Recently, for one of our client we tried to convince them for upgrading to SDL WEB 8 as they were looking for a change and we took the opportunity to guide them through for the best cms tool fit for them. Things both parties were concerned about is current solution in place for customer, what are future needs and changes for them in 2016 and hence what steps are envisaged to be taken to keep the customer successful.
THE ROADMAP (SDL Tridion 2013 – SDL Web 8)
During the analysis, we will find answers to :
WHAT was in place for Customer currently?
WHY Customer will change its Infrastructure in future?
HOW we (vendor) can help to meet the expectations?
WHERE are the key challenges and risks?
I have created one sample presentation which you can use with your customer specific content and also modifying as and where needed !!
You can check & download the slides from the below link also !!
sdl-web-8-upgrade-road-map-template_Anupam
In near future, I will publish another article on “CMS Product Comparisons and Why Tridion ??” which was referred as the R&D conducted on different tools available in the market for reference.
I just want to share my experience and involvement in the process which may help you in identifying your case as well. And you may need help from your BA people to go ahead with your ideas and map them with customer’s need on the functional front. In my case, it was easy to convince since our customer were using Tridion 2013 but even if for a different CMS to WEB 8 migration can be proposed and executed with proper analysis and convincing points so that your Customer remains competitive in the market.
The idea is to keep you and your customer aware of the new changes SDL is making and by opting the correct tool at correct time they can exceed in their goals for the correct price !!
Any suggestions are mostly welcome !!
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