The document discusses how to choose a service provider among many options. It recommends looking for a provider that can: 1) understand the problem you are trying to solve; 2) link their solution directly to your needs; 3) both design and execute the solution with expert help; 4) complement your existing assets rather than relying on imagination; and 5) make their solution easy to purchase with low barriers and flexibility. The overall goal is to identify a service provider that can clearly address your specific needs and guide them to design the optimal customized solution.

1. 1Copyright © 2013 Information Services Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Choosing a Service Provider - Separating Signal from Noise
How do you identify value and choose a provider amongst the white noise of tools,
service offerings and global delivery center presentations?
More details under http://blog.isg-one.com/2013/08/01/service-providers-winning-is-everything/
Describe succinctly the problem that you are trying to solve.1
Demonstrate clear understanding – by linking their solution to your needs.2
Provide experts who shape and present the solution AND execute it.3
Translate their assets to complement yours – and not leave it to your imagination.4
Make their solution easy to buy – with low start barriers and agility.5
Choose a
Service Provider
who can…
Selecting your Service Provider can be daunting
ARecognize a winning service provider who can incorporate the following key
characteristics, and then guide the winner to design the exact solution you need.
Q