In today's constantly evolving technological environment, public and private entities must adapt to stay competitive. A key and fundamental piece lies in turning a vision into a reality. Multiple digital transformation projects do not achieve the objective for reasons as simple as lack of integration of the different actors or end customers, which in many cases are not involved in the formulation of needs, causing the scope not to cover everything required or without the necessary scope. This article presents its model that explores 7 phases that allow for a structured approach to technology implementation and integration, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and improving capabilities in multiple aspects:

Preliminary and Vision Phase:

It establishes the client's needs and defines a high-level project vision. At this stage, as a good practice, it is recommended to hold workshops with users and technology teams to gather as much information as possible, subsequently analyzing the current infrastructure and identifying potential gaps in vision and scope or functionalities.

Enterprise Architecture Phase:

Its goal is to align technology with business strategy. Adaptability and types of users must be evaluated to suggest solutions that add value to established processes, preferably with sustainable technologies that provide the desired functionality.

Information Systems and Technology Architecture Phase:

It addresses and captures the data, application, infrastructure, and integration needs of all actors to deliver a centralized solution. It requires designing and proposing the data architecture, the necessary applications, all actors' data, application, infrastructure, and integration needs, and the technological infrastructure components (Hardware and Software) necessary to fulfill the vision.

Planning Phase

In projects that have already been executed, this phase is crucial, including the technologies to be implemented and the business areas that will be impacted. The best way to plan is to develop a realistic timeline with key milestones, ensuring timely progress. Establishing a budget that reflects the project's scope phase is crucial in projects that have already been executed, which allows the identification and allocation of the necessary internal and external resources. Don't forget to anticipate possible risks, to think of strategies to mitigate them.

Implementation and Secure Governance Phase:

It ensures a smooth, secure, risk-analyzed, and practical implementation. It requires monitoring and continuity of progress, providing support, implementing cybersecurity measures (Firewall, data classification by profile, Multi-factor authentication, among many others), and addressing/mitigating vulnerabilities of legacy systems.

Post-Implementation and Training Phase:

This phase is a long-term differential because it will allow you to maintain alignment and support continuous improvement. Conducting checklists will make closing reviews more reliable. To provide a smoother transition, support and monitoring services, systems auditing, and, above all, man-hours should be included. Finally, creating training material (talks and recorded videos) will allow the customer or support staff to have support in case of doubts.

Final Documentation Phase: 

After verifying that everything is correct during the transition and training, a good closure includes managing and translating the changes in the different architectures, schedules, and schemas. Carrying out a checklist that includes verifying the topologies of each architecture, testing, and storing copies of the schedules and documents in the cloud will guarantee better support and after-sales service.

In conclusion, digital transformation is a trend and an imperative necessity for organizations looking to stay competitive in today's environment. By following a structured and detailed approach, such as the one presented in this article, organizations can ensure accurate alignment with their strategic objectives, optimizing their technological and operational capabilities. Each phase, from the preliminary vision to the final documentation, is crucial in creating a robust, sustainable digital ecosystem and real technological integration. By adopting these practices, organizations transform their technology infrastructure and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, thus ensuring their long-term success.