The objective of research and development (R&D) in the federal market business is to obtain new knowledge, applicable to the agency’s needs, which can eventually result in new or improved processes, systems, or citizen services that can increase an organization's effectiveness. R&D can be conducted jointly with GovernmentCIO. The benefits that agency leaders have realized in outsourcing this function include the following:

• GovernmentCIO has the expertise to perform this function;
• the agency has a shortage of manpower capable to perform R&D and governmentCIO can fill that gap;
• outsourced R&D is much less expensive; and
• through governmentCIO, you enjoy faster time to market for a product or service.

Today the most common type of R&D technology function that is outsourced is the initial foray into cloud computing. This function helps agencys decide whether or not new projects are justified. Factors that influence the decision include the ability to protect the innovation, as well as its timing, risk, and cost. All factors are quickly, easily, and inexpensively evaluated by our expert consultants and analysts. Other research analysis include:

• Market Research Analyses
• Cost Benefit Analyses
• "Make or Buy" Analysis
• Technology Forecasting
• Strategic Plans
• Operational Analyses

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