Antiquated RFP templates and overly complicated RFP processes aren’t meeting the needs of today’s digital enterprises, according to an IDC report for IT buyers. To learn more about IDC's recommendations for improving RFPs, download the free report today. Many enterprise IT buyers are using RFP templates that are too old and unwieldy for today’s fast-paced digital transformations, according to an IDC report. The report, written by IDC analyst Aaron Polikaitis, urges IT organizations to use an updated and streamlined RFP process. “The use of outdated templates leads to inefficient processes and [unnecessarily] lengthy procurement timelines,” IDC says. IDC proposes an “RFP Decision Platform” model that is geared to today’s digital economy rather than yesterday’s government contracts. The report also answers the questions: When is an RFP warranted? What are the critical pitfalls in the RFP process? How do you construct a modern RFP? Register now to download this free IDC report. Many enterprise IT buyers are using RFP templates that are too old and unwieldy for today’s fast-paced digital transformations, according to an IDC report. The report, written by IDC analyst Aaron Polikaitis, urges IT organizations to use an updated and streamlined RFP process. “The use of outdated templates leads to inefficient processes and [unnecessarily] lengthy procurement timelines,” IDC says. IDC proposes an “RFP Decision Platform” model that is geared to today’s digital economy rather than yesterday’s government contracts. The report also answers the questions: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe When is an RFP warranted? What are the critical pitfalls in the RFP process? How do you construct a modern RFP? Click the link below to download the free report. download Vendor Sourcing and Management: An RFP Decision Platform for the Digital Enterprise IDC More from IDC: The vendors that got you here may not get you there This procurement report recommends that, over the next six months, IT pros should formally assess and rate each IT vendor’s capabilities to handle social, mobile, analytics and cloud technologies. IDC’s guide to avoiding vendor lock-in Decisions to implement competing technologies in parallel with each other may help create leverage points for the enterprise that help combat the control points set by the vendors,” says IDC Related content opinion The changing face of cybersecurity threats in 2023 Cybersecurity has always been a cat-and-mouse game, but the mice keep getting bigger and are becoming increasingly harder to hunt. By Dipti Parmar Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Cybercrime Security brandpost Should finance organizations bank on Generative AI? Finance and banking organizations are looking at generative AI to support employees and customers across a range of text and numerically-based use cases. By Jay Limbasiya, Global AI, Analytics, & Data Management Business Development, Unstructured Data Solutions, Dell Technologies Sep 29, 2023 5 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Embrace the Generative AI revolution: a guide to integrating Generative AI into your operations The CTO of SAP shares his experiences and learnings to provide actionable insights on navigating the GenAI revolution. By Juergen Mueller Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence feature 10 most in-demand generative AI skills Gen AI is booming, and companies are scrambling to fill skills gaps by hiring freelancers to make the most of the technology. These are the 10 most sought-after generative AI skills on the market right now. By Sarah K. White Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Hiring Generative AI IT Skills Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe