The assessment may apply maturity models based on SEI CMM and ITIL principles.
Data for assessment may be gathered from:
1. Questionnaires
2. Interviews
3. Discussion with product managers and application owners
4. Study of product roadmaps, maintenance plans and application/code base inventory

Deliverables may include:
1. Outsourcing Readiness Report
2. ROI analysis
3. Application/Project Sequencing Plan
4. Engagement Roadmap

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