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Design the centre
Agree capabilities, locations, ownership, decision rights and the governance model.
Deliverables
GCC blueprint and responsibility matrix
Global Capability Centres with embedded IP
Build scalable delivery capacity with quality, security and engineering IP embedded in a governed capability-centre operating model.
CUSTOMER TRIGGER
Need scalable capacity with stronger governance?
Adding people alone does not establish a delivery capability. Organisations need defined ownership, engineering standards, quality controls and a sustainable way to retain knowledge. A Global Capability Centre (GCC) brings those elements into an operating model aligned to your business priorities.
BUSINESS OUTCOME
Build capability you can govern and retain
The intended outcome is a GCC with quality, security and engineering IP embedded, including a build-operate-transfer option. Define which capability, knowledge and operating responsibilities move to your organisation, and which software remains licensed. Measure readiness against agreed delivery standards, governance adoption and transfer acceptance criteria.
How we deliver
From requirements to acceptance evidence
Example engagement pattern. Scope, gates and responsibilities are agreed for your environment.
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Embed delivery IP
Define engineering standards, tool access, testing, security gates and licence boundaries.
Deliverables
Delivery playbook and IP register
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Build and operate
Form the delivery teams, establish review routines and develop operational knowledge.
Deliverables
Operating model and knowledge repository
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Prepare the transfer
Assess readiness, confirm handover obligations and separate transferable assets from licensed software.
Deliverables
Transfer plan and acceptance evidence
Integrated delivery
The portfolios behind this play
Talent Advisory & GCC
Leads the capability-centre strategy, setup, operating model and transfer planning.
Specialist services
Digital Transformation
Embeds application engineering and continuous quality practices into the delivery capability.
Specialist services
Cyber Security
Defines security responsibilities and assurance practices for the centre’s delivery scope.
Specialist services
Software and reusable delivery IP
Linkfields IP and accelerators
Select the software and reusable delivery IP that fit your scope; not every component is needed in every engagement.
Linkworks
Composable applications, microservices and REST APIs that support the centre’s agreed application engineering scope.
Governance, quality and security IP
Reusable practices and delivery packs embedded in the agreed operating model.
- Delivery Governance
- Quality Engineering IP
- Cyber-Safe Delivery
Software can be bought separately
Products are available by licence, subscription or SaaS, with or without Linkfields services. Delivery accelerators are reusable IP tailored within an engagement.
How we engage
Suitable commercial models
Choose the commercial basis for the scope and responsibilities you agree.
Dedicated Team
Persistent squads aligned to your priorities and operating model; suited to sustained GCC capacity.
Time & Materials
Advisory and setup work where capability needs and the operating roadmap are evolving.
Fixed Price
Defined setup or transfer work packages with agreed deliverables and acceptance criteria.
Delivery model and commercial terms
Build-operate-transfer defines how the GCC is built, operated and handed over. Commercial terms, phase ownership, transfer obligations and software rights are agreed separately.
BEFORE YOU ENGAGE
Buyer questions
Clarify scope, evidence and accountability before agreeing an engagement.
Let’s connect
Talk to us about capability centres with embedded IP
What happens next
- We route your enquiry to the relevant portfolio specialist.
- Where needed, we agree an NDA before you share confidential information.
- We clarify your priorities and agree the right next step with you.