Careers in Tech, Data and Digital

6 ARCHITECTURE

OVERVIEW

Much like designing and constructing a complex building, organisations need to apply an architecture to their business and technology solution landscape. Most organisations have multiple systems that exchange information and are integrated with security solutions and processes. Architecture ensures that this is all understood, documented, simplified where possible, adheres to laws and guidelines and meets the organisation’s needs.

The practice of architecture within the context of the tech sector involves:

• creating architectural models;
• planning for change;
• evaluating options and solutions;
• setting standards and principles;
• identifying and managing risks;
• enabling innovation;
• taking a long-term view.

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