Technology Architecture

Intro

Technology architecture describes the structure and interaction of platform services and technology components, both logical and physical. It underpins reliable, scalable solutions.

Key points:

• Defines platforms, services, and deployments.
• Aligns technology choices to requirements and standards.
• Common use cases across EA/BPM/Data/App/Tech include infrastructure blueprints, cloud patterns, and platform service catalogs.
• Pitfall: designing tech in isolation from business and data needs.

Examples:

• Cloud landing zone and shared services.
• Enterprise integration layer with API gateways.
• Observability stack for monitoring and logging.

In practice:

Derive tech architecture from target capabilities and nonfunctional needs; validate against the TRM and standards.

Related terms: Application Platform; Platform; Technical Reference Model

FAQs:

Q: Is technology architecture only infrastructure?
A: No; it includes services like identity, integration, and observability.

Q: How detailed should it be?
A: Enough to guide design, procurement, and operations.

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