In our recent Sage Spotlight, Steve Crowley, CIO for the Global Technology Solutions business at Covetrus, delves into the challenges and strategies of identifying and integrating third-party technology solutions. Steve discusses their method of bypassing vendor "propaganda" to focus on direct use-case solutions and how Sagetap has revolutionized their vendor discovery and due diligence process.
Key Takeaways
- Steve's Approach to Vendor Discovery: Covetrus emphasizes identifying specific use cases and then seeking out solutions that address these cases directly, avoiding unsolicited vendor outreach and focusing on due diligence.
- Transition to Effective Discovery: Previously reliant on extensive internet searches for solution discovery, Sagetap now facilitates a more targeted and efficient approach, allowing them to engage with vendors of interest without feeling pressured.
- Cutting Through Cybersecurity Noise: The vast number of cybersecurity companies creates a challenging environment for identifying valuable solutions. Sagetap aids Covetrus in navigating this landscape by focusing on point solutions that align with their needs.
- Notable Vendor Discoveries: Steve highlights two impressive vendors identified through Sagetap: Ort, for its robust defense of data lakes, and Prelude, which optimizes investments in cybersecurity tools like Crowdstrike by verifying their effectiveness.
- Validation and Optimization: Prelude stands out for its ability to cut through the "noise" and validate the effectiveness of deployed security solutions, offering a much-needed assurance of security measures’ effectiveness.
