Virtual Network Architect Retainer

Our Virtual Network Architect (vNA) retainer is designed to handle overall network design, accommodations for network growth and enabling scale, as well as alignment of network projects to business needs. This service provides 4 to 8 hours per month of senior-level network architecture expertise.

How It Works

The vNA retainer ensures you have dedicated access to experienced network architects who can provide strategic network planning and design guidance. Any time from the retainer can be utilised for Network Architect tier services or any lower tier services, providing maximum flexibility in how you use your allocated time.

Contract Terms

  • Monthly Allocation: 4 to 8 hours per month
  • Billing: Monthly, in advance
  • Contract Term: 12 months
  • Time Rollover: Unused allocation lapses at month end

Common Use Cases

The vNA retainer is perfect for organisations requiring:

  • Network Re-architecture: Complete network redesign for improved performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Design of New Functionality: Architecture planning for new services and network capabilities
  • Product and Service Development: Technical architecture support for new offerings and initiatives
  • Evaluation of Proof of Concept Works: Assessment and design of new technology implementations

Strategic Value

With a vNA retainer, you gain:

  • Senior-level network architecture expertise and guidance
  • Strategic network planning aligned with business growth objectives
  • Scalable network designs that accommodate future expansion
  • Priority support access and dedicated communication channels
  • Waived urgent response and minimum time charges

Architecture Expertise

Our network architects provide comprehensive support for:

  • Network design and architecture planning
  • Technology evaluation and vendor selection
  • Best practice implementation and methodology
  • Technical debt assessment and remediation strategies
  • Integration planning and interoperability design

This retainer is ideal for growing technology companies, service providers, and enterprises that need strategic network architecture guidance without the cost of full-time senior architecture staff.