Strategy & Architecture Audits: Clarity Before Commitment

Independent technical audits and digital roadmaps that tell you exactly where you stand, where you need to go, and what it takes.

    Four Advantages. Every Audit.

    What makes our audits different from internal reviews and generic consultant reports.

    Audit Outcomes in Numbers

    Why global brands trust us with their strategic planning.

    • >99.9%

      Our target for system availability after implementing architecture recommendations.

    • 100%

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    Vendor-Neutral Advice

    As an independent agency, we provide unbiased assessments of your current tech stack and help you select the right vendors without hidden commissions.

  • Raw Effort Estimation

    We provide high-level cost and resource projections based on real-world experience – with Min / Expected / Max ranges that help you secure budget and internal buy-in.

  • The Outsider Advantage

    We ignore ‘organically grown’ internal structures and company politics to focus purely on what works best for your digital performance.

  • Clear Digital Roadmaps

    We move beyond vague goals to create actionable roadmaps that define project phases, necessary team sizes, and realistic timelines.

  • Independent and owner-led. Our advice is never tied to third-party commissions.

  • 40+

    Countries where we have successfully supported global platform rollouts.

  • ISO 27001

    Every audit we perform follows strict international security and data management standards.

  • Selected Projects

    From enterprise insurance platforms to premium commerce experiences – client projects that show what digital engineering can deliver.

    SWAROVSKI OPTIK
    HDI Global
    Dachstein Salzkammergut
    Mischek
    Tyrolit Group
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    • HDI Global
    • Dachstein Salzkammergut
    • Mischek
    • Tyrolit Group

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions from digital and IT leaders who need an independent technical assessment or a strategic roadmap.

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    Pragmatic Planning, Not Theoretical Illusion

    Why start with an audit? Because clarity is cheaper than corrections.

    We believe that in complex IT projects, it is an illusion to plan every minor detail years in advance. Instead, our methodology focuses on finding a ‘solid frame’ – a clear definition of time, money, and scope that allows for agility while maintaining control. We’ve seen hundreds of comparable environments, which allows us to quickly identify patterns that internal teams might miss. Our audits are designed to be non-intrusive.

    We work alongside your team to gather data and context, ensuring our recommendations are grounded in reality. Whether we are conducting a two-week ‘Quick Scan’ or a six-week ‘Deep Dive,’ the goal remains the same: to provide you with a clear path forward that ignores company politics and focuses entirely on delivering business value.

    Tailored Deep-Dives for Complex Systems

    Four specialised audit formats – available individually or combined, depending on your specific need for clarity.

    High-Level Architecture & Performance Audit

    Is your current system holding you back or just poorly configured? We conduct a deep-dive into your existing architecture – whether it’s a rigid monolith or a fragmented microservices setup. We analyse technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and security gaps.

    The outcome is a clear ‘As-Is’ vs. ‘To-Be’ comparison, providing you with a high-level architecture diagram and a raw backlog of necessary technical improvements. This audit serves as the foundation for any successful re-platforming or modernisation strategy.

    Event Storming & Requirement Discovery

    Before we write a single line of code, business goals and technical architecture need to be aligned. Event Storming workshops bring your business and IT stakeholders together in a structured half-day or full-day session to map domain events, identify process owners, and define user stories in a form that translates directly into architectural decisions. The output is a shared understanding – readable by both the managing director and the lead engineer. This step is standard in our Enterprise Platform and B2B Commerce projects.

    Strategic Roadmap & Resource Planning

    After an architecture audit or Event Storming session, we have everything we need to build a realistic project roadmap.

    We deliver phased project plans with Min / Expected / Max effort estimates per phase, resource recommendations (internal vs. external team, specialisation requirements), and a clear prioritisation logic that separates ‘needed now,’ ‘next quarter,’ and ‘long-term vision.’

    This roadmap is designed to convince your budget board and generate internal buy-in – not just your technical team.

    UX/UI & Functional Health Check

    Sometimes the problem is not the architecture – it is the interface. A UX/UI health check assesses your current digital presence against conversion best practices, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), and the specific opportunities of modern headless frontend architectures.

    We identify the most critical interface issues, prioritise them by business impact, and deliver concrete recommendations for your design and engineering team.

    This audit can be conducted standalone or as part of a larger architecture engagement.

    High-Level Architecture & Performance Audit

    Is your current system holding you back or just poorly configured? We conduct a deep-dive into your existing architecture – whether it’s a rigid monolith or a fragmented microservices setup. We analyse technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and security gaps.

    The outcome is a clear ‘As-Is’ vs. ‘To-Be’ comparison, providing you with a high-level architecture diagram and a raw backlog of necessary technical improvements. This audit serves as the foundation for any successful re-platforming or modernisation strategy.

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