In a landscape characterized by the rapid proliferation of Generative AI models, the true differentiator between success and failure is the capability to effectively leverage data. At N-iX, we believe that robust data foundations—encompassing technology, people, and processes—are essential to fuel AI and gain a competitive advantage.

The Data Foundation Assessment and Roadmap service is a 6-week technical discovery and design assessment engagement designed to analyze your current AWS data landscape and deliver a comprehensive plan to build strong technical data foundations. Whether onsite or online, our collaborative approach ensures a thorough understanding of your needs and current data environment, resulting in a clear project implementation roadmap and a detailed cost estimate.

High-Level Work Plan:

Phase 1: Initial Assessment Planning (1 Week) Activities: Analysis of initial requirements, creation of the assessment plan, stakeholder engagement. Outcomes: Comprehensive plan outlining the scope and objectives of the assessment.

Phase 2: Deep Dive Analysis (2 Weeks) Activities: In-depth evaluation of current data foundation capabilities, covering data governance, data management, and AWS data platform technology/architecture. Outcomes: Detailed maturity rating for each assessed capability and recommended target architecture.

Phase 3: Solution Design (3 Weeks) Activities: Formulation of a recommended roadmap with prioritized initiatives, timeline, estimated efforts, and financial analysis. Outcomes: Finalized roadmap with quarterly milestones, estimated implementation costs, and ROI justification.

Deliverables: By the end of the 6-week engagement, you will receive:

Maturity Assessment: A detailed evaluation of your existing data governance, data management, and data platform technology/architecture capabilities.

Capability Recommendations: Target maturity ratings and recommended enhancements to elevate your data foundation leveraging AWS data services.

Action Plan: Defined actions with priorities, timelines, and sequences to achieve the desired maturity.

Implementation Roadmap: A well-structured implementation plan with quarterly milestones and estimated costs.

Financial Justification: An analysis illustrating potential ROI, ensuring the financial feasibility of the proposed plan.

Leverage proven AWS Data Foundations reference architectures and expert insights to build the robust data foundations your organization needs for AI and advanced analytics success.