System Architecture Documentation

Universities are asking for a detailed map of how your system is built and how data flows through it. Think of it like providing blueprints for a building - they want to see all the components, how they connect, and how information moves between them. This helps their security and IT teams understand exactly what they're installing on their network.

Comprehensive architecture documentation can cut security review time by 50% or more. Without clear diagrams, security teams must guess how your system works, leading to delays, extra questions, and potential rejection. Well-documented architectures demonstrate professionalism and technical maturity, building confidence in your solution. Poor or missing documentation suggests you don't understand your own system, killing credibility instantly. Good architecture diagrams become sales tools, helping technical evaluators champion your solution internally.

Many vendors provide overly simplified marketing diagrams instead of technical architecture documents. A few boxes and arrows won't suffice - universities need details about ports, protocols, data flows, and integration points. Another mistake is using outdated diagrams that don't reflect the current system, which gets discovered during technical reviews and destroys trust immediately.