Services
We focus on the telecommunications, banking and media sectors, closely linked to four fields of expertise. Team
The multi-disciplinary Atlas Management team doesn’t just work together. It works in sync.

Our role and contribution
Atlas Management provided support for this major IT project throughout its entire lifecycle:

Contract conclusion with a standard software provider:

• Active support during negotiations as a part of the negotiating team
• Definition of scope, liability provisions, IP, licensing model and CR procedure

Contract conclusion with a system integrator:

• Negotiation support
• Representation of the client's economic interests; securing target-oriented provisions with the provider

Conceptual design of architecture:

• Development of a target architecture that can accommodate standard components and existing host systems
• Formulation of an economically feasible migration path

Management of suppliers

Overall programme management

Size of the Atlas team
4–6 consultants

Special challenges

• Tight timeframe and budget constraints
• Complex supplier structure
• High project cost
• High degree of parallelism between introductory and developmental processes

Results
Significant milestones were achieved for the development partnership:

• Development partners and system integrators commissioned
• Compilation of specifications and definition of architecture
• Finalisation of master plans
• Development of programme management structures

The project's market reception has been entirely positive to date.

Current status and prospects
Establishment of independent programme organisation for the client. Assuring the transfer of know-how and coaching the client's programme management personnel.