IT Outsourcing Advising Services
IT outsourcing projects big and small are complex in turn making them time and resource intensive. We offer our clients independent industry expertise and guidance along with efficient RFP based services to effectively identify client needs, compare provider capabilities, align technology solutions and reduce time-to-contract signing. As IT Outsourcing (ITO) Advisors provide you with the information you need to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks associated with outsourcing.
Our IT Outsourcing Advising Services combine one or more of our capabilities across our areas of expertise:
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Our Solution 
Outsource Express™
Outsource Express is our 3-phased service offering which provides a baseline framework and price point for all organizations to work from. Already completed phase 1 & 2 yourself? No problem. Each phase is also offered as a stand alone service, allowing you to pay only for what you need.
Outsource Express offers a nimble process designed to provide strategic direction and efficient selection of Internet technology providers.
Phase One: IT Strategy & Planning
Our IT Strategy Service offers an expert overlay for your business-to-technology initiatives. We provide industry insight into market trends and strategic direction for the project based on your objectives, financial requirements, operational environment and expectations for adopting new IT initiatives. We help organizations plan and develop IT road maps that evaluate and adopt the use of Internet technologies proven to reduce cost, increase efficiency, improve performance and end-user satisfaction. This service includes a Current State Assessment, Industry Review and Strategy Development for the current IT Outsourcing project.
Phase Two: Technical Requirements Definition
Our Technical Requirements Definition Service essentially works as a solution blueprint, greatly reducing risk and costs by laying an accurate foundation from which to best evaluate provider solution offerings and capabilities. We conduct structured, fact-based assessments, precisely defining technical requirements and pin-pointing critical information specifically relevant to the RFP development of individual Internet technology solutions. This service includes Technical Requirements Definition and RFP Development.
Phase Three: Provider Comparison, Alignment & Selection
Our Provider Comparison, Alignment and Selection service utilizes pre-defined project requirements to measure provider capabilities, provide clarification and technical validation to accurately align best-fitting providers. We manage an efficient RFP process, acting as a single point of contact and providing candid analysis on provider proposals. We help facilitate negotiations by leveraging our knowledge of what we see in the market everyday to compare key points of the contract against industry standards and obtain fair pricing. This service includes RFP Management, Provider and Contract Review.
Why We're Unique
What makes us different is our knowledge, our relationships and our approach. We are partnered with industry leading IT solutions providers and have a deep understanding of their technical capabilities, strengths, weakness and unique solution offerings. As an independent third party we conduct our own market research to provide you with accurate information and objective advice.
