Bedrock IS

2nd Echelon Support

Overview

The 2nd Echelon builds upon 1st Echelon capabilities by adding Managed Design Desk services. This echelon extends platform management with strategic architecture, design, and planning capabilities that support non-IT service stakeholders and business leaders in aligning technology services with business objectives.

Includes All 1st Echelon Services, Plus:

Managed Design Desk

A dedicated design function that translates business requirements into technical architectures and service designs, ensuring managed services align with organizational strategy and operational needs.

Architecture Management

Design and maintenance of service architectures across managed platforms, including integration patterns, data flows, security architectures, and technical standards that govern service implementations.

Service Configuration & Deployment Management

Strategic oversight of service configurations and deployment processes, ensuring consistent implementation of designed architectures and proper validation of service deployments against design specifications.

Availability, Capacity, Performance, & Continuity Management

Proactive management of service availability targets, capacity planning, performance optimization, and business continuity planning to ensure services meet business requirements for reliability and resilience.

IT Asset, CMDB, & Service Catalog Management

Comprehensive management of IT assets, configuration management database (CMDB), and service catalog to maintain accurate inventory, relationships, and service definitions supporting business operations.

IT Strategy & Service Finance Management

Strategic planning for IT services and financial management of service delivery, including budget planning, cost allocation, and financial reporting to support informed decision-making by business leaders.

Target Audience

2nd Echelon services support Non-IT Service Stakeholders & Business Leaders by providing architecture and design expertise that bridges business requirements and technical implementation, enabling strategic alignment of technology investments.

Service Scope

This echelon focuses on strategic design, architecture, and planning rather than tactical implementation or support. It provides the design authority and strategic oversight that ensures managed services deliver business value.

Key Activities

Deliverables

Architecture & Design Documentation

Strategic Planning Documents

Configuration Management

Escalation Path

Strategic decisions requiring executive approval, cross-functional coordination, or significant business investment are escalated to business leadership and executive stakeholders for review and authorization.