1. Functionality and Performance: The architecture must meet the business and user needs, and function as intended. The performance must also be satisfactory.
2. Scalability: The architecture must have the ability to accommodate future growth, changes, and additional users.
3. Security: The architecture must ensure that data and systems are secure and protected against possible security attacks.
4. Flexibility and Agility: Architecture must be flexible and adaptable to changes, new technologies, and business requirements.
5. Maintainability: The architecture must be easily maintainable, and updates and changes must be straightforward.
6. Usability: The architecture must be easy to use and simple to navigate for end-users.
7. Cost-effectiveness: The architecture must be cost-effective, and the cost of maintenance, future upgrades, and hardware must be reasonable.
8. Interoperability: Architecture must be interoperable with other systems, and the integration must be seamless.
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