Advisory, Engineering & Delivery Services

Accelerate your delivery

Built upon our deep understanding of the Launchpad platform and extensive experience in guiding Australian Government agencies, our tailored services empower your teams to seamlessly deliver innovative solutions on a secure and compliant cloud foundation.

Drive Cloud Innovation Zero Trust, Touch, Friction with Launchpad Guidance


Our Advisory Services guide your organization in building a cloud environment powered by industry best practice principles: Zero Trust, Zero Touch, and Zero Friction.

We focus on helping you establish a 'verify everything' security model, implementing 'automate everything' strategies, and creating seamless collaborative workflows that maximise efficiency, empower teams and accelerate delivery.

Through industry best-practice advice, our services ensure the holistic and strategic implementation of these interconnected principles throughout your Launchpad journey.

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Deliver Value Faster

Our advisory services are designed to help your organisation navigate cloud transformation, reduce risks, enhance security, optimise operations, and ultimately maximise the value of your cloud investments. They aim to provide strategic direction and practical guidance throughout your cloud journey to effectively leverage Launchpad for your specific needs.

Beyond advisory, we also offer comprehensive delivery services, enabling us to complement your existing teams or fully execute digital projects on your Launchpad instance. Whether you need additional capability or a complete project team, we're equipped to ensure successful implementation and delivery.

Product Management

Services to guide and support you in managing and developing your digital products in the cloud environment.

authority to operate

Guidance and support in achieving and maintaining the necessary authorisations to operate your cloud environment.

ENGINEERING

Advisory services to support the technical engineering aspects of your cloud implementation in accordance with best practice and government policy.

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Support and guidance to ensure the reliability and scalability of your cloud services.

DEVOPS PRACTICE ESTABLISHMENT

Guidance to help your organisation establish and improve its DevOps practices, to align with Zero Touch and Zero Friction principles.

Operational Excellence

Continuous improvement recommendations, performance and cost optimisation guidance,  security enhancement and automation strategy development.

industry best practice advisory services

Based on established and recognised methods within the industry.

CLOUD ADOPTION FRAMEWORK ALIGNMENT

Align your cloud strategy with frameworks such as the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) to guide your cloud adoption journey.

Architecture review and optimisation

Examine your current or planned cloud architecture to identify areas for improvement - across performance, security, cost, and reliability.

e8 Security posture assessment & cyber

Evaluate your current security measures and provide insights into your overall security effectiveness in the cloud to support the adoption of Zero Trust principles.

Operational model transformation

Adopting a Zero Touch approach through automation strategies, adapt your operational processes and structures to effectively manage a cloud environment.

Implementation Guidance

Reference architecture implementation, security controls optimisation, network design best practices & identity management strategy.

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Our team includes  thought leaders who bring industry best practices and a deep understanding of cloud adoption frameworks to your projects.

This ensures that your projects are not only delivered quickly and securely but are also aligned with your long-term strategic goals and fully leverage the power of Launchpad. The result is faster time-to-market, stronger security, and a more efficient operational model for your critical digital service delivery initiatives.

FAQs

Find answers to your questions about using Larrison Advisory, Engineering & Delivery Services

What is Launchpad Advisory, Engineering & Delivery Accelerators?

This service provides expert guidance and pre-built solutions to accelerate your organisation's cloud adoption. Our accelerators are expert guidance combined with pre-built solutions to give you a significant leap into delivering your business outcomes. Our advisory services include on-demand engineering expertise and architecture advice.

What services are included?

Advisory & Engineering:

  • Project solution design/Architecture advisory: expert guidance for cloud solutions, including design reviews and best practice recommendations.
  • Implementation acceleration (guns-for-hire): on-demand engineering resources to overcome implementation challenges.
  • Workload migration advisory: assistance in cloud migration strategies and risk mitigation planning.
  • Cloud strategy development: comprehensive strategies aligned with business objectives, including roadmaps and success metrics.
  • Cloud operating model development: guidance on establishing organisational structures, processes, and tools for effective cloud operations.
  • Cloud technical leadership: support for governance, standards, and decision-making in cloud initiatives.

Delivery Accelerators:


Pre-built frameworks and templates for:

  • Static web app hosting: rapid deployment with CI/CD pipelines.
  • API development: frameworks for synchronous and asynchronous APIs, API management, and secure file uploads.
  • Data solutions: scalable Azure SQL databases, data lake implementation, and secure data synchronisation.
  • AI operations: reference architecture for generative AI models.
  • CIAM identity integration: whole of Government (WoG) identity service connectors.
Why choose Advisory, Engineering & Delivery Accelerators?
  • Accelerated services delivery: reduce time-to-value for your users and save development costs with pre-configured solutions.
  • Expert guidance: access industry-leading expertise in architecture, strategy, and implementation.
  • Risk mitigation: comprehensive frameworks and strategies minimise risks in cloud migration and operations.
  • Cost efficiency: streamlined processes and automation reduce project costs.
How do Delivery Accelerators work?

Delivery Accelerators are pre-configured solutions designed to address common cloud use cases. They provide templates, automation, and reference architectures for tasks like hosting static web apps, managing APIs, implementing scalable databases, and deploying secure file upload systems.

How does this service help with cloud migration?

Through Workload Migration Advisory, the service provides:

  • Migration assessments and strategy development.
  • Pattern selection for workloads.
  • Risk mitigation planning to ensure smooth transitions to the cloud.
What makes the Delivery Accelerators unique?

Delivery Accelerators are customisable, pre-built solutions that reduce development time and enhance operational reliability. They incorporate best practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and cloud frameworks. They are built as modules that plug right into the Launchpad core platform.

How does the service support cloud governance?

The Cloud Operating Model Development and Cloud Technical Leadership offerings help organisations establish clear governance structures, develop standards, and ensure effective decision-making for cloud operations.

What expertise does your team bring?

The Larrison advisory team comprises seasoned architects, engineers, and strategists with extensive experience in cloud adoption frameworks, lived experience in migrations, technical leadership, and advanced software engineering practices.

Can Delivery Accelerators be integrated with existing systems?

Yes, all accelerators are designed with flexibility and integration capabilities, ensuring compatibility with your existing infrastructure and workflows.

What are some example use cases?
  • Development and hosting of static web apps with CI/CD pipelines in record time.
  • Coded templates for the provision of secure REST APIs following whole-of-government standards such as api.gov.au
  • Implementing a highly scalable database solution with minimal operational overhead.
  • Deploying secure data synchronisation between external systems and the cloud.
  • Automating and monitoring generative AI models for operational efficiency.
How do I get started with Launchpad Advisory Services?

Contact us to discuss your organisation’s specific needs. We’ll provide a tailored plan that combines advisory services, on-demand resources, and delivery accelerators to meet your objectives.

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