5 Things You Didn’t Know About Microsoft Catalyst

Organisations contemplating a digital transformation project face a number of questions around mapping out technology and process requirements, selecting the right products for the job, allocating their budget and resources, and gaining buy-in from across the business.

This is all before mapping out the end-to-end project at scale. So, when businesses have more questions than answers and are not sure where to begin, what support is available to them?

The Microsoft Catalyst programme is designed to help businesses analyse where they are, plan for the future, identify strategic outcomes and benefits and create a blueprint and business case to enable and execute a strategy, all through innovative workshops and expert-led sessions.

Want to know more? Here’s 5 things you didn’t know about Microsoft Catalyst.

1. You can undertake a Catalyst programme even if you’re already a Microsoft customer 
   You may already be a Microsoft customer, however, if you’re exploring digital transformation in a different business area, or using a different Microsoft product, you are eligible for the programme. This ensures you can get expert advice at whatever stage you are in your digital transformation journey.  
2. Whether you have 1 hour to spare or 5 days, our approach can be tailored to suit you
   There are various workshops available around setting your vision, defining value and creating robust solutions. The length and level of detail of these sessions all depends on your needs. Whether you want to undertake a detailed assessment process over a number of weeks or whether you’d like to stick to a short, high-level fact-finding session, Microsoft Catalyst can help.

3. Whatever your sector or business area, Catalyst can help inform your decisions 
Microsoft Catalyst programmes can offer insight and guidance into any sector and any business function. With Microsoft’s vast ranging solutions across Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform and industry specific expertise, you will walk away with a strategy that is bespoke to you. 

4. Funding is available from Microsoft 
It can be tricky making a business case for an extra cost on top of your digital transformation project, however, full and part funding for a Microsoft Catalyst programme is available from Microsoft. So, you can walk away with a full business plan without breaking the bank.  

5. Our experts can help you make the most of your Catalyst programme 
Having a partner on board to execute your Catalyst programme who has decades of experience across sectors and products can ensure the most informative outcome of your sessions. Guided by our experts, you can execute your digital transformation strategy with confidence. 

In short, a Microsoft Catalyst programme is a solid investment in future solutions and processes, helping your organisation improve services and efficiencies, as well as generate cost savings – and if you receive full or part funding from Microsoft, then the ROI is easily demonstrated, helping you to achieve that all important stakeholder buy-in. 

If you would like to know about Microsoft Catalyst, please join us for our next webinar on 28th February at 2pm where we will be offering an introduction to the Microsoft Catalyst programme and explaining how a digital transformation workshop can accelerate identifying challenges, addressing business requirements, and developing a proactive strategy for the year ahead. Book your place here.