Microservices and Self-Contained Systems

Architecture strategy means aligning technical decisions with your business objectives: cloud providers and platforms, dependencies, team structures, delivery capability – and the question of what to build yourself versus what to buy. The need typically arises with growth and scaling, when time-to-market is no longer acceptable, or when costs and effort need to be reduced.

When delivering new requirements takes too long, the cause often lies in systems and teams that are too tightly coupled, blocking one another. We help define meaningful boundaries – between domains, services, and teams. Using methods such as domain-driven design and Team Topologies, we create divisions that are grounded in business logic and enable independent working.

AWS, Azure, or a European alternative? How much vendor dependency can you afford? We help you ask the right questions and develop platform strategies that strike the right balance between agility, control, and cost-effectiveness.

Digital sovereignty is not just about choosing a cloud provider – it’s determined by the architecture of your software. Where do dependencies on frameworks, supply chains, or interfaces arise? Which of those are deliberate, and which have grown historically? We evaluate your systems and help you actively manage dependencies and risks.

Off-the-shelf software is essential – it lets you focus resources on the areas where real differentiation happens. Using methods such as Wardley Mapping, we make visible where custom development creates competitive advantage and where standard solutions are the better choice.

Yes. We advise without a hidden agenda – no commissions, no exclusive partnerships influencing our recommendations. Whether cloud providers, frameworks, or tools: we evaluate neutrally and select from the entire market what is optimal for your situation.