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Is your company currently managing
an IT project or procuring software, or considering it for the future?
If so, R3 Solutions can support you to ensure the ongoing success
of the initiative.
It is a commonplace event for organisations who decide to procure
software, that the staff involved in the procurement are not technical
experts. Often the software is designed well, but can have severe
limitations as the program matures. It is usual for staff to feel
vulnerable at customer / developer progress meetings, as the scope
of the software is not articulated clearly, leading to misunderstandings
and confusion.
TestIT is a company that acts as a trusted third party when software
is being designed, developed and delivered. Ideally, TestIT will
work with the customer as the requirements are developed and will
assist in tender evaluation. Once the contract is placed, TestIT
can work alongside the procurement team, to ensure that the design
documentation is an accurate reflection of the customer needs, that
the project is carried out to the appropriate ISO standards, and
that the software delivered will meet the customer's business needs.
TestIT is not just about testing software, it is about ensuring
that the whole process follows ISO standards, and ensuring that
proper accreditation and assurance procedures are followed. It will
offer you the peace of mind that the software you select is ideally
suited for your organisation's needs, removing confusion and uncertainty
that could otherwise be costly to your business at a later stage.
There are a number of benefits that using TestIT will bring to your
organisation:
Improved Requirements - By having
experienced software designers assist you with the requirements
definition, they can challenge vague or misleading specifications.
The requirements document that is subsequently issued to potential
vendors will be more robust, clearer for the potential contractors
to tender against, and will lead to tighter control of the project
once the design phase starts.
Improved Efficiency leading to cost
savings - By having better defined requirements, the software
developer is not going to have to waste time at the start of the
contract establishing what the customer actually needs. Development
can start earlier, and time is saved on both sides, as there will
be less discussion with the vendor clarifying misleading or sometime
contradictory requirements. This will free up not only the contractor's
staff, but also your own procurement team.
Improved Quality Assurance -
By ensuring that both the developer and the procurement team follow
proper quality assurance procedures, the project will have the required
technical documentation, and a proper audit trail for any future
developments.
Reduced time investment - By
having another organisation acting as a customer friend and advisor,
TestIT can assist with the day to day running of the project and
interaction with the project teams. This will free up your staff
to concentrate on other projects.
Reduced supplier input - Using
an independent third party to provide software quality assurance
also has a positive benefit to the software vendor, as they will
be able to dedicate more time to development, knowing that a proper
testing regime will be carried out on their behalf.
TestIT has been assisting organisations to optimise the OT procurement
process for over five years. Our customers include the Maritime
and Coastguard Agency, Southern Water, and the London Fire Brigade.
We are an established company with impressive credentials. We can
work onsite, or at our offices. By offering you flexible working
practices, you can be confident that you have a team on your side
that will see your project through to a successful completion.
If you would like to benefit from the expertise which TestIT can
bring to your organisation, contact us today and learn how we can
save you considerable time, money and risk throughout your IT procurement
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