FORERUNNER

A continuous path from strategy to scale.

FORERUNNER connects strategic direction with the architecture required to deliver it. From defining what matters and designing the right foundation, to proving it and scaling it into operations.

The journey

Three phases. One continuous system.

Every initiative follows the same rhythm: understand in Discovery, design and prove in Magellan, then scale and evolve in Apollo. Each new initiative begins the loop again, and every success becomes part of Apollo as your platform grows.

Phase I · Discovery

Understand

Clarify need, risk and direction. A short, focused sprint that turns uncertainty into a roadmap and a first business case, with a clear decision on whether to proceed.

Quick to start, low commitment, a clear outcome.

Phase II · Magellan

Design and prove

Prove the value of one initiative. A target architecture, a working pilot and measured KPIs, ending in a clear go or no-go.

Fixed scope, real proof, one clear decision.

Phase III · Apollo

Scale and evolve

Scale and govern in production. Ongoing governance, lifecycle management and continuous development across your portfolio, with one partner accountable.

Continuous, governed, scaling with your portfolio.

What's included

One capability, four disciplines.

FORERUNNER keeps your platform moving forward. Better decisions, lower execution risk and continuity between initiatives, delivered through governance, a living knowledge base, expert capacity and coordination.

Advisory & Governance

Direction

Architecture, roadmap, prioritisation, partner coordination, technology advice and management reporting.

Documentation & Knowledge

A living knowledge base

Reference architecture, decision records, asset and edge inventory, runbooks, security baselines and recovery plans, kept current and owned by you.

Expert Access

Specialists on demand

Enterprise architecture, edge, OT, cyber, data and AI, on demand under one standing agreement.

Service Requests

A technical concierge

Architecture and design reviews, RFP support, technical QA, validation of partner deliveries, workshops and executive presentations.

FORERUNNER Workspace

Your operative surface.

One shared workspace for the documents, decisions and activity behind your platform. Current, and yours.

Reference architecture and roadmaps
Decision records and meeting notes
Open actions and status
Cyber and risk reports
Edge and asset inventory

Partner overview and contacts
Request an expert
Projects and milestones
Governance dashboard
Quarterly and monthly reports

White Glove

The top layer, managed, close and prioritised.

On top of any FORERUNNER level, White Glove adds hands-on management of your platform and partners, a named consigliere as your point of contact, and priority handling. We stay close and move first when timing matters.

An add-on to any FORERUNNER level

Managed

Active management

We run the platform and coordinate partners on your behalf, with a named consigliere accountable for progress.

Continuous guidance

Proactive check-ins, tracked actions and continuous governance, so nothing stalls between meetings.

Prioritised

Priority access

Early access to premium content, webinars and events, and faster scheduling of the expertise you need.