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// Client-Side Service · 01
The right vendor.
Your corner.
We sit on your side of the table — from evaluation to selection, with our reputation on the line for the recommendation.
// The shift
Without Sfotic vs With Sfotic
// Without
- Vendor pitches dominate the room
- Internal team stretched, evaluation rushed
- Wrong fit discovered post-contract
- Cost overrun, blame cycle, sunk capital
// With Sfotic
- Independent landscape evaluation
- Shortlist scored against your business
- Clear recommendation in writing
- Accountable through delivery
// Engagement Tiers
How we structure the engagement
Tier 1
Define & Select
Fixed fee or disclosed commission
Sfotic defines what you actually need, evaluates options and recommends with confidence. Sfotic exits post-selection.
Recommended
Tier 2
Define, Select & Oversee
Fixed fee + monthly retainer
Selection plus delivery oversight. Sfotic is in the room for sprint reviews, milestone sign-off and vendor escalation.
Tier 3
Define, Select & Manage
Retainer + performance milestones
Full accountability. Sfotic carries the recommendation through to business outcome — measured, milestoned and tied to results.
// ICP
Who this is for
| Company type | Revenue | Primary buyer | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market, multi-product | $100M – $1B | CIO, COO, CFO | RFP issued or imminent |
| Growth-stage with technology pivot | $50M – $250M | CEO, Board | Platform replacement |
Mid-market manufacturing and distribution evaluating offshore delivery partners for the first time. Risk-averse buyers — they need an advisor with skin in the game.
// Declared Interests
Where Sfotic earns a vendor-side commission, the relationship is disclosed in writing before scoping. You pick the pricing model — client-funded fee or transparent commission. The recommendation never changes.