A major international media company undergoing a full digital transformation. It was shifting its operating model from a traditional TV broadcaster to a modern, global digital media company.

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• To execute a complex, multi-stage strategic procurement process to successfully appoint a new Master Systems Integrator (MSI).
• It required reliable and detailed market knowledge of potential systems integrators to verify vendor claims and support selection.
• A key objective was to maximise the quality and robustness of its due diligence processes during the competitive RFx (Request for X) selection phase.

• The initial tender phase involved a comprehensive global market sweep of potential systems integrators.
• Caretta Research used proprietary vendor datasets and defined criteria to generate and filter a preliminary list of candidates.
• The project provided in-depth support for the crucial due diligence phase of the competitive RFx process.
• This support included compiling detailed profiles for shortlisted suppliers, meticulously scrutinising their capabilities, deployment histories, and execution ability on large-scale media technology projects.
• Expert assistance was provided to verify references and claims made by the shortlisted MSIs, leveraging relevant case studies and direct conversations with industry buyers.

• Caretta Research successfully delivered a definitive list of integrators with suitable contact details, enabling the organisation to advise appropriate candidates of the tender opportunity.
• The media company received comprehensive due diligence reports on shortlisted suppliers, specifically structured to materially assist its complex integrator procurement decision.
• The overall outcome achieved the objective of maximising the quality of the due diligence processes for the RFx selection, ensuring a robust and informed partnership for its digital transformation.