The failure of countless IT implementations can be traced back to issues and gaps in the RFP and Vendor Selection process. Selecting the right System and Vendor depends upon a comprehensive understanding of the functional requirements of the workflow in the clinical environment, dataflow in the interdependent system environment, and architecture in the hardware environment. For years Ascendian has assisted our clients with the process of crafting system specifications and functional requirements. We do this through careful discovery and analysis, which ultimately ensures the solution meets the needs of the stakeholders.