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.

About working with Bruhati, John Kiernan,
Lead Enterprise Architect at Irish Rail says:

About working with Bruhati, John Kiernan, Lead Enterprise Architect at Irish Rail says:

"They've helped me to define the unit that will be the Enterprise Architecture office, going forward. The guys know their stuff, and they were able to give me that knowledge as well, as a part of this process, which is so much more important than reading a PDF, or a book or something like that, when you have somebody that you can bounce that off."

About working with Bruhati, John Kiernan,
Lead Enterprise Architect at Irish Rail says:

"They've helped me to define the unit that will be the Enterprise Architecture office, going forward. The guys know their stuff, and they were able to give me that knowledge as well, as a part of this process, which is so much more important than reading a PDF, or a book or something like that, when you have somebody that you can bounce that off."

What was Irish Rail's pain point?

Irish Rail is keen to improve its business continuity planning capability, with support from the National Transport Authority (NTA) for this evolution.

Bruhati aimed to support Irish Rail in demonstrating to the NTA that there is an effective plan to deliver a framework that centrally manages core business services.

This initiative was essential to address existing challenges related to fragmented IT infrastructure, data silos, and the need for a unified approach to manage business processes and services efficiently.

What did we solve together?

Bruhati partnered with Irish Rail to enhance their Business Continuity Management (BCM) by aligning IT infrastructure with business processes and creating a centralised repository for critical business services.

The solution involved reviewing existing Business Impact Analyses (BIA), documenting core services, and mapping applications. Workshops were held to validate data, capture undocumented processes, and streamline the BCP approach.

This collaboration helped Irish Rail address data quality issues and strengthen their ability to plan for future requirements.

What solution did we provide?

Bruhati implemented a comprehensive BCP strategy using an Enterprise Architecture (EA) tool to centralise Irish Rail’s IT infrastructure and business services.

Additionally, a Business Process Modelling tool was used to document "as-is" processes, model workarounds, and provide detailed analysis of IT dependencies.

This approach enabled Irish Rail to visualise critical components like applications, processes, and data flows, improving their ability to respond quickly to disruptions.

What benefits did the
solution provide?

What benefits did the solution provide?

The solution delivered numerous benefits, including a centralised view of Irish Rail’s IT services and business capabilities, allowing for improved alignment between IT and business operations. Irish Rail saw enhanced data governance, enabling better planning and decision-making in business continuity scenarios.

Additionally, the automation of previously manual tasks and the integration of data into a single system improved operational efficiency and reduced risks related to service outages and disaster recovery.

The solution delivered numerous benefits, including a centralised view of Irish Rail’s IT services and business capabilities, allowing for improved alignment between IT and business operations.

Irish Rail saw enhanced data governance, enabling better planning and decision-making in business continuity scenarios.

Additionally, our solution allows for efficient stakeholder communication and aligns IT initiatives with business goals. These improvements contribute to Irish Rail's business objectives, including timely project delivery, adherence to standards and policies, and enhanced customer experiences.

One of the time-saving features of Bruhati Smart EA Delivery that Irish Rail has benefited from is its automated publication of High Level Design (HLD) and Impact Assessment documents, using accumulated data and insights. The solution also helped to improve EA tool adoption by different teams in the organisation, so that when an idea is created, there are "wizards" that instruct staff on how to get data loaded in. There is also an automated workflow that reviews the data that has been input as part of the demand process, and if all the data is there, it automatically progresses.

Additionally, the automation of previously manual tasks and the integration of data into a single system improved operational efficiency and reduced risks related to service outages and disaster recovery.

What is the long-term impact
of this engagement?

The long-term impact of this engagement equips Irish Rail with a robust and scalable BCM framework, ensuring continuity across all core services.

By implementing real-time dashboards and aligning IT and business processes, Irish Rail can better manage future disruptions and plan for growth.

The use of the EA tool and Business Process Modelling tool allows for ongoing process improvements, helping the organisation to continuously monitor and optimise service performance while minimising risks.

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 equips Irish Rail with a robust and scalable BCM framework, ensuring continuity across all core services. By implementing real-time dashboards and aligning IT and business processes, Irish Rail can better manage future disruptions and plan for growth.

The use of the EA tool and Business Process Modelling tool allows for ongoing process improvements, helping the organisation to continuously monitor and optimise service performance while minimising risks.

Want to streamline business and IT alignment for faster, data-driven decision-making?

If you’re ready to discover how to maximise the value of your technology investments, Bruhati’s experts can help you to unlock the full potential of effective Enterprise Architecture.

Contact us at info@bruhati.com for a complimentary Enterprise Architecture maturity assessment.