Technology · Enterprise
Technology for large and complex environments.
Larger projects need more than feature development. They need architecture, integrations, security, documentation, project management, quality control and clear accountability across the whole lifecycle. Epix assembles a dedicated project structure for complex development and transformation programmes.
When a single application becomes part of a wider system.
When we're brought in
- the system serves a large number of users
- the process spans several departments
- several systems have to be connected
- the project involves several vendors
- high traceability is required
- documentation and testing are part of the requirements
- the system has to grow over years
- the project requires an SLA
What this means for you
- a system that stays in your ownership
- phased delivery with a working build at each milestone
- documentation and training at handover
Engagement models
- full project
- dedicated team
- specific workstream
- architecture & audit
- long-term development
- integration partner
- AI workstream
Enterprise capabilities
Enterprise software
Complex information systems and business applications.
System architecture
Designed for many users, multiple integrations and modular growth.
Integrations
ERP, CRM, databases, APIs and external systems.
AI & data
AI systems, RAG, analytics and data pipelines.
Security
Permissions, data protection, audit trails and access controls.
DevOps & infrastructure
Environments, CI/CD, monitoring, backups and scaling.
QA
Testing, regression, acceptance and documented scenarios.
SLA
Agreed response times and long-term support.
Documentation
Technical, administrator and user documentation.
Project management
Central coordination of several teams and vendors.
Delivery model
How the project structure is put together
On a larger project the question is not how many people are working on it, but who decides what, who owns each workstream and how status is reported. So the project structure is defined and written down before delivery starts - including the decision-makers on the client side.
For larger projects we extend the core Epix project structure with vetted specialist and partner delivery teams. Across the wider delivery network more than 190 professionals can be available; who is brought in depends on the required skills, technologies, scope, deadlines and the client's conditions. The client still works through a single project structure rather than with several separate suppliers.
Project owner
Accountable for the project goal and for decisions that cut across workstreams.
Project manager
Runs scope, schedule, risk, dependencies and reporting to the client.
Solution architect
Owns the architecture, the data model and technical consistency across workstreams.
Workstream leads
Each major workstream - build, integrations, data, mobile, AI, infrastructure - has an owner.
Technical lead
Responsible for delivery quality, code review and technical decisions inside the workstream.
Business analyst
Turns requirements into specification and acceptance criteria, and keeps the change log.
QA
Prepares test scenarios and runs testing independently of the developers.
Security
Reviews architecture, access and requirements for regulated environments.
Documentation
Makes sure technical and user documentation is written during the project, not after it.
Project governance and decisions
On larger projects we introduce a rhythm that is the same regardless of technology: regular status reporting, a decision log, a risk log, milestones and a clear change procedure. The point is not administration; it is that at any moment it is clear where the project stands and who is waiting for whom.
- a status report with open items and dependencies
- a decision log: who decided, when and on what basis
- a risk log with an owner and a mitigation
- milestones tied to a verifiable result
- demonstrations of a working build at the end of each phase
- a change procedure with an impact assessment
Change management
Changes during a project are the rule, not the exception. What matters is that they are handled the same way every time: a change request, an assessment of the impact on scope, schedule, dependencies and cost, a decision by the responsible person and an entry in the documentation. Unrecorded changes are the most common reason expectations and results drift apart.
Project risks and dependencies
A deadline does not depend on the development team alone. Access, external integrations, third-party suppliers, client approvals, the state of the data, infrastructure limits and changing requirements all affect it. We map these risks at the start and manage them throughout, not once they materialise.
- delays in getting access to systems and environments
- external APIs with no documentation or test environment
- the quality and volume of data to migrate
- dependency on a third-party supplier who is not a party to the project
- approvals on the client side
- infrastructure and security constraints
- scope changes during delivery
Ways of working together
The whole project
We take on analysis, architecture, build, testing, rollout and documentation, with a single project manager.
A single workstream
We cover only one part - integrations, mobile, AI, QA or infrastructure - inside your existing structure.
Dedicated capacity
For an agreed period we provide a team with defined profiles that works to your priorities.
Takeover of an existing project
We take over an unfinished or existing system after reviewing the code, architecture, infrastructure and data.
Maintenance and support
After go-live we take on monitoring, defect fixing, updates and further development.
Standards and certifications in the delivery structure
The certifications and standards below exist within Epix and its specialist partner network. They are not held by every individual or every company; we list them so it is clear what kind of team can be assembled for a given project.
At organisation level within the delivery structure, ISO 9001, ISO 20000/20001, ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 are in place. Individual specialists in the wider network have experience with enterprise systems, the public sector, banking and finance, insurance, healthcare, telecommunications, energy, critical infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing and media. That experience belongs to those individuals and partner teams and does not constitute Epix references.
How we build the system
Architecture
We define the data model, modules and system boundaries before development, so later growth doesn't require a rewrite.
UX/UI
You approve the user journeys and a prototype of the key screens before any feature is written.
Frontend and backend
The interface and the server side are built to one standard: readable code covered by automated tests.
Integrations
Connections to ERP, CRM, document systems and registries, with logging and retries.
Data
Migration, cleanup and data quality rules, so the new system doesn't inherit the old errors.
Security, quality, rollout
Security
Authentication and permissions, encryption in transit and at rest, an audit trail and a review before go-live.
Testing
Automated tests, regression and acceptance testing against your criteria, not ours.
Deployment
Separate environments, phased release and the ability to roll back within minutes.
Handover
Code, access, documentation and team training. The system stays yours.
Maintenance
An agreed response time, monitoring and a monthly allocation for enhancements.
Related work
FAQ
How large a team can you assemble?
The team is assembled against the required skills, technologies, scope and deadlines. The core project structure can be extended with vetted specialist and partner teams; more than 190 professionals can be available across the wider network.
Do all 190 people work at Epix?
No. That figure describes the combined project and specialist network - the Epix core structure plus vetted partner teams. Who is brought in depends on the project.
Who do we talk to if several teams are working on the project?
The Epix project manager. The client works through one project structure, not with several separate suppliers.
Can you take on only part of the project?
Yes. We can cover the analysis, the architecture, integrations, mobile, AI, QA or infrastructure inside your existing structure.
How do you report project status?
With a regular status report, a decision and risk log, and a demonstration of a working build at each milestone. Format and frequency are agreed at the start.
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Sounds like your project?
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