Organisations have long relied on exhaustive RFPs and RFQs to procure new technology or services. Lengthy lists of requirements, often mined from outdated systems or proposed by administrative teams, dominate the procurement cycle. Yet despite the effort invested, this approach rarely aligns suppliers with your long-term goals. It is time to challenge the old way and adopt a strategic process that focuses on where your organisation wants to be in three, five and ten years.

The tech world is buzzing about the "democratisation" of software with tools like Bolt. We’re told it’s a “ChatGPT moment” for app development, where anyone can conjure a website or even a mobile app with a simple text prompt. But let's cut the celebratory rhetoric. This isn't just about empowering non-technical folks; it's a potential existential threat to the traditional software developer.