Technical Strategy
Design data platforms that are robust, scalable and fit for purpose
We help organisations define a clear technical strategy for their data platforms. One that balances architectural best practice with delivery pragmatism, so platforms are designed to support current needs while remaining flexible for the future.
Why Technical Strategy Matters
Many data initiatives struggle not because of ambition, but because of technical decisions made too early or without enough context. Common challenges include:
• Architectures that are over-engineered or poorly aligned to use cases
• Platform choices driven by vendor preference rather than requirements
• Legacy constraints that are poorly understood or underestimated
• Designs that look good on paper but are hard to build or operate
• A lack of clarity around non-functional requirements such as security, scalability and cost
Without a clear technical strategy, data platforms become difficult to deliver, expensive to run and hard to evolve.
How This Service Contributes to Your Outcomes
Our Technical Strategy services support the following outcomes:
Each outcome links to a deeper explanation of how we combine services and products to deliver value across the Cloud Shift Toolkit.
How We Deliver Technical Strategy
We take a practical, design-led approach that focuses on clarity, trade-offs and real-world constraints.
Our work typically includes:
Understanding your existing architecture, constraints and technology landscape
We review your current platforms, integrations and constraints to establish a clear baseline for informed decision-making.
Clarifying functional and non-functional requirements
We work with stakeholders to define requirements around performance, security, scalability, availability and cost.
Evaluating platform options and architectural patterns
We assess suitable platforms and patterns based on your use cases, constraints and delivery maturity.
Designing target architectures aligned to use cases and operating model
We design clear, practical target architectures that support how your teams build, operate and scale data solutions.
Providing guidance on sequencing, migration and implementation
We define realistic transition paths so teams understand what to build first, what can follow and how to reduce risk.
We focus on making architecture decisions explicit, understandable and defensible, so teams can move forward with confidence.
Ways to Get Started
There are several ways to begin, depending on your level of clarity and delivery maturity:
Each option provides a structured starting point and a clear route into deeper engagement if required.
With Proven Results
We have helped organisations across sectors design and deliver data platforms that are scalable, secure and cost effective.
Relevant case studies and examples are available to explore.
