Our Approach to IAM / IGA Pilot Projects
A pilot project (proof of value) is a controlled, time-boxed engagement that shows how an IAM / IGA solution will work in your environment, with real systems and real integration patterns. It helps integrators and customers reduce risk before committing to a full rollout.
When a Pilot Makes Sense
- When the customer needs a defensible business case and budget justification.
- When there are complex integrations or unclear data/identity sources.
- When stakeholders must see the system multiple times before formal acceptance.
- When selecting between IAM / IGA platforms or architectures.
Pilot Principles
- Time-boxed: limited scope and fixed timeline.
- Realistic: uses representative systems and identity data flows.
- Measurable: clear success criteria and acceptance approach.
- Reusable: outputs become inputs for full implementation (spec, plan, roadmap).
Typical Pilot Scope (Example)
- One identity source (e.g., HR) and one directory (e.g., AD/LDAP).
- 2–3 target systems for integration.
- A limited set of roles/permissions and lifecycle scenarios (joiner/mover/leaver).
- Basic governance controls and audit-ready reporting outputs (where applicable).
What You Get at the End of the Pilot
- Documented requirements and recorded protocols (meeting notes).
- Solution outline and integration approach.
- Demo scenarios demonstrating value without overwhelming complexity.
- Preliminary implementation cost estimate and phased roadmap.
- Recommendations for scaling to production.
How We Run a Pilot
- Kickoff and success criteria: confirm goals, scope boundaries, acceptance approach.
- Environment setup: deploy pilot/test environment (or use our demo stand where appropriate).
- Integration sprint: implement selected integrations and lifecycle flows.
- Customer walkthroughs: frequent demos so the customer sees progress many times.
- Wrap-up: results, gaps, risks, and the plan to move to implementation.
See also: our implementation approach.
Start a Pilot / Proof of Value
If your customer needs a safe way to validate architecture, integrations, and value, we can run a pilot aligned with your delivery model as a system integrator.