i-nexus FAQs

  • Who is i-nexus best for - their role(s) within what kind of companies.

    The i-nexus Strategy Execution Management platform supports executives, operational and business unit leaders, EPMO and PMOs, and project management team members to synchronize and take control of their project portfolios to ensure the realization of their strategic goals.

  • How does i-nexus benefit them?

    The i-nexus Strategy Execution Management platform is the only of its kind which enables organizations to synchronize and take control of operational performance management, Continuous Improvement and transformation. Key benefits include:

    For Strategic Planning:
    Strategic Planning – ensure your strategic plan is robust, complete and ready to deploy with confidence

    Goal Definition – gain clarity of purpose by identifying clear, measurable goals that are readily cascaded across and down through the organization and targets to achieve

    Goal Deployment – define clear, measurable breakthrough and annual goals that are readily cascaded across and down through the organization

    X-Matrix – explore a multi-dimensional planning view of strategy, goals, projects and metrics

    Planning Cycles – execute this year’s plan in parallel with planning for next year


    For Portfolio Management:
    Idea Management – capture and prioritize employee-identified opportunities for improvement

    Portfolio Management – identify and execute a balanced, optimized project portfolio that aligns with, and delivers on, strategic goals

    Portfolio Selection – identify a balanced, optimized project portfolio that’s perfectly aligned with strategic goals and corporate improvement targets

    Portfolio Planning – manage resource allocation to ensure projects are staffed and the project pipeline is achievable

    Program & Project Management – create, plan and manage projects using templates for fast replication


    For Performance Management:
    Metric Management – track real-time actual performance to plan using key performance indicators updated by employees or third- party applications/data sources

    Metric Capture – update metrics through data entry and integration with third party systems

    Scorecards & Bowling Charts – set performance metric targets and track performance with real-time performance data

    Root Cause Analysis & Countermeasures – bring underperformance back on track by determining root cause and implementing rapid corrective action

    Impact Analysis & Benefits Tracking – drive accountability and monitor performance toward improvement targets through real-time benefit tracking

    Reporting Cycles – establish monthly reporting cadence with automated reports for stakeholders


    For Governance:
    Governance & Compliance – promote and enforce standardization and consistency in metric definition, management reporting cycles and operational workflows


    For Organizational Development:
    Learning & Capability Management – manage training programs and certifications that upskill strategy and CI teams

    Capability Maturity – measure progress towards internal and external organizational capability maturity models

  • How technical do users need to be to use i-nexus's software?

    i-nexus has been designed for a seamless transition from traditional tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Project. However, we utilize WalkMe, a digital-adoption tool which walks users through using the platform to conduct the tasks crucial to their success, as well as in detail documentation.

  • What makes i-nexus a leader in this space?

    The i-nexus Strategy Execution Management platform is the only of its kind which enables organizations to synchronize and take control of operational performance management, Continuous Improvement and transformation, and to do so on an enterprise scale with comprehensive capability to cover all strategic management methodologies, your CI toolkit and more, alongside world-class educational resources to support your journey, no matter your level of experience.

  • Who are i-nexus's biggest competitors (3-5 companies)?

    Cascade Strategy
    ClearPoint Strategy
    KaiNexus
    Sopheon
    Planview

  • How/why is i-nexus better than those competitors (or most others in their market)? What about i-nexus is unique, stronger, easier, etc.?

    The i-nexus Strategy Execution Management platform is unique in that it is the only product which ensures businesses can run, improve and transform their organization in one system.

    To add, its Hoshin Kanri capability is unmatched in the market, with a digital X-Matrix which allows multiple levels to be created and rolled up into the overall organizational strategy.

    With a visually stunning and intuitive user experience, and unmatched enterprise readiness in the form of all languages and currencies supported, it is the complete Strategy Execution Management platform.

  • What kind of features can customers expect i-nexus to release in the near future? And longer term?

    The i-nexus roadmap is well-defined, looking into the future of Strategy Execution Management and how to support the achievement of strategic goals in the age of the Fourth Industial Revolution. To learn more about our product road map and the platform as a whole, visit https://info.i-nexus.com/request-call-back-sem-platform

  • Which popular or common software does i-nexus integrate with?

    Via Jitterbit Harmony, the i-nexus SEM platform with thousands of systems, include:

    - ERPs
    - CRMs
    - BI
    - Financials

  • Software pricing can often be complex. If it's pretty straightforward, list tiers, pricing (per year, seat, etc) and limits for i-nexus. If it's not simple, use broad estimates or ranges for typical setups.

    i-nexus user licenses are similar to Salesforce and have
    volume breaks for larger deployments.

    This affordable pricing makes a robust ROI given the financial results associated with successful Strategy Execution.

    Contact us today to discuss the potential cost for your business: https://info.i-nexus.com/request-call-back-sem-platform

  • Does i-nexus offer a trial or free download available?

    To discuss a trial, please get in touch with our team https://info.i-nexus.com/request-call-back-sem-platform

  • Does i-nexus offer any kind of training/education for their product?

    As part of i-nexus’ new customer on-boarding, all customers receive a Service Level
    Agreement detailing the support and services provided by i-nexus.

    i-nexus customers benefit from an expert customer support team with detailed experience in the i-nexus
    system itself, as well as Strategy Execution best practice and processes.

    As part of our ongoing customer support, all customers will receive advance notification
    of any scheduled maintenance events which are performed out of standard work hours.

    Our customers can contact the Support team via phone, 9-5/5 days a week, email or via
    our Customer Support Portal. `

  • Describe the implementation process and timeline for i-nexus software.

    Our deployment can take between 3-6 months, and follows a 5-step implementation methodology which has been honed over many years of successful deployment, and is designed with flexibility and the shortest time to using the platform firmly in mind:

    1. Pre-configuration and on-boarding: The setup of the domain, organization and reporting structures, along with a walk-through of the platform and wider-organization comms about what’s coming from the platform.

    2. Iterative design and configuration: A series of half day sessions to walk through the process, configuration design, high level WalkMe journeys and Single Sign-On deployment.

    3. Review and refinement: A period to review and test the platform, with regular meetings to review and adjust based on feedback. Here, reports and integrations will be specified.

    4. Deployment and first value: In-flight data is added into the system, with regular integrations activated, expert user training delivered and the official go-live of the platform.

    5. Final deliverables and close: Any remaining reports and integrations are delivered, with any changes needed to the system from user feedback identified and implemented. Project sign off is achieved.

  • What are the i-nexus support options? List all.

    At i-nexus we believe simplicity and user adoption are critical. Our team can help you by customizing training materials to ensure adoption and re-enforce your best practices.

    Using WalkMe, a digital walkthrough tool, we can produce bespoke training to assist your employees in adopting the platform. These walkthroughs show users what to do and why they are doing it, in your own business languages, in turn reducing training, testing and support resource.

    The team can also adapt our materials to produce standard work, slide decks and videos to your requirements. We can also link i-nexus icons to your own intranet method training and support resources to ensure through the line messaging and support.

    Likewise, the team is well versed in support for internal communication and can create a programme of education to ensure the business is fully deployment ready.

    As part of our ongoing customer support, all customers will receive advance notification of any scheduled maintenance events which are performed out of standard work hours. Our customers can contact the Support team via phone, 9-5/5 days a week, email or via our Customer Support Portal.