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Platform solutions
Eliminate complexity and find the right technology for your needs.
We help you navigate the evolving technology landscape, aligning business objectives with the right platform selection strategy.
Struggling to choose the right platform?
We simplify the process by combining business strategy with technology expertise, ensuring that your platform aligns with your operational goals.
A complex technology landscape creating confusion?
We clarify the available options, helping you understand how different platforms meet your functional and non-functional requirements.
Concerned about risk?
We help mitigate risks by guiding you through a structured selection process, ensuring scalability, flexibility and compatibility with your existing infrastructure.
Did you know?
70%
of businesses struggle to define platform requirements effectively, leading to costly misalignment.
50%
Companies that choose the right technology from the outset see a 50% reduction in long-term migration costs.
The benefits of expert platform selection
Make the right choice for the future
Current State (AS-IS) & Future Vision (TO-BE) Analysis
We map out your current state (AS-IS) processes and systems to understand where inefficiencies or gaps exist, then collaborate with you to define the desired future state (TO-BE). This allows us to identify the right platform features Selecting the right platforms enables you to drive digital transformation forward and benefit from features such as automation, real-time data processing, or AI integration.
Business Requirements Discovery
Through collaborative workshops and stakeholder interviews, we dive deep into your business processes to uncover functional and non-functional requirements based on the user, customer and stakeholder experience. We also review performance expectations, security mandates, compliance needs (e.g., GDPR), and uptime requirements, ensuring the platform can meet these critical demands from the outset.
Vendor Assessment & Platform Evaluation
We conduct an in-depth vendor assessment to evaluate potential solutions based on their technical compatibility, scalability, and ability to integrate with existing infrastructure. We consider factors like front-end interfaces, API capabilities, data security features, and support for microservices architectures to ensure the selected platform aligns with both current and future business needs.
Scalability & Cloud Architecture Fit
We ensure the selected platform is capable of scaling seamlessly as your business grows. Whether opting for a public, private, or hybrid cloud model, we assess cloud components like load balancing, containerisation (e.g., Kubernetes), and serverless architectures to ensure the solution will scale efficiently and maintain high availability.
Compatibility with Existing Systems
We evaluate how the platform integrates with your current systems, ensuring smooth interoperability with tools like CRM, ERP, or other enterprise software. This includes assessing data exchange mechanisms (APIs, ETL processes), authentication protocols, and middleware solutions to minimise disruption and maintain operational continuity.
Alignment with People & Processes
We ensure the platform aligns with your team’s capabilities and your organisation’s workflows. If there are gaps, we identify necessary changes—such as retraining employees, redefining workflows and help ensure the platform integrates seamlessly with your business processes and supports your team in driving productivity and growth.
Experts in platform selection
Leading companies choose us for a reason
Future-focused approach
We define your business objectives first, ensuring that platform selection is driven by clear operational needs and underpinned by user, customer and stakeholder requirements.
Proven experience
With years of experience in platform evaluation and technology consulting, we streamline the selection process with confidence and validate the platform selection with data and insights.
Tech-agnostic
We offer impartial recommendations, ensuring you get the best-fit solution without vendor bias.
Awards & accreditations
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FAQs
Answers to common questions about platform selection.
Platform selection is crucial for your business because the right platform can significantly impact your operational efficiency, customer experience, and overall success. A well-chosen platform ensures that your business processes are streamlined, scalable, and adaptable to future needs. It also helps avoid costly mistakes and ensures that your technology investments deliver maximum value.
Consultants ensure a successful platform selection process by clearly defining your business requirements and objectives. They conduct a thorough evaluation of potential platforms, considering factors such as functionality, scalability, and cost. Consultants involve key stakeholders in the decision-making process and provide expert input. Finally, they plan for a smooth implementation and provide adequate training and support to users.
Common challenges in platform selection include identifying the right criteria, managing stakeholder expectations, and balancing short-term and long-term needs. The fast-changing tech landscape can also be tough to keep up with. Consultants help by doing thorough research, providing expert advice, and involving key stakeholders to ensure the chosen platform meets your business needs now and in the future.