Technology Preparation & Procurement

Colleges and Universities seeking to augment existing technologies with additional functionality should engage in a careful two-step process to be successful. First, the business processes that will be facilitated or impacted by the new technology should be analyzed, and requirements gathered. Second, the field of possible candidates must be assessed, and the feasibility of each desirable technology ascertained. Engaging all stakeholders throughout this process is critical; failure to do so can increase the costs and create barriers to a successful implementation. Integration needs and challenges must be well understood at this stage as well. The sum of the information gathered is used to draft the Request for Proposal leading to the vendor bidding process. Demonstrations are staged, and committee reviews and scoring for each product are conducted. If your college or university is seeking guidance through this critical process, we are here to guide you every step of the way.