DeadlineShield - ERP Support Extension Broker
10/10
Demand Score
Companies face immediate operational risk when support ends. A single day of ERP downtime costs enterprises $500k+ on average.
9/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$300-2k
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
60 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Easy
The Problem
Automated platform that helps companies facing ERP support deadlines by brokering extended support agreements, finding certified third-party support providers, or orchestrating rapid migrations. Uses
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 5 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Rimini Street provides third-party support but no automated brokering
- No platforms aggregate multiple support providers
- Manual negotiation is the current standard
Must-Have Features for MVP
Support contract analyzer and deadline tracker
Automated extension negotiation system
Third-party support provider marketplace
Risk assessment for unsupported systems
Emergency support escalation network
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Building network of support providers
- Vendor relationships might be adversarial
- Trust and verification of third-party providers
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- Pre-vetted network of support providers
- Success-based pricing model
- Strong legal framework for provider agreements
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