Systems Architecture
The Architecture and design of a system is an activity that follows on naturally from and overlaps with the analysis of that system.
Architecture is the process of identifying all of the technological components that you will need and defining how they will interact with each other in order to accomplish the goals of the system. The end result is a specification of the overall structure, the logical components and the interrelationships between those components. From this the detailed design of the components can be completed.
Good architecture
A good architecture coupled with good design leads to a reliable, robust, performing, scalable and flexible solution that meets all of its goals. A well-designed architecture needs to take many factors into account including:
- Functional Requirements
- Security
- Performance
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Any hardware or technological limitations
- Industry Best Practice
Many technologies
Monsoon Malabar has extensive experience of architecting solutions using a variety of technologies and platforms, including web-based systems, windows-based systems, Web Services, PDA-based interfaces and hybrid systems incorporating a mixture of technologies. With our knowledge of architecture and current industry best practices we can guide you through the process of determining your optimal architecture and avoiding the many pitfalls that lie in wait.
Service-oriented architecture
The current buzz-word in IT is Service-oriented Architecture (SOA). SOA is all about harnessing the power of Web Services to separate out a system into a number of self-contained components. These components can be completely new or they can be built around your current systems to provide interfaces that utilise your existing IT investment. We can help determine if an SOA approach is the right one for you and use our experience to produce a solution that works.