EA Practice Setup

For organisations with no EA function, or EA on paper only. We build the office end to end.

MODEL B · 10–16 WEEKS

EA Office Revamp

For EA teams lacking authority, adoption or measurable value. Keep what works, reset the rest, re-launch.

MODEL C · 6–12 MONTHS, RENEWABLE

Managed EA

Our architects run the ARB, demand review and repository, and transfer knowledge to your staff.

The EA service catalogue

Business AlignmentCapabilities mapped to the value chain and product roadmap.

Demand ManagementEA review in demand intake: feasibility, capability and platform mapping.

Architecture ManagementCurrent and target state, solution design governance, the ARB.

Target LandscapeVision, blueprint and principles for the future digital platform.

StandardsPrinciples, policies, reference architectures and guidelines.

Regulatory ComplianceArchitecture compliance with SAMA, NCA, DGA, CITC and similar.

Change ManagementNon-functional criteria, CAB checklist, release readiness.

IT Risk ManagementSecurity, availability, compliance and obsolescence risks mitigated.

Value we add, and how we measure it

Architecture compliance

Design risks caught early: less rework, fewer delays.

KPI: % of demands reviewed by EA before build

Time to value

Streamlined transformation and quicker realisation of benefits.

KPI: ARB turnaround time per request

Reusability

Duplicate capabilities, platforms and licences avoided.

KPI: duplicate capabilities flagged and avoided

Visibility

Auto-generated ARB, CAB and KPI reports for leadership.

KPI: % of changes passing the EA checklist at CAB

EA activities are defined as ROI metrics and traced to strategic objectives; value is reviewed in a quarterly EA audit with targets agreed with the client.

Let’s start with the return you need.

Tell us your objective and we will show you how we would deliver it and measure the value.

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