Whether it is about choosing the right partner for your applications management or for a strategic transformation project, S-Square can guide you through this journey. The advisory process typically begins with the definition of the IT Sourcing Strategy. This includes a comprehensive assessment of the existing application landscape, current performance metrics, cost structures, and the alignment of applications with business objectives. We determine the optimal mix of in-house and outsourced services and jointly determining the optimal vendor strategy.

Thereafter, S-Square helps clients navigate through the complexities of vendor selection, leveraging our expertise and detailed insights through the Partnership Benchmark to identify the best-fit providers based on criteria such as technical capability, cost, scalability, and cultural alignment. This process includes detailed request for proposal (RFP) creation, vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and the establishment of service level agreements (SLAs). For more details on the selection and contracting process, check our section on Selection and Contracting.

We identify gaps in your current capabilities, processes and tooling and define a roadmap that is a pre-requisite for success in your sourcing journey. We also provide guidance on embedding innovations such as automation and artificial intelligence into your tooling and sourcing contracts.

Optionally, S-Square can also assist you during the transition period to assure a smooth transition that minimizes business disruption. Post-transition, we can continue to provide governance support, helping organizations monitor vendor performance, manage relationships, and continuously improve application management practices through regular assessments and performance reviews.