Architecture as a Service
Senior Microsoft solution architecture expertise on demand. Get the strategic guidance you need without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Solution Architecture
Design robust, scalable solutions that align with Microsoft best practices and your business requirements. We create architectures that grow with you.
Architecture Reviews
Independent assessment of existing or proposed architectures. We identify risks, gaps, and opportunities before they become expensive problems.
Technical Leadership
Fractional CTO or Technical Architect support for your team. Strategic guidance and hands-on leadership without the full-time commitment.
Governance & Standards
Establish architecture governance frameworks, coding standards, and best practices that ensure consistency and quality across your Microsoft estate.
Why Architecture as a Service?
Access enterprise-grade architecture expertise without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire.
Cost-Effective Alternative
A full-time architect typically costs over £100k per year in salary, benefits, and overhead. Our Architecture as a Service model costs 50% less while providing flexibility—you only pay for the expertise you need, when you need it. No long-term commitments, no overhead.
- → Scale up during complex projects, scale down during quieter periods
- → Predictable costs with no hidden expenses
- → No recruitment or onboarding overhead
15+ Years Average Experience
Our architects bring decades of combined experience across Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and cloud architecture. We've architected solutions for manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, distribution, and financial services sectors.
- → Deep Microsoft certifications and training
- → Real-world experience solving complex business problems
- → Industry-specific pattern knowledge and best practices
Fast Response & Availability
Retainer clients get guaranteed availability and typical 48-hour response times for urgent questions. We prioritize your work and ensure you're never waiting weeks for architectural guidance or design reviews.
- → Dedicated Slack or Teams channel for instant access
- → Regular check-in calls to keep projects on track
- → Rapid issue resolution and design iterations
Certified & Accredited
100% of our architects hold current Microsoft certifications. Kompound is an accredited Microsoft Solutions Partner. We stay current with Microsoft roadmaps, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- → Active Microsoft Partner with technical competencies
- → Continuous training and certification updates
- → Access to Microsoft technical resources and early releases
How Our Architecture Services Work
A structured approach to delivering architectural guidance and solutions.
Discovery & Understanding
We start by understanding your business objectives, current technology landscape, team capabilities, and constraints. This ensures our architecture recommendations align with your reality, not just theory.
Analysis & Design
We evaluate options, model solutions, and design architectures that address your needs. You get detailed architecture documents with clear trade-off explanations, not just decisions.
Validation & Refinement
Your team reviews the architecture, asks questions, and we iterate. We ensure the design is implementable by your team and fits your technical culture and preferences.
Implementation Support
As your team builds, we remain available for questions, design decisions, and problem-solving. We bridge the gap between architecture and implementation reality.
Knowledge Transfer
We upskill your team so you can maintain and evolve the architecture over time. Architecture isn't a one-time document—it's a living, evolving strategic asset.
When You Need Us
Common scenarios where Architecture as a Service delivers value.
Growing Teams
Your team is expanding but not ready for a full-time architect. Access expert guidance as you scale.
Complex Projects
Major initiative requiring senior architecture input. Get the expertise you need for the duration you need it.
Second Opinion
Validate your approach with independent expert review. Confidence before committing to major decisions.
Real-World Examples
Manufacturing Company Scaling Operations
A growing manufacturer needed to integrate new business units while maintaining data consistency. They had implemented Dynamics 365 but lacked a cohesive data architecture. We designed a unified data model, established governance standards, and defined integration patterns across their Microsoft estate.
Outcome: Reduced data reconciliation time by 60%, enabled real-time reporting across all divisions.
Professional Services Firm Modernization
A services firm wanted to modernize their legacy systems but faced tight margins and high implementation risk. We designed a phased Power Platform strategy that could be implemented incrementally without disrupting operations.
Outcome: Delivered in-house development capability, eliminated external system costs, improved project profitability tracking.
Rapid Growth Startup Architecture
A fast-growing SaaS company needed architecture guidance as they scaled from 50 to 200+ employees. We established technical governance, defined the development roadmap, and ensured infrastructure could grow with demand.
Outcome: Clear technical direction, 3x faster feature delivery, reduced infrastructure costs through optimization.
Enterprise Regulatory Compliance
A financial services organization faced new regulatory requirements and needed to ensure their Microsoft architecture met compliance standards. We reviewed, enhanced, and documented their architecture against compliance frameworks.
Outcome: Regulatory sign-off, documented compliance controls, reduced audit findings by 80%.
Flexible Engagement Models
Choose the model that fits your needs and budget.
Retainer
Reserved hours each month at preferred rates. Guaranteed availability when you need us.
Project-Based
Focused engagement for specific initiatives. Clear scope, defined deliverables.
On-Demand
Ad-hoc access for reviews, consultations, and guidance. Flexible as your needs evolve.
What You Get
Comprehensive architecture support tailored to your needs.
Architecture Decisions
Documented decisions with rationale and trade-offs explained.
Solution Designs
Clear, implementable designs your team can execute.
Technical Guidance
Ongoing access for questions and implementation support.
Knowledge Transfer
Upskill your team through working alongside experts.
Why Choose Kompound for Architecture Services?
We're not a generic consulting firm. We specialize in Microsoft architectures across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure—with deep experience in UK industries from manufacturing to financial services.
Microsoft Specialization
We live and breathe the Microsoft ecosystem. Every team member holds active Microsoft certifications. We keep pace with platform evolution—you get current guidance, not outdated practices.
Practical, Implementable Design
We design for your reality—your team's skills, your budget, your timeline. Our architectures are pragmatic and implementable, not theoretical exercises. We've built, not just designed.
True Partnership Model
We're not here to hand off documents and disappear. We work alongside your team, answer questions, iterate designs, and ensure successful implementation. Your success is our success.
Industry-Specific Architecture Expertise
We've architected solutions for manufacturers managing complex supply chains, professional services firms balancing profitability, healthcare providers with compliance requirements, and distributors needing real-time inventory visibility. We understand the patterns and constraints of your industry.
See our case studies
Need architecture expertise?
Let's discuss how we can support your team with flexible architecture services tailored to your needs.
Our initial consultation is complimentary. We'll discuss your objectives and provide honest guidance on next steps.