Discover the best technology solutions to transform your business processes
Evaluate then select the software that best fits your unique requirements and goals
The software selection process is a complex and difficult task that will impact your business’ operational effectiveness for the next 5 to 10 years. If you want to truly maximize the potential value of this business project, it is critical that you invest the necessary time up front.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Rand Group is here to help your organization evaluate and select the best technology solution to meet your business requirements, whether it comes from Microsoft, NetSuite, Solver, insightsoftware, or elsewhere. Rand Group will spend time with both strategic and operational members of your organization to gather information on corporate objectives and business processes. Our goal is to work towards aligning business requirements with technology solutions. We will help you evaluate and select not only the best solution, but pricing model, deployment type, customizations, and more.
Not all software is created equal
There are hundreds of software solutions all with varying capabilities. Choose the right application for your business by identifying your internal requirements. Start by defining your organization’s goals, objectives/metrics, and strategic imperatives, followed by a review of business requirements and challenges. To accomplish this, it is critical to develop an internal company vision. Rand Group can help you identify and separate your “must haves”, “want-to haves” and “wish-list” items.
Consider system integrations and user experience
There’s not a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to software, since every company has unique data and processes. Be sure your solution of choice integrates with your existing technology stack, or at least has the capability to connect with a custom integration or connector. You also don’t want to forget about who will be using the system. Allowing team members to give feedback on the software or even complete a trial is a key step to user adoption success down the road if you end up selecting the software.
Evaluate factors other than price
Software solutions, especially ERP systems, are increasingly becoming subscription-based where organizations have the option to pay based on usage. These solutions often come with out-of-the-box features your business will have to adapt processes to fit into, which could result in not all your requirements being met. Custom solutions tend to be a higher upfront investment, but may better serve your needs and provide you with long-term success. Rand Group will help you evaluate price in terms of value received, and select a pricing model that fits your financial goals.
Your certified software partner
Rand Group has been serving clients for nearly 20 years with an experienced team of software consultants, data scientists, engineers, and business experts. As a Microsoft gold partner, NetSuite Solution Provider, Solver partner, and certified insightsoftware partner, Rand Group has extensive knowledge to help your business evaluate various software solutions and select the best fit.
White Paper
10 software selection mistakes that spell failure
Evaluating and selecting a software solution for your business can take a long time and require significant upfront investment. This whitepaper outlines 10 all-too-common mistakes made by organizations during the business software selection process, and offers suggestions on how to avoid them.
White Paper
10 software selection mistakes that spell failure
Evaluating and selecting a software solution for your business can take a long time and require significant upfront investment. This whitepaper outlines 10 all-too-common mistakes made by organizations during the business software selection process, and offers suggestions on how to avoid them.
Work with Rand Group to discover the best software fit for your business
Rand Group offers a variety of assessments, workshops, and pilots to help your business evaluate and select a solution that will meet your unique requirements. Our software experts and facilitators will guide your company through identifying key objectives and evaluating solutions that can help you reach your goals
Software Selection
Rand Group will help your organization identify software requirements then present multiple solutions that could be a fit. At the end of the engagement, decision makers will have all the necessary information to make an informed software selection.
Implementation Assessment
In this assessment, Rand Group will evaluate how your existing ERP or CRM implementation is working for your business, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide recommendations for next steps.
Roadmap Workshop
In a 3-day workshop, Rand Group will guide your organization through prioritizing high-value transformation scenarios. At the end of the engagement, we deliver a roadmap to success and blueprint for using a specific software solution.
Pilot
Trial your software of choice with a personalized test environment with data, transactions, and processes relevant to your business. The 3-week pilot begins with a discovery of current processes and challenges then concludes with a live pilot simulation to key stakeholders.
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