How to win: Application Development and Maintenance Services

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Application Development and Maintenance (full lifecycle) ·                  Platform services (e.g. Salesforce, AWS, Azure, DMS, Workday‑adjacent needs) ·                  Specialist digital capabilities (UCD, data, accessibility, security, AI) ·                  Application and platform support ·                  Innovation, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management ·                  Governance, assurance, supplier management interfaces ·                  Full project lifecycle capability

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