Company Overview
The Budgeting and Planning process at the Department had been performed with the assistance of the Business Objects Budgeting and Planning solution over a 7-8 year period. This application was in the process of being de-supported by the vendor.
Strategic Consulting
The Department engaged I&A to undertake a review of the current process and based on this provide recommendations as to a “best fit” future solution.
In addition, I&A were asked to formulate the input required for a Tender document to be distributed to suitable vendors facilitating the procurement of appropriate software and associated services to deliver the desired outcome.
Over its 23 years of operation, I&A has formulated its own methodology in completing such briefs. This methodology includes:
Gaining an understanding of current processes and systems that were in place. Identifying deficiencies of current processes and systems and additional functionality that the organisation required. Recommend a “best fit” Future State solution.
Challenges and Business Objectives
The Budgeting and Planning process at the Department had been performed with the assistance of the Business Objects Budgeting and Planning solution over a 7-8 year period. This application was in the process of being de-supported by the vendor.
Outcome
The brief was successfully completed, a tender was issued, and a successful vendor was appointed to undertake the implementation project.