Data Architecture Strategy

1. Data Architecture Strategy
A phased, iterative approach that prioritizes business needs, then targets core data needed to meet those requirements
A DATA STRATEGY SERVICE OFFERING By the AXIS DATA STRATEGY Team
Our processes and tools have been developed, refined, and proven in some
of the most complex business environments. In addition to top-notch
people, we bring mature, customizable tools to jump-start the project and
immediately provide value to our clients.
www.axistechnologyllc.com Boston | Dallas | Charlotte | New York
The information supply chain is far from static – evolving organically over time, it is often loosely
managed. Reports are sourced from multiple systems and even other reports, manual processes
persist, and data governance is inconsistent across the organization. Typical issues are visibility
and traceability: Why does one revenue report conflict with another? Why can’t anyone agree on
the number of client relationships? Who has the final word on profitability calculations?
Challenge
Solution
Axis Technology, LLC takes a fresh approach: we view data architecture and data warehousing as
business concerns first, then as technology projects. Our methodology takes a practical, 80/20
view of the information supply chain. Starting with your current and most wanted reports and
metrics, we identify the 20% of data that is common to 80% of business priorities and address it
first.
Our experience handling a range of data integration challenges has given us a unique approach to
untangling the information supply chain. We have designed world-class data architecture for a
number of the largest, most complex companies in the industry.
The RAID toolset
…identifying the challenges and
creating a vision for the solution
… tracing data through its life-cycle
systems, reports, and processes.
…extracting requirements and
business logic from undocumented
systems
The Reporting Application Inventory Database jumpstarts technical
analysis efforts, allowing the team to rapidly assess current
environments and more quickly identify opportunities for improvement.
The RAID toolset plays a pivotal role in data analysis efforts, including:
Information Flows Data Lineage Query Decomposition

2. Data Architecture Strategy
A DATA STRATEGY SERVICE OFFERING By the AXIS DATA STRATEGY Team
…a phased, iterative approach that prioritizes business needs
www.axistechnologyllc.com Boston | Dallas | Charlotte | New York
Axis Data Architecture Strategy:
 Utilizes the Reporting Application Inventory Database (RAID) toolset, expediting analysis by
providing a centralized repository of critical business and technical information.
 Gives a comprehensive view of current reporting and data architecture, along with clearly
defined options for the future state.
 Identifies a Project Portfolio structured to deliver immediate value while driving toward long-
term objectives.
 Creates a prioritized, executable roadmap. We enable you to take realistic, metered steps
toward the desired end state while building business value at each stage.
 Provides true knowledge transfer accompanying every deliverable – from our reporting
inventory to our customized project portfolios and roadmaps.
Benefits
Project Portfolio – Concise steps to
achieve the future state, with cost and
ROI assigned
Prioritization Grid – mapping business
priorities and project dependencies to
inform the roadmap
Business Deliverables
Roadmap – A program plan for implementing the
solution, with business value delivered at each
stage, and clear insight into effort, cost, and ROI
every step of the way
Mental Model – A user perspective on functionality, data
management, and information usage in the future state.
Conceptual Wireframes – Capturing user perspectives on
data usage and access to drive front-end development