The right tool for the job, at the right time.
Your business should not arbitrarily conform to a technology partner’s constraints. With broad expertise in cloud and native solutions, like AWS, Azure, GCP, and more, we take a pragmatic, flexible approach to adapt solutions at your pace and priority.
Platform & System Architecture
The right tool for the job, at the right time.
Your business should not arbitrarily conform to a technology partner’s constraints. With broad expertise in cloud and native solutions, like AWS, Azure, GCP, and more, we take a pragmatic, flexible approach to adapt solutions at your pace and priority.
Navigating Platform & System Architecture
Although two separate tasks, platform and system architecture are not mutually exclusive. They are meant to function symbiotically, where the requirements of one must be informed by the other, and where maximum value is derived from their effective integration.
A platform is a set of technologies that serve as the foundation upon which all other features and functionalities are developed, run, and managed.
System architecture describes and defines how system components are used and how they communicate with each other for seamless, simplified, and standardized interoperability.
The platform then provides the base for a system, which is the collective functioning of the hardware, software, services, and external subsystems that execute your digital processes and applications.
Navigating Platform & System Architecture
Although two separate tasks, platform and system architecture are not mutually exclusive. They are meant to function symbiotically, where the requirements of one must be informed by the other, and where maximum value is derived from their effective integration.
A platform is a set of technologies that serve as the foundation upon which all other features and functionalities are developed, run, and managed.
System architecture describes and defines how system components are used and how they communicate with each other for seamless, simplified, and standardized interoperability.
The platform then provides the base for a system, which is the collective functioning of the hardware, software, services, and external subsystems that execute your digital processes and applications.
A well-designed system allows you to:
A well-designed platform allows you to accomplish tasks like:
To get the most out of your digital functionalities and applications, your platform and your systems must be designed to complement and optimize each other. Phase 2 helps you build and integrate the right systems and platforms for the greatest functionality possible.
A well-designed system allows you to:
A well-designed platform allows you to accomplish tasks like:
To get the most out of your digital functionalities and applications, your platform and your systems must be designed to complement and optimize each other. Phase 2 helps you build and integrate the right systems and platforms for the greatest functionality possible.
The Phase 2 Approach to Platform
and System Architecture
While we may be the experts in designing architectures, you’re the expert in your business, and it’s our responsibility to help you find out where your challenges are and then build the right tools to meet them.
We embrace an interaction-first approach to architecture design starting with the core interaction of the user, then work back to identify the features and functionalities necessary to support it.
For a seamless, sustainable integration of product, people, and technology, we rely on best practices, industry standards, and proven principles to create customized solutions you can use. We also follow deployment processes and methodologies like continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) to streamline builds, improve time-to-market for updates and new products, and reduce costs.
The Phase 2 Approach to Platform & System Architecture
While we may be the experts in designing architectures, you’re the expert in your business, and it’s our responsibility to help you find out where your challenges are and then build the right tools to meet them.
We embrace an interaction-first approach to architecture design starting with the core interaction of the user, then work back to identify the features and functionalities necessary to support it.
For a seamless, sustainable integration of product, people, and technology, we rely on best practices, industry standards, and proven principles to create customized solutions you can use. We also follow deployment processes and methodologies like continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) to streamline builds, improve time-to-market for updates and new products, and reduce costs.
What Makes Good Platform and System Architecture
As with any foundational element, platforms and systems must be designed, developed, and implemented with intention and foresight. Planning is paramount, from the high-level decisions about organization to component selection and interface design. This advance work ensures the compatibility and durability of both your platform and your systems.
Good architecture makes your platforms and systems:
Easy to integrate and navigate
Protected against threats and vulnerabilities
So it’s easy to update and add new features
To handle increased demands without compromising performance
For easy adoption, use, and retention
To facilitate active monitoring and alerts
The platform and system architects at Phase 2 adhere to development standards that help with:
What Makes Good Platform and System Architecture
As with any foundational element, platforms and systems must be designed, developed, and implemented with intention and foresight. Planning is paramount, from the high-level decisions about organization to component selection and interface design. This advance work ensures the compatibility and durability of both your platform and your systems.
Good architecture makes your platforms and systems:
Easy to integrate and navigate
Protected against threats and vulnerabilities
So it’s easy to update and add new features
To handle increased demands without compromising performance
For easy adoption, use, and retention
To facilitate active monitoring and alerts
The platform and system architects at Phase 2 adhere to development standards that help with:
Abstraction
For designs that are independent of specific components so they can be easy to understand and implement.
Data Flow Integrity
Consistent and redundant end-to-end backups helping ensure data provenance.
Isolation
Makes individual components easier to build, maintain, and replicate.
Performance Monitoring
Ensure preparation for when things go wrong and evaluates why.
Openness
Spanning multiple markets or user bases and enabling users to contribute and add value.
Build and Test Automation
For consistent deployment and delivery.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
Designing highly available systems that minimize MTTR (mean time to recovery) when incidents arise.
Trust Phase 2 for Experienced Platform and System Architecture Services
Platform and system architecture creates the blueprint for all your digital operations and communications.
By seeking a deep understanding of your needs and leveraging our elite capabilities, we deliver elegant, value-rich architecture solutions.
We keep creativity and collaboration at the heart of everything we do, building consistent, durable teams that provide the industry insight, domain knowledge, and project continuity necessary to deliver sustainable solutions.
From the breadth and depth of expertise to the diversity of experience and drive to excel, our award-winning platform, system, and software architects know how to extract maximum value from your digital processes.
Trust Phase 2 for Experienced Platform and System Architecture Services
Platform and system architecture creates the blueprint for all your digital operations and communications.
By seeking a deep understanding of your needs and leveraging our elite capabilities, we deliver elegant, value-rich architecture solutions.
We keep creativity and collaboration at the heart of everything we do, building consistent, durable teams that provide the industry insight, domain knowledge, and project continuity necessary to deliver sustainable solutions.
From the breadth and depth of expertise to the diversity of experience and drive to excel, our award-winning platform, system, and software architects know how to extract maximum value from your digital processes.
Optimize Your Operations
Future success depends on what you do today. To meet the needs of a changing world, optimize your operations, and produce the most value. Your business needs platforms, systems, and software thoughtfully designed and effectively implemented.
Schedule a consultation with Phase 2 and find out how we can create customized architecture strategies and solutions to take your business to the next level.
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Optimize Your Operations
Future success depends on what you do today. To meet the needs of a changing world, optimize your operations, and produce the most value. Your business needs platforms, systems, and software thoughtfully designed and effectively implemented.
Schedule a consultation with Phase 2 and find out how we can create customized architecture strategies and solutions to take your business to the next level.