How We Analyze Client Needs Before Choosing Technology

access_timeFebruary 10, 2025
by  Jakub Dwojak

Choosing the right technology is a crucial step in any IT project. However, before making a decision about a specific tech stack, it is essential to fully understand the client’s business needs. At Aseity, we emphasize this phase because a well-conducted analysis helps prevent many issues later in the project. So how do we analyze client needs?

1. Understanding Business Goals

Every project has its own purpose – it could be process automation, improving efficiency, increasing sales, or implementing a new business model. At this stage, the key activities include:

  • Conducting workshops with the client,
  • Understanding the company’s strategy and long-term plans,
  • Identifying key success indicators (KPIs).

2. Analyzing Users and Their Needs

It is not enough to know what the company wants to achieve – it is also crucial to understand the end users of the system. To do this, we analyze:

  • Who will be using the solution? (customers, employees, business partners),
  • What are their needs and expectations?
  • What challenges do they face with the current systems?

3. Reviewing the Existing IT Infrastructure

Before suggesting new technologies, we must evaluate the current environment. This step includes:

  • Existing systems and applications,
  • Integration possibilities with new solutions,
  • Data migration requirements.

4. Budget and Time Constraints

Even the best technology won’t work if it cannot be implemented within the available resources. That’s why we discuss:

  • What are the budget constraints?
  • What is the planned project timeline?
  • Does the project require a phased implementation?

5. Selecting Technology Based on Analysis

Only after conducting these analyses can we make informed decisions about the technology stack. We consider:

  • Scalability and future project growth,
  • Implementation and maintenance costs,
  • Availability of specialists in a given technology,
  • Integration capabilities with existing systems.

Conclusion

Analyzing client needs is the foundation of a well-chosen technology. Without thoroughly understanding the business, users, infrastructure, and budget, it is difficult to make sound technological decisions. At Aseity, we always prioritize an individualized approach and close collaboration with clients to deliver solutions perfectly tailored to their needs.

Want to discuss your project? Contact us – we will help you choose the best technology!