Solutions Architecture – Page 2 – Systems, Architecture and Systems Architecture

2025-05-10

Functional Requirements Structure

When discussing functional requirements from a Cloud Solutions Architecture perspective, it’s essential to understand how the foundational principles of defining clear and actionable requirements align with the unique needs and challenges of cloud computing. Wiegers & Beatty (2013) reference Alexander & Stevens (2002), who suggest: When writing functional requirements from the user’s perspective, the following… Continue reading

Definition, Systems Architecture

2025-05-06

Design Approach

A design approach is a systematic method used to guide the process of creating and implementing systems. It encompasses a set of principles, practices, and techniques that help make design decisions, structure components, and ensure that the product meets the desired requirements and quality standards. A design approach provides a framework for addressing the complexities… Continue reading

Definition

Solutions Architecture, Systems Architecture

2025-05-03

Considerations for AI in Business Ecosystems

I had the opportunity to deliver a high-level presentation on how solutions architecture plays a pivotal role in the implementation of AI and ML from a tactical perspective. The session was engaging, with a majority of the audience being product owners eager to understand the intersection of cloud solutions and AI/ML innovation. Based on my… Continue reading

Machine Learning

AI, Cloud Computing, ML, Solutions Architecture

2025-04-29

Generic cloud services across architectural layers: a foundational package for cloud architectures

In designing, implementing, and governing cloud solutions, it is critical to define a baseline set of core services that must be considered in every architecture, regardless of the specific cloud platform. These foundational services ensure that essential capabilities — such as security, observability, governance, lifecycle management, and cost control — are embedded from the start.… Continue reading

Cloud Architecture, Systems Architecture

Cloud Architect, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Solutions Architecture

2025-04-25

Ever think of your system design like a LEGO build?

Your workload is the final set, the components are the bricks, and the topology is the instructions. Put them all together to create a stable, scalable solution – one brick at a time! Continue reading

Cloud Architecture, Definition

build, components, engineering, Solutions Architecture, systemdesign, techexplained, topology, workload