Technology sourcing & evaluation

Overview

Organisations are often not sure that by them investing in technology it will deliver business improvements. Unlike buying a house there is often no readily available checklist

Moreover, there is seldom a one size fits all approach to technology procurement.

A proven solution is to adopt a structured technology evaluation and audit process.

Consulting Approach

Our consulting service introduces a 3 step approach to technology evaluation and sourcing.

During a technical needs analysis we capture your organisational objectives and seek to understand the impact a new technology acquisition would have on the organisation’s technical landscape.

A technology evaluation framework is created and specifically tailored to the organisational objectives.

Execution of the framework is the process where technologies are evaluated. Specialised techniques are used to collate and present assessment outcomes.

Expected Results

Herewith some of the benefits you can expect:

Organisational wide alignment on ICT procurement processes

Shortened business benefit realisation timeline

Increased ability to identify and eliminate unforeseen costs

Mitigation of technology procurement associated risk

Audit compliant and transparent technology evaluation process

Reduction in maverick spend practises

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does the consulting process take?

A: The length of a consulting engagement depends on the complexity of the technology under evaluation and impact its implementation may have on the organisation.

Q: What would the consulting service cost?

A: The technology evaluation and audit consultation is billed on a time and materials used basis. Consulting rates are influenced by the time spent working on the business assignment and the level of specialist skills required e.g. assessment of an ERP platform versus a small accounting package.

Q: How can we ensure a shortened business realisation time?

A: We seek to create a structured engagement framework. We attempt to schedule engagements with your team in advance and it has proven that when all participants are available to engage, project cycle times are reduced.

Q: Can Athdown assist with the technology implementation?

A: Yes, we can provide technology oversight to your implementation project. Where required we can further introduce and engage our specialist partners on technical implementation tasks.