Pilot Implementations: Five Steps towards Successful Execution

Info-Tech Advisor: Research Note

Published: January 22, 2008


A pilot implementation allows an organization to validate its approach for full application deployment. Executing an application pilot can uncover

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This is third in a series of Info-Tech Advisor research notes that will explore the definition, planning, and implementation of application pilots.

operability issues associated with production-like conditions and provide an opportunity to address these issues before full application roll out. To effectively prepare for a pilot implementation, an organization should develop a detailed pilot approach, identify appropriate participants, plan the pilot environment, and determine how to monitor the pilot. For additional information on preparing for a pilot implementation, refer to the Info-Tech Advisor research note, “Pilot Implementations: Preflight Prep.”

If an application release includes a pilot deployment, there are several areas that should be addressed to ensure successful execution. Follow Info-Tech’s recommendations to effectively deploy a pilot implementation.

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