Renewable energy equipment manufacturer active across Europe
Our client stands as a leading force in the renewable energy product industry, specializing in delivering cutting-edge solutions, constructions, panels, and essential equipment for expansive renewable energy farms. Their influence extends beyond Poland, making them a market leader in various European countries.
Documenting IT systems built by three different companies
The collaborative venture presented multifaceted challenges:
- Documenting the existing IT systems architecture developed by three distinct companies.
- Formulating principles and requirements aligned with the TOGAF framework for the new corporate and product architecture.
- Crafting standards for software production and designing a unified CI/CD process, including a code quality standard for diverse software types (embedded, mobile, web).
- Creating and implementing a standardized method for selecting technological solutions, considering both technical and business factors for existing and emerging IT products.
- Developing a comprehensive testing methodology for all areas of the client's software products, aimed at streamlining and documenting the acceptance and delivery process.
- Choosing a leading cloud solution provider based on the developed method for selecting technological solutions, ensuring transparency and repeatability of the process, verified by available CLOUD service providers.
TOGAF ADM in a hybrid workshop and remote model
Guided by the TOGAF framework and its ADM cycle, the team adeptly tackled all business challenges. The work was structured in a hybrid model, with on-site workshops for solutions at the client's premises and remote agile construction of mechanisms, procedures, and standards. TOGAF products underwent rigorous testing, reviews, and constructive criticism from collaborating companies. The final architectural and IT norms and solutions gained approval from the board of directors and the supervisory board, acknowledging the financial, business, and technological implications.
Enterprise architecture as the first phase of cooperation
The introduction of Enterprise Architecture marks the initial phase of our collaboration with the client. Presently, we oversee the implementation of quality and technological guidelines in ongoing projects. The roadmap includes the implementation of other identified infrastructural elements identified during the inventory of business and technological areas. This ongoing partnership is poised for continued success in innovative infrastructure solutions
A seven-person team led by an Enterprise Architect
Our project team, consisting of 7 dedicated professionals, brought a diverse range of expertise to ensure the success of the Enterprise Architecture implementation:
- Enterprise Architect (Lead)
- IT Director (Client's Representative)
- Department Managers (IT Areas)
- Product Owners
- Project Managers
- Cloud Services Architect
- IT Solutions Architect
Framework used: TOGAF ADM lifecycle
TOGAF ADM Lifecycle
Results: validated architecture across dispersed stakeholders
Successful project completion hinged on a profound understanding of the chosen project methodology and the predefined key project products. Our experience facilitated efficient coordination within the project team, ensuring the quality of delivered solutions, validated at multiple levels and allowing for swift implementation. Overcoming time complexity and stakeholder dispersion were pivotal factors in the project's success.
Frequently asked questions
How is TOGAF applied to unify IT systems developed by several different vendors?
Through the TOGAF ADM cycle: document the current architecture, define principles and requirements, then set shared standards. In this project, InTechHouse documented the IT systems architecture developed by three distinct companies for a renewable energy manufacturer, formulated TOGAF-aligned principles for the new corporate and product architecture, and had TOGAF products reviewed by the collaborating companies.
Can a cloud provider for a renewable energy company be selected with a repeatable, documented method?
Yes. A standardized technology selection method that weighs both technical and business factors makes the choice transparent and repeatable. In this project, InTechHouse created such a method for the renewable energy manufacturer, covering existing and emerging IT products, and then used it to choose a leading cloud solution provider, verified against available cloud service providers.
Who should be on an enterprise architecture team for a TOGAF implementation at a renewable energy manufacturer?
In this project, the team consisted of 7 professionals led by an Enterprise Architect. InTechHouse worked alongside the client's IT Director as client representative, department managers for IT areas, product owners, project managers, a cloud services architect and an IT solutions architect, which supported coordination and multi-level validation despite time complexity and stakeholder dispersion.
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