02 — Capability · BC-710.40
Technology Vendor Strategy
Decide which technology suppliers the enterprise depends on, how concentrated that dependence may become and how each strategic relationship is steered, so sourcing decisions are made once rather than deal by deal.
- Strategic Vendor Management
- Technology Partner Strategy
In scope
- Strategic supplier segmentation and relationship ownership
- Concentration and lock-in risk assessment
- Executive-level vendor reviews
- Technology sourcing requirements for procurement
Out of scope
- Running sourcing events and purchase orders (see BC-620)
- Contract administration and supplier performance scoring (see BC-640)
Decomposes into · 3
- BC-710.40.10Vendor SegmentationSort technology suppliers by how much the enterprise depends on them and treat each tier with the attention it warrants.
- BC-710.40.20Concentration Risk AssessmentMeasure how much of the estate rests on each supplier or platform and decide where that dependence is acceptable and where it must be reduced.
- BC-710.40.30Strategic Relationship GovernanceRun the executive cadence with the suppliers that matter most, covering roadmaps, escalations and the direction of the relationship.