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Solution architecture, system integration, infrastructure and major technical choices. Guides on connecting technology design with business needs.

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Map dependencies before rollout

Architecture problems often emerge between systems, not inside any single application. Useful design work traces critical business flows, data ownership and integration constraints before selecting a target platform.

Questions to answer before deciding

  • Map systems of record, interfaces, data exchanges and operational dependencies.
  • Compare reliability, maintenance burden and integration costs, not only product capabilities.
  • Document trade-offs around technical debt, security, scalability and operational continuity.

If aging applications constrain change, review PlanAxion's application modernization approach.

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The role of the solutions architect in 2026: much more than a technical expert

Approximately 70% of transformations fail to meet their objectives, according to McKinsey. The success of a digital transformation project no longer relies solely on technology: it depends on the ability to align business objectives, processes, data, and technological solutions into a coherent vision. This is precisely the role of the solution architect.

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Project Environments: The 8 Main Types and Their Roles in an Implementation

A project environment is a logical environment consisting of a database and a copy of the software packages. A large-scale project requires about ten of them. According to the Uptime Institute, four out of five major outages could have been avoided through better management, processes, or configuration. Here are the 8 main environments and their roles.

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