No one ever lost their job because the wrong technology solution was selected. Failing to implement the chosen solution as planned is another story. At AAC we help clients begin the selection process with project success as the first priority.

AAC selection and project methodology, NavigateOne™, was designed by senior level CIS/EAM/ERP project management experts with one primary goal: "Project Success." NavigateOne™ leverages industry knowledge, accelerator templates and project management experience to help clients achieve success. AAC recognizes that a major IT replacement project really begins on day one of the selection process. By focusing on project design from day one, utilities are able to predictably move through the phases of selection and into implementation without the transition woes that most utilities experience today. NavigateOne™ methodologies bring a fresh approach to a market struggling with projects that have suddenly gone awry, usually after what seemed like a thorough selection and evaluation process. Successful major IT replacement requires a predictable project. NavigateOne combines the advantages of proven tools with benefits from the experience of dozens of major IT projects.

"It's the project, stupid!" This well known quote is the cornerstone of the AAC thought process. If the project doesn't work, it all fails. Utilities don't replace a CIS/EAM/ERP every year and therefore, don't have the hands on experience that is critical for a project to achieve success.  This gap in recent, hands-on CIS/EAM/ERP experience is generally the single highest risk factor associated with the utility IT replacement endeavor. NavigateOne™ methodologies are designed to bring the experience gained from dozens of projects to bear for AAC clients. NavigateOne™ assists utilities in developing and implementing a plan that will provide the highest probability for success. The proactive, client and vendor friendly approach to project development and management keeps a utility's business drivers at the forefront of the project, from the beginning to the end.

The result: A logical methodology that delivers predictability and measurability to the complex IT project. What does this mean to you?  With AAC's assistance, your project will become another AAC Certified Project that has achieved 100% functional fit at a cost that is 10% to 40% under the utility norms for like projects. 

An innovative approach that provides time tested reliability to an unpredictable process...

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Alexander Pope (1688-1744)