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.�. <br /> "NMI Mimi IM limp 1yFaM4:,t.J jr.TJffjJJ-r$M M" <br /> Orange County, North Carolina <br /> Organizations typically fall short of their <br /> implementation goals due to one or more of the <br /> following factors: "From the beginning, l was impressed <br /> • Insufficient definition of system objectives and with how inclusive the process has <br /> requirements been. I've never been associated with <br /> • Failure to adequately involve both management such a collaborative, cooperative, and <br /> and users at appropriate levels engaged selection process. <br /> • Underestimating the costs and effort required Outstanding." <br /> • Failing to adequately plan for resource —Illinois City Manager <br /> requirements I J <br /> • Failing to properly evaluate software and vendor <br /> capabilities <br /> — While many consulting firms use a <br /> r�tegies, Goals boilerplate approach to software selection <br /> _ planning and implementation, we avoid the <br /> cookie-cutter feature/function lists to <br /> r „ custom-build each client's unique solutions. <br /> A broader approach may give your <br /> Ail' If l�.Slness Processes <br /> organization some idea of the steps needed <br /> v for successful selection and implementation, <br /> but our personalized and results-focused <br /> approach ensures your organization is <br /> t 'll�es and Systems evaluating its specific needs. <br /> -°- Our structured approach to software <br /> f — selection and implementation gives our <br /> I clients significant benefits, including: <br /> • Significantly lower total cost of ownership <br /> • Better implementation readiness <br /> • Independent and objective analysis of potential <br /> alternatives <br /> • An education process for the organization <br /> • A better understanding of the capabilities, benefits, and <br /> costs of each alternative <br /> • Selection of systems and technology that satisfies both <br /> w. <br /> the short- and long-term objectives and requirements of <br /> the organization <br /> • Effective contract negotiation through well-documented <br /> needs <br /> We believe technology should not be implemented just for technology's sake. We approach <br /> software implementations with the end-goal of implementing practical, sustainable, and <br /> affordable technology for your organization. <br /> CLIENTFIRST TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING . <br />