Bruhati NHS SLaM Case Study

Who are Bruhati?

Bruhati is a consultancy that specialises in implementing effective Enterprise Architecture (EA) and bespoke digital solutions. Using industry standard and Bruhati owned EA frameworks and methodologies, we help organisations seamlessly align their Business operations, IT systems, and data for maximum efficiency.

The Senior Information Architect at NHS South London & Maudsley (SLaM) says:

“The global COVID pandemic created a sense of digital urgency. We needed a centralised view of our architecture in terms of applications, technology and projects. We got it in just eight weeks and are already moving forward quickly on governance.”

The Senior Information Architect at NHS South London & Maudsley (SLaM) says:

“The global COVID pandemic created a sense of digital urgency. We needed a centralised view of our architecture in terms of applications, technology and projects. We got it in just eight weeks and are already moving forward quickly on governance.”

What was NHS SLaM's pain point?

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) faced a fragmented IT architecture, relying heavily on manual processes like Microsoft Word documents for solution design. This lack of automation caused inefficiencies and slowed down the Trust’s ability to innovate. The global pandemic exacerbated these challenges by increasing the need for agility and the capacity to support remote work, making it harder for SLaM to maintain its high standards in mental health care.

The IT landscape was not centrally managed, making it difficult to obtain a clear view of applications, technologies, and project portfolios. This siloed approach hindered collaboration and left teams working with outdated processes. With growing mental health concerns and demands for faster, more efficient solutions, SLaM required a comprehensive digital transformation to better manage its architecture and support future innovations.

Additionally, the Trust faced increasing regulatory and compliance requirements. Their reliance on manual processes made it harder to meet these needs efficiently and sustainably. They needed an agile, automated solution that could handle complexity while also improving their ability to innovate quickly and securely.

What did we solve together?

SLaM, Bruhati and Software AG worked together to fully automate the Trust’s enterprise architecture management using the Alfabet platform. This partnership transformed how SLaM manages its IT landscape by providing a centralised, automated view of all their projects and initiatives. The Alfabet solution allowed the Trust to consolidate its IT infrastructure, creating a single source of truth for applications, technologies, and projects.

Together, they streamlined the Trust’s architecture, improving visibility and reducing reliance on manual work. One key improvement was the ability to quickly create high-level solution designs by linking business strategy directly to IT projects. This alignment between IT and business operations significantly increased productivity, cutting inefficiencies and helping teams focus on innovation rather than administration.

Moreover, Software AG’s expertise enabled SLaM to integrate compliance requirements directly into their architecture management. By building compliance into their IT solutions from the start, SLaM not only saved costs but also enhanced the security and trustworthiness of their systems. This alignment created a foundation for SLaM to focus on its long-term strategic vision.

What solution did we provide?

The solution provided to SLaM was a comprehensive enterprise architecture tool, powered by Alfabet, which allowed the Trust to automate their architecture management. The platform gave SLaM the ability to manage applications, technologies, and project portfolios from a single, centralised dashboard. This reduced their reliance on manual documentation, allowing them to automate key tasks and improve efficiency.

Alfabet allowed SLaM’s teams to generate solution designs with just one click, ensuring a quick transition from strategyto IT implementation. The tool provided a complete overview of the Trust’s IT landscape, including business capabilities, applications, and processes. This real-time visibility empowered the IT team to make faster, more informed decisions, which helped the Trust accelerate innovation.

The solution provided to SLaM was a comprehensive enterprise architecture tool, powered by Alfabet, which allowed the Trust to automate their architecture management. The platform gave SLaM the ability to manage applications, technologies, and project portfolios from a single, centralised dashboard. This

The solution provided to SLaM was a comprehensive enterprise architecture tool, powered by Alfabet, which allowed the Trust to automate their architecture management. The platform gave SLaM the ability to manage applications, technologies, and project portfolios from a single, centralised dashboard. This reduced their reliance on manual documentation, allowing them to automate key tasks and improve efficiency.

Alfabet allowed SLaM’s teams to generate solution designs with just one click, ensuring a quick transition from strategy to IT implementation. The tool provided a complete overview of the Trust’s IT landscape, including business capabilities, applications, and processes. This real-time visibility empowered the IT team to make faster, more informed decisions, which helped the Trust accelerate innovation.

reduced their reliance on manual documentation, allowing them to automate key tasks and improve efficiency.

Alfabet allowed SLaM’s teams to generate solution designs with just one click, ensuring a quick transition from strategy

to IT implementation. The tool provided a complete overview of the Trust’s IT landscape, including business capabilities, applications, and processes. This real-time visibility empowered the IT team to make faster, more informed decisions, which helped the Trust accelerate innovation.

What benefits did the
solution provide?

The implementation of Alfabet significantly improved SLaM’s efficiency, increasing team productivity by 20%, which equates to one full-time employee. This automation saved time and reduced the effort spent on manual tasks like solution design and documentation.

Additionally, the centralised view of their IT infrastructure allowed for better decision-making and faster execution of strategic projects. SLaM also saw improved use of clinical capital by streamlining IT operations. With automated processes in place, the IT team became more agile,

Additionally, the centralised view of their IT infrastructure allowed for better decision-making and faster execution of strategic projects. SLaM also saw improved use of clinical capital by streamlining IT operations. With automated processes in place, the IT team became more agile, accelerating innovation and enabling the Trust to focus on critical mental health initiatives. The new architecture management system also laid the foundation for the Trust to address future challenges, such as scaling mental health services to meet growing demand.

accelerating innovation and enabling the Trust to focus on critical mental health initiatives. The new architecture management system also laid the foundation for the Trust to address future challenges, such as scaling mental health services to meet growing demand.

What is the long-term impact of this engagement?

What is the
long-term impact of this engagement?

The long-term impact of this engagement positions SLaM as a leader in healthcare innovation. By automating its enterprise architecture with Alfabet, the Trust now has a scalable system that will support its strategic vision until 2026 and beyond. The platform’s ability to adapt and grow with the organisation ensures that SLaM can continue innovating while meeting compliance and regulatory requirements efficiently.

Ultimately, this partnership creates a solid foundation for SLaM’s continued digital transformation. With a clear, centralised view of their architecture and the ability to quickly adapt to new challenges, the Trust is well-positioned to lead the way in mental health services and broader NHS innovations in the coming years.

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Source: Software AG NHS SLaM Success Story