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COTS Evaluation & Architecture Governance in BFSI
Project Overview
Challenge
Uncoordinated adoption of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) tools**. Fragmented architectural reviews and compliance checks. Inconsistent practices for non-functional evaluation (e.g., uptime, data sovereignty). Technical debt from poorly integrated systems
Our Solution
We established a comprehensive Enterprise Architecture Governance Framework with hands-on execution and knowledge transfer.
COTS Technical Evaluation Playbook
Created a structured framework to evaluate 10+ COTS products across: Functional fit. Integration compatibility. Cost modeling. Vendor lock-in risks. Designed scoring templates for quantifying technical and business alignment
Architecture Review Boards (ARBs)
Set up recurring ARBs with 50+ sessions across business units. Reviewed platform decisions on scalability, availability, and compliance. Embedded security design checkpoints and performance NFR validations
Governance Artifacts
Developed reusable artifacts: Solution architecture templates. Decision logs and justifications. Compliance checklists and security controls. Built stakeholder alignment matrix for IT, risk, security, and operations
Talent & Mentorship
Mentored mid-senior architects to lead ARBs independently. Introduced architectural KPIs tied to project delivery. Led cross-functional training for evaluation workshops
Results
100% alignment of new COTS tools to enterprise standards
Achieved 100% alignment of new COTS tools with enterprise architecture standards through structured evaluations and ARB reviews.
25% reduction in vendor-related audit gaps
Reduced vendor-related audit gaps by 25% through consistent compliance checks and security assessments.
Faster time-to-approve architecture decisions
Decreased time-to-approve architecture decisions by 30% through streamlined ARB processes and improved stakeholder engagement.
Repeatable decision frameworks used across 3 business lines
Established repeatable decision frameworks that were adopted across 3 major business lines, ensuring consistent evaluation and governance.
What Our Client Says
Kooe helped us transform our architecture governance from ad-hoc to structured. Now we evaluate, decide, and execute with confidence.