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Requirement Analysis Consulting
SNP provides requirement analysis consultation for the purpose of functional requirement and technical specification documentation. This is a crucial first phase in the life cycle of a technology project be it for: software development; a database design; networking implementation; or software roll-out.
SNP can carry out this consulting for the conduct of a RFP (request for proposal) or project to be otherwise fulfilled by SNP or other vendor.
Central deliverables include:
A thorough, documented needs analysis
A high level specification of deliverables intended for decision makers
Project plan that defines a timeline and methods to meet the deliverables
A technical specification for the benefit of resources that will carry out the technical aspects of the project plan
The Due Diligence Process
The consulting engagement requires the attention and availability of key stakeholders in the project. SNP staff meet face-to-face at your site to gather information, which may require access to existing systems and documentation. Non-disclosure agreements are pro-forma for such consulting.
In a typical assignment, SNP composes an overview of the "As Is" business situation that includes narrative and operational workflow diagrams. This is followed by the documentation of the "To Be" scenario taking into account business rules, the user experience, as well as infrastucture. The documentation again is a narrative format that describes the new functional requirements and rules. Supporing exhibits may include workflow diagrams; screen mockups; report specifications and design prototypes.
Lastly, we break out your project goals into functional components to clarify how your development project will proceed.
Benefits of Requirements Analysis
The foremost benefit is to hone and document the requirements that define the scope of your project. The absence or deficiency of such documentation will without a doubt result in failure of the project to a greater or lesser degree. A due diligence investment at the onset of the project is essential.
An aspect of our consultation can include a feasibility evaluation . This can help establish your total cost of ownership and a process by which you determine your most appropriate initial investment for the most essential features, if a phased development and deployment plan is indicated.
The analysis can include a plan to reduce maintenance requirements , provide crisis prevention, and support disaster recovery - all of which support the bottom line.
Lastly, long run costs can be contained through a proper analysis that provides recommendations to allow your project to extend and scale into the future.