Why a target architecture is important

Without a target architecture, the "red thread" is missing. IT systems are often created according to Conway's Law - i.e. the way your organization is structured, not the way your business objectives require. The result: isolated solutions, duplicate maintenance and inefficient data flows. A clearly defined target architecture creates transparency, organizes systems along business processes and facilitates decisions for future developments.

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Criteria for a good target architecture

At DI Experts, we are guided by central quality criteria:

• Business-driven: The architecture must support your business goals - not a solution for the sake of a solution.
• Holistic approach: It encompasses processes, data, applications and technologies in equal measure - based on proven frameworks such as TOGAF or IAF.
• Modularity & scalability: From microservices to middleware - the architecture is sustainable and scalable.
• Governance & standards: Clear rules are needed for interfaces, APIs, data formats and security - this is the only way to create trust and maintainability.
• Roadmap & feasibility: The target architecture is implemented in stages - with intermediate steps, checkpoints and pragmatic evaluation.

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Our approach at DI Experts

1. Initial analysis
   We start with an as-is analysis of your current IT, data and process landscape - ideally supplemented by a SWOT assessment of the systems.
2. Formulating a vision for the future
   Together we develop a high-level target architecture - along your business model, your target markets and your innovation strategy.
3. Derive and check criteria
   We define clear quality standards: Which functions are indispensable? Where should modularity start? How is compliance maintained?
4. Roadmap with architecture stages
   Step by step - from MVP to complete target architecture. Integrated governance, regular reviews and stakeholder alignment are part of every step.
5. Order & control through IMO
   Our IMO model supports the implementation of complex projects: we control, check risks, document and coordinate - with an eye for the big picture.

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Your benefits with DI Experts

• Strategic clarity instead of a patchwork quilt - IT systems support your business goals.
• Efficient integration & governance - fewer redundancies, better maintainability.
• Plannable & consistently implementable - target architecture as a living management tool.
• Ready for innovation - cloud, data analytics, AI & co. can be seamlessly integrated.

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Conclusion

Target architectures are the compass for digital transformations. With DI Experts, you develop an architecture that can be implemented pragmatically today and leaves room for growth tomorrow. Structured, standardized, future-proof - tailored to your organization.