SaaS Application Architecture Defined

Unveiling SaaS Reference Architectures

welcomespeakers

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Susana CastroBusiness Systems

Analyst

Matthew Rochester

Manager Solutions Architecture

Tony DyckIT Director

Adam Kessler Solution Architect

why do we needarchitecture?

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a well articulated architecture can provide perspective on the effort required to make the past meet the future.

perspective

what is the “ideal” architecture ?

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An ideal architecture optimizes an organization’s:1. business needs / goals2. current state application3. core principles4. team skillset

it depends.

examplearchitecture build “inputs”

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outline business goalsScale order to cash cycle. Consistency. Customer Focus. Maximize Zuora usage

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define core principlesNine keys. Be your own reference account. Cloud first. Agility. Expect Change

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analyze system (SWOT)Zuora. Salesforce. Drawloop. DocuSign. Financial Force. NetSuite

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analyze team (SWOT)Salesforce and Zuora development.

when is my architecturefinished?

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Set time aside now to revisit your architecture, as the inputs will continually evolve; your architecture needs to evolve alongside these changes.

never.

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ZuoraApplication Landscape

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BoxApplication Landscape

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SaaS Enablement PlatformApplication Landscape

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Subscription Billing PlatformApplication Landscape

keytakeaways

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1. Architecture gives perspective2. Architecture evolves 3. Leverage your peers architecture experience

Q&A

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Susana CastroBusiness Systems

Analyst

Matthew Rochester

Manager Solutions Architecture

Tony DyckIT Director

Adam Kessler Solution Architect

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