Buyer Help
Services Overview
The Viewpoint Analysis team works with technology buyers to provide the help they need, when they need it, at every step of the technology procurement process.
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From helping run an RFI or RFP process, to helping to create a longlist or shortlist of vendor options, and from warm vendor introductions to being your procurement shadow / advisor....and lots more, we're here to offer expert help.
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See below for all the Buyer Help Services offered by Viewpoint Analysis to companies across the globe.
Help Finding Technology
Ideas
If you are looking for technology ideas and want to learn what the possibilities are - our 'find' area has a group of services and useful content:
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Read our Technology Guides to learn about the different technology vendors and the key service categories.
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Want to inject new ideas and innovation into your business or department? The Technology Innovation Series brings tech vendors, industry influencers, and service providers to educate and inform.
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Use our FREE Longlist and Shortlist Builder - our AI agent HUEY uses our 4,000+ strong global technology vendor list, and our research catalog to build a longlist or shortlist specific to your needs.
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Unsure of what technology can help your business or department, try out our FREE Technology Matchmaker Service. We write up your technology challenge and invite the vendor community to present how they can help - great for an initial market assessment. Just sit back and listen.
Help
Selecting Vendors
If you have your list of potential technology vendors, we can help run your selection process - either using one of our rapid selection processes or one built for your given needs. Our rapid selection processes include:
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Rapid RFI - a super-quick process to allow your team to quickly assess the vendor options and reduce it down to a manageable shortlist. Think of it like Dragons' Den or Shark Tank - we issue a briefing document and have the vendors pitch how they can help.
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Rapid RFP - the fastest RFP process available - going from the shortlist of options to a preferred vendor decision in just a few weeks.
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30-Day Selection Process - combining the best of the Rapid RFI and Rapid RFP and condensing them to just 30 days. Helping our clients move from a long list to a preferred vendor decision in less than one month.
Help
Supporting
Selection
Maybe you or your IT or procurement team would like to run the selection process, but you just need specific expert help at certain points of the process. Our Selection Support includes the following elements:
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Longlist or Shortlist Check - not sure whether you have the right vendors on your list of options? Our small checker service might be what you need.
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Free Vendor Connector - just tell us who you want to speak to and we get you straight to the key team. We'll even bundle in a range of free services - it's a win:win!
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RFI / RFP Process Consulting - our fractional IT procurement can be used to help devise your process, check your document, review your vendors, and much more.
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Purchase Assurance - an independent assessment of your chosen vendor. Independent reference calls, 360-degree view of their business, commercials review and negotiation advice.
Stick or Switch Vendors?
Are you and your team in two minds whether to replace your incumbent vendor or application? Our Stick or Switch Application (or Service) Review follows a dual-track. We'll work with the incumbent to look at how they can improve their service AND we'll run a mini selection process to let you see what the alternatives are. It's then your decision - you have the facts, it's up to you.