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Source: http://www.doksinet What is IT ARCHITECTURE and why is it important? Innovation in IT Architecture Competitive businesses rely on an efficient and well organized IT infrastructure to respond rapidly to business opportunities and threats. IT Architecture is the discipline that makes this possible As technology extends its reach into every facet of the enterprise, information systems managers recognize the growing importance of a well designed and performing IT architecture as key to the success and growth of the organization. IT architecture is the implementation of an enterprise architecture, alligned with an enterprise strategy. We can define IT architectures as the combination, within an enterprise, of best-of-breed applications, custom solutions, systems management, security management, business process management, and business activity monitoring. As architectures no longer stop at the enterprise boundaries, new standards and architecture concepts have emerged. When

defining the Enterprise Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, it is crucial to have the best understanding of the latest technologies, solutions and paradigms that can be achieved with IT. This approach will ensure that the current and future requirements of all business units can be met. IT Architecture encompasses systems, data and software architectures, at the enterprise, business unit, department or application level. IT architecture includes disciplines such as : Enterprise Strategy Business strategy Business process Client software Application Software Office Automation Infrastructure software Integration software Data Management Operating Systems and Platforms Virtualisation Network Services Security Enterprise IT Architecture Enterprise Reference Architectures that are robust, scalable and performant, encourage the reuse of services and components to increase maintainability. This creates a responsive and versatile infrastructure to meet business needs faster, delivering

the highest value and maximising the return on the IT investments. IT Architects are becoming increasingly important as a key driver for change in organisations . The Server Labs are skilled in the latest state of the art technologies, and have many years experience in the design and implementation of large-scale software projects and architectures. Our IT architects have expertise in several technology subjects and can coordinate the business teams with the technical teams to put IT plans in action. The Server Labs will advise your enterprise on the IT strategy, best technologies and solutions to define and/or review your IT architecture. Source: http://www.doksinet The Server Labs IT Architecture Services The Server Labs´s architecture services comprise the three levels of IT Architecture: at software, data and system level, and will always guarantee the implementation of latest state of the art technologies and methodologies. Our services span from the application to the

enterprise architecture level. Some services apply to the enterprise or business unit, such as the deployment of reference architectures and best practices for software and system implementation, or the technology and paradigm selection to be applied across the organisation. Other services focus at application level, such as the review of data, software architecture, code review and performance tuning. Cloud Services Cloud Architectures refer to the design and development of application architectures based on an effective use of cloud services. The Cloud provides an on-demand, elastic, cost effective and theoretically infinite infrastructure that can be utilized by many industries for a myriad of applications. IT Architecture Services Applicability Level Process and System Architecture planning and design Enterprise/BU/Dept IT Architecture assessments Enterprise/BU/Dept Security assessment Enterprise/BU/Dept/App Feasibility analysis for new technologies, paradigms and vendor

selection Enterprise/BU/Dept Deployment of frameworks, reference architectures and best practices guides Enterprise/BU/Dept Definition and monitoring of quality and performance indicators Enterprise/BU/Dept/App Technology selection, prototyping and development of PoC’s Enterprise/BU/Dept Disaster Recovery Enterprise/BU/Dept/App Backup Solutions Enterprise/BU/Dept/App IT Architecture design, assessment and code review Application Performance, scalability and reliability analysis and architecture tuning Application High Availability design and clustering Application High Performance Computing Services High-performance computing (HPC) has traditionally used supercomputers, computer grids and more recently, utility or cloud computing to solve advanced computational problems. The Server Labs will assist your organisation from the initial consultancy to the design of the architecture of your applications to move to the Cloud and even providing the management of the final

deployments. Recent technology innovations such as commodity hardware based utility computing are bringing down the high upfront cost associated with computational analysis. Whether you’re a multi-billion Euro corporation, fledging startup or budding entrepreneur you can take advantage of these developments. The Server Labs´s Cloud services are: The Server Labs HPC services comprise: • • • • Cloud Adoption Strategy Design, Architecture and Implementation Cloud deployment platform Managed Services • • • • • HPC Cloud Framework HPC as a Service HPC Strategy Design, Architecture and Implementation Managed Services Source: http://www.doksinet Enterprise Development Platform Services Agile Software Development Services Enterprise software development requires an optimised and automated Development and Quality Control Platform that fits with the particular environment of each company. A set of methodologies and tools is essential to be able to reach a higher

level of productivity. The Server Labs´ team has many years experience in software engineering for large-scale projects. We work with clients to deliver the solution, using any required methodologies. However, when possible, we recommend the use of Agile such as XP (eXtreme Programming) and Scrum. We profusely use techniques, which enable the adoption of Agile, like Continuous Integration (CI) and Test Driven Development (TDD). We monitor the quality of the project in each implementation phase and ensure that the correct development standards are used at all times. In addition to engineer software projects from scratch, the architects of The Server Labs have a broad experience in project rescue. The Server Labs offers expertise and support for implementing these methodologies and tools, and has created a powerful development and quality control platform to address today’s enterprise development needs. The solution combines best-of-breed tools and frameworks together with a set of

methodologies and best practices. Features include: • • • • • • • • Continuous Integration Test Driven Development Quality Metrics and enforcement Formal Versioning at all levels Automated Build pipeline Release Management Hands-on Training Best Practices documentation The Server Labs Software development services: • • • • • • • Agile software development Spring development Product migrations Re-factoring Mentoring on agile methodologies and other best practices Project Rescue Enterprise development platform implementation Source: http://www.doksinet Service Oriented Architecture Services The Server Labs Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is an architectural model that provides a methodology and a working framework based on services. It can be very aligned with the business, hence SOA is used interchangeably for business and for IT. SOA is a good paradigm which enables new business challenges and to become more competitive in a faster manner.

Furthermore, this architecture model provides flexibility and agility, to respond to change quickly, cheaply and effectively. The Server Labs (TSL) is a specialist IT consultancy and development company and a leading authority in Cloud Computing services. Founded in 2004, The Server Labs focuses on the design and implementation of IT architectures and advanced software engineering projects, working with the most advanced solutions and technologies and offering its clients cost-effective, scalable and high performance solutions. The Server Labs recommends a tactical and iterative approach for the SOA implementation. Starting with a preliminary analysis and the creation of the sponsorship committee at management level followed by the selection of a pilot project, to validate that SOA for the business case. This pilot and the services will act as a baseline on top of which to define and develop the enterprise architecture in an iterative manner. Agile methodologies become very

appropriate for SOA implementations. The Server Labs SOA services: • • • • • SOA Jumpstart SOA implementation SOA governance SOA Assessment SOA Centre of Excellence The Server Labs SOA Centre of Excellence The Server Labs´s SOA Centre of Excellence (COE) service offers our clients expert advice and leadership during the launch of the SOA initiative, and throughout the implementation of projects under the SOA paradigm. The Centre of excellence is one of the first groups to be appointed at the beginning of the SOA efforts, together with the sponsorship committee. It promotes best practices and discipline across the SOA initiative to guarantee successful execution of all projects under the SOA umbrella. If your organisation lacks the resources and/or experience to put together such COE, we provide our Centre of Excellence as a service. Our expert team of consultants and architects will help and/or lead during the planning, analysis, design, development and governance of the

SOA initiative. TSL’s customer groups are predominantly large and mediumsized corporations which share a growing need for cost effective and scalable IT solutions. TSL has offices in Spain, Germany and the UK. Most recently TSL started partnering with Amazon and RightScale to facilitate the adoption of Cloud Computing in Europe. For more information about The Server Labs and the services we can offer you please visit our website www.theserverlabscom If you would like to talk to us directly please contact us at our offices in the United Kingdom, Spain or Germany. The Server Labs Ltd. Aston Court Kingsmead Business Park Frederick Place High Wycombe, HP11 1LA, UK Phone: (+44) 20 8133 1620 The Server Labs S.L C/ Pinar, 5 28006 Madrid, Spain Phone: (+34) 91 745 68 77 Fax: (+34) 91 745 66 99 The Server Labs Frankfurter Welle An der Welle 4 60322 Frankfurt, Germany Phone: (+49) (0) 69 2547 2490 info@theserverlabs.com www.theserverlabscom