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IBM ON-DEMAND
CONSULTING
Expert Solution Consulting Assistance On-Demand
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On-demand consulting is a unique capability that helps you build self-sufficiency while providing
scalable access to deep Rational expertise.
IBM Rational On-Demand Consulting (ODC)
Standard
• ODC Light plus the
following
• Assistance with
adoption deliverables
• Weekly planning calls
• Up to 10 contacts
• What is On-Demand Consulting?
– Expert consulting
– Flexible staffing and scheduling
– Experienced guidance on configuration and
adoption
– Someone to assist with the heavy lifting
• Why is it different?
– More efficient & cost-effective for short
notice/duration projects
– Fits with SaaS Model
– Leverages IBM’s own virtual center-of-excellence
– Increases productivity of your existing staff
Offering Light Standard
ValueAcceleration
Level of Assistance
• 24 hour access via
request system
• Unlimited Q&A
• Best practices
• Up to 3 contacts
Light
Help with
Selected
Tasks
Expert
Advice

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On-Demand Consulting Model:
Multiple Engagement Options
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Customer
Resource
On-Demand
Program
Manager
Global On-Demand
Consulting Team
On-Demand
Ticket System
Deep expertise
 On-Demand consultants support 10-20
customers per year.
 Typical field consultants support 4-6
customers per year.
 Pool of experts vs. dependence on the
knowledge and experience of a single
individual.
Requests

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Comparison of Light and Standard Options
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* JTS, RTC, RRC, RQM, DNG, RDM
Feature
Hours of team service Business hours Business hours
Registered contacts Up to 3 client contacts Up to 10 client contacts
24-hour access via ticketing
system
 
Unlimited Q&A on Rational Jazz*
technology implementation,
deployment, adoption, usage,
administration and migration
 
Focused, pro-active adoption
assistance
 - Up to 40 hours per
quarter
- Includes mutually
agreed to deliverables
Weekly project status calls
 
Fixed-fee subscription based Purchased in 3-month
increments
Purchased in 3-month
increments
Light Standard

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Common Misconceptions About On-Demand Consulting
 “On-Demand Consulting is the same as support”
– We help you with specific adoption and technology best practices, software support is about
helping ensure IBM’s software is functioning correctly.
 “I entered a ticket 10 minutes ago, why haven’t I received an answer?”
– On-Demand Consulting is made up of experts in the various areas needed to successfully
implement, deploy and adopt Rational technology.
– Your question will be assigned to an expert based on the nature of your request.
– Response SLA is 2 business days, but typically we respond within ½ that time.
 “Can’t I just hire someone to support me and then they are dedicated to me?”
– Yes you could, however, you would be limited to that person’s experience and skill level.
– On-Demand Consulting gives you access to multiple experts in multiple areas, not just one.
 “My team is really sharp. They should be able to figure the issues out themselves – right?”
– Yes, in theory, but how much time and money is lost trying to figure out something that On-Demand
Consulting could answer straight away
 “Our team already has experience with IBM’s software platforms so why do we need On-
Demand Consulting?”
– On-Demand Consulting provides access to our most knowledgeable experts, but it also gives your
team visibility into best practice experience across multiple customer projects.
– On-Demand Consulting is designed to scale across all of your project teams – allowing you to ramp
new teams more efficiently and with less risk.
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How Can ODC Help Your Team?
Eliminate inefficient trial-and-error
Remove key deliverables from the critical path
Avoid deployment delays
Upgrade planning assistance
Accelerate team scale with manageable risk levels
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