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Definitive Business Solutions, Inc. helps clients improve performance and manage risk by delivering proven and integrated solutions for governing information technology, formulating and executing business strategy, and complying with banking statutes and regulations. Definitive, incorporated in November 2003, is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and has offices in Durham, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and a data center in Sterling, Virginia.

Definitive specializes in all aspects of portfolio, program and project management, with its hallmark solution being Integrated Portfolio Management (IPM). Definitive provides the consulting services, standards, tools, and training to successfully implement portfolio, program and project management solutions for IT and business.

With an emphasis on strategy formulation and execution, Definitive also helps clients set organizational vision and strategy, align projects and key initiatives with the strategy, and measure strategy attainment and business performance using balanced scorecards and dashboards.

Definitive concentrates its operational risk management solutions on the Bank Secrecy Act (to include Anti-Money Laundering), the USA PATRIOT Act, Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and IT Disaster Recovery. Learn More
 

Need to Manage Portfolio Risk or Increase Portfolio Performance?

If you need to manage portfolio risk or improve portfolio performance within your project and supplier portfolios, consider our SMART (Succinct, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, and Time-based) approach to Portfolio Governance. Click on the SMART Governance icon below for a 2-minute introduction to our SMARTopics® Governance System.

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Customer Testimonial:

"Definitive Business Solutions, Inc. helped us prioritize strategies focused on transforming our global procurement capability. They delivered a high quality product very professionally and with excellent customer service."

-Ms. Cynthia A. Dautrich, Chief Procurement Officer, Accenture, LLP

 

SMART Risk Solutions:
Includes proven Enterprise Risk Management solutions for corporation and supplier portfolios. Key risk domains include Information Security and Business Continuity. Definitive offers Independent Assessments, Program Improvement, Policy and Plan Development, and ongoing support services. Learn More

SMART Performance Solutions:
Includes proven IT Management solutions for achieving higher portfolio, program, and project performance. Flagship solutions include Definitive’s Integrated Portfolio Management (IPM), Program Management Offices, Project Management, and select capabilities for achieving quick enterprise-level wins. Learn More

SMART Product Solutions:
Encompasses the design, development and support of Definitive’s product solution portfolio, which includes the web-based SMARTopics® Governance System, and numerous SMART tools and templates. Learn More

SMART Staffing Solutions:
Encompasses Strategic Staffing (staff augmentation) and Strategic Sourcing services, which includes development of client job requisitions, sourcing of active and passive job-seekers, and pre-screening of candidates for client hire. Strategic staffing services are performed to accelerate the achievement of client objectives and requirements. Learn More

 
 
  What's New at Definitive
Definitive Sponsors Hole at Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Golf Tourney.
On 6/2/2008, Definitive announced that as part of its "Giving Back" program, it has made a contribution to the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, and is sponsoring a hole at their first-ever golf tournament on June 19, at Reston National. For more information, see here.

Definitive Announces Promotion of Brad Center to Practice Director.
On 4/07/2008, Definitive proudly announced the promotion of Mr. Brad Center to Practice Director, overseeing key Federal accounts to include the U.S. Department of Education. Brad has been instrumental in the growth of Definitive.

Definitive Announces Release of SMARTopics® Version 2.0
On 4/07/2008, Definitive announced release of Version 2.0 of their SMARTopics® Governance System. This version includes enhancements for managing the full-lifecycle of project investments, from ideas to projects. For more information, please contact the Definitive Sales Department (email).

Definitive Wins Follow-On Contract Competition with State of NC, Department of Commerce.
On 3/11/2008, Definitive was awarded a second competed contract with the State of NC, Department of Commerce to provide strategic management services. Definitive is running a Strategic Management Office (SMO) for the department to provide oversight and direct support to key projects and business initiatives on the Secretary’s strategic agenda.

Definitive Selected to Provide Portfolio Management Solution to Railroad Industry.
On 3/05/2008, Definitive announced that it was selected by an IT Services company based in the Southeast to deliver portfolio management services using Definitive’s proven processes and tools for making investment decisions.

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