Reference Architectures
Pre-decision architecture guidance for enterprise technology deployments.
Align architecture, risk, and scope before vendors, RFPs, or re-architecture.
Architecture First
Start with control layers, boundaries, and responsibilities—not products or SKUs.
Vendor Neutral
No default vendors. Eligibility is based on architectural fit, not influence.
Validation-Ready
Designed to be reviewed, challenged, and shared across CIO, architecture, and security teams.
Who This Is For
Reference Architectures supports the decision owner at the moment direction is being evaluated.
A CIO deciding whether to greenlight an initiative
An architect preventing rework before it happens
A security leader validating controls early
A business owner trying to move fast with confidence
Procurement scoping what's actually required
Same artifact. Multiple lenses. One shared decision.
Featured Questions
Each produces a shareable reference architecture in ~5 minutes.
Can we deploy copilots without re-architecting?
Enterprise copilot deployments often appear straightforward but carry hidden architectural dependencies. This assessment helps identify what must change before deployment begins.
Start Assessmentai integrationWhat changes when we deploy OpenAI with sensitive data?
Using large language models with sensitive, regulated, or proprietary data introduces control requirements that differ significantly from general-purpose deployments.
Start AssessmentmigrationWhat breaks when we move Workday to the cloud?
Moving core HR systems to cloud infrastructure changes identity flows, integration patterns, and data residency in ways that affect the entire enterprise.
Start AssessmentHow It Works
Describe the deployment context
Platform, sensitivity, timeline, and constraints—not vendors.
Receive a reference architecture
Control layers, tradeoffs, and assumptions tailored to your scenario.
Align before committing
Share internally, validate assumptions, and decide what must be true before proceeding.
No pitches. No rankings. No forced next steps.
Ready to align your team?
Reference Architectures helps teams reason about architecture before decisions are locked.
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