2nd Opinions

To have an expert on your side of the table.

 Sometimes it is nice if someone looks at quotations and tenders and can ask (or prompt) critical questions. The demo always works, but where does it get really difficult (often later in the project)?  In advanced analytics and AI, 80% of the problem is often solved if the data is ready for analysis. And let that always be the case in the demo. In addition, if one self-learning buzzword after another is used for the models in sales pitches, it is good to have someone at hand who can distinguish sense from nonsense.

Software vendors pretend that everything is easy. Consultancy firms present a small scope while knowing where things will turn out. Who is on your side and thinks along?

You can simply hire help for a number of hours or days.