Technology Strategy That Survives the Real World

Most technology roadmaps look impressive in PowerPoint but collapse when teams try to execute them. They ignore organisational constraints, underestimate technical complexity, and get written by consultants who disappear before delivery starts.

We architect differently. We account for your culture, budget, skills, and risk appetite from day one. And we stay to help your team execute.

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The Problem

Most technology strategies fail because:

Disconnected from business reality

Created in isolation from the people who need to execute

No accountability for delivery

Consultants write reports and leave before implementation

Ignore constraints

Budget, skills, culture, and political realities get overlooked

Look great in PowerPoint

But lack the detail needed for actual implementation

The result? Expensive documents that sit on shelves while teams continue muddling through with inadequate systems. We architect for reality, not ideals.

What We Deliver

Technology Roadmapping

Multi-year vision with pragmatic milestones that your organisation can actually achieve.

  • Strategic technology direction aligned to business objectives
  • Sequenced initiatives with clear dependencies and risk mitigation
  • Realistic cost models and resource requirements
  • Governance framework for decision-making

Enterprise Architecture

Holistic view across application, infrastructure, data, and security domains.

  • Current state assessment and gap analysis
  • Transition architecture - the path from here to there
  • Target state design with integration patterns
  • Architecture governance and standards

Cloud Strategy & Design

Multi-cloud or cloud-agnostic approaches that fit your business model.

  • Cloud readiness assessment
  • Migration sequencing and risk mitigation strategies
  • Cost optimisation architecture
  • Hybrid cloud integration patterns

Security Architecture

Zero-trust principles and defense-in-depth strategies embedded from day one.

  • Compliance-aligned architecture (ISO 27001, Essential Eight, PCI-DSS)
  • Identity and access management design
  • Data protection and encryption strategies
  • Security monitoring and incident response architecture

Our Approach

Business-First

Technology exists to serve business strategy, not the reverse. We start by understanding your business objectives, constraints, and risk appetite.

Pragmatic

Best practice gets adapted to your reality - your budget, your skills, your culture. We design what you can actually implement.

Implementable

We don't write reports and leave. We design with implementation in mind and stay to help your team deliver.

Resilient

Systems designed for failure scenarios, not just success. We architect for the real world where things go wrong.

Case Studies

GOVERNMENT

Victorian Government Regulator

Challenge

Legacy platform inadequate for regulatory changes. Needed step-change in digital capability while maintaining service continuity.

Our Approach

  • Enterprise architecture supporting digital transformation
  • Established architecture and DevSecOps functions
  • Led digital delivery team building high-value software
  • Vendor management and technology uplift

Outcome

Modern safety regulation platform with minimal red tape for citizens. Internal capability now self-sustaining.

HEALTHCARE

Healthcare Technology Company

Challenge

Multiple systems requiring architecture across health guidance, medical records, and identity management. SNOMED, HL7/FHIR compliance required.

Our Approach

  • Technology strategy and architecture across all systems
  • AWS cloud migration design
  • Security architecture including FIDO2 identity
  • ISO 27001 readiness and compliance framework

Outcome

Secure, compliant platform supporting telehealth growth. Architecture enabling rapid feature development.

E-COMMERCE

E-Commerce Marketplace Acquisition

Challenge

Business considering acquisition of e-commerce platform. Needed technical due diligence highlighting integration risks.

Our Approach

  • Comprehensive technology assessment
  • Legal and commercial risk identification
  • Integration architecture and migration planning
  • Security uplift and PCI-DSS compliance roadmap

Outcome

Informed acquisition decision. Post-acquisition migration completed with zero downtime.

Typical Engagements

Strategic Assessment

Rapid assessment of your technology landscape with strategic recommendations.

Deliverables:

  • Current state analysis with gap identification
  • Strategic recommendations prioritised by value and risk
  • High-level roadmap with key milestones
  • Business case outline

Investment: Fixed price based on scope

Architecture Design

Detailed solution architecture for specific initiatives or platforms.

Deliverables:

  • Detailed solution architecture documentation
  • Implementation roadmap with dependencies
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Cost models and resource plans

Investment: Fixed price or time-and-materials

Implementation Leadership

Embedded architecture capability during delivery.

Deliverables:

  • Technical team augmentation
  • Architecture governance and design authority
  • Course correction and problem-solving
  • Knowledge transfer to internal teams

Investment: Retainer or daily rate

What You Get

Executive Summaries

Board-ready documents that explain technology decisions in business terms.

Technical Architecture

Detailed documentation that development teams can actually use.

Implementation Roadmaps

Sequenced delivery plans with clear milestones and dependencies.

Cost Models

Realistic financial projections accounting for risk and contingency.

Knowledge Transfer

Your team understands the architecture - we don't create dependency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you specialise in specific industries?

We have deep experience in healthcare, financial services, government, e-commerce, and telecommunications. But our architectural approach adapts to any sector with complex technology requirements.

What if we already have enterprise architects?

We often work alongside internal architecture teams - providing specialist expertise, additional capacity, or second opinions on strategic decisions.

How technical do you get?

As technical as needed. We operate from board-level strategy through to infrastructure design and code-level security reviews.

Do you have preferences for specific technology stacks?

We're pragmatic. AWS is our primary cloud platform, but we work with Azure and GCP. We recommend proven technologies appropriate to your context.

What size organisations do you work with?

Typically mid-market to enterprise (200+ employees). But we take on smaller engagements where there's architectural complexity justifying senior-level involvement.

Next Steps

Technology Landscape Assessment

30-minute initial call to understand your situation, followed by structured assessment if there's a fit.

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Strategic Consultation

45-minute discussion with a senior technology leader about your specific challenges.

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Formal RFP Process

Formal proposal process for structured procurement.

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