FVC is in the process of building our Strategic Partners Program, which will involve solutions and exclusive pricing for the FVC community from leading consulting firms. Check back often for updates on this program. At this point, we are planning for the following services to be available:
Vendor Filtering & Landscape/Market Review
This service provides consultation to help you “filter” through the numerous vendor options. It also includes a presentation and objective discussion of the leading and emerging vendors for the particular system type of interest (digital banking, core, LOS, etc.). As applicable, market momentum, reasons for winning, and proprietary insight are covered.
Summary: This service enables you to identify which vendors to evaluate and ensures you spend your time wisely on viable options.
System Selection Oversight & Project Management
This service provides expert guidance, risk mitigation, and proven methodology/tools to complete your detailed vendor evaluation in the most effective manner. Leveraging deep experience, hands-on project leadership is included, working in concert with your executives and team.
Summary: This service ensures you select the right vendor specifically for your organization while managing your risks and timeline.
Vendor Pricing & Contract Negotiations (renewals and new contracts)
This service provides a trusted advisory team to lead the process of negotiating the vendor contract to ensure it protects the interests of your organization. Best practice recommendations are included along with securing optimal pricing, including growth provisions.
Summary: This service ensures you get the best possible vendor pricing while ensuring your business and contractual risks are managed.
Conversion Project Management
This service provides an experienced project management team to guide and work with your staff through the hundreds of tasks to complete during a system conversion. Proven methodology/tools and risk management strategies are utilized while leveraging the subject matter expertise of the vendors and your team.
Summary: This service ensures your conversion risks are managed and that your institution achieves the highest level of success from a technical, staff, and customer perspective.