Overview

The SAGE Evaluation Model is our flagship framework for comprehensive enterprise technology evaluation. It provides a systematic approach to assessing technology solutions across four critical dimensions: Strategic Alignment, Architecture, Governance, and Economics.

This model helps organizations make informed technology decisions by evaluating solutions not just on technical merit, but on their ability to deliver business value, integrate with existing systems, comply with governance requirements, and provide economic benefits.

Framework Components

S - Strategic Alignment

25%

Evaluates how well the technology solution aligns with business objectives, strategic goals, and organizational priorities.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Business objective alignment
  • Strategic initiative support
  • Competitive advantage potential
  • Market positioning impact
  • Future roadmap compatibility

A - Architecture

30%

Assesses technical architecture, scalability, integration capabilities, and compatibility with existing technology infrastructure.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Technical architecture quality
  • Scalability and performance
  • Integration capabilities
  • Data management and security
  • Technology stack compatibility

G - Governance

25%

Evaluates compliance with regulatory requirements, security standards, risk management practices, and governance frameworks.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Security and privacy standards
  • Risk management capabilities
  • Audit and monitoring features
  • Governance framework alignment

E - Economics

20%

Analyzes total cost of ownership, return on investment, cost-benefit ratio, and economic impact on the organization.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Total cost of ownership (TCO)
  • Return on investment (ROI)
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Implementation and maintenance costs
  • Economic value proposition

Implementation Process

1

Define Evaluation Scope

Establish evaluation objectives, success criteria, and stakeholder requirements.

2

Gather Information

Collect technical specifications, business requirements, and vendor documentation.

3

Evaluate Each Component

Assess each SAGE component using standardized criteria and scoring methodology.

4

Calculate Weighted Score

Apply component weights to calculate overall SAGE score and ranking.

5

Generate Report

Create comprehensive evaluation report with recommendations and next steps.

Scoring Methodology

Each component is scored on a scale of 1-10, with specific criteria for each score level. The final SAGE score is calculated using weighted averages:

Strategic Alignment: 25%
Architecture: 30%
Governance: 25%
Economics: 20%

Note: Scores are normalized and weighted to ensure fair comparison across different technology solutions and vendor offerings.