Technology Transformation

In today’s business environment, all corporations have a reliance on technology, so consequently Information Technology solutions are a key enabler to achieving business success. Organisations that can manage and exploit their technology assets can gain significant strategic advantage in the marketplace. PIPC has a wealth of experience in helping some of the leading global companies to manage technology programmes that deliver real value to executives and shareholders. Our proposition is underpinned by a world-class project management approach that is pragmatic and flexible enough to support and adapt to the wide and varied nature of technology initiatives.

The difficulty involved in delivering technology programmes is well evidenced by the widely publicised failure rates of IT initiatives, typically resulting in:

• adverse impacts on customers
• negative publicity
• reduction in market share
• increased cost of ownership as a result of poorly implemented systems
• a lack of flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing business needs
• a significant reduction in shareholder value.

PIPC Approach

Technology programmes do not exist in isolation of the organisation. The key to a successful technology programme is to ensure it is entirely business-driven throughout the programme lifecycle, for the true objective of any technology solution must be to achieve the desired business result.

Of equal importance is attention to detail in order to reduce technical risk as the programme progresses and an assurance that the legacy left by the programme is of lasting value.

Our focus is on delivering the ultimate benefits and not just reaching the final milestone of implementation. We manage the whole life-cycle; providing the drive, structure and experience to lead your team and to leverage the maximum value from your investment in technology assets.

Our approach ensures:

• the programme is commenced on the best possible footing to ensure successful delivery
• the programme is executed in such a way that any technical risks are mitigated early or managed actively to reduce the chances of adverse impact
• all parties involved understand the role they play in the outcome of the projec
• the organisation is well positioned to receive and make best use of the technical solution through a high degree of business focu
• the project delivers the benefits and a suitable support model is in place to provide lasting value to the business.

Our approach and service offering is of use to any organisation that is looking to implement technical solutions as a significant part of a strategic plan for growth, or to drive operational improvements.
PIPC is of particular value to organisations that:

• are embarking on a significant investment in technology to enable the acquisition of new business
• are looking to rationalise their technical investment and reduce cost of ownership
• are reliant on third parties to deliver solutions
• do not have the management capability to drive technical programmes to successful conclusion
• lack in-house experience to manage the technical complexities without negatively impacting the business
• are undertaking a risky or complex implementation that requires rigorous planning and co-ordination.

For over a decade, we have helped integrate complex technology programmes into a variety of businesses to give them a competitive edge and tangible bottom-line results. We specialise in the end-to-end management of technology-based projects, recognising that these are typically business-driven, not technology-led. Such projects require great focus to drive change as well as to deliver the associated business benefits.

We have successfully delivered technology projects as diverse as data centres, call centres, merger and technology integrations, telecommunication networks and wind-farm installations. We have provided immense value to our clients through strong management of third-party vendors that often play a critical part in the successful delivery of technology-based projects.