Portfolio Optimization
Echelon’s proprietary APO methodology has been developed based on the experience derived from working with large customers with complex information technology architectures. We help customers rationalize the application portfolio and reduce TCO through the removal of redundant applications. We use a number of custom-built and industry standard tools for ensuring successful delivery of projects and customer satisfaction.
Our APO methodology helps customers in:
Our team of APO Practitioners, Domain Specialists, and Technical Experts analyze all applications on pre-decided parameters and at various stages of the exercise deliver a report on the current state highlighting the areas of improvement, business case with investment and ROI details, and a program plan. The program plan delivered through APO exercise provides a long tERP roadmap with strategic initiatives to be taken with frequent checkpoints to consider inputs from various sources such as business strategy, IT strategy, and operational program management function. The tactical requirements of customers are also considered so that low hanging fruits can be picked early on to gain confidence in the exercise, which sets the foundation for future actions.
Our APO methodology helps customers in:
Optimizing applications by identifying underutilized, redundant or obsolete applications.
Reducing maintenance and development life cycle costs and improving technology investment decisions.
Enabling the dedication of more resources to activities that support business goals.
Delivering plan and directions for streamlining future actions for IT organization.
Identifying best sourcing options for applications to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and productivity.
Developing program plan and knowledge transition plan.
Identifying risks and developing mitigation plan.
Our team of APO Practitioners, Domain Specialists, and Technical Experts analyze all applications on pre-decided parameters and at various stages of the exercise deliver a report on the current state highlighting the areas of improvement, business case with investment and ROI details, and a program plan. The program plan delivered through APO exercise provides a long tERP roadmap with strategic initiatives to be taken with frequent checkpoints to consider inputs from various sources such as business strategy, IT strategy, and operational program management function. The tactical requirements of customers are also considered so that low hanging fruits can be picked early on to gain confidence in the exercise, which sets the foundation for future actions.
