Information technology (IT) is applied to business by means of the software and systems that automate transactions, provide management information, and serve customers. Therefore, business leaders must make intelligent decisions in evaluating software vendors and using business systems, such as ERP, CRM, and supply chain management (SCM). They also must carry out those decisions with the appropriate mix of skilled technical resources. 

IT Strategic Services

Business and IT Alignment
Information technology today plays an increasing role in business. Yet, in many companies, business leaders and technical staff speak different languages. Strativa can help you formulate an IT strategy that is aligned with business strategy, develop an appropriate IT budget, and plan initiatives to build the IT organization and capabilities that you need to support the business. The alignment process includes IT infrastructure, transactional systems, informational systems, and strategic capabilities.

IT Due Diligence 
Assessing the information technology function of a potential acquisition or investment is an important part of due diligence. In our IT due diligence services, we assess the current state of the target's IT capabilities, identify opportunities for cost savings, assess risks in IT systems, infrastructure, or organization, and outline scenarios for future systems. Our services can be tailored to your specific deal, from a quick overall assessment to an in-depth analysis of specific areas. Our consultants are also available to assess and improve the IT capabilities of organizations within an existing investment portfolio.  

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Solution Evaluation and Implementation

Software Vendor Evaluation and Selection 
Over the past decade, systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), and enterprise asset management (EAM), have promised greater and greater benefits. But evaluating and selecting the right software can be difficult. You must define key requirements, identify candidate vendors, organize demonstrations, and separate truth from hype. Choosing the wrong vendor or software package can be costly. Strativa provides unbiased advice for software vendor evaluation and selecting new systems. With our automated toolset, requirements knowledge base, and structured methodology, we help you define your key requirements, identify a short list of qualified vendors, develop scenarios for proof of concept, facilitate vendor demonstrations, and plan for implementation.  Furthermore, because we do not sell software or "partner" with software vendors, we have the independence and objectivity necessary to give unbiased advice.

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Implementation Program Management 
Selecting the right system is just the beginning. The system must then be configured and implemented. But many companies do not have the experience to manage a project with the scale of an ERP implementation or a supply chain management (SCM) roll-out. As a result, system projects often take longer than necessary, cost more than planned, and do not deliver all of the promised benefits. Strativa can serve as your "general contractor" or program manager for implementing major systems--providing a qualified project manager, managing the various vendors and service providers, and coordinating all of the project resources internally and externally--to deliver the system on time and within budget. 

Applications Effectiveness
Many companies make investments in information systems such as ERP but do not receive the promised benefits. A recent Conference Board survey revealed that 40% of the respondents failed to achieve their business case for an ERP implementation and that they require "substantial post-implementation efforts to identify and measure shortcomings and deficiencies in their use of the system." Such companies do not need new systems--they need to make better use of the systems they already have. To address this need, Strativa offers a rapid and cost-effective assessment to help you receive more value from your existing or legacy systems. We identify major constraints to effective use of the system, perform the information system assessment, formulate recommendations, and assemble an action plan for full realization of benefits.

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Enterprise IT Services
Making the right technology decisions is just the first step to building and managing an effective IT organization. The challenge is in implementing those decisions. And, carrying out any IT initiative requires people. Whether the need is individual technical experts, a complete project team, or interim/transitional IT management, Strativa can provide the resources required to meet the need. 

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