# Solution Architecture Summary (SAS)

**OrdoAnimi Template** · Module 04 — Artefacts
For stakeholders. One read. No ambiguity.

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**Document metadata**

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| System / solution name | |
| Version | 0.1 DRAFT |
| Author | |
| Date | |
| Status | Draft / For Review / Approved |
| Classification | OFFICIAL (or higher if required) |
| CSA reference | CSA-[name]-v[x] |
| Audience | Executive · Steering Committee · ARB |

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## Executive Summary

> Three to five sentences. What is being built, why, for whom, and what is the most important decision this audience needs to understand. No jargon. No acronyms without definition on first use.

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## What We Are Building

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|---|---|
| Solution name | |
| What it does | One sentence |
| Who it serves | |
| When it will be ready | |
| Estimated cost | Capex $x · Opex $y/year (or TBC) |

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## Why This Approach

> Two paragraphs. What was the key decision and why was this approach selected over alternatives. Reference ADRs if appropriate. This is the section an executive will read most carefully.

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## What Has Been Decided

| Decision | Rationale | ADR |
|---|---|---|
| | | ADR-001 |
| | | ADR-002 |
| | | ADR-003 |

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## What Remains Open

| Question | Why it matters | Owner | Decision needed by |
|---|---|---|---|
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## Architecture at a Glance

*Reference or embed the Architecture on a Page (AoAP) diagram here.*

> See: `AoAP-[name]-v[x]` or the Mermaid / C4 diagram in the SAD.

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## Key Risks

| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Status | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | H/M/L | H/M/L | Open / Mitigated | |
| | H/M/L | H/M/L | Open / Mitigated | |
| | H/M/L | H/M/L | Open / Mitigated | |

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## Dependencies

| Dependency | Owner | Status | Impact if delayed |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | On track / At risk / Blocked | |
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## Compliance & Assurance

| Obligation | Framework | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security assessment | ISM / TRA | Required / Complete / Waived | |
| Privacy impact | Privacy Act | Required / Complete / N/A | |
| Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 AA | Required / Complete / N/A | |
| [Sector-specific] | | | |

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## Delivery Pathway

| Phase | What | When | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — Foundation | | | |
| 2 — Core delivery | | | |
| 3 — Hardening | | | |
| 4 — Transition | | | |

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## What We Are Asking For

> Clearly state what decision or action is required from this audience. Examples:
> - Approval to proceed to detailed design
> - Sign-off on the selected architecture approach
> - Endorsement of the risk acceptance position
> - Budget confirmation for Phase 1

**Request:**

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*OrdoAnimi · Solution Architecture Summary · v1.0*