Unlocking the Power of Solutions Architects: A Cost-Efficient Approach

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, businesses are constantly faced with the challenge of adapting to stay competitive. The role of a Solutions Architect has become paramount in defining IT solutions that address these challenges, encompassing a wide spectrum of elements, from architectures and systems to applications and process components. The integration of diverse applications and hardware and software components further underscores the importance of this role.

As companies expand and embrace essential capabilities such as mobile integration, data analytics, business intelligence, and identity access management, the need for a seasoned architect to guide their technological journey becomes undeniable. CIOs have identified several common scenarios that drive the necessity for Solutions Architects:

1. Bridging Internal Skill Gaps

In a dynamic industry, skill gaps can emerge internally, necessitating an external, objective perspective on cutting-edge architectural trends.

2. Skill Diversity for Specific Projects

Certain projects demand a diverse skill set, often in fractional quantities, across areas like architecture, data management, governance, and security.

3. Managing Project Demand

Project demands can fluctuate, leading to the establishment of Architectural Review Boards (ARBs) with sporadic reviews. The challenge lies in ensuring that the right individuals are available to review, prepare, and present solutions when needed.

However, architects are a precious resource in high demand and short supply. Maintaining them as full-time staff members can prove to be a costly luxury, especially when their expertise is required periodically.

Introducing Our Solution:

At BFT, we offer an innovative alternative to the conventional approaches of hiring a full-time Solutions Architect, keeping consultants on-site full time, or operating without critical resources. We provide customers with a unified rate structure for accessing architects across multiple disciplines, including Azure, AWS, Identity and Access Management, RDBMS, NoSQL, DynamoDb, CosmosDb, Active Directory, and more.

Our approach allows customers to tap into a deep pool of Solutions Architects, available on-demand, either on a fractional or full-time basis. Instead of committing to rigid, fixed-term contracts, customers purchase a block of hours that can be utilized as needed. This flexible approach provides access to a diverse pool of experienced architects, with billing rates aligned to their skills, roles, and experience levels.

Having the right resource at crucial junctures in an IT project can significantly impact solution performance and ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery. However, the reality is that you don’t require these experts on a continuous basis. Our structure empowers you to access seasoned architects on your terms, contributing to project success while maintaining control over costs.

In a world where technology is at the forefront of business innovation, having the right guidance and expertise can make all the difference. BFT’s Solutions Architects offer the flexibility, expertise, and cost-efficiency your organization needs to navigate the ever-changing IT landscape and thrive in the digital era.