High Fit & Hands-On
High Fit & Hands-On Achieving Lower Cost Enterprise Implementations As the owners of an industry unmatched 100% project success rate in government software implementation, we’re often asked, “Why is the Computronix approach so much more effective than the industry averages for such projects?” While there are several contributing factors involving people, process and products over […]
CSI: COTS Software Investigation
Spot the Clues to Avoid a Software Crime For many government clients, a failed COTS* software project can often feel like a crime scene. Clues that could have helped avoid a costly project failure are often revealed only after the fact, reminding all involved of the critical importance of careful due diligence in choosing a […]
Vetting a Vendor to Ensure a Perfect Fit
Vetting a Software Vendor to Ensure a Perfect Product Fit In the first part of this series, we examined the core factors government agencies must consider when planning to replace a poorly supported or end-of-life Permitting & Inspections solution. Referencing that information will be helpful for those looking to build a compelling business case for […]
The Case for Replacing Your P&I Solution
The Case for Replacing Your P&I Solution “Our permitting & inspection software is outdated, performs poorly, and the support is nearly non-existent, but we can’t afford to replace it!” As the staff of Computronix travel across North America meeting with government agencies of all sizes, statements like this are becoming an increasingly common refrain. […]
How COTS+ Solves the ‘Buy vs Build’ Conundrum
How COTS+ Solves the ‘Buy vs Build’ Conundrum For most government agencies, the conventional approach towards enterprise software procurement has focused on two potential implementation approaches: Building your own custom solution bespoke to your exacting business requirements Buying an existing COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) solution that meets many, but not all, of your […]
Evaluating a Vendor’s Proposed Technology
Gain as much information as you can about your selected software vendor and their technology solution to determine the overall likelihood not only of initial project success, but of a positive and enjoyable, long-term “win-win” relationship with the vendor.
Vendor Assessment Resources
Gain as much information as you can about your selected software vendor and their technology solution to determine the overall likelihood not only of initial project success, but of a positive and enjoyable, long-term “win-win” relationship with the vendor.
Selecting a Vendor
Gain as much information as you can about your selected software vendor and their technology solution to determine the overall likelihood not only of initial project success, but of a positive and enjoyable, long-term “win-win” relationship with the vendor.
Developing Your Procurement Document
Developing Your Procurement Document Components of a Request for Proposal (RFP) Your purchasing department or procurement division likely already have a well-established RFP method that will include the following topics: A Statement of Goals: This section clearly defines the problems that the application of the software being acquired is intended to solve and […]
Your Preferred Implementation Approach
Your Preferred Implementation Approach In developing the overall delivery approach, it’s beneficial for vendors to understand your organization’s preferences for your implementation, as well as the size and make-up of your project team and anticipated system sustainment team. Your Implementation Best Practices If applicable, please provide any information about your organization’s IT project […]
