LYKUS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Modern Data Architecture Service

Our innovative Data Architecture Service optimizes Cloud technologies for your benefit. We assist in developing full data design, integration and governance within a Cloud context.

Features

• Organisational data strategy and communication
• Review of existing organisational data, technologies, data-flows and practices
• Adoption of Data Mesh or centralised enterprise data architecture
• Craft roadmap for diverse, cloud-centric data platforms
• Project level data SME input and guidance
• Database/ Data Lake/ Lakehouse governance and partitioning strategies
• Adherence to DMBOK and TOGAF best practice
• Designs for securing and cataloguing data technologies and assets
• Data Infrastructure assessment and design
• Extensive Home Office and education sector knowledge

Benefits

• Develop a clear data platform strategy
• Identify inefficiencies within your current estate and working practices
• Articulate the possibilities for your organisation
• Data leadership within complex project, portfolio and programme context
• Enhanced data governance and confidence in data quality
• Decrease costs with innovative cloud-based economic strategies
• Data platforms catering to diverse business user needs
• Align data strategy with Business and Technology strategy
• Improved and organisationally aligned adoption of cloud technologies
• Highly flexible and scalable data platforms and architectures

£750 to £1,400 a unit a day

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at matthew.gascoyne@lykus.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

105564450356658

Contact

Matthew Gascoyne
07968899280
matthew.gascoyne@lykus.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Our Data Architecture service will work with you to develop your data strategy and architecture. We will work with you to develop the relevant level of design documentation (be that a design for a project or your enterprise data strategy) - shaped by your business, technology and end-user requirements. We adhere to standard frameworks and methodologies (DAMA-DMBOK, Data Mesh and BEAM).; Our Engagement Framework guides our engagement. We balance the need for flexibility with clear deliverables with clear success criteria. Our services will typically contribute to different stages of a development lifecycle which Lykus may manage in an end-to-end manner or contribute to as part of a wider initiative.; As a general practice our Architecture services will lead the Explore and Discover phase of our approach.; During the explore and planning phase we will focus on agreeing an upfront scope with your senior stakeholders, we will work with you to understand your priority and focus for the engagement which will culminate in an agreed Problem Statement for Discovery.; By the end of the planning and discovery phase we would intend to have ; - A reference architecture; - A user and data story backlog ; - A cost estimate for delivery
• Planning service works with specific services: Yes
• Hosting or software services the planning service works with:
  • Microsoft Azure (Networking, Security, Logging)
  • DevOps or Github (CI/CD, wiki, Agile tools, repos)
  • Azure Storage Accounts
  • Azure Databricks (Python, Spark SQL)
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure Fabric
  • PowerBI

Training

• Training service provided: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: Lykus specializes in Microsoft Azure to facilitate transition to the cloud. Our experience has show greater utilisation of cloud services makes it easier and cost effective to modernise data handling and exploitation activity.; ; We would begin by building an understanding of your current data infrastructure from the perspective of storage, transformation, reporting, integration, security and service management. Once all dependencies are identified we would work with your infrastructure SMEs to develop a roadmap for transition.; ; Our expertise is focused on data service (such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL and Fabric) but our understanding goes beyond these products covering networking, storage, app services and so on. This ensures we are able to take a fully rounded approach to planning the migration.; ; Additionally, Lykus can work with you to optimize costs, establish clear data lifecycle process, improve data governance, and enhance disaster recovery strategies, ensuring the organization fully benefits from Azure's cloud capabilities.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: Yes
• List of supported services: Microsoft Azure

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: All efforts to carry out quality assurance begin with a clear understanding of the clients performance metrics and KPIs. Once we understand these we are able to use our technical skillset to optimise and fine-tune data pipeline, table and model performance. This requires a structured and methodological approach to identify the variables impacting performance and quality. All steps are documented and objectives & stakeholders are agreed with the client at the outset and this serves as the basis for sign-off.

Security testing

• Security services: No

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported: Hosting or software provided by your organisation
• How the support service works: We agree a clear scope and service management definition with the client. The Service Management agreement will structure the types of issues within scope, issue types and tiers will be agreed and support SLAs determined; this is all contingent on each solution. Support will typically be remote and triggered via email or phone contact. Provision will be required by the client to ensure remote access.

Service scope

• Service constraints: Support will be during standard working hours only.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: SLAs will be agreed with the client; typically we baseline contact at within 24 hours on working days, however this can reduced based on the agreement with the client
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Tier 1: First Line contact and arbitration (Help desk analyst) Tier 2: Technical support - detailed engagement with the problem (technical SME) Tier 3: Third party engagement (engagement with relevant Third-parties) All issues will be assigned to an internal problem owner.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Security Clearance (SC)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: No
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Equal opportunity

  At Lykus, we are deeply committed to fostering equal opportunities for everyone. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and leveraged for mutual growth. Our policies ensure fair treatment, respect, and equal access to opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background. We actively recruit from a diverse talent pool and promote equitable career advancement. Lykus provides ongoing training to our staff on inclusivity and bias prevention, ensuring a workplace where every voice is heard and valued. By embedding equality into our core values, we strive to not only be a fair employer but also a positive force in the community, advocating for equal opportunities in every aspect of our operations.

  Wellbeing

  At Lykus, we prioritize the well-being of our employees as a fundamental component of our success and culture. We understand that our team's health and happiness are crucial to their productivity and overall satisfaction. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive well-being program that caters to the physical, mental, and emotional health of our staff. Our initiatives include access to wellness resources, mental health support services, fitness programs, and flexible working arrangements to ensure work-life balance. We also foster a supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to voice their needs and suggestions for improving well-being. Regular assessments and feedback mechanisms help us to continually evolve our offerings, ensuring they are effective and responsive to our employees' changing needs. At Lykus, we are committed to creating a workplace that nurtures the well-being of every team member, empowering them to thrive both professionally and personally.

Pricing

• Price: £750 to £1,400 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at matthew.gascoyne@lykus.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.