Software Vendor Selection – Part 3 of 3

Software Vendor Selection – Part 3 of 3  In Part 1 – Establish the Business Case- we discussed how you establish the benefits case for your project – what sort of technology solution will enable your business to perform better and deliver a tangible improvement.   In Part 2 – Selecting the Right Solution- we looked

Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions Part 2: Identify & Assess

Once you have identified and assessed the opportunity for M&A, and believe it is worth pursuing, it is time to envisage and quantify the actual benefits you can achieve through acquiring the company.  It is unlikely that just taking over the company and letting it operate the same way will maximise the potential return. So,

Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions Part 1: Identify & Assess;

Corporate mergers and acquisitions are a vital part of keeping our economy vibrant.  They do this by building greater value through better leadership, management and releasing untapped potential through focused investment.  However, according to the Harvard Business Review: “Companies spend more than $2 trillion on acquisitions every year, yet the M&A failure rate is between

Your Journey to the Cloud – Part 3: Optimisation & Improvement

In Part 1 of the “Your Journey to the Cloud” guide, we covered Cloud Assessment & Planning. In Part 2, we covered Cloud Transformation & Implementation. This final part covers ongoing Optimisation & Improvement. Cloud Optimisation & Improvement Having delivered your new cloud capability, it is time to embed and build on your achievements so

Understanding and Managing IT Risks, Costs and Opportunities During M&A Part 1: IT Risk Assessment

Understanding and Managing IT risks, costs, and opportunities during M&A, is a follow-on series of blogs, from Searchlight’s Guide to M&A, which set out how to maximise your chances of success in M&A. Searchlight’s – Understanding & Managing M&A Risks, Costs & Opportunities We at Searchlight have worked extensively in M&A and Private Equity led

Your Journey to the Cloud – Part 2: Transformation & Implementation

The Searchlight guide to Cloud Transformation is built upon our vast experience in managing and driving transformations for firms of all sizes. This blog is the second part of the three-part series. Before diving into this blog on the Cloud Transformation and Implementation, you’ll want to read part one of the guide - “Your Journey

Your Journey to the Cloud – Part 1: Assessment & Planning

Cloud computing is now twenty years old, so there are many lessons to be gained from the pioneers on how to succeed in this critical transformation for your business.

Software Vendor Selection – Part 2 of 3

Software Vendor Selection – Part 2 of 3    In Part 1 – Establish the Business Case [https://www.searchlightconsulting.co.uk/case-studies/identifying-new-epos-solutions/] we discussed how you establish the benefits case for your project – what sort of technology solution will enable your business to perform better and deliver a tangible improvement.   In Part 2 – Selecting the Right Solution

Software Vendor Selection – Part 1 of 3

Software Vendor Selection – Part 1 of 3   At Searchlight we believe in helping business run even better, by leveraging technology to drive business improvement.  Now whilst it is true that changing the technology rarely delivers improvements by itself (you also need to address People, Process, and Information dimensions), starting with good technology –

Understanding and Managing IT Risks, Costs and Opportunities during M&A Part 3: IT Opportunity Valuation

When you have performed a risk assessment and established a view of the cost components to acquire, run and manage an organisation. It will then be key to identify the areas of opportunity to increase the value of the acquisition by uncovering and unlocking additional value through exploiting the IT assets more smartly. Part 3:

Understanding and Managing IT Risks, Costs and Opportunities during M&A Part 2: IT Cost Analysis

Once an IT Risk Assessment has investigated and quantified the potential IT risks it is key to assess the IT costs associated with an M&A event with an organisation, ensuring an ‘eye’ remains on the potential risks and associated warranties that may be required should critical risks materialise. Part 2: IT Cost Analysis  IT costs

Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions Part 3: Optimise & Transition

After you have redesigned and transformed the acquired company, you may believe you have completed your efforts to maximise value from your acquisition. However, there are still two stages remaining to reach the best return on your investment: Optimisation and Transition.  Part 3: Delivery:  Optimise & Transition Your design and transformation activity will have put

Driving an effective data transformation

At Searchlight Consulting, we provide guidance in aligning business, digital, application and technology strategy delivery approach, and management of portfolio programmes. Ultimately, helping businesses to upgrade their operational and digital capabilities to better serve their clients. Typically, with data transformation at the core of programmes and projects. Here are some key tips and insights we