Technology advisory

We guide the selection process for S2P technology from start to finish. Starting from your processes, requirements and ambitions, we determine what the organisation needs, map the relevant market and guide the selection through to a well-founded choice.

When is this relevant?

When existing technology no longer matches your processes or ambitions, a contract is expiring or new functionality is needed. Also when it isn’t yet clear whether an integrated S2P platform, a specialist solution or an extension of the existing landscape is the best choice.

What we do

• Defining processes, ambitions and requirements
• Market exploration and compiling a longlist and shortlist
• Drawing up selection criteria and an RFP
• Guidance on supplier demos and any Proof of Concept
• Support with decision-making and contracting

What it delivers

• A transparent, structured selection process
• A software choice that fits your processes, users and IT landscape
• A well-founded assessment of functionality, costs, risks and fit
• A solid starting point for implementation

S2P technology almost never stands alone. We help design a coherent architecture in which systems, processes and data are well aligned and integrations are considered from the start.

When is this relevant?

When several systems together support the S2P process, a new platform needs to connect to existing ERP, finance or other business systems, or when the current landscape is complex and fragmented. Also when weighing up a single integrated platform against several specialist solutions.

What we do

• Analysis of the current system landscape
• Translation of processes and requirements into architecture
• Assessment of system and data dependencies
• Design of integrations and data flows
• Scenario advice: suite vs point vs hybrid solutions
• Alignment with IT, software suppliers and implementation partners

What it delivers

• A coherent, scalable S2P architecture
• Clarity on systems, integrations and dependencies
• Less complexity and risk during implementation
• A technology environment that fits both your processes and your IT strategy

Not every technology question leads to a full software selection. Sometimes what you need is an independent assessment of an existing or potential supplier and solution. We show how well it fits your current and future needs, and where potential risks or limitations lie.

When is this relevant?

When you’re renewing a contract, reconsidering a current supplier or extending existing software. But also when one or a few solutions are already on the table and you want an independent check on whether they really fit your requirements, architecture and ambitions.

What we do

• Analysis of current and future requirements
• Assessment of functional and technical fit
• Analysis of the solution’s capabilities and limitations
• Assessment of integration and implementation aspects
• Analysis of costs, risks and dependencies
• Benchmark against relevant alternatives in the market

What you get

• An independent view of the supplier and solution
• Insight into fit, limitations, risks and development potential
• A well-founded basis for renewal, extension or reconsideration
• Clarity on any alternatives or next steps