(services for the OFFER - Industry ANALYSIS)

Strategic Orientation for Organizations Expressing the Need for Geospatial Solutions

BALIZ's mission is to accompany geospatial users in the definition of their needs and to provide orientation for all aspects of their needs (technologies, data, processes and know-how) whether they be at the acquisition or implementation stage, or only considering a solution.

BALIZ's services for organizations exploiting or desiring to exploit gesopatial solutions are :

Situation Assessment
BALIZ helps in the definition of the organization's needs and in the identification of the solutions and steps to undertake in order to meet the objectives.

BALIZ can depict the present situation, taking into account the technologies, the data, the processes and know how that are involved (or will be involved) in the solution.

Solutions and Providers Identification
BALIZ will not replace other offers and strengths present on the market, but rather suggests to its clients to consider and select the solutions and stakeholders best suited for their needs. The ultimate goal for BALIZ's clients is to work with the appropriate providers, considering factors such as :
- Supply (offer) : Products and services' quality, appropriateness and modernity;
- History : Serious background, strategy and success;
- Fees : Reasonable professional fees in regards to the client's needs;
- Closeness : Past and present client-provider relationship;
- Geographical advantage : Presence, proximity and availability of the resources;
- Vertical expertise : Knowledge of the client's business area;
- Community : Presence of a network of users who are satisfied and who communicate together.

Assistance for Implementation and Exploitation
BALIZ can assist the client during and after the implementation of a solution or geospatial component, and can act as a counsellor for the managing team or the person in charge of the project.

BALIZ can support the management committees that will have to orientate the progression of the solution, while maximizing the benefits and outcomes.