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Digital Audit

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Digital
Transformation

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Why Perform a Digital Audit?

A digital audit is critical to the success of an organization's digital transformation. In fact, 70% of companies fail to achieve a positive return on investment after their digital transformation. Key reasons include resistance to change, strategic misalignment, operational and cultural challenges. An audit helps identify skills gaps and proposes solutions such as ongoing training programs, hiring specialized talent, or educational partnerships. It also helps to select the right technology tools, avoid inefficiencies, and high costs due to poor choices.

Clear Goals for a Successful Digital Transformation

A digital audit identifies the business and technology tools that will help you achieve your business goals. These goals are unique to each organization, and we can provide you with a customized digital plan with cutting-edge solutions to achieve them.

  • Increase sales and revenue

  • Reduce operational costs

  • Improve product and service quality

  • Increase operational efficiency

Grants for Feasibility Studies and Digital Diagnostics

Digital transformation is essential to remaining competitive in today's market, but it can be a significant investment. Fortunately, subsidies are available to help companies finance these important initiatives. Access to financial support programs such as Investissement Québec's ESSOR program (French name only) can greatly facilitate the adoption of digital technologies.

ESSOR Financing Program

Investissement Québec's ESSOR financing program aims to support digital transformation projects by offering customized financing solutions. The program is designed to help companies make strategic investments in technological innovation, process and productivity improvement.

ESSOR Program Objectives

  • Promote technological innovation and digital transformation

  • Support development projects that increase competitiveness

  • Facilitate the adoption of new technologies and the improvement of operational processes

*Please refer to Subcomponent B of Component 1 of the ESSOR program for information on the eligibility requirements for a digital plan project. Please note that the program ends on March 31, 2025.

Why Should I Get Financial Support for a Digital Audit?

  • The digital audits we conduct often reduce upfront costs by identifying inefficiencies and real needs before committing to major expenditures. For example, we have helped companies identify ways to use existing software more efficiently or recommend more cost-effective solutions.

  • Funding a digital audit can accelerate your digital transformation by enabling faster implementation of recommended solutions. Our approach provides a clear roadmap for rapid implementation of recommended solutions, facilitating a smooth and efficient transition to new technologies.

  • With our digital audit, ARIV helps you optimize resources by identifying underutilized or misaligned areas. We recommend consolidating systems or automating repetitive tasks to free up time and human resources for more strategic activities.

  • When you sign up with ARIV for a digital audit, you benefit from deep domain expertise. Our team of experts can advise on the most appropriate software solutions, security best practices, and effective integration strategies that are critical to a successful transformation.

  • ARIV's Digital Audit helps improve ROI by ensuring that your technology investments are perfectly aligned with your business goals. We help you identify the technologies that deliver the best return and eliminate unnecessary spending, maximizing the value of your investments.

By applying to the ESSOR program, you can benefit from financial support that can turn your digital ambitions into reality. This program is a valuable opportunity for any company looking to invest in its digital future and stay at the forefront of innovation.

What Does a Digital Audit Process Look Like?

To initiate a Digital Transformation project, the team at ARIV has developed a comprehensive action plan that starts with an audit. This plan is meticulously implemented to thoroughly analyze all of the company's requirements.

The process includes the following steps:

  • Step 1

    Completion of questionnaires

    to gather baseline information

  • Step 2

    Hold a kick-off meeting

    with senior management to launch the project and explain the process

  • Step 3

    Organize individual meetings

    with key personnel to gather more detailed information for each department

  • Step 4

    Conducting market research

    on the client's industry to identify technology solutions that can have the greatest positive impact on the business

  • Step 5

    Develop a customized digital transformation plan

  • Step 6

    Hold a stakeholder meeting

    to present the plan

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Context and Basis of Our Recommendations

When we make recommendations, we don't limit ourselves to technology. Our recommendations may include improving analytical and business processes, optimizing the use of existing technologies to maximize efficiency and return on investment, or adding new technologies to replace inadequate or manual systems. When recommending new technologies, we ensure that they are industry-specific, have the required functionality, can be easily integrated, are within budget, and are available in the company's language.

    • Perform process analysis or implement new/revised business processes to improve workflow

    • Extend the use of existing technology to achieve optimal efficiency and return on investment

    • Add new technology to replace inadequate existing technology or manual processes

    • Industry-appropriate - used by many similar companies in the market

    • Includes current and future features

    • Easily integrates with existing or proposed technology (API)

    • Within the company's budget

    • Available in the company's language

Results of a Digital Audit

A digital audit provides a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the company's current state, identifies opportunities for improvement and growth, and proposes a strategic plan for a successful digital transformation.

ARIV works with the company to provide a complete and accurate view of its current situation, as well as concrete recommendations for improving and optimizing its processes.
 
Here is an overview of what you can expect from a digital audit with our team:

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Obtain a detailed analysis of existing technology infrastructure, including systems, software, and equipment

Identify gaps and opportunities, such as cybersecurity and compliance risks

Gain insight into processes that create inefficiencies and bottlenecks

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Get recommendations for automating and improving workflows

Get advice on the best technologies and solutions for your situation, including options for replacing outdated or inadequate technologies

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Identify staff training needs