target audience: TECH BUYER  Publication date: May 2019 - Document type: IDC Perspective - Doc  Document number: # US45068119

Reevaluating Your Solution Partner Selection for Long-Term Success

By:  Christopher Webber

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  • Executive Snapshot

    • Figure: Executive Snapshot: Reevaluating Your Solution Partner Selection for Long-Term Success

  • Situation Overview

    • Why New Business Requirements Necessitate a Solution Partner Reexamination

    • Steps to Success

    • Step 1: Conduct Internal Review

    • Step 2: Identify and Compare Partners

    • Step 3: Create an Internal Review Committee

    • Table: Possible Committee Representatives

    • Step 4: Maximize the Value of Your Partner Evaluations and Discussions

    • Step 5: Conduct Final Selection Process

    • Step 6: Communicate Your Selection Internally and Externally

    • Step 7: Create a Tracking and Ongoing Evaluation System

  • Advice for the Technology Buyer

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    • Related Research

    • Synopsis