SiloFx triumphs over enterprise architecture space

Launched last year, SiloFx Enterprise Architecture Solutions continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. From one man's vision of architecture product creation, SiloFx now employs a number of product and service-related people and proudly lists among its clients, Sun International, Eskom and the South African government.

Says Craig Martin, SiloFx Founder and Director: "Our company name originates from the silo effect a business suffers from when it implements unplanned architectures and solutions. We help companies rise above these siloed and stovepiped environments by providing solutions that promote a single holistic enterprise."

Responding to the challenge within the marketplace, with company departments operating on their own agendas, a lack of the big picture, escalating costs and greater expectations being placed on resources, SiloFx aims to be a market leader within the area of enterprise architecture, bringing thought leadership into this space through methodologies, frameworks and toolsets.

"Our primary goal is for our clients to have the ability to convert strategy into action in a measurable manner, both from a planning perspective as well as a managing perspective," says Martin. "We assist companies in building solid foundations that are both future-proof and plug-and-play in an ever-changing business world."

Well aware of the prevailing "us vs them" and "business vs technology" attitudes, SiloFx consultants are able to transcend these siloed mindsets to operate at a business or technical level.

Says Martin: "Our dedicated architecture teams assist our customers in planning, defining and managing their business environments from conception to implementation."

SiloFx's architecture and integration teams consist of multi-talented individuals with an in-depth infrastructure base, expertise in several information technology disciplines, as well as a solid process framework for service delivery.

Says Martin: "With information and data structures built around the specifics of your business, our architectures will become a living information source, not merely a set of design and planning documents destined for shelf space."