As I observe the amount of digital transformation taking place globally, I can’t help but look back on the years I spent as a CIO and wonder, “What if?”
That’s why many organizations should consider taking the leap of faith I wish I’d taken more often and partner with pioneering startups.
Collaborating with a startup for this engagement allows us to work faster and address issues more quickly while meeting an accelerated transformation timeline that could have been problematic if we’d performed the workload analysis and data collection for the hyper-scaler cost comparisons using traditional methods.
It may require more coordination to work with multiple specialty firms than one large provider. However, single-source engagements often produce incremental improvements, while startup partnerships can deliver true innovation.As part of your due diligence, confirm that the vision and capabilities of potential partners align with your project objectives and desired outcomes. This step helps minimize risks and maximize rewards for all parties.