iStrat Support Services - Needs Assessment

Needs Assessment

The simple truth is that implementation of enterprise systems often times isn’t as complicated as some might have you believe. Implementation of enterprise software that supports, aligns with, and furthers the strategic needs of the business, however, is a different story. Recent studies indicate that less than 10% of organizations are successful in utilizing their systems to drive down operating and maintenance costs.

Should you retain your current systems and upgrade them to the next major release, or is it more cost effective to replace them? Many companies are asking this question today, and justifiably so. iStrat Support Services can help you ensure that the direction you take is most appropriate in terms of minimizing total cost of ownership and positioning your systems in support of your strategic objectives.

In essence, an iStrat Needs Assessment is a structured, systematic analysis of the current and future states relative to your strategic objectives and drivers. Some of the areas that we typically look at in the course of our Needs Assessment include the following:

P Executive Sponsorship;
P Technical implications and / or constraints;
P Technical Site / Sizing Analysis;
P Organizational Risks, Impacts and Opportunities;
P Data sources, scope and quality;
P Internal Skill Set Review;
P Systems Integration Mapping (Current and Future);
P Legacy System Retirement Plan;
P Education and Training Requirements / Capabilities;
P Change Management; and
P Costs and Benefits of alternative solutions.

iStrat has the depth and breadth of experience to help you step through the Needs Assessment process by providing an impartial review of your current situation. You can then focus on your primary objective – making the changes required within your company to maintain momentum moving forward in pursuit of your strategic business goals, while iStrat’s experts work to ensure that the efforts provide a ROI that justifies your investment.

Results - iStrat ensures that the technology you deploy today supports your business needs now and in the future!

Updated 04/11/2005

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The simple truth is that implementation of enterprise systems often times isn’t as complicated as some might have you believe. Implementation of enterprise software that supports, aligns with, and furthers the strategic needs of the business, however, is a different story. Recent studies indicate that less than 10% of organizations are successful in utilizing their systems to drive down operating and maintenance costs.

Should you retain your current systems and upgrade them to the next major release, or is it more cost effective to replace them? Many companies are asking this question today, and justifiably so. iStrat Support Services can help you ensure that the direction you take is most appropriate in terms of minimizing total cost of ownership and positioning your systems in support of your strategic objectives. In essence, an iStrat Needs Assessment is a structured, systematic analysis of the current and future states relative to your strategic objectives and drivers. Some of the areas that we typically look at in the course of our Needs Assessment include the following:
P Executive Sponsorship; P Technical implications and / or constraints; P Technical Site / Sizing Analysis; P Organizational Risks, Impacts and Opportunities; P Data sources, scope and quality; P Internal Skill Set Review; P Systems Integration Mapping (Current and Future); P Legacy System Retirement Plan; P Education and Training Requirements / Capabilities; P Change Management; and P Costs and Benefits of alternative solutions.

iStrat has the depth and breadth of experience to help you step through the Needs Assessment process by providing an impartial review of your current situation. You can then focus on your primary objective – making the changes required within your company to maintain momentum moving forward in pursuit of your strategic business goals, while iStrat’s experts work to ensure that the efforts provide a ROI that justifies your investment.

Results - *iStrat* ensures that the technology you deploy today supports your business needs now and in the future!