Part of NHS architecture principles
Use platforms
Digital services should build upon existing platforms to deliver their services.
Summary
Digital services should build upon existing platforms to deliver their services.
Rationale
Digital services need to be part of a wider enterprise architecture. This requires them to reuse common infrastructure (platforms) and services rather than create their own.
Services should reduce operational inefficiency and duplication of effort caused by architectural debt. This saves money, time for development, and environmental impact.
Implication
This should be shown in architecture diagrams and assessed by the Architecture Approval Group.
The Platforms and Infrastructure Board will oversee the development of future platforms.
The EA team will monitor the digital services portfolio to inform the use of platforms in future releases.
Last edited: 2 November 2020 3:43 pm